OUR MAIL BAG.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 127, 1 June 1927, Page 20

OUR MAIL BAG.

Una Ctoav*.—We are enrolling you but will require your private address before we arc able to forward your certWcate.

Mima Morton. —ot course you ana your sister may become members. To (to so you must nil In enrolment forms. There will be another one published eoon. What are you going to call the new fox terrier. You are fortunate to have so many animal playmates. Ootnr to school on horseback must be quite an adventure. Moir* Nich»(«oA.—You must have enjoyed Having- Jean to stay with you durinr the holidays. I daresay you'll be sorry wlirn they are over. Margery Dunn*.—l am sending you tbe blue certideate 1 promised, you for the competition idea. I'm afraid \rc can't use your new suggestion for a competition, as It could be solved easily with the aid of a dictionary. The joke Jβ certainly runny but is unsuitable Tor our columns. Baaaia for making up tbe two pairs of trousers. Some poor child will be grateful for them. Yes, you may say what kind of book you would like. Even ir we baven't tbe one you want it is much easier for us If we know what »ort you prefer. I tbink you have made the trousers quite well enough to be able to take on some more sewing; but we are not sending out material Tor dresses. Perhaps your mother has dome small pieces leri over that would be enough for a little girl's rrock. Tbere was a pattern published In the Corner for Busy Bees on May St. Doha Cdtfow**.—Your certificate has

now been aeni. We were keeping it back until we knew your address. The "Dear unto our nearis" column will re-open In the near future. When you have 25 points the kind of book you receive depends upon your age, tastes and personal preference. Wben forwarding your certificates specify what sort of book you would like.

Enrily ttile*. —Yo 1 have made a mistake and .or&ottca to send me tile flrsi pa&e or your letter. Thanks Tor the riddles and joke?. We are not sending out materials Tor the fflr!>' (Irenes nor for •rUrles for <.ur stall. lam irled to Hear that you have some contributions ror U-.e all. 1 realise ;>iai when ?oln(f 10 school you have far less loijure for other lolnr*. 1 am *orry 10 hear the bad news of your grandmother's lllne*?. Dorothy Brook*. —I reel most srratlued at the nattering :.infs your ?uni says about our club; but you muM.n natter me *o murh because you know I'm really no [ belter tnan the reel or you. I'm Just as Interested in ihe letters the pirl* wriie me a« they ere In mine. No, I don , ; have Ihe same holiday* aa you do. I am triad you (tuln't disappoint me by falHnir to write. IT your entry Tor thl« fortnight's competition is too late il will be judged wltft Ihe next onp. Muriel t»on,~lf you write often you will fret Into practice, Tin alway* plea«ed to have a new correspondent. Wβ have re* reived your competition entries. DonM be disheartened over not winning—try again. Thank you Tor tlir Joke?. M*ri« Tobin.—l ran read your writing easily as you have written In Ink. Wbat a nasty adventure you had wllti the rat. 1 hope you put some iodine on your finger, lin 'lire your parents wouM be proud ot you if you won a competition. You should have plenty or «pportunttles with the Wednesday one-!, some of whlcU are quite easy You needn't paste my signature on the envelope when forwarding Jokes »nd riddles. , K«thl«»n Rickot. —1 am sorry to hear or your Illness and understand why you had to iiave liflp with the competition. I am sendlug you the brushes you want. EilMit Her*". —The answer to your last letter will have appeared hy this time, I haven't forgotten you. Thank you for the Joke*. . Lilla Marrieen.—Your pup must be a pedigree dog. I hope you have a chance to -I: ror your exam. Winning a scholarship would b< , a great honour Tor your school. You roust be looking forward to lUe competition results. N*Mi« Mareleen.— l hope you like the l>ook we are sending yon. Very rew or u< like goinir back to school arter the holiday?, especially when we have been having a good time. Paper flowers make very pretty decorations. Did she show you how to make tnem? Perhaps you will find time in the evenings u> make something- r.>r our stall, li will toe * disappointment ror you. I know, if you can'l help in some way. l/pon reading your postscript I see thai you nave, after all. found time to make something ror It. We are picking out the seller* on the stall from those Who ■■end In their names as willing to help. Ern Cooper.—You are welcome as a cluh mrmber. I'm elwsy* glad to receive your cheery letters and jokes. As you are I anxlou' to win point* why not enter lor I the competitions The highest cfrtlncate Is the blue one worth four points. *at •ehollum.—l am glad you appreciate Die ba<i(fi> so murh. I have been to Walwera my.*eK. I think the beach is beautl- ■ nil \Va-< it warm enough ror you to bathe? Thank you ror the Jokes. Richard D*M.—What colour i« your kttten? Write and tell me some more about • it You are young to be In Standard I. 1 Freda Stone*.—Quit ,, a number or m , fri-mU seem to have colds. I hope yotm will Minn be belter. You nui't be flis- ' appointed «>ve.r your mu«lc examination. Why don't you sft r,»r It In any rase? You may <tm have a chance or passing in spite 1 ( >r 'mlvtng two ia*t lessons. Molly A'D*»n*. —You may Join the cluh as soon as you are I day old. 1 should Just ' think the books would be suitable. Entering Tor competitions is not the only club activity in whlrh you may Join. You must ' have had a bad lime with your linger^ ■ 1 have noted your remark ebout the name. - That will bo quite all right as long as you always sipn it the same way. Typewritten letters are much easier to read aren't they? Klti* ThowM.—ll is pleasing to hear or 5 another parcel ror our stall. It must nave been difTirult for you to find time with exam« looming up In the neir ruture. 1 am glad 10 learn \t*\ you like Palmerston ,I so well. I was afraid that you would reel rather lonely at first In a strange town I understand how eager you are for your brothers return. Is he going to stay b with you for long? I think you must keep

