School: Greaghglass (roll number 11011)
- Location:
- Greaghglass, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Mrs. Ross
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- (continued from previous page)1. As white as milk, as black as ink and hops on the road like a hailstone?
2. A Magpie
- When is a ship in love?
When it is attached to a buoy(boy)
Why should you never starve at the seaside?
Because each wave comes in with a roll.
What is the difference between a dog and Father Christmas?
A dog bites and Santa Claus(Claws)Adelaide Gillanders, 1st December 1937What fish is most valued by a married lady?
Herring
Why is the letter G like the sun.
Because it is in the centre of light.
What business never progresses?
The stationary business.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Samuel Erskine
- Gender
- Male
