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Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 156, 4 July 1931, Page 2 (Supplement)

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Catherine Dennis says that her youngest sister celebrated her llfth birthday recently, and observes that she is just a month older than the Young Folk's Budget. Thanks Tor your letter, Catherine. Fancy baby sister being just one month older than the Budget. - ■■

Heather Percy tells me about her plucky little cat, which chased a dog almost the size of a greyhound when upon one occation it approached too close to her family of kittens.—Cats are exceptionally devoted mothers, Heather. I, too, have seen quite a small cat put clogs to flight when they have approacnea her kittens.

Raymond Jones posts us a clipping: taken from an overseas journal, which shows a dog dressed up as a Red Gross nurse standing upright upon his two bind legs.—The picture is a very good one, Raymond. As the title says, the dress Is most certainly original.

Murray Elliott-—Yes, Murray. After your birthday, only 22 points need be sent in for a book.

Nancy Burke—So pleased 'to bear from you again, Nancy. The football match certainly must have been an exciting one. Doreen Curham —Rheumatics is a very painrul malady, Doreen. 1 do hope that you will soon be quite well again. Joe O'Neill—Welcome to the club, Joe. Your membership certillcute will be posted out in the near future. T. Peacock—l am sure that you thlnlc the world or your puppy, despite the fact that he is full of mischief. Grace Williams—Your book has already been sent, Grace. Sorry Tor the delay. J. T. Bishop—So pleased to hear that you liked your badge. We have noted the correct spelling or the street in which you live. Nancy Dixon—So glad you have had such a happy time. Thanks Tor the photo. Gloria Bell —Thanks 'for yout three scrap books, Gloria. I'm sure that they will bring much happiness to whoever is lucky enough to be given them. Joan Yuohey—So sorry to hear news in your last letter, but, or course, there is no need for you to resign. Marjorie Simpson'—Thanks for story, but I am sorry I am not aDle to use it. Joyce Squire—"The Song of a Tramp" will be published. Thanks for your letter. Ellen Sheehan—So glad to receive your letter, Ellen. Aileen Allen—l quite understand why you have been unable to write, Aileen. With day work and night school, your time must be fully taken up. Joan Johnston—We have complied with your request, Joan, and crossed off the first name. Colin Rflahon—Thanks Tor the jolccs. Bryan iHcCracken—That was a good joke, Bryan. Write again soon. Dorothea Morrel—An annual has been sent you, Dorothea, and I hope you like it. Hazel Smith—Did your book arrive safely? The series you mention are very interesting. Walton Crawshaw—What great times you must have with your brother and sister in the sandbox. It would be almost as good as the seaside.