School: Corlurgan
- Location:
- Corlurgan, Co. an Chabháin
- Teacher: F. Fletcher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0976, Page 159
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- Why does a cow look over the fence? Because she cannot look under it.
Why is a lame dog like a boy adding six and seven? Because he puts down three and carries one.
Where was Moses when the candle went out?
In the dark.
Why does a hen pick a pot? Because she cannot lick it.
Which side of the cup is the handle?
On the outside.
Where did Noah hit the first nail in the ark? On the head.
What has a tongue and cannot speak?
A boot or shoe.
What has a swelled head and stands on one leg? A cabbage head.
What goes up when the rain comes down? An umbrella.
Never was and never will be look at(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Anna Smyth
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Lisduff, Co. an Chabháin
