School: Drom Dhá Liag (C.) (roll number 12230)
- Location:
- Drimoleague, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Dhrisceoil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0301, Page 179
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- Q. On what day of the year does a woman talk the least?
A. The shortest day.
Q. What games do the waves play at?
A. Pitch and toss.
Q. What is difference between a school-teacher and an engineer?
A. The teacher trains the mind and the engineer minds the train.
Q. Why can a watch maker never make a fortune?
A. Because his goods always go on tick.
Q. What did Adam first set in the garden of Eden?
A. His foot.
Q. Who is the greatest backbiter in the world?
A. A Flea.
Q. How long did Cain hate his brother?
A. As long as he was Abel.
Q. Who are the largest ladies in the United States?
A. Miss-Ouri and the Mississippi. (Mrs- Ippi)
Q. Like what month is a falsehood when spoken by a jew?
A. July. (Jew-lie)
Q. Which is easier to spell fiddle-de-dee or fiddle-de-dum?
A. Fiddle-de-dee because it is spelled with more ease.
Q. What fish is value most by a loving wife?
A. Her-ring.
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- Gertie Goggin
- Gender
- Female
