THE RIDDLER.

Otago Witness, Issue 1966, 29 October 1891, Page 36

THE RIDDLER.

New, Biddies. 6957. CHiRADB.-Selebted' by Thenitei, Oaniaru:In firit it seen an evergreen Of rare hf itorio fame ; Last hints at wine; the twain combine. A garden bloom they'll name. ■ 5958. DROP-wxTKR.-By Myrtle, Waitahunas— T-e e-i- fc-a- m-n -o 1-v- a-t-r t-e-T-a g<t- i- o-t i-t-r-e- w-t- t-e-r b-u-s. 6959. CoNUHDBPMS.-Seleoted by Bliza.Crookston : - wotld? h0 WM the first man fcbafe wen * * ound thß * otk 8 * money IMtB lo n8«»t *hen you get M> ? yourielf? T ° Urß and ls ÜBed b7b 7 otto" more than tafn T h&t Wnd ° f B BWp hM two matei ana • no °*P* thetoidJ '" the bride 2 rooin m °*e expemive than 5960. Bwi&MA.-Seleoted by Bomany Bye, Muue* burgh : - A pioture name on silken ground, It lighti and dazzles all around. Advance J Itohangeil Or retreat— Tta atway* perfect and oomplete. , In smallest space it ia on view ; The ttni'st frame holds it in thrall j Yet, all the greatness man e'er knew Is in this picture's carnival. Canst thou the orystal give a name, " Of value more than diamond orb ? , With light supreme, yet without flame, The universe it will absorb! And in Its wondrous ring youll scan The counterfeit of heaven's span I ' And yet is. what It flashes forth, Mora beautiful than sky or earth ! Translated from Sohlller. 5981. Obtptogbammatio QtroTATiow.-Seieoted btf Colonslie, Wakari:— ' 24 6 17 17-4 1 14 7-1 -24 17 10 18 2 35-320-32 10 25 14-H 10— 32 17 8 20' 19 1 14 8-18 120U3 -3 11 20-20 18 3 21114 a 80 20-10 14-11 19 2-8 2 20 2 25 11 5962. Ohntrai Dhmtion.- Selected by F. John" son: — Tbe prelate first had on his bead In ohuroh ; but in the dirty street Twas seen he had the last, instead, Upon the shoes upon his feet. 5963. Hiddew Bnqmsh Towsa.— Seleoted by Koko: — 1. Carl is leaving home to-day. 2. " Tke stag bounded over the lea." 3. He dealt deceitfully with him. 4. He wasted a good deal of lint. • 6. Do you wish money or knowledge ? 6. He got into the cab at his offioe. 7. The cows are lying down in the meadow. 8. There were fire tons of coal In the waggon. Answers to Biddies Published October 15. 5943. BubihdNamisof Backhouses.— By Hugh:-*-1, Squib; 2, Sap; S, Torrent; 4, Don; 5, Tornado; 6, Imp. 5944. CHXRlDß.— Selected by Mignonette, Herbert:— Tartar. 5945. Transposition,— Byjtyyrtle, Waitahuna :— With a slow and noiseless footstep Comes that messenger divine. Takes the vacant chair beaide me. Lays her gentle hand in mine. ' 5946. Half Squabbs.— Selected by Thersites, Oamaru:— ' . OOWFBBI R V I N Q Opium H b a d r Will VASA Put I t> a X m nt X fc G ■ 6947. Ezddib-mb-bkb.— By Colonslie, Wakari.— A thimble on a finger. 5948. Oubtahmbht.— Seleoted by Bomany Bye. Muitelburgh:— Snipe, snip. 5949. Mbtaqbam.— By P. Johnson s— Babel, label. Correct Answers. W. J. B. f Miller's Flat, 5943 (3, 4), 44, 45, 46 r

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