FAMILY FUN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume 31, Issue 44, 31 October 1907, Page 38

FAMILY FUN

My mouth is bigger than my head, And 1 am always in my bed. Now, that is where the mystery lies, For I have oft been known to rise ; And though in bed I am not still, But always moving down the hill ; And though I never leave my place, I sometimes run in a race. Though this may seem plain contradiction, Yet I assert fL is no fiction. Answer— Kiver. An ancient judge, for strength renowned, An ancient father must be found ; An ancient hero, wise and sage, ' An ancient, prophet next engage ; An ancient priest must then be told, An ancient Spartan brave and bold, An ancient Jew you'll lastly bring — A wise and understanding king. The, initials gained will then unfold What oft were worn in days of old. Answer— Sandals. The famous men of old were Samson, Adam, Noah, Daniel, Aaron, Leonidas, and Solomon. My first when read from back to front Remains the same 'tis true, And through my first, my second should, Be easily found by you. My first without my second would But prey upon your mind, And my second would without my first Be very hard to find. Both parts when joined together prove A treasure to mankind. Answer— Eye-sight.