School: Shinrone (C.)
- Location:
- Shinrone, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: Mary Mc Mahon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0819, Page 107
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- (continued from previous page)t a fire his pipe and a piece of paper which will he light first?
The match.
I have a little man in the field when I pull his leg his nose bleeds.
A pump.
Why is a school mistress like the letter C?
Because she forms lassies into classes.
What insect does the blacksmith make?
The firefly.
Why is a watch like a river?
Because it never runs without winding.
How many sides has a circle?
Two, inside and out.
Why is a cook like a barber?
He dresses hair.
Why is sealing wax like a soldier?
Because it often bears arms.
Why is London like the letter E?
It is the capital of England.
Why are your teeth like verbs?(continues on next page)
