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A Second Thousand of Temperance Anecdotes, Jokes, Riddles, Puns & Smart Sayings, Suitable for Speakers, Penny Readings & Recitations.

By William Kirton
London and Otley: William Walker & Sons

William Kirton says in the preface to this book that because his "First Thousand of Temperance Anecdotes" proved so successful and useful, he decided to follow it up with another. Arranged under a series of headings, the anecdotes were intended for the use of speakers on the topic of temperance.

Under the heading of riddles are included the following:

What port is sought by every living creature? Sup-port.
Why is the best article of malt liquor like the last piece of music in a concert program? Because it is the fine ale (Finale).
When the young Queen of Portugal lately asked her husband at dinner what wine he preferred, what did he answer? Port- you-gal.
Why are the lips of a drunkard like good leather? Because they are water-proof.

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