ARE YOU GOOD AT RIDDLES?

Taranaki Daily News, 21 December 1929, Page 8 (Supplement)

ARE YOU GOOD AT RIDDLES?

When is the book of Nature most interesting?—When autumn turns the leaves. Why is a crocodile the most deceitful animal? —Because he takes everyone in with his open countenance. (Sent by Joyce Priest.) Why is your coat like a banana skin ? —Because it is easy to slip on. What plant turns a boy into a man? —ThymeWhy are plum stones like milestones ? —Because they are never seen in pairs (pears). Why are camels very unfriendly? — Because they always have the hump. What is it that a spade has which everything else has too ? —A name. (Sent by Ngaere Campbell.) Why is getting up at four in the morning like a pig’s tail? —Because it is too early (twirly). Why is a snowman unsociable ?—Because he gives every one the cold shoulder. What is worse than raining cats and dogs ? —Hailing omnibuses. What time is it when the clock strikes thirteen ?—Time it was mended. (Sent by EUa Graham.) What crack is never seen? —A crack of a whip. What key is the hardest to turn?— A don-key. (Sent by Ruth Billing.) RIDDLES. When is a house like a bird?—When it has wings. Why does a burglar always avoid the washhouse? —Because there’s a‘‘copper” there. What letter of the alphabet is most necessary to a shoemaker? —The last. Why did the man call his rooster Robinson? —Because he crew so (Crusoe). , . What is a cricketer’s favourite pudding?—A good batter. Why is a sheet of postage stamps like distant relatives ?—Because they are only slightly connected. When is the sun most generous? — When it tips the clouds with gold. Why is it that aviators never' wear fancy socks? —Because they buy plain (bi-plane). Why is a dock like a discontented workman? —Because it is always striking.