PETER PAN'S MAIL BAG

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 87, 13 April 1927, Page 21

PETER PAN'S MAIL BAG

EHa .Rawson—l tliink Our Young Folk's Budge; Is even better than the coloured papers that are published in America. I hope it will be flne for your picnic. The results or the "Renown" competition were published a long time ago. Patricia Rawson—l was pleased to get your letter as well as your sister's, bu: I have answered yours in hers so will you you please read it and know that it is Tor you too. My garden has very Tew flowers in it now but I ain hoping ror the springtime. Betty Graham—We shall be pleased to welcome you and your brother as members of the club. An enrolment form will be printed next Wednesday, riease till it in and send it to us. We win send vou a certificate or memberslvp. You will need two forms one for your brother and one for yourseir. Elsie Thomas—l am gla-1 that you are so contented and hope th3t we shall always be able to help you. I am sure that you will like being with your father and brother again. I am sure you will be able to get the "Star" in * almerston >"orth. Do not forget to write us the last letter before you leave Auckland. Loma Vipond—Thank you f-.-.r your puzzles. I do not think we -an Ufe them because we hae had them sent in before. Tinker Bell says your suggestion for a comb case is quite good. Katharine Hodgson—We received vour postal note and have sent the papers for which you asked. The last paper which you will receive is May 3rd. Jack Fintow—l am glad von saw the Duke and Duchess when they were in Auckland. Scouts are always kind and thev would like carrying children back to the hospital. I hope you get on well at school. Doria Fin low—l hope your blue Persian kitten is liking its new home. Try and write us a little longer letter next time. Lorla Morgan—Thank vou ror the riddles. We will publish them when we have room in our pages.

Leo Morris—No. I have not roryotten you. I made a mistake, and told Stanley how much I liked the note paper, wtieh 1 should have told you. lam sure mother won't forget to post your letters ever again. The competition was not too late. I am afraid that you cannot see me; it is really much better not to know what I am realiy like. Then the thoughts that you have about us may be true. Be sure and write and tell us about the Sundav School prize-giving. Betty Molesworth—l am sending you the dictionary for which you asked, ft Is a cheap copy of the best dictionary issued. With reference to the poetry competition. I knew you would confine vour efforts entirely to us. but it was a case In which you must be guided by your own conscience. Your decision was worthv or the club and its motto, "Be Loval." "Best of good luck. Margery Dunne—l have missed your letters, and am glad to hear from you again. I am glad you have found a club member at school. Your pen-friend's address remains a mystery to vou. You address your letter to her, c/o Peter Pan. "Star" omce, Auckland, and we send It on. I hope you will find time to write again. N. Elliott—We shall be pleased to welcome your little brother, and an enrolment form will be printed in next Wednesday's "Star." I am sure you will help htm to All it in and send it to us. I was interested to hear about the "tapu" Maori track and the sacrificial stone. I shall quite understand if you do not write for a while, and wish you every success in your examination. Royce Brickland—l am glad you received the book and the certificate safely, and nope that you and your sister are enjoying the competition. Kathleen . Varley—After _<eh a long silence it was so nice from you esam. lam so pleased you like your new frieno, and hope you write regrularly. iNever mind, when the swimmtag does come m again you will appreciate it all the more. I wouldn't worry abou, your hair, for if it naturally curly the waves will probably return as it grows longer. Lorraine Gore—Your solution to the special problem should not have been sent In until the competition closed, but I will keep it and judge it with the rest. You certainly do have fun at your Guide meetings. Ruby Lyndon—l do like vour printing, put would like it even better ir vou left r L ?er s P aces between your words. Yes, I hope your little sister will be successful, she will soon have more competitions set in the Little Folk's Own Corner that will not be so hard for her. You can have tfie pen-name you have chosen. I like it very much. We will give you a pen-friend as soon as we find one that vou would like. Mona Olsen—You may send in as many stones as you like, but always remember tn-t it is cpiality, not quantity, that counts <ancy Allright—l am sorry that vou have Be in in with influenza, and hope that <'rybody in your house is well again P'W. I am sure your neighbours did all they could to help you. I see that you nave chosen a pen-name. It is a pretty cne, and I hope to find a correspondent lor you very soon. Clara Leslie—You shall have a certificate of membership as soon as you have lined in an enrolment form. Hurrah lor the Budget: it is indeed popular in your house. Evelyn Hodges—Thank you Tor vour story, and for your "To raise a smile" contributions. Margaret King—Thank you for your congrauilations on the coloured supplement. i hope you will persuade your mends to join the club. I am sure if jou try you can think of a pen-name for jourself. Good luck for the competition. G - Wood—You do not take a liberty in writing to us for you are our friend, and V». 3 are always welcome to write as ?v en , as they like. Thank you Tor the { • be published in the ' : To raise a smile" column. , Bessie Harrison—l can quite see that 5I~ Jour s Pare time Is well taken up with nomework and practice. I am sorry, but you may not enter for the special problem '."If 53 vou have also entered for the big The weekly competitions o «... s, arting again soon, so please have ci.ri ttle . more patience. Thank you for your suggestions ror the page. "" orre, l —l hope the printer has spelt it rightly this time Helen. Thank lou ror your beautifully printed letter. if? eathep Q uick —Won't you write us a v. as we Bre not accepting "Dear unto our hearts" contributions for some time. <Jive my love to your dollies. Tremain—l am so sorry vou s£ t e h?, a . d an accident - The ugly mark will fh r *. as tlrne froe? on - 1 know mummy «ent'ch the umbrella was the nicest prove?,, „ 0 ' 1 arn sure s' oUr cooking is •ery n.ce. v , arfe *—' appreciated your i/ro"t nl° n? , ■ Your anecdote was inirlve ri n en happens that children J e u t l ,l: ,° Indication or what they will ? n lhey e r °w up. we were sure lr ' L"' 0 competition would give pleasure the poetry, rea Wend >" tbank s you*ror drawfiT"- Hu , tton Til ank you ror your 1 was interested to see the fcwla C untn tampS ' i Ve cannot send you a tou send ua 1/-3. Sonj/