OUR...RING ...TO-NIGHT...

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 83, 4 October 1930, Page 20

OUR...RING ...TO-NIGHT...

I THE COOK

1 SWEETMAKER

FIRST-LETTER PEOPLE. ■■Cherie" Northland "Princess Helena" (12) Lower Hutt "Wagflles" „ Melrose "Tiny" (6) Greytown "Marguerite" (12) Petcic "Hormia" (13) Scatoun "Princess ■ Forget-me-Not" ...... Island Bay "Lady Pam" Porirua "Mountain Daisy" Bclmont "j O y" Brooklyn "Crimson Rose" (5) Sratoun "Quoechy" Minmar "Lady in Black" (10) ....... Hatailai "Mother Hubbard" (8) Non'o "Princess Louise" City, "Sunny Girl" (6) ...Miramar "WiiKie'.'-' (14) ■'.: Miramar "Dcadwood DlckV ....■■■". Petonc "Tulip Lady" (16) ..:....... Holland Margaret Boyle (9) Newtown 'Peter Rabbit" (5) Ngaio 'Coauctte" (13) Kelburn "Ruth Logan" (15} ..,.. Kaiwarra "Inkwell Imp" (II) r . City And the "Fairy Ring'and Fairiol send you a. big, big welcome. "Chatterbox," Miramar.—Tour poem sounds bettor without the last line, small one. 'Mother Hubbard," Ngaio.—ls it right this time.' Please send iour re.il name. "Powder-Puff," City.—Did "you Io«e her addross? It's 25, Campbell terrace, Lower Hutt. "Irish Rose," Brooklyn.—lt wouldn't fit, loved one, with all our spring subjects. "Boanstalk," Petpne.—They're Just ripping it you want to decorato your garden. "Cineraria," Petone.—o., I saw it' too. Wasu't if tremendously good! 'Princess Helena," Low«r Hutt.—Xo instruc-1 tlons, lioney. Just tell mo all about you. "Cherie," Northland.—But wouldn't you like some one (Hilto new to write to, elf.' "Burmese Girl," Lower Hutt,—Our olves will just love reading it as I did; child. "Mist Maiden," Petone.—l can imagine now you laughed over the monkey and tealions! "Starlight Gleam*" City.—Yes, it's great fun. Do you £0 to baths or bca? "Sweet Mitinonette," City.—Her feet are out of proportion, but the rest is good. "Dismal Desmond," Kelburn.—Thank you, joimg one. Send It in when you like. "Water-Baby," Kilbirnie.—l havo one. elf like I that-'now.1 It may be the samo. !"Plpita," Hataitai.—Such a tiny letter, girleen. I Is it a Spring drawing? I "Valontine," Newtown.—l Ukcd Little I Blue Man. Is ho your own? "Saucy Silly," Wadestown.—Darling, I'm sorry 1 too. Only it couldn't bo helped. "Rlcketty Anne," Miramar.—rTho gay, bravo , flowers 1 They're Uko dainty ladies. "River Sprite," Island Bay.—Send them again, chick, with their answers too. "Princess Fprset-Me-Not," Island Bay.—That's better. -If-was-a bit muddling. ."Writer.". Paradise.—Y«jr-"i,ady of the Lilies." For tonsilitis,- I think.• .. . "Colonel Bosey," Kelburni—l iiaic 0110 already, elf. You made me interested. "Norah o 1 the Lakes," Island Bay.—Lucky ; small people I" I' haven't seen, thoso things. "Moonlight and Roses,"- ' Northland.—Shorter ,-;name,. : longer answer, plsie.- Yours is long. "D«-De," Eastbourne.—Spring, pago drawings " are choseii already, small one. "Trooper Tex," Ea»tkourne.—Good man! It's : "a jolly-looking "motor-car. . "Sandwich," Kdbiirn.—o, what fun! Who is your teacher,, little thing? "Climbing Clematis," Belmont—They should be just lovely, when'they flower. "Tommy," Kelburn.—l like tho black ones best, Tommy.. Which dp you! "Storyfllrl," Kelburn.—What a surprise for her! Doesn't Pollyauna know her? "Hermia,"-Seatouiii—Surely, dear. I suppose you take turns to look, after him. "Bit 0' Leather," Seatoun.—Couldn't you draw something prettier? He's so ugly! "Printer," Paradise.—o, we'll get lots of Daddy Winter's crocodile tears yet I "Bunriy-Nose," City.—Whiit a pity. ■ They're such 'funny, cunulu's small things. "Marguerite," Petone.—l'll ask him. but I expect he'll' be too busy, pixie. Pat Clmino, Thorndon.—But I don't think she's one. of "tho King, sweetheart. "King of the Snows," City.—She is 11, Very neßi-ly. getting on for twelve. ■ "Leone," Miramar.—lt.'3 too lato for Spring fage, but I'll Keep' It 'safely.

