THE RIDDLER.

Otago Witness, Issue 2397, 8 February 1900, Page 48

THE RIDDLER.

A T ew Riddles. 90(?3 Central. Change :—: — A nil- n^ icant, one day. my first With importunity besought : In caging arts supremely versed, He told his wiejtched tale by rote. Well pleased tj have the fiist obtained (Indeed, I could net say him nay), Big blessings on my head he lamed, And then in final tiudged away. 5064. Doublk Acrostic:— Primal:, a- cl finals name two naval commanders. 1. A Scfb'-h projection of land into the st:i : 2. A kind <.f ijoem describing heroic deeds; 3. An instiwnifin: of puni'-hmpnt, used eipeciallv in foiiner times on boaul ship; 4 A name given to when speaking of their number ; 5 The number of times the American and Spanish fleets engaged in battle in Western waters ; (i A combination of fleets. 9065. Emgma :— If me. of on* -third you deprive. To this extent you'll find me thrive, I'll be one-hdlf the bigger ; Now rid me of another one, And then will be— how is it done ?—? — Increased by one ray figure. Answers to Riflftles Published Jan. 23. 9056. Double Achostic: — M ajo X A Is O J am B O mini I R obi N 9057. DouiiLß-AcitosTic :— C 4 avli O 0 tag O TJ nio N It v N L arg E E ar L V el L 9058. Charade:— Bus, 'bus. 9059. Chauadk :- " Sweet are the uses of adversity."

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