School: Emo, Portarlington (roll number 13643)
- Location:
- Emo, Co. Laois
- Teacher: E. Mc Cluskey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 001b
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Q. Why is a black hen better than a white hen.
A. Because a black hen can lay a white egg and a white hen can't lay a white egg.
Q. Why do we not like a thousand. (1,000).
A. Because it is very naughty.
Q. If a man got sixpence for walking a mile, what would he get for walking a hundred miles.
A. He would get sore feet.
Q. Hairy in, hairy out, hairy into hairy's mouth.
A. A man putting on his stocking.
Q. Which side of a mug is the handle on.
A. The outside.(continues on next page)
