New Riddles.

Otago Witness, 14 December 1893, Page 38

New Riddles.

G627. Doudlk Acuos nc— By H. Woodward:— Foundation Words, or Uprights. Our primals name a star of the histrionic stage, Who latterly with Irving has been just "all the rage" ; Finals a Britiih admiral, of the palmy days of old, Who chased the Spanish galleons right gallantly and bold. Lights, or Cross Words. 1. Reptilian acrobat first find. 2. Mistake here promptly comes to mind. 3. Tis in the eye of maid or dame, 4. A stone of most enduring fame. 5. An English river last doth name. 6628. Charade.— By Thersites :— People occupy my third And do my first and second ; If your tongue is often heard, My whole you may be reckoned. 6629. Progressive Evigma.— By Colonslie :— Madeline has a fair 1, 2, 3, 4, and a double 2, 3, 4 of exquiaite teeth, which anyone can easily see are her ,i, 4, 5. 5, (5, 7is very proud of her, though just now she is somewhat 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, (i, 7 fr*om her late sea voyage. 6630. Missing Word.— By Romany Rye :— By his ncr could realise the — ' — that we aally in the presence of a gentleman. The misaing portions will give an industrious title. 6631. Enigmv.— By Nemo :— Very small am I, A fact I don't deplore ; And in your hour of need You'll crave for me I'm sure. The devotee of Bacchus Ot me will freely drink, Till legs will take erratic course And eyes begin to bliak. The great and titled lady Deems me a treasure rare ; Beaming from her bosom, Or nestling in her hair. A strong avenging force When life is nearly pait, Stern Nemesis, I wait On criminals at last.