CORNER FOR THE INGENIOUS.
No. 30. — What odd number can be made even by deducting two-sixths from it ? (Q-.C.8.) 31. — Why is a man beating his child for a breach of the ninth commandment like a person playing a certain musical instrument ? ( W.R-F.F.) 32. — Mv whole you hare behind you, but cur- " tail, You'll find some work unsuited to a male. Behead — in red, or white, or black, 'tis true, In every Southland bush I'll meet your view. (Maria.) 33.— About a mortal ia a part That's in the centre of his heart ; You'll think it strange when you have heard 'Tis also found within his beard ; Dear reader, do not fear to try : Search from the toe up to the eve— If he will bear your scrutiny, You'll find it shortly, I'll engage, 'Tis seven times named within this page. (Cicero.) 34. — The charge for admission to a soiree was 2s for adults and Is for children. The sum of £5 10s was taken at the doors. Had the number of adults been double, the receipts would have been £9 10s ; and had the number of children been double, they would have been £7. Required the number of each present ? (Veritaa.) 35. — In how many different ways can you draw up 5 soldiers, 3 sailors, a drummer, and a fifer ? (C->
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Southland Times, Issue 1335, 15 November 1870, Page 2
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222CORNER FOR THE INGENIOUS. Southland Times, Issue 1335, 15 November 1870, Page 2
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