LOCAL GOSSIP AND RANDOM SHOTS.

Observer, 24 July 1909, Page 18

LOCAL GOSSIP AND RANDOM SHOTS.

By Mereutio-Zamiel.

{MADE up a really f unny riddle the other day all out of my own head, and as I always believe in passing on good things to my readers, I must really tell you about this one. It is really excruciatingly funny. Of course, as you all know by this time, I have an abnormally keen sense of humour. In fact, such leading papers as the Kaukapakapa "Chronicle" and the Wharekeraupunga "Times" frequently quote my remarks in full. I make no charge for this, although I could easily do so. However, to return to the riddle of which I was talking. It is really a very funny riddle* Everybody that I have told it to so far has simply screamed laughing. In fact, they have been so overcome that they have been obliged to leave me at once, and I noticed that whenever they saw me afterwards, they either dodged down a side street, or dashed for the nearest car. My sense of humour is so great that it quite overpowers them. However, to return to the riddle of which I was telling you. It is a really funny riddle, and the answer is really difficult to find. In fact, I have puzzled some of our most intelligent citizens with it. Of course, it takes a keen sense of humour like mine to arrive at the proper solution. I have been complimented upon my sense of humour by some of the most intelligent minds in the community. I don't think I ' ever told you, but my column is frequently quoted by the Kaukapakapa "Chronicle" and the Wharekeraupunga " Times," which is not only really gratifying to me, bu\ should Nbe to you, exemplifying as it does how my sense of humour — which is really unique — is appreciated by the more powerful papers of the Dominion. However, to return to the riddle of which I was telling you. It is a really funny nadle, and the answer is really hard to find. Here is the riddle : When is a door not a door ? Of course nobody who hasn't a keen sense of humour, like me, would ever find the answer. And as nobody has so keen a sense of humour as me, I will supply the answer, which is : When it's ajar. ;; Eeally, I think that is one of the funniest things I ever thought of in my life, and, as you know, I have a very keen sense of humour. In fact, my weekly column is frequently quoted in such leading papers as the Kaukapakapa "Chronicle" and the Wharekeraupunga "Times." I don't wish to boast, but some years ago I sent some of my jokes Home to "Punch," and they have not been returned yet, which shows how keenly they were appreciated. That my humour is appreciated in the Dominion is clear from the fact that my column is frequently quoted in the Kaukapakapa — however, I find that I have filled up all the space avail- ;'■■■ to me, 6o you must wait till next Week for more erf my humorous sayings.