RIDDLES,

Waikato Times, Volume 112, Issue 18809, 3 December 1932, Page 16 (Supplement)

RIDDLES,

Which Is the largest stone In the world? —A milestone, of course. What tide do sailors like best? — Whitsuntide. What tree reminds you of your hand? —A palm tree. Why is a bad schoolboy like a postage stamp?—Never sends books. Why does a lien never lay eggs at night?—She’s a rooster. What may be said to be empty and yet have something in it? —A pocket with a hole in it. What has two eyes, yet cannot see? —A bodkin. Why is a wood like a luggage-van? —Because it is full of trunks. Why was the farmer so surprised? —Because he saw the barn dance. (Sent by “Penguin," Hamilton.) * * <« * Two sheep were standing in a field, one looking north and the other looking south. How could they see eaen other without moving round? —Th'y were looking at each other. .Make one word out of Ihe letters of these Iwo words: fireat helps. Telegraphs, if I catch a newt, why will il lie a small one? —Because it will lie niimße iniy newt). Which is Ihe host way lo moke a coat last? —.Make Ihe waislc»-*i llrsl. and then the trousers. (Sent by “Silver Ocean." 0. Kara mu.)