THE YOUNG FOLK'S BUDGET

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 255, 27 October 1928, Page 2 (Supplement)

THE YOUNG FOLK'S BUDGET

Dorothy Brooke sends a piece or poetry for "Enzed Junior." — Your poetry was quite (rood, Dorothy, only not quite suitable Tor publication.

Betty Ryan sends In an Illustrated poem, "The Lamplighter," which Wendy wrote about the other week. —Wendy sends you her thanks. Betty.

Arthur Wallbank has just come out of hospital, and intends selling- "Enzed Junior" so that he can have some pocket money Tor Christmas. —I'm glad to hear that you're out ol' hospital, Arthur. Best of luck with "Enzed Junior."

Robert Noall asks Tor the address or his namesake, who Is also a member of the Peter Pan Club.—l'm sorry, Robert, but I cannot give you the address you ask for.

Kathleen Rodgers writes a nice little letter to Peter Pan. —Thanks for your letter, Kathleen.

Slbert Read has been baring bad weather at Ohakune. —I think all New Zealand has been experiencing bad weather -lately.

Lyndsey Fetzer has a pet lamb which she calls Billy.—A lamb makes rather a novel pet.

Mary Duncan describes tbe opening of the new assembly ball of the Seddon Memorial Technical College.—The new hall is Indeed a great success, and I'm sure that all the scholars or the college, both past and present, are very proud of It.

Phyllis Holloway has a garden or her own, in which she has planted polyanthus, chrysanthemums, pansies, violets and carnations.—You will have a very fine showing when all your plants are In nowcr

Queenie Clark tells me of the presents which she received for her birthday.— You are a lucky girl to receive so many presents.

Morbey Greanatreet, who lives at Kakahl, says that he orten goes for car trips to Ruapebu and has some good tlmesi there.— It must be glorious being within such easy reach of the glorious mountain.

Kathlaen Neely has made out a number of little cards which explain to all to whom they are given that she Is an outside agent for "Enzed Junior."—That's a good idea.

Billy Gomaa describes his kitten.—lt must be a lovely little thing.

Beaaie McSweeney'a basketball team Is playing a match on Friday.—Best or luck in the match.

•lean Small wonders If Dorothy Brooke Is an O.S.B.—Yes, Dorothy Is an 0.5.8.

Marie Bampaon Is having exams, now. So far she has received 204 marks out of a possible 275.—You're doing very well, Marlon, and I think you're certain to pass.

Joy Purdy went to see an incubator In operation.—That must have been very Interesting.

Kathlaan Neely has only two more years In which to enjoy the freedom or a club member. In resigning she will leave her two sisters to make up for her loss.— That's not a very cheertal thought, Kathleen; you have two whole years yet. However, it Is nice to know that both your sisters are club members also.

Gwen White hopes that her "Dear unto my heart" Is published, because she would like her grandmother to see It.—lt Will be nice If the judges select yours as one or the contributions to be published. IWurlal Tucker writes a motto at the bottom of her letter.—l cannot accept your motto, Muriel, because all mottoes must be written on a separate sheet of paper.

Allan Pearson received his four shilling postal note while he was in hospital. I suppose the prize cheered you up, Allan. I hope that you are quite well again.

Margaret Brinkman went In Tor an essay competition and won second prize. You must be goftd at essays.

Dorothy Smith tells me about the school sports.—l'm sure you had a good time Dorothy.

. J 5 "® 11 O'Callaghan suggests that readers should sew their coloured supplements together and post them to the Matron, Kintr George V. Hospital, Rotorua.—That is a good scheme, Gvven. 1 hope some Budiret readers adopt it.

Nancy Burke has a good mind to write a story about her little puppy. Rex.—Never spoil a good mind.

Of Fun, Stories, and Competitions.

