THE RIDDLER.

Otago Witness, Issue 2262, 8 July 1897, Page 38

THE RIDDLER.

I " Nevr Riddles, ! 8556. Progressive Square.— By Roxaline :— (1) One of a race of people occupying a large part of Eastern and Northern Europe. (2) Prattle. | (3) Large basinp. (4) Disliking. (5) Staves. (6) [ Pertaining in the highest degree to the Celtic race in the Highlands of Scotland. 8557. Double Acrostic— Selected by Thersites : Foundation Words or Uprights. Concerning this, I'll only say . It's quite a puzzle in its way ; To work it out I'll not deny A few are bold enough to try ; But then they soon get so confused They say they'd rather be excused. Although you try with all your might, • The horrid thing will not come right ; And when it's done 'tis " no great ihakes," For where's the difference it makes ? In fact, some clever men I know • Have wished it was at Jericho. No one likes it— and, moreover, I'd rather do the " Pigs-in-clover." Lights or Cross Words. 1. That such a creature ever lived Will not be readily believed. 2. Grammarians have the law laid down .. That this woid's neither verb nor noun. 3. Some men there are who'd like to know Why this cane we do not grow. 4. I'm often short, I'm sometimes long, Eat me or drink me— you'll not be wrong. , 8555. Anagrams.— By Colonslie:— (1) Leave string ; (2) Nine met ; (3) No silence; (4) On my temple ; (5) Do rise, I cannot. 8559. Enigma.— By F,J. P. :- I am iron, though flesh ; I am living, though dead ; I am prized much by farmers and t*ilors, 'tis said. In hamlet and village I'm seen through the year, And at glad Christmastime I provide you good cheer. Who am I ? What am I? An answer I claim, For if you can't tell me I'll call you my name. Answers to Kiddles Pub. June 24. 8549. Enigma.— Selected by Thersites :— Weeds — seaweeds, garden weeds, tobacco, widow's weeds. 8550. Double Acrostic— Selected by Colonslie:— » F pa M A riost O T augh T H anna II E lucidat E R ea R 8551. Charade.— By Jennie Jay ;— Season.