your b»tljre well polished. J*»n Vine*. —You must h»ve taken quite a lot or trouble over your poem. I'm arrald It's not quite good enonjh for " s »° publish; but don't lose heart. H shows promise—send us your next effort. M. Whiu. —I have put rttrhi the miitake about the number or your bouse. Wβ must have mistaken the seven Tor a one when you sent us your addres*. You are fortunate to have' a pen rrlend so well euried to you. Thanks for the wonder*. They are nio'st amusing:. , . May McLun. —Welcome 10 the flub. Your cousin must be very good natured to g-lvc you ride* on hi« bike. Can you ride a bicycle by yourself? Nadin* OMnt.—Your framed certificate will be quit* a pleaslnr decoration 10 your room. Thank you Tor your rood wishes. ■ernic* Bton»i. —! hope you enjoy your hnlidav In ttio country. Are you staying cm a farm? Send In the -pear unto your heart" contribution when Hie column reopens. Joyce Field. You are welcome to join thn rlub. To do so nil In the entry form which will be published shortly. In tht meantime you may enter Tor all the competitions. Krom your description I think 1 Tlddlt»< must be a rt.-ar little kitten. Tell Joan that IT she writes ni» a letter 1 will publish the reply In the Mail Bay. Archie Marsh.—U you would like to join 1111 in the next rorni published. 1 am glad you are Interested In the competitions. Daily Anqu*.—You have certainly been rortunate In winning- *o many competitions. 1 have sent out the book for your IS point*. Lawrence Perle.-— J have received your certificates, and sent out a book in return. 1 Hope you enjoy it. Derethy Veo.—To become a member nil in an enrolment form. Both you and your sister will be welcome to the club. Thank you for Hie Joke. Eatelte •MpheM.-~.No, you needn't send money for material. Just make up the trousers and *end them back when they are llnlshed. Yuu must be rxclled over me new fountain pen. Was It a present? Nellie §urt. —Welcome to the club. You will reoeive a rerilllcate or membership now iha.t you are enrolled. Velonde Wilier***, —We put in Tour competitions so thai there will be scope ror everyone. If you post on Wedn**day morpln* the letters *re usually delivered by the afternoon mail. Thanks ror the puizle Pearl Haysom,—Your wrqjmen; form lias arrived safely, and In a little while you Will receive 4 certificate or membership. No, I don't mind the envelope. I'm always so triad to receive letters that I'd take it in any sort of envelope, as long- as it arrived sarely. I hope you've enjoyed the party, nid you have candles on your cake? Jack HiM—Thinks for the Jokes — they're ,jgw one 3 to me.