MAIL BAG

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 239, 8 October 1932, Page 2 (Supplement)

MAIL BAG

Muriel Branscombe—Yes, the last three point certificate would be counted.

Dorothy Rodgers—ll your brother and sister till In enrolment forms, I "will be pleased to make them members of the club.

Lloyd Hillyer—l think it would be Setter to send us a story that you have thought out yourself—it would be better suited for criticism than the conclusion to "Smuggler's Gave."

Alexa Holmes—The patches were received safely, Alexa. It was a splendid idea to knit in the inscription. Your patch will go In the very centre of the quilt.

Dinah Chatfleld—Quite a pretty little story, Dinah. There is a lot of truth in the old saying. "Early, to bed, early to rise."

Betty Simpson—Thanks for the poems, Betty. Afraid they are not quite up to publication standard.

Lan Clark—lt was very kind of mother to knit the patch, lan. Yes, we have received lots of patches.

Betty King—X would be pleased to have you as a member, Betty. Fill In a form and we'll enrol you.

Thora Qunn—We were very pleased to receive your competition entry, and are glad to make you a member of the Peter Pan Club.

C. Tremain—Yes, the real name of the club member is published in the Roll Call,; and not jumbled in »ny way. Your name> has not yet appeared. " So far you Jiave nine points towards a book.

Nancy Aldred writes that several of the family will be sending along patches soon. That's cheering news, Nancy. Thanks for your patch.

B. Morrison Cassie—Your badge ihas been posted out, and I trust has arrived safely. Competition entries are not acknowledged—qnly contributions and letters are mentioned In the thanks column.

Lalita Natali—Thanks for the patch, Lalita. No, Naomi is a little bit too old to be a Budget member.

Christine Smith—You certainly spent your half-crown wisely and well, Christine. I am so pleased to know that you liked your badge.

Allan Bennte—A ntee letter, Allan "Write ag-aln soon. Joan Forbes—.Yea, I often so lifting, Joan. Your previous letter was received safely. Harry Bennle—So pleased that you Kited, the certificate, Harry. Mottoes must always be sent in on a separate slieet or paper. Kathleen Balderston—No, your patch was not a bit too large, Kathleen. Why not write to Alma? I'm sure she'd like to hear from you. Phyllis Roycroft—My word, the birds can do a lot of damage to the new plants, Phyllis. The black cotton should keep them away. Ken Roycroft—Gardening is a One pastime, Ken. Yes, the rain will do a lot or good. Joan Massicks—'The patch was received sarely, Joan. Thanks Tor sending along the stamps. Fred Soppet—Seventeen points so far, Fred. You will soon be sending in for a book. Nalda Keats—'Persistent kindness will cure the pony's timidity. Some day I hope you'll be able to ride Tui to school. Beryl Kelly—The money for the Sunnytown papers was received safely, Beryl. Thanks. Audrey Shields.—l am sure that Nanny and the magpie make splendid pets. Your enrolment form has been received. Nancy Burke—We have only six points recorded on your card, Nancy, but our records may not i)e complete because your ■ card has been made -out for "Elizabeth Ann Burke," and the recording clerk may not have associated the two names. Joan Gisby—There are no points on your card yet, Joan. Work hard at the competitions and you'll soon earn points towards the 25 necessary for a book. Verona Bmith—Pleased to hear from you again, Verona. Eighteen is the age at which Budgetites must cease to he active members, so you have a year longer with us than you tttousht. fflary Lowe—No, your name b*s not yet appeared in the Roll Call. So Jar there are 15 points on -your card. Hilda Neve—A membership certificate has been posted to you, Hilda, and I suppose it will have arrived toy the time tills answer appears.