New Riddles.
8737. Buried Proverb.— By Anon ;— Friendship ! mysterious cement of the soul, Sweet'ner of life and solder of society 1 — Robert Blair. I'm monarch of all I survey, My right there is none to dispute. — Cowper. Beware of desperate steps ! The darkest day, Live till to-morrow, will have passed away. —Ibid. The very pink of perfection. — Goldsmith. 'Tis the last rose of summer, Left blooming alone. —Moore. I know not, I ask not, if guilt' 3ia that heart, But I know that I love thee, whatever thou art. — Moore. 8735. Decapitation.— By Colonslie :— 1. I guide you safely o'er the seas. 2. I make my home 'midst forest trees. 3. My skill is nearly sure to please. 8739. Charade.— By H. J. S. :— First is a life of toil and care, And full of trying whole, Just as the second's course, when out On ocean's rugged roll. 8740. Transposition.— By H. H. W:— A notable river, in France frsely flowing ; Transpose, then a long-legged bird I'll be showing 8741. Charade.— By O. E. L. :— 1. The moon at full doth know this not, Though doth the gibbous one. 2. Equivalent of royal " we," In layman's language done. 3. Certificate or calendar Will give a clue to last. My whole a term appropriate To Phoebe, crescent cast.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2303, 21 April 1898, Page 39
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217New Riddles. Otago Witness, Issue 2303, 21 April 1898, Page 39
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