MAIL BAG

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 263, 5 November 1932, Page 2 (Supplement)

MAIL BAG

Lan Stephenson—Sorry, lan, but we cannot do as you suggest. Stephen Heath—Thanks for your contribution, Stephen. Do you know much of the Maori language? It should prove very interesting to learn. Elma Sutton —Agreed, knitting is a very slow process for the beginner. You'll improve with practice. Dorothy Price—Thanks for enrolling: your two new friends. Wendy was very pleased with the patch. Ella Templeton—Walking on stilts is splendid run, Ella. Have you had many tumbles? Merle Collier—lt is nice to know that there are some girls who answered your letter, Merle. I am glad to hear that you are getting better. Elva Vinoent—A newsy letter, Elva. I can see that there is going to be a war on slugs in Grey Lynn. It Is just too had that they ate hair the beans you' planted. Margaret Dawson—Sorry, but I don't think your story is suitable Tor publica-' tion. Jack Gabolinsoy—Sorry, Jack, but no pen-rriends are available Ju3t now. Muriel Kane—Thank you for your contribution, Muriel, although I am arraid that it cannot be used. William Ashley, Merle Harvey and Valerie Raid omitted their full date of birth, when lllling in their enrolment forms. The day, month and year or your birthday is required. When thi» information comes to hand, you will all He made members or the Peter Pan Club. Owen Allen—A newsy letter, Gwen.! Write- again soon. Joan Schwarz—l'm sure that your flower! garden is going to be a splendid success: this year, Joan. It was kind or your rriends to give you the seeds. , Doreen Groehinski—We received tiie jokes sarely, thank you, Doreen. So pleased to lcncrw that you lilted the membership certificate. (The Shadovy)—Thanks for sending the first part or your story, but we couldn't u'so it. in the Budgets so it is scarcely worth while sending any more. Joyce Goodwin—We were pleased to receive your letter, Joyce, and hope to hear from you again soon. R. J. Mardle— "Evening" is qulte» well expressed, and the rhythm and swing are very good. But the subject and ideas are a little hackneyed. The last verse is spoilt by the use or me word "SOI" ror the sun, which should be confined to humorous verse. Keep on trying. Rodriok Smith—Thanks, Rod., for your verses. It -was clever or you to change them to suit.

Ailsa Madill—Pet lamfcs, Ailsa! What novelties they must be.. Melva Dillon—Thanks for tlie letter,. Melva. Your name lias hot yet appeared in the Roll Call, ana so far oftly sis points are recorded to your credit. Hilda Hodson—Your sister's certificate or membership will be sent out soon Hilda. Sorry for the delay.. ; y Babette Yeomans—Yes, Babette, your parcel of patcßes "was received safely. An acknowledgment appeared In the Budget of October 8. Dulcie Bauman—The first three verses ,or "Exams are Near" are-quite good, but the fourth verse Is rather force*!. The poem will be published. Lilian Bragden—Points are given as re- s wards for Soys ana girls who send fn • good work for the weekly competitions, and who have contributions published in our pages. Besides this, three points are recorded upon each member's card as a birthday present.