PUZZLES AND RIDDLES.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17994, 12 April 1930, Page 16 (Supplement)

PUZZLES AND RIDDLES.

RIDDLES. (Sent by Bob Hughes, Frankton.) Black within, red without, four corners round about. Answer: A chimney. * * * Why did the donkey look bke a penny when he looked over the fence? Answer: Because he had a head on one side and a tail on the other. * * * * Why is the letter H a cure for deafness? Answer: Because it makes ear hear. * « « o Why is a horse like the letter O? Answer: Because giving it a gee makes it go. Why is a red herring like a towel? Answer: Because it makes you dry.

A CHRISTMAS RIDDLE-ME-REE. My first is in Christmas and not in tree. My second is in party and also in spree. My third is in Santa and also in Claus. My fourth is in clap and not in roarsMy fifth is in kiss but not in ring. My sixth is in recite and not in sing. My seventh is in dinner and not in tea. While my whole at parties you’re sure to see. Answer.—Cracker.

A MIX-UP PUZZLE. I wonder if you can sort these things out and put them right. You know, one never says “ a fleet of cows” but a “herd of cows.” The words have got all mixed up somehow. Try and put them right. 1. A bunch of jugs. 2. A flock of steps. 3. A pair of 'clothes. 4. A pack of soldiers. 5. A fleet of cows. 6. A suit of sheep. 7. A flight of corn. 8. A set of potatoes. 9. A regiment of grapes. 10. A sheaf of scissors. 11. A sack of ships. 12. A herd of cards. Auswer: 1. A bunch of grapes. 2. A flock of sheep. 3. A pair of scissors. 4. A pack of cards. 5. A fleet of ships. 6. A suit of clothes. 7. A flight of steps. 8. A set of jugs. 9. A regiment of soldiers. 10. A sheaf of corn. 11. A sack of potatoes. 12, A herd of cows.

LITTLE NANNIE ETTICOAT. Little Nannie Etticoat Has a white petticoat And a red nose The longer she stands The shorter she grows! Answer.—A candle. EASY TO CATCH. Here’s a riddle that I was told, Which travels faster, heat or cold? “ Heat ” is the answer, for, you see— People can catch cold easily I