School: Barkhall (roll number 8343)
- Location:
- Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: J. L. Browne
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1083, Page 332
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- What bridge can you never cross?
The bridge of your nose.
Why do chimneys smoke?
Because they cannot chew.
Why is it that we never have a minute we can call our own?
Because minutes are not ours (hours).
What is the difference between a non-stop dancer and a duck?
A dancer goes quick on his legs and the duck goes quack on her eggs.
When does a cook break the laws of the country?
When she poaches eggs.
Which is quicker heat or cold?
Heat, because you can easily catch the cold.
What two letters do small boys delight in?
Two Ts (to tease).
Why is a river lazy?
Because it is always in its bed.
Why is the letter W like Thursday?
Because it comes once in a week.
What is it that never uses its teeth for eating?
A Comb.
What is bought by the yard and worn by the foot?
Oilcloth.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- John Russell
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