"Mountain Daisy," Belmont.—l don't icmcniber you, small one.. Aro you new? "Sue Carroll," City.—Not that bit, dear. Mr. A. A. Milne wouldn't let us. "Lady Pam," Porirua.—Send answers with names, elf, 'cos I truly haven't time! "Thistle Ouoen," Porirua.—Would someone else dor She has her pen friends now. "Button." Petone.—She is TO. Too late for the Spring I'ugo, kiddie. Sylvia M'Laren, Hatajtai.—Child, again you'll. have to choose. It belongs also. "Hinemoa." Khandallah.—That's why I think summer's tho best time of .ill "Emerald," Karorii—You've guessed. Please send me >om lull address, childecu "Wenonah," Island 'Bay.—Kiddle-Me-Iteea '..uau illy rlijme. Suppose jou uy again.' "Aurora," Island Bay.—l didn't know about your, concert. I'll, hear him '.to-night. '•Red-Eye Dirk." City.—He's just tinned six, laddie: Is. that right age for-you' "Elfin Artist," Miramar.—Doesn't it show at ■ill before sou heat it, child? "Princess Louise," City.—He must be a dainty kitten. Ho sounds iciv? pretty, too.

Elsie fingers.—Jib butter, 3oz sugar, 2 small cups flour, 1* teaspoonfuls baking powder, 1 egg. Method: Beat butter and sugar to a ereani, add egg, then flour, mixed with baking powder, roll small pieces betweo7i tho hands, dip in sugar, and put on a cold tray; bake in moderato oven till slight brown. 1 "SEA FOAM." (11) Kaiwarra. ' Plain Toffee: Jib butter, *lb golden syrup, -Mb sugar. Method: Melt all ingredients, and I when melted boil quickly, stirring occasionally. Drop a little in cold water 1 and if it sots pour into a greased dish or plate. "HREESIA." •Tohnsonvilk'. "Woo One." Miramar.—Very pretty,'" beloved, but someone has'-.sent it already. "Tres Bon," Mlranian—When summer comes, what a. wonderful garden you'll have. Margaret Boyle, Newtown.—That namo belongs, clfw And-do you mean "Bonzo," Aro street? "Flower Jewel," Island Bay.—Last line in each verse is weak. Could you alter? "Perseehone," Island B«y.—They probably will, so don't plant them too close together. 'Silver Tips," HaUitai.—l doa't put poor ouc3 in, dear, nor the careless drawings. "Royal Star," City.—A good Idea, but.you could draw it better. "Try again "Goldwino." P»ton«.'—You should hear from her soon, elf. She writes to me often. "Artful Dodger," P«tone.—Many happy returns I Don't forget to answer Micky's letter. "Poarl Maiden," Peton«. —It must bo dainty. Is it one of your mother's make ? "Aladdin," Lower Hutt.—lt's written awfully well, too, for such a small boy. "Yellow King," Lower Hutt.—Are your flowers out now, of aro they all coming ? "Fleetfoot," Lower Hutt.—lt isn't quite tennisy weather yet. How big is the brood? "Dana,". Lower Hutt.—That's exactly the right day lor them-to conic, isn't it.?. . . "Black-Eyed Susan," Ngaio.—Perhaps she will, darling. I expect she's been busy. "Princes Mildura." City.—lt's a clailina piece. Where did you find It?

'Kathleen Mavourneen," . Ngaio.—Neither verse nor plcturo aro good as iiiu.il, colleen. "Golden Buttercup," Porirua.—lt must have been fun. Did you find tho 'possum? "Wanderer," Porlrun.—l lore it too, but I havo never icad thote books, ■•Rose OUoen," Palmerston North.—Not in thno for Spring Page, lass, but I'll keep it. "Daisy All-Alone," City.—Dib-Dab is rather jolly, but isn't there a story for him? "Quoen Bee," Nowtown,—Thank you. dear ono. And thank jou albo for tho "Coquette," Kelburn.—Even jour last wee drawing needs lots more caic, sweuheait "Pink Pearl,". Island Bay.—lt's a .lone time to Mdit for answers, too. "Sunny Girl," Miramar.—'VUiy, 'course \uli my, jud you won't have to think again "Wuzzie," Miramar.—'lt souud3 a moat cxcilins book.: Ye«, we have a- ".Twinkle." "Kitl," Island Bay.—A boj's story, is it.' 'luty usually mako good reading. ••Mo-Mo," Kllhirni".—o, lots. of. happy returns Tell mo about your visit "Duchess," Kilbirnie—- She's 11. and hei uarac is Ella. Do' you know her?

