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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 189, 12 August 1933, Page 2 (Supplement)

MAIL BAG

OUR WEEKLY MOTTO.

Dorothy Lewis —I'm sure . you have a splendid time at "Brownies," Dorothy. The four patches were just lovely. Audrey Douglas—Thanks for your ~v I quite agree that it is g-ood, but you see it is not quite the type of thing we use in the Budget, however, it gives me an idea. Jessie Wleikle—l think it would be a better plan if you asked for a particular book, and we can let you know if it is available. Don't keep Wendy in suspense too long, will you? • Jack A. Tunnicliffe- —Your time is more than rull, Jack, and I wish you the fullest success in your studies. You now have 14 points. Jean lYlcCormack —What a shame, Jean, after all your work, to lose the patch. Never mind, it might pop up again sometime, and the other one was very nice. Lovie Baigent—Your beautiful little knittefl coat, together with a little frock and a pair ot bootees, were made up into a parcel -and sent to a lady for her wee baby, Lovie. It is hard to convey In print her gratitude, but she has asked me to thank you very, very sincerely. Esther Helms—Thanks for the story, Esther. Even although you mark your work copied (as you did), we cannot enter it l'or the short story competition, which is open only for original work. Delta Sharpe—Thanks so much for the photograph. Delta. It is a picturesque old 11111, isn't it? Phyllis Turner—The letter and story were received safely, Phyllis. All work that is not published is noted in the Acknowledgments column, or else in the Mail Bag. Estelie Charmers—Tnanks ror the letter and all the news, Estelie. Re letter and patches. Actually I would like both—even though it -might take a little longer to do both well. Nan fflarshally—A nice chatty letter, Nan. Binkie makes a model pet, I am sure. Gwen campaign Is now over, Gwen. Never mind,' you can help next year. \ Mary Richardson—The rull date of your birthday was not given upon your enrolment form, Marv. Please supply this, then we will make you a fully-iledgecl member of the Peter Pan Club. Connie Cross—Tinkerbell was pleased witli your contributions, Connie, and says they will be published soon in her column. Clarice Donaldson—Tinkerbell will see what she can do about the pattern. It must have been quite like old times to have your brother home. I think that Felix would be a good name for your'cat.

Nerrida Holman—So glnd to Hear from this new Budgetite. Does your baby brother like looking at the coloured r'cturq*? Maisie Blaynoy—Yes, Maisie, your "rew little patches" pleqsetl me very much indeed. I know yon will just love being- a member of our big club. \ T. Q. Blake—l hope that the examination results are Just as you would like tfiem, Trevor. Wendy will be glad of your con-' tribution. Shirley Meltzer—Let us hope that you will be well again by the eighth—it would he so disappointing to miss such an important event. Bathia Luttrell—Glad to hear from you again. I expect your story will find its way into print soon. Maureen and Gwenda Measham—l can see you and Maureen have been busy indeed, Gwenda. There is a great deal of knitting in twelve patches, I know. Joan Pennell—Tell Philip, that he is now a member of the club. How would Shirley do for the doll's name? Olwyn Keith—l have sent you out a onepoint certificate,' Olwyn, so that should rectify the error. Eileen Hunt—What a busy person you are, Eileen, with all your knitting. I hope the lacy jumper Is a great success. Needless to say, your patches were very welcome indeed. Irene Matheaon—"Perhaps Fluffy would be a good name Tor your kitten. What do you think about it? Clara Milligan—So glad you are sufficiently interested to send in your design. Thanks, although I am not using the large one. Edna Lewis—l am writing this' answer on your birthday, Edna, and wishing you many happy returns of the day. Fancy a little girl of six knitting those Tour nice patches! Joyce Deam—Yes, the work can be sent in one covering envelope. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Peter Pan acknowledges receipt or letters and contributions received' from readers as follow:— Letters.—'Margaret Brooks, Auckland; Merla Cleaver, Grey Lynn; Reggie Glen, Sandri.ngh'am; Cynthia Davis-Goff, Remuera; Phyllis Hughes, Feilding; Valerie Hull, Te,, Papapa; Dulcie Hull, Te Papapa; Doreen Richardson, Matters; Vera Peck, National Park; Sydney Ritchie, Heao Valley; Allen Clear, Papatoctoe; Ena Epping, Pukemiro Junction; Dorothy Smith, Kamo; Doris Runciman, Hikurangi; Huia Klrby, New Lynn; Jewel Paterson, Grey Lynn; Marjorie Heron, Ngaruawahia; Sydney Ritchie, Heao Valley; Cynthia Haden, Te Kopuru; Margaret Allingham, Pukekohe; Beth Graham, New Lynn; Sydney Davidson, Mdunt Eden; Ngareta Humphrey, Green Lane; Nada i Mullan, Devonport; S. F. Driver, Thornton; Rowland Ferguson, Remuera; George Thirkettle, Rangiputa; Hose Thirkettle, Rangiputa. Jokes and Riddles,—Christine Smith, Mount Albert; Enid Jfearney, Ohakune Junction; Joyce Goodwin, S&ndringham; John Bryne, Mount Albert. Verse.—David Michell; Phyllis Hughes, Feilding; Elsa FlaVell, Hawera; Jean Small, Remuera; William Aphles', Devonport. Other Contributions.*—Vyver Wh3 r te, Paeroa; Iris Reeves, New Lylin; Lola Clark, Mount Eden.

Enid Kearney, 330, Ru'apehu Road. Ohakune Junction, age 15, was awarded the usual half-crown prize this week, the work of Hazel Ford. Jessie Mcintosh. Grace Dawson, Jessie Jleikle and. .To.vce Goodwin being highly commended. Worry is like a rocking horse; it keeps you going and gets you nowhere.