What step must I take to remove A from the alphabet? B-head it!

As we are told that A was not always the first letter of the alphabet, please tell us when B was the first? In the days of No-a!

Why is A like a honeysuckle? Because a B follows it.

Why is it right B should come before C? Because we must B before we can C.

Why is the letter W like scandal? Because it makes ill will.

Why are two T’s like hops! Because they make beer better.

Why is a waiter like a race-horse? Because he runs for the plate.

Why is good gas like a true lover? Because it burns with a pure flame.

Which are the best kind of agricultural fairs? Farmers’ daughters.