Caramels. —1 breakfast cup sugar, Joz butter, i teacup milk, i teacup hot water, 1 dessertspoon honey or treacle. Method: Boil all the ingredients until rather thick. Test if by dropping a littlo in cold water. If it candies, it is ready. Add flavouring to taste. Pour into a buttered tin, and when rather cool mark off into squares. "PRINCESS imiSTI.". City. # * * Salt Water Toffee. —2 cups sugar, 1 clip water, 1 teaspoon salt. Method: Put sugar and water in saucepan and l.oil. When boiling add salt. Then boi> ■intil a small amount tried in cold water will break. "BIT O' LEAIHESt." (10) Scatoun. . "Peter Rabbit," Ngaio.—l'm sp glad it's nearly better. I heard all about it. "Rosy Checks," Kaiwarra.—Send - it, girleeu. We'll see what it's like,' aayway. " "Little Violet" Kewtown.—But the wee poem needs a picture to Qnlslj It, child. "Kingfisher Blue," City.—Wc'vp had both verso ' and riddles, blrd-strl. . Fuid new .things. "Hula Feather," City.—Clever "and original. What is your, full address, lass? "Captain Peggy," tyall Bay.—We've had that ■ page, Pegs. A very good plot. . "Mayflower," Brooklyn.—lt's unfinished, girleen, ■ but It shows promise "Twinkle," Miramar.—Sweet, you'll have to re- ' wrlto It, In Ink on one side. "Firefly," Roseneath.—ls It hard to find, now ' there aro.so many, names? "Tha Bat,". City.—o, hard. luck I : I've dono ' tho samo thing with a car. "Ragged Robin," Miramar.—The picture is very < sweet, "child, and your.verse "also. "Laughing Lily," Kllblrnie.—l think tho trea- •. sure one, elf. It sbund3 wonderful. "Ruth Losan," Kaiwarra.—Not a bit too old. < Havo you been down here long? "Water-Sprite," Kelburn.—Sho's a dainty bit. • I'll find room for her later* ' ■ "Madam X," Eastbourne.—lt needs a story tv « explain It, lasslu, Could you? "Deadwaod Dick," Patonu.—Xcll me your age, • young one, and your- Tight name. • ~•■ ■ "Sky-Hawk," Petone.—"Miss England" looks a < beauty. IldTe you painted her?

