OUR MAILBAG.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 32, 8 February 1928, Page 18

OUR MAILBAG.

Winifred Stone Intends to explore the busli near Cowes Bay at the first opportunity. When her school broke up she and her class presented Christmas cakes to their teacher and headmaster, and had the classroom decorated with flowers.— It's not surprising that you dislike leaving school when you like your teacher so well. Cowes Bay is a beautiful spot. Did you stay long there?

Thomas McLean, 0.8.8., flnds time to write to me on his holiday. Even though he will shortly be too old Tor an ordinary club member, he intends to keep on. corresponding after his eighteenth birthday.— I should be most disappointed not to hear from you. 0.5.8. members are too few to be easily forgotten. Your friend's letter may possibly have received its answer in the query column.

Hylda Thompson is about to change her address. She has hit upon the novel idea or using her old certincates for book markers when they are returned with the prize. lie chier object now is to earn another 25 points.—l'll record your altered address on our lists. Hylda. That's rather a good plan of yours Tor using the certicates.

Isabel Quinlin answers the Roll Call.— Your 2/6 has been sent out, IsabeL

Jean Barclay Inquires about her certificate of membership.—Don't worry, Jean. It has not yet been sent out, but will be posted shortly with a number of others.

Eileen Webb has applied for an American pen friend. She has spent an enjoyable holiday at home this year.—Yes, your application arrived in time, and Is now held aside with the others until correspondents can he given you. Auckland provides plenty or fun for the holiday maker who stays at home. Tell Betty we'v® received her message safe and sound.

Francis Vessey Is now a member of the Club, and looks forward to becoming a prize-winner in the competitions.—l make you welcome. Even if you don't win prizes straight away you'll have opportunity to earn a book by means of certificates.

Kathleen Griffin has been in hospital for three weeks. As the result of her illness she had to miss her examination, but has passed into the sixth without having to sit. She spent a short holiday at Onerahi.—l hope the trouble is over now. As regards school work, not much harm seems to have been done.

Maisie Laakey after entertaining Tour visitors for a week, reels lonely now that they have g-one. She has enjoyed a morning dip after the first shock or going under. Now that we're in the height of summer It's a wonder you notice the water cold at all. Even one visitor makes a difference. Four must have been a jolly crowd.

Keith Mosheim encloses with his competition entry thanks for information which he received lately rrom the office. —We are glad to have been or service, Keith. I. too, am an admirer of Alsatians. You'll have a better chance later on when they are commoner.

Winni* Black, who received a racquet for Christmas, looks Torward to playing tennis on her return to school. Despite lack or success in the competition she intends to try again.—After all, it's not much use judging by one attempt is it? I'erliaps you'll have better success in a different competition.

Norman Rice sends jokes, and says he is sorry to start school again.—Perhaps it won't be as bad as you expect. Thanks for your jokes; they're good.

Joyce Hill returns rrom a week In camp at a delightful beach called Oamaru. From the native bush surrounding the camp could be heard the song of bellbirds, tuls and moreporks. Now that she has returned to town Joyce can still call to mind its beauty, and calm evenings spent on the beach.—Thanks Tor your tine description. I can visualise the place as you must have seen It yourself.