CONUNDRUMS.

Waipa Post, Volume VII, Issue 330, 14 July 1914, Page 6

CONUNDRUMS.

Why does a railway ticket-inspcctot cut a hole in your ticket ?—To let you pass through. What should a man drink who is be hind time?—Ketchup (catch-up). Why. is tea in a pot like a watch going to your uncles ?—Because it goes up the spout. Why was the Turk less cool in the !var than any of the allies?—Because he was an Ottoman (hotter man). Why should the poet have expected the woodman to "spare that tree" Because he thought he was a good feller (fellow). Why may negroes be better trusted than white men not to betray secrets: —Because they always keep dark. Why is a side-saddle like a four quart measure ?—Because it holds a gal on (gallon). Why are sailors whaling like false teeth ?—Because they are arter fish ile (artificial). Why is a man who pulled on boots too small for him like Jupiter ?—Because he has conquered the tight 'uns (Titans). At what time of the day was Adam born ?—A little before Eve. Why is necessity like a great manj barristers ?—Because it knows no law.