t nt!WWtNNWM> VJttMWt. REQUESTS. "Printer,"'' please write to "'Lady April" (II), 37, Patanga crescent. City. "Eastern Slave," .write to- "Winter Ride," 172, Tinakori road, Thorndon. "Soldier-Girl" (6G, Tasman street, City) wants "Royal Star" to write. "Sweet Pea," write to "Laughing Lily," 86, Moxham avenue, Kilbirnie. "Lady Helen," write tol "Fairy Elf," 173, Coutts street, Kilbirnie. .."Queen of the Snows," write to "Button," 5, William street, Petone. •, . : / . ■ | "Baby Face." writ* to Nathalie Barrett ("Princes Mildura")', Evans Bay road, Weir lington. "Hermoinc," writo to "Sky Hawk," 40, Belton street, Petone, Wellington." "Rod Rover," writo to' "Otadwood Dick," •14, Bolton street, Petone. Would Betty Blow write to "Mist Maiden," 35, Bay streot/Petone? "Writer." "Kiti" (Enid .Wallcrman), 95, Eden street. Island Bay, wants a letter, Will'"Prairie Flower" writ* to '"Pink Pearl," 10, Moselle.street, Island Bay. "Romany Rose," please write to "Elfin Artist," 10, Caledonia street, Miramar. { "Eileen Ananah?' Petonft.—Lucky; lucky olfl Which part do you vielt? > "Rose of the Pesert," City,— Q; so norry,'child. I'm afraid it was my fault. ■ "Tumble-Toes," Kelburn.—run,' it- you do. What Is the story's milling? "Sparkler," Newtown.—So that was trow you found It. It's a dear jiibce. "Ooddles," Brooklyn.—Urn . . . although babies and Kittens are-much- nicer. "Twilight Dancer," Brooklyn.—Poor youns one. A bruised nose Is very hurtful. "Kookaburra," : Brooklyn.—lmp,, cut out flic recipes in every Tairy Ring. "Tiny," Greytown.—Welcome; little elf. '. You're very small for Standard I, aren't you? "Crystal Dew," l3tand Bay,—lt would makes a splendid name. I'll remember it. "Waggles," Melrose.—Quite all. right, liouey. I like your dog's namo Immensely,' • "Titania," Petone—How long have jou taken it? Since you started at Tecli.? "Talkie," Petone.—Thoy sound frightfully nice. I like gingery thlugs. 'Fairy Blue-Eyes," Brooklyn.—Just lovely. But perhaps they wouldn't iend letters' then. 'RoryO'Moore," Klllarney,—o," tc}l' her, r I think. She would bo . Interested.----"lagoo," Squaw Creek.—Scarcli for:the-waters Into nlilcb your creek flowed^ jagoo. 'Dolly Dimple," Ngaio,—One begins nest week, and yes, she shifted":to';NewtoTni. ■ ■.. i .= ;■'. "Laughing Water," Ronibf«i>*But -what1 ; a : quaint dream, -:Bel6v«a. v '^H«ppy-''- r«turn3 .-p£ -Sunday. v :.■•>•.»,-; ■;■•"•■ s ■■'f.: •'.'; 'Lady in Black," rlataitai.Ti.rye nevec triod1 It w.lth:fruit juice.:' It_must-bO''gtfb"d. V.: -'■• 'Daddy's Rosebud," ' KJiblrnlu—Biiit..'iiSw': tvba-^ derful! How Big isnyoflr new-ba'W?-:;;-rv :;■ 'Oueechy," Mirama'f.-i-Terrisrs afo jolly'dogs,.;\YTilch elves dp/"you-;knQw?:,;:o .'i-f-i:.":. ; .-..;. 'Twe.edledee," Islands IBsy;—'We've liad iJid 'xidr. ■ dlcs, i lad, but not. tlia...Snul^;Awhi.iei,... . : '."'■■ .'tweedledum." lsiindV.Bay.~iOctopl-.are hor- : rid 1:' You'll have't.o'te ciireful' swlii^ning. ■Bonto," Clty.-^-KoCgobd'enoujih, fedybifi It ■-could'bo' lot's: tWler. = '-°'i ii *-~-* '*■'>■.■. 'Irtip." : Highland Paffc-^t'll'-'ie terribly "=slad, . too. ...Where dp;.youi:,swlm?.cV: ,■":■ ,v.'i 'Lady of Shallott,"-Oity,»«-DooS bß>;koow she Is 15, or doesn't that matter? . .-y.;.^1 ..V-. 'Crimson Rose," Seatoun.—l-tUlnk it'svspiendiS to have a wee iiew"'elf."*;"T' ~..;'',"„".,.■ ; "'', 'Purple Pansy," Seito'i/lif.-^Tb'atla #08' awfuliy good, not to. miss a sldbW "day.■•;'-'■■;'• : '■'■. 'Soarlet Pimpernel/I''Seatourii—l'iii certain I Unow whose Idea;the:imalT'bos..was.i.':..■ 'Ken," Seatoun.—That's ta^wtoten :Do; you. .ever go swimming early 1 ,..in summer?■ ,;•■■ '. .- , 'Tulip Lady," Holland.—Jt's.-.a"precious, thins, child. Yes: a nilniber jiist..^s old. . .... ': . ] 'Daffy-Down-Dllly'," PeVone".—Efery brie we. have had before, little-sweetheart. ■/■'- Thunderbolt," Brooklyn.—fie'■'must" lfav'e' been hungry. He'll keep, the:shalia away»: 100. Joy," Brooklyn.—Do you makev'it:.,iu sewing classy The peu-iiamo. is..a-.dear.*.. , • ■ ~-; : Nonio,". City.—Xothlng wronje, axcopt'tliat 'it was too big,, elf.', "'Pat" is'riglitV". ■ ".-' ■ '. Almond Blossom," Bcrhampdre>-It nius.t have liecii pretty reflected oil ("he sc'ai "'■'' ■■■■ •' ,': ; Amy Johnson," City.—Ask her if "Bpaßtiola'' would do. It"means"f'Spanlsh •D.aßcer.". ; '. Joan of. Arc," Miramar.^—lt: .waa toliE'aso, in .Maich. Have you seca him yetJ