Page 62 Advertisements Column 1

Observer, Volume 1, Issue 8, 6 November 1880, Page 62

7. No communications can be received on postcards, by telegraph or by hand. They must all be sent in the time named above, as post letters, addressed— PUZZLE EDITOR OF THE " OBSERVER," Box 167, Post Office, Auckland. . OBSERVER COMPETITION, No. 8. COMPETITION, No. 4. W E. Outhwaite (Carleton RoadJ £1 Is. Od COMPETITION, No. 5. Comment on the answers to this Competition is superfluous. No. 6is by far the best and to it the jury have awarded the prize. The author will please forward name, address, and norn de plume for publication. SAMPLES OF THE ANSWERSGOOD, BAD, AND INDIFFERENT. 1. Why is the Speaker of the House like a physiognomist ? — Because he scrutinizes the ayes and noes (eyes and nose). . 2. The best Defence Minister? — Te Whiti: because .he builds de fences without money and without price. The worst Defence Minister? — Bryce: because he is paid for de fence, and yet pulls it down. 3. Why would Sir Julius Yogel do to mark a channel with ? — Because he is a buoy that can always float a loan (alone). 4. If two politicians of opposite views were to read Hansard would they approve the doings of the member for Waitemata ? — One "reader would" and the other " reader would'nt." . 5. Why are our Members of Parliament like fish ?— Because they are fond of de-bate. 6. Why is the New Zealand House of Assembly like a "pub." ? — (a) Because, besides having a bar, something is occasionally " ordered to be laid on the table." (b) Because in it measures are freely passed, pledges broken, oat7is taken, and, because to be considered an 'upright "phalanx," men must support each other "on the floor oi the House." . 7. Why was Sir George Grey defeated ? — Because he took so much Stout he lost his Ballance, and had to go to the country to get another "sup "-porter or two, and consequently was slightly "put out." 8. Which Member of Parliament has the most trouble with his constituents ? — Reader Wood, because he has always a weighty matter (Waitemata) to look after. 9. Why ore New Zealand's legislators such self-deny-ing men P — Because although they like to " sup "-porter, they have hod " Stout " in the House for five years that has never been " drunk." 10. What is the difference between a baby and a Member of Parliament ? — The one has to sit before he can stand, and the other has to stand before he can sit. • 11. why should the Railway Commissioners test Members of the House of Representatives on colour blindness? — Because during the discussion of railway matters some members declared that Grey looked black, and White (Whyte) decidedly blue. 12. When was the Assembly like a corn loft ? — When the "Rats" made a haul (Hall) at the top of the " House." 13. Why is the Agent-Generalship of New Zealand like Messrs. Ryan and Bell's of Queen-street ?— Because the .office is a merchant's (mere chance) whose future success depends a great deal on Bell (Dillon Bell). 14. What Member has the power of turning Mars into bears ? — Capt. Colbeck, because he turns a " Marsden " into a bear's den. 15. Why is the present Ministry like the Observer ? Because they both have it " Hall" their own way. 16. Why should every Minister use Lyon' s Kathairon ? •— To keep his heir from falling off and turning Grey. 17. Why are the Auckland four like the recipients of "woollen gifts ? — Because they've got worsted for the present, are under a cloud and rejoice in a soft comforter. 18. What daughters of Erin are dangerous to Mr. Bryce ? — Why Mattie and Pattie Terry (Waimate and Patetere). 19. Why have the Hall Ministry done a wise thing in accepting Vogel's resignation ? — Because they get rid of a foul mouth' (Falmouth) Jew, and for the future can manage alone (a loan). A jew ! adieu ! a due ! 20. Why does the Member for Waitemata resemble a Yankee cheap trunk ? — Because he is an inferior Wood, fixed up with brass, leather, and polish, is supposed to be compact, but when sat on collapses. Oh ! ! COMPETITION, No. 6. Competition, No. 6, (caricature) closes to-day, and No. 7 (suitable wedding present) on Friday next. COMPETITION, No. 8. A prize of one guinea will be given for the best selection of six puzzles suitable for setting in the Observer. n w. g o o d s o n, IMPORTER OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN AND CONTINENTAL MANUFACTURES, 111 Queen-street, Opposite Tonka' Mart, Is now Regularly Supplied with tlio LATEST NOVELTIES. Having a Buyer of 14 years' Colonial Experience constantly on the Markets, thus Securing the Class of Goods best Adapted to the Requirements of Auckland and the neighbourhood, which are Offered at Prices SUITED TO THE TIMES. TRADE MOTTO:— Small Profits, Quick Returns. London Office : 58 St. Mary Axe. 128 T I) A V I E S~, "tea dealer and family grocer, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, Auckland. Country Orders promptly and carefully executed. Agent for the Sale of the Observer. 46 By Appointment to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. JOHN LEECH, Carver, Gilder, Pictdbb Frame, and LookingCtlass Maker, Shortland-street, Auckland. — Old Look-ing-Glass and Picture Frames Re-Gilt. Window Cornices and Brackets of overy description made on the premises. Booking-Glasses Rc-Silvorod. Country Orders promptly attended to. Established 1855. 67 •p D W A R D CASH, TAILOR, &c, WELLESLEY STREET, AUCKLAND. Best materials and perfect fit guaranteed. 39 r\ E O. HOCKENHULL vJT (Opposite City Flour Mills), Shohtland-Street. Men's and Boyß' Suits for sale cheaper than any House - - r jn Auckland., S3