Funny Conundrums.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8, 24 August 1907, Page 47

Funny Conundrums.

Why' is a healthy boy like Great Britain? —He possesses a good constitution. What wind would a hungry sailor prefer?—One that blows fold (fowl) and chops about. Why are young children like castles in the air?—Because their existence is only in-fancy. What is higher when the head is off it?—A pillow. Why is a short negro like a white man? —He is not at all black (a tall black). When is a thief like a reporter?—• When he takes notes. Why is the most discontented man the niost easily satisfied? —Nothing satisfies him. What things increase the more you contract them? —Debts. When is a tourist in Ireland like a donkey? When he is going to Bray? What trade is more than full?- —Fuller, When nre the Volunteers like ships! —When they are under canvas. .