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Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 153, 30 June 1934, Page 2 (Supplement)

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Bathia Luttret!—so glad you liked the book. Yes, Kathleen. Manstleia is much loved for her contributions to literature. Joyce Coleman—Perhaps it would ho a good plan lo put off the naming , of the pets until they are actually in your possession. Connie Kecsing—The two poems were received Barely, Connie, ana we thank you for submitting them. Kathleen Richards—As you missed thewindow display. I hope you saw the photograph published in the paper. Stella Robertcn—Your visit to Auckland was crammed full of sightseeing. How lucky you were to have seen the patch display while on holiday here. Betty Gallen—We quite understand your disappointment. Betty, ond are sorry your name was omitted. Kathleen Hollington—Our records show you to have 2-2 points towards a book. Your name has not yet appealed. Gwen Griffiths—The Sunshine patch campaign is a big effort by Hudfretites to bring comfort to people worse oir than themselves. Patches six or nine Inches square are , knitted from scraps • or any i coloured wool, and are later joined to- | μ-cther to mako warm quilts. Singlets are also sent in for distribution. Vera Fell—You certainly succeeded in your resolve. Vera. l hope you had a very happy birthday. I Joseph Sheffield—Counting birthday I points, we make your total 17. Joan Marton—Pat is not too voung to be a member, Joan. In regard to the birthday points, you have had three points recorded on your card at this office, and ! so you require only another 22 points for a book. Dawn Finlay—Thank you, Daw.n, dear, flic patches were lovely. Cecil Fuller—l'm Sorry indeed that this is your last year In tho club, Cecil, but it will be good to know we have your interest as a Sunbeam. Thanks so much lor the parcel. Iris Reeves—You need six points to make up the 25 necessary for a book. Zelda Mercer—With so many small nieces to look after, you're having quite a thrilling time. Tho icicle with the fern loaf impressed upon it must have been quite a curiosity while it lasted. Dorothy Driver—Dear me, Dorothy that was a very pretty letter —so pretty that Wendy insists that you must have a one-point certificate for it. Joyce Moorhead—We have managed to escape the 'ilu so rar. Joyce. I'm glad Hie plant in the orange skin is still nourishing—it just goes to show what can j come or being- original. Joan McQeehan—We will be glad to welcome your little sister to the club Joan. How kind of mother to let you send that lovely parcel to us. Audrey Mason—Foxies are usually very intelligent, Audrey. Bonzo makes an excellent pet, ! I am sure. Valda Andersen—Thanks ever so for describing the "Star" camera, Valda. Made carefully, I should say it would cause a lot of run. Pauline Barker—Yes, we are sending you a new certificate, Pauline.

Mollie Dale—Yes, Mollie, you can count the points over from your last IbooK towards the one Tor "which you are now working. Babette Yoomans—TTianks, Babette, I did appreciate your parcel. Arraid rhere are no points yet, but. keep trying-. Norris Chamberlain—Sorry, Norrls, /we were unable to read your enrolment form. Please till in another one. Dick Harness—¥ou certainly eeem happy in your new home, Dick. We enjoyed reading your long letter. Edith Williams—Delighted to hear from you, Edith. Yes, there is certainly a thrill in seeing one's work In print, Isn't there? Thanks for those good wishes. Molly Gordon—We liave no record of your being a member of the" club, Mojly, and so cannot supply the information for which you ask. if you 1111 in a form, we will be only too pleased to enrol you. Joan McGregor—Why aren't you proud of your ilrst attempt, Joan? We,ndy said to tell you it was just splendid. Merle Dreadon—We have posted out ' your new certificate. Merle. Fifteen is your present total. Kathleen Potter—Only six, Kathleen. > You are a \ery little Sunbeam, aren't you? - how* is the wee. bonnet getting on? Doris Hindman—Your idea is quite a good one. Doris, and many Sunbeams have [ followed "it. . . Moreen Rout—l do hope that bad cold is better, Noreen. The patch was ever so nic<\ dear. [ Marion McKinnon—About six Inches is a good size for the patches, Marion. If you Avish, you may join them together, and' so H help the ladies who undertake the making up or the quilts. Dorothy Easdown—The most splendid ■ thoughts in tile English language are expressed in verse, Dorothy. As you say, "somebodies-" are nearly always wrong. ' Billie Long—Thanks for the letter an.l the tongue-twister. We don't use pennames in the Budget. Margery Neaber—V border or pa=se partout would set off the certificate nicely. Gordon Lee—A glance at the Queries for the Week column will answer both your questions, Gordon. Most jokes are not ortginal, old chap, and we were pleased to receive your contributions. Yvonne McMahon—The Pouishnoff concerts were much enjoyed by music lovers, ivonne. Thanks Tor your long account of your evening's entertainment. John and Joseph HMton—The certiilrnte' have been posted, i. 'I I trust have arrived safely by now. Wt- are sorry to heatthat you are ill, and hope it wjll not b'e long before you are both quite well again. Elinor Pain—Thanks ever so for the sketch, Elinor. Af'raid I can't Ilnd a corner for it, though. Jean Biggs—A note has been made of the new address, Jean. Gordon Roberts—Sorry that your name was missed this year, .Gordon. it will appear next year without fall. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Peter Pan acnnowiedges receipt of contributions from readers as follow:— Letters.—Allan Bennie, Waihi; Jean ■Ritchie, Ponsonby; Barbara Nelson, Remuera'-, Joan Rldgway, Birkenhead; Betty Crosby, Whangarei; Jean Eason, Henderson; Eric Keegan, Onehunga; Rayma Stainton, New Lynn; Peggy Crosby, Whangarei: Frank Stanley, Point Chevalier; Valerie Harkness, Newton; Beth Walker, Henderson; Betty Sage, Hawera; Adeline Worthlng-ton, Raetihi; R. L. Nugent, Mount Albert; D. Smith, Auckland; Graham Webb, Epsom; Barbara Storey, Grarton. Jokes and Riddles.—Rav WakefleM, Mount Eden; Zelda Mercer, Talhape- Reginald Glen, Balmoral; Therese Bishop, Kohlmarama; Joan Bishop, Kohimarama; Mervyn Keegan, Onehunga; Ai-leen Cross, Takanini; Nancy Walker, Helensville. Other Contributions.—Olive G-atland, Moun-f Eden; iris Dutton, Waihl; Olga Masemann. Gisborne; γ-a Id a Andersen, Kumeu; Phyllis Roycrolt, Wnihi; Esme Peacockc. Epsom; Chris Shakespear, Epsom; Peggy Crosby, Whangarei; Graham Webb, Epsom; Molly Curtin, Ponsonby; Douglas Curtin, Ponsonby; Edith' Williams, Avoudale; Rita Elkington, Tuak-au; Lynne Sutherland, Takapuna; Joan Biggs, X'utaruru; Olive Smith, Coatesvillc.