FAMILY FUN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 39, 26 September 1907, Page 38

FAMILY FUN

What do we often catch, but never see ? — A passing remark. ' » Why should every clock be avoided ?— Because they all strike one. What does every artist like to draw best ?— His salary. When is last year's frock like a secret ? — When it is let out. Why may a beggar wear a short coat ?— Because it will be long enough before he gets another. Why is it wise to tell an oyster a secret ?— Becadse it knows how. to keep its mouth shut. % What is the difference between a policeman and a threeperihy-piece ?— A policeman being a ' copper,' the difference is twopence. How many sticks go to, the building of a~ crow's nest? — None ; they are all carried to it. Which peer wears "the largest hat ?— The one with the biggest head. " " , Why is a hansoir. cab a dangerous . carriage to drive • in ? — Because the cabman drives over head. When should you avoid the edge of a river ?— When the hedges are shooting, and the bull-rushes out. Why must a fisherman be very wealthy ? — Because his is all net profit. Why is gooseberry jani like counterfeit money ?—Because it is, not current. Why does a duck put its head under waler ?— For diver's , reasons. '- \