Jean Barclay says that the Seddon Memorial Technical College is having a concert soon, which is to be held in Its now assembly hall.—l hope that the concert Is a great success. Julia Rodgers Is getting on well at school, and is now in Primer 111. —Keep working hard, Julia, and you'll soon be in Standard I. Lily Rodgers remarks that the weather# has been wet and cold at Buckland. —It has been the same here, Lily. Molly Neale has a foal for a pet; he knows tier and she can do almost anything she likes with him.—What a lovely ftet, Molly. I suppose that you'll be glad when he is big enough lor you to ride. Lucy Cook has a troublesome tooth, so pulled it out.—That was certainly the best thing to do, Lucy, but didn't it hurt? Selwyn Orme Is looking forward to the nrth ol" November. —Do you have many llreworks? Zoe Halaey doesn't think that she would make a successful salesman for the magazine, but she wonders ir she could order a copy for herself. —Yes, you can obtain a copy or "Enzed Junior" rrom the "Star" Oillce. Ada Taylor listened In to the night of the Southern Cross, and was very pleased to hear that the gallant airmen reached their destination sarely.—l too am glad that Squadron-Leader Kingsford Smith and his comrades once again llew the Tasman successfully. Audrey Wood tells me about her old hen, which Is a great pet, and which allows her to pick her up and stroke her. A rriendly hen makes a line pet, Audrey. Irene Curtis read with interest my letter on the first hike or the season to Te Henga. She has been, the journey herseir, so can ruliy appreciate the beaujirul scenery I wrote about.—l'm glad that you have been to the West Coast, Irene, for the scenery there Is well worth seeing. Charles Oavis is a mem ber of the Shackleton Cub Pack. —How. unfortunate that your C.M. lert, Charles. I don't suppose it will be long berore you get another man to carry on the good work. George Johnson expects the Inspectors to be at his school soon.—Don't get rrlghtened or the inspectors. George. Just do your best, and they'll be quite pleased. Maureen Osman Is going to learn music as soon as she has obtained her proficiency certificate.—l'm sure that you're working very hard, Maureen, for you must be very keen to learn music. Pat Stanaway hasn't been able to write to me Tor a long time, but now bopes to write and enter ror the competitions Talrly regularly once again.—I'm glad to hear rrom you once again, PaL Marie Douglas forgot to put my signature on the envelope In which she sent her 'Enzed Junior" story competition to this office. — Your entry has now been entered in the competition. Hazel Wall has a contribution for the short story competition. — Send It In, Hazel. Mavis (Sunn mistakes her mallbag answer for a roll calL—As your name did not appear In the roll call I cannot send you 9/6. Bruce Gillespie goes to Richmond Road School, and is In higher Standard I.a, although he Is only eight years old.— You are a clever boy, Bruce. Frank Robertson has some little docks about a week old.—You are lucky. Joan Airey would like the Italian for "The Faithful One."—"U Fldells" is the phrase you want. Audrey Curgenven 19 having a whole day's holiday on Monday.—Are you going anywhere on Labour Day? Dorothy Jones wanted to show me bow she could type, so during a period in which she was allowed to do as she wished she typed me a letter.—You can type very well, Dorothy. W« . 23, Pukenul Road, would like a description of how to make a doll's house and furniture.—This was given In my letter to the little ones In the Budget or August 85. Peggy Murray anticipates a good at Kowhal school's concerL—Judging- by what you say there should be a good programme. Dulcie Arnoldson heard of a good trick and wonders ir I could m&ke use of it Yes, Dulcie, send it in. Nessie Harrison writes while the rain Is pouring down. She has a lot or homework to do yet doesn't reel like doing it. Rainy weather always makes one feel dilatory. Alva Graham observes that we always wish that the weather Is hot In the winter and cold in the summer. It's always the way with us humans, we're never satisfied. Roma McLachlan sent to a painting after the competition had closed. rm sorry, Roma, but the Competition had been Judged when your contribution arrived. Sadie Finlay Is in the Brownies and la seconder of the Pixie Patrol.—You must be clever to be a seconder. Betty Gabitra has many orders Tor "Enzed Junior" and will be glad when she receives her subscription sheets. The magazine will sell like wildfire, Betty. Just wait till your friends see the outside cover! Stephanie Petri* tells me that her little sister 13 a darling and can now walk. Little sisters usually are very charming, especially when they begin to toddle. Betty Naughton likes writing stories and wonders ir she can write one for me Yes, Betty, I'd be only too glad to" receive one or your tales. Marion Cork has been a Girl Guide for nearly three years.—What rank do you hold, Marion? Jack Norton Is going to Join the St. David Cub Pack.—You'll like being a cub. Jack. Florence Mayes' school had a concert last month and raised over £75.—That was good takings. Nancy Taylor writes me her flrst letter. I'm very pliased to hear rrom you. Freda McCarthy describes a number or week-end trips which she has had.—You do enjoy yourseir at the week-ends. Rosalie Henson had a trip up Mount Ruapehu and enjoyed herself there riding on a toboggan made from a pair or skis.— You must have had a good time, Rosalie. Dudley Cole played Tootball Tor his school against Raurimu and his school won.—lsn't lt shame that you couldn't play in the second match, Dudley?

Isobel Brook sends some suggestions Tor "Enzed Junior."—Thanks.

Doris Brown was fortunate enough to get so close to the Bristol fighters when they were at Stratrord that she got a close-up photograph or "Smithy."—You were fortunate, Doris.

Mary Dowd was very disappointed because she did not see the Tasman flyers.— Never mind. Mary, there were many others disappointed, too.

Vane Rouse hopes that the weather will keep line, for her school Is going to visit the Maori pa at Manakorlou.—lT the weather keeps fine you'll enjoy your trip.

Gordon Hewitt played the piano in the Auckland competitions and. won a silver medal.—You must be a very good pianist.

Kathleen Bird writes me another letter to say that she has received some more letters from Fiji.—lt must be nice to receive letters from Fiji.

Mavis Hearling tells me about her Persian cat, whose name Is Tinker.—Your pussy certainly deserves the name "Tinker."