School: Aodh Rua, Dún na nGall (roll number 13382)
- Location:
- Dún na nGall, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: Séamus Mag Shamhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1034, Page 263
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- (continued from previous page)Q. Why is a village cobbler like village Parson?
A. Because he attends to the soles (souls) of the people.
Q. Why is an egg like a young horse?
A. Because it is not useable, till broken.
Q. Why are fixed stars like, pens, ink and paper?
A. Because they are stationary. (stationery)
Q. What parts of speech are shop-keepers, most anxious to sell?
A. Articles
Q. Why is a dog biting his tail like a good economist?
A. Because he makes both ends meet.
Q. Why is a gun-smith's shop like a chicken-pie?
A. Because it contains fowling pieces. (fowl in pieces).
Q. Why is a railway carriage like rope-dancer?
A. Because it goes on a line.
Q. Why is a boy dog with a broken leg like a boy at arithmetic?
A. Because he puts down three and carries one.
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