FAMILY FUN
A letter out of brandy, A letter out of wine, A letter out of rank, A letter out of file, A letter out of finger, •A letter out of knee, And the name of a "town In Europe you'll see. Answer — Berlin.
My first a beverage is used In almost every land'; My second — ah ! but wait a bit — My third is in a band. My second, if you find it out, Will surely solve my riddle, And if you do, I promise true I will find you in the middle. And then, if you reverse my whole, You will see without much trying, ' That I am used by everyone In speech for qualifying. Answer — Tub, But. My first, an animal, is known i In nearly every house to dwell ; My second is an article Found usetul when .a tale we tell. If you my third would like to find Go where my lady's glossy hair Around an ornament is twined, And. you'll be sure to' see it there, My ancient whole once, held the dead, And sheltered many a Christian's head. Answer— Catacomb .
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 48, 28 November 1907, Page 38
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186FAMILY FUN New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 48, 28 November 1907, Page 38
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