LAST WEEK'S COMPETITION

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 74, 13 October 1939, Page 2

LAST WEEK'S COMPETITION

MATCH PUZZLE No. 6. The Answer.

The question was: In the illustration thirteen matches, representing farmers hurdles, have been so placed that they enclose six sheep pens, ail of the same size. Now one of these hurdles Was stolen and the farmer wanted still to enclose six pens of equal size tQ the remaining twelve hurdles. did he do it? All the twelve must be fairly used and there must be no duplicated matches or loose ends. Well, this must have taxed your brains properly. Only six answers and four of them correct. Ha, ha, ho, ho, one up for old Peter. Here are the winners—congratulaw., tions. ■ Petty Officer M. Ramson Midshipman Charlie Armer. i Stewardess Sylvia Sims - Stewardess Pamela Gartshore RIDDLE POT ~ , * Why is an omnibus never struck by lightning?— Because it has a conductor. What is the chief difference between an ant and an elephant?—* Their size. State what month is most frequentlj' mentioned by the drill sergeant?— March. Why is a powerful nobleman like a bad cheese?— Because he is (mitey). Why is a dog biting his tail like a good manager?— Because he makes both ends meet. Why is a fishmonger never generous?— Because his business makes him selfish (sell fish). 0 When is a newspaper like a delicate child?— When it appears weekjjr W T hat tree is of the greatest importance in history?— The Date. Why does a man's hair turn grey sooner than his moustache? —Because it is about 21 years older. What is that which occurs twice in a moment, and not once in a thou sand years?— The letter m. Why is a watchdog larger by night than by day?— Because at night is let out and by day he is taken in. What can you put into a cup but _ cannot take out? —A crack. y