AN EX-BUDGETITE'S LETTER.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 267, 10 November 1934, Page 2 (Supplement)

AN EX-BUDGETITE'S LETTER.

"Oak Glen," Parnell, C 4. Dear Peter Pan and Wendy,— I simply cannot contain myself any longer, I am so thrilled over all the wonderful new changes that are taking place in our dear Budget. Although an ex-member, I still consider the Budget mine, and although "forbidden the joy of competing in all the wonderful new competitions arranged, I deem it my privilege- to call myself a Budgetite. I am very proud of my badge, and flourish it gaily. But to get back to the point—our paper. Although the new pages look so nice and bright in their fresh spring robes, it was not without a tiny twinge of sadness that I noticed the dear old familiar columns had disappeared; but things can't always bo tho-same, and usually a change means progress, and that, after all, is really what we are aiming at, isn't it '!

I think "Nairn's Corner" is simply sweet, and am reading the adventures of Harold Pipkins witli great relish.

Give my love to Nana, and tell her I wish her the very best of luck with her column —or should I say corner? So far she has made a splendid job of it, and I have every confidence- that the kiddies will just love it. lam sure they do now.

I really intended to write to you weeks ago, Poter Pan, but just lately my services have been needed very much in tho home, and the chance has not presented itself until now. Wendy, your "Book Friend" corner is great, and I scan it with intense interest. Thank you for those sweet poems of Gloria's; they are quaint, and I think it so lovely that she can turn her mind to another world, as in this one she seems to-have been laid aside on her bed of pain and sickness. My word, Peter Pan, I do wish that when it was my privilege to really belong {o "Twinkles" there had been a column of friendly r iticism of stories, poems, etc. It is a splendid idea, and the young writers and artists, I am sure, will benefit greutly from it. So much for "Twinkles." Now for the crowning feature of the Budget; "Enzed Junior." Do you know, everybody in the house reads it. Dad gets hold of it, and we all wait around for our turn with our ''tongues hanging out of our mouths." He has been very interested in the Australian news, because, you see, he conies from there.

My brother and sister, although quite grown up, read with relish the thrilling "Flying Beetle." Needless to say, I am first at the gate to greet the "Star" boy on Saturdays, and even though I am hardly what you could call a child, I confess quite frankly my almost childlike eagerness for "Enzed." I don't think I have ever read a more instructive paper, arranged in such an interesting manner. Well, Peter Pan, I really must stop, or you will think I am never going to,, but when one is so enthusiastic over a thing I think and hope they may be forgiven. Good luck to you all—Peter, Wendy* Tink and Nana. * * I am, your very thrilled Ex-Budgetite, EifcoT, .T. Ga7 Fms-r.