RIDDLES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 237, 6 October 1928, Page 24 (Supplement)

RIDDLES

What is the difference between a boy with no money, and a pillow ?—One is hard up, and the other is soft down. Why are watches like grasshoppers?— Because they Doth move by springs. What is everybody doing at the same time?—Growing older. Why did the penny stamp?—Because the three penny bit. Why is a horse like a fox? —Because they can both run in a trap. (Copied)—From “BUTTERCUP,” Kawhatau. What tree does the doughnuts grown on?— Pan-tree. Why was the first day of Adam’s life the longest ?—Because there was no Eve. When is a little boy like an artist? —When he draws a long face. What table do we have to sit down to when we are young?—Multiplication table. What pudding is like a famous school?— When it is Eaton. [ (Copied)—From “HAWTHORN BLOSSOM,” Greatford. What relation is the doorstep to the doormat ? -A step-father (step farther). When is a donkey like a Scotsman?— When he stands on his banks and braes. When is a boy not a boy ?—When he turns into a lane. When is lemonade not lemonade?—When it is turned into a glass. (Copied)—From “TE MATA, Putiki. Why is the letter A like honeysuckle?— Because a B follows it. What has patches and patches without any stitches ?—A cabbage. Which is the cleverest animal in the farm yard?—A pig, because it is killed first, and cured after. Why is a tall boy more lazy than a short one ?—Because he is longer in bed. Why are clouds like coachmen?—Because they hold the rains (reins). (Copied)—From “JONATHAN JO,” Wangachu. When is a rock not a rock? —When it is a shamrock. Who was the first man to go round the world?—The man in the moon. (Copied)—From “MARANOA,” Kohi. When is a cup of tea very sad?—When it What sort of horse is’no good for pulling a car?—A clothes horse. What letter is always in debt?—D. Why is churning like a caterpillar?— Because it makes the butter-fly. Why is the figure nine like a peacock?— Because it is nothing without its tail. When the house caught fire, what part of it escaped ?—The chimney flue and the door bolted. What pets are beaten?—Car-pets. What birds sit at every table? A swallow. What has an elephant got. but cannot read it?—A tail (tale). What has four legs, hut can’t walk ?—A (Copied)—From “ASHES OF VIOLETS, Greatford. When is a door not a door?- When it is a jar. 1 Why is a lead pencil with no point like a boy who is always in mischief ?—Because it never does write. I Copied)—From "KEWPIE,” Mangaweka. What is always behind time?—The back of a watch. Why is a horse easily fed? —Because he eats best when he hasn’t a bit in his mooth. Which is the longest rope in the world ? Eu-rope. What are the most sensible letters?—The Y’s (wise). When is a boat like a pair of scissors? — When it is a “clipper” or a “cutter.” What bow is it that no one can untie?— The rain-bow. Why is a dog like a tree? —Because it has a bark. What kind of fish looks best in a dish? —A jelly fish. Which travels slowest, heat or cold? —Cold because you can easily catch it. What does a ship weigh?—lts anchor. (Copied—From “ASHES OF VIOLETS,” THE POETS’ CORNER THE ACROBAT. (Copied). In h:.- coat uf blue and yellow, Isn’l lie -i nimble fellow? First on th : > twig, then on that, Li!;.- a little acrobat. Ci- i ■ down. be sways and swings; Kiue -ummer skies, his wings. Flash u f sunshine. little tit. Ar- yen giddy? No* a bit! —l-'rom“S!ow Coach,” Ohau.