School: Blacklion
- Location:
- Blacklion, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: F. Johnston
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0962, Page 119
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9. Which islands ought to be good singers?
The Canaries.
10. If you were trying to light the fire and the gas with the same match which would you light first?
The match.
11. Why does a hen pick a potstick?
Because she cannot lick it.
12. Headed like a thimble, tailed like a rat. You may guess for ever but you'll never guess that?
A pipe.
13. Why is a watch like a river?
Because it does not run long without winding.
14. What ships are always within sight?
Hardships
15. When is a boy in trouble an artist?
When he draws a long face.
16. Spell enemy in three letters?
"Foe"
- Collector
- Bobbie Nixon
- Gender
- Male
- Informant
- Mrs Nixon
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Thornhill or Mullandreenagh, Co. Cavan
