THE RIDDLER.

Otago Witness, Issue 1917, 17 August 1888, Page 27

THE RIDDLER.

New Riddles. <iBOO. Charade. -By John Whyfce, Oamaru :— Take from my whole my firat away, Behold in me the direst day Since time his course began ; Restore again my severed parts, j I bring relief to many hearts, And rest to weiry man. j 4891. Hidden Mountains.— By Bernlinrd Falclc, Lawrence : — 1. That is the rock you saw. 2. The boy went at last after many threats, 3. An accident might happen in escaping. 4. He gave me a book on geography. 5. While staying at Malta I hurt my arm. 4892. Charadb.— Selected By Myrtle, Waitahuna sFragrant tea and buttered toast, • With just a taste of first, The very things to gratify One's hunger and one's thirst ; You'd prefer turtle soup, you say, After your journey down, * This is but second, and it came in canisters from town ; When next you make a voyage, , Ere the ship begins to roll, Take good advice and patronise Early my useful w hole. 4£93. Enigma.— Selected by Mignonette, Herbert :- If you think my first is easy, And you'll guess it in a shot, Rest assured you ar<; mistaken, For you'll find that it is not. A sad event on this occurred Some time ago -no doubt you hoard ; Its- weight had been severely tried, Arid several lives were sacrificed. Attention give to this charade If you do wish to guess ; My whole I give, so take it— Now, exprers your gratefuluess. 4894. Charade.— By Kate O. White, Lawrence:— My second i 3 formed of pieces of leather, Out and formed and joined together ; If you p ace my first before my second You've a favourite game by youog men reckoned.