School: Newtown, Fertullagh
- Location:
- Newtownlow, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: K. Shumacher
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- (continued from previous page)Because he is always open to conviction.
8. What is the difference between a hungry boy, and a greedy boy?
One longs to eat, and the other eats too long.
9. What county fits in a bottle?
County Cork.
10. What is it the more you take from it, the bigger it gets?
A grave.
11. Why does a clock not strike thirteen?
Because it has not the face to do so.
12. What is the strongest thing in the world?
A snail because he can carry his house on his back.
13. What goes in dry and comes out wet?
Tea when you make it.
14. Why does a dog wag his tail?
Because his tail won't wag him.
15. Why is a straw hat most comfortable?
Because it is not felt.
16. Why is a pig in a parlour like a house on fire?
Because the quicker it is put out the better.
17. Why can you never say there is a whole day?
Because the day begins by breaking.
18. What bus has room for most people?
Columbus.(continues on next page)
