GENERAL ITEMS.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 4 December 1919, Page 4

GENERAL ITEMS.

WOlt THE PRlZtf. A boy named Jimmy ireat im ichool, and his twin brother Jaoky went to work. An inspector Tisitinf the Bchool set three questioni: "What is th« weight of the moout" "What is the depth of the sea?" and "What am I thinking about?" Aft«f telling his brother Jacky it was decided that Jacky should go to school and Jimmy to work. After telling them that he would fire the one who could answer tltf questions half a crown, he Mk«4 If anyone could give the anaw«r». Jack (supposed to be Jlmay) f*l ftp h4s band and said he could. •Well, my boy, what is the weight of the moon?" "Four quarters, sir." "That's right, my lad; and what ii the depth of the sea?** "A stone's throw." "That's right, my lad; and wlWit am I thinking about?" "You are thinking I am Jimmy t and I'm Jacky." He got he half-crown.