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Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 49, 27 February 1935, Page 17

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Shirley Macky—Your story will be published next Saturday, Shirley, so watch out ['or it. Margaret Bavage—Fifteen birthday points so far, Margaret. We have noted your change of address. June Shearer—You have twenty-four birthday points, Juno. With the certificates that you hiLve at home this will surely win you a book prize. Rita Barr—Yes, there must be some very beautiful walks round your liooie, Rita. You must not think about getting old yet awhile, you Know. Alice White—We will be pleased to receive your story, Alice. Do you like nursing? Betty Marson—" Marion's Reward " was quite a well-written little story, Betty, but too short for the Budget. We cannot publish it, but if you keep on trying and write only on one side or the paper, your next attempt may be more successful. You have nine points so far. Phyllis Beck—There are seventeen points on your card, Phyllis, and I think ihe ones you hold have been properly earned. Nanoy Weavers —What interesting letters you must get from Jenny, Nancy. We are enrolling her, of course, and hope that she will be able to enjoy the Budget privileges. Marjorie McDermott —Your sister was right, Marjorie, you will have much more run out of the competitions now you are a member. Your certificate will be posted soon. Allan Chapman—Your little story " Bob To The Rescue," was quite a good first .■ittempt for so young a boy, although it \ 'S not good enough to publish. Better luck next time. Eva Bupioss—l hope your mother is better now, ™va. Did you like ttie certificate?

Grace Burgess—Aren't you glad It's a little cooler now, Grace? You will be able to do your work ever so much better. Margaret Coates—A very nice little first letter, Margaret. You did bave a jolly holiday at Hunua.

Petals Woir—Yes, Petals, mere will be a sunshine campaign opening: later on, so keep your patches ready for it. You have njne points so far. Mary Young—lt was quite a good idea to colour the certificate, Mary. I'm sure you made it look very nice. Connie Keeslng—The grading- is done at this office, Connie. You don't have to put. any marks on your stories at all, because although sometimes you may reach the A grade, your next story may not be so good. Paul Paealioh —Wo are enrolling you as a member, Paul, and the editor will be 6'iad to see any of your little drawings.

Jewel Meltzer—Of course Natalie is not too young to join the club, jewel. You could help ljcr nil in the form, couldn't you?

Peggy Bryce—You have eighteen birthday points, Peggy. Tuesday afternoons must be most enjoyable. Gladys Paratene —Ninety Mile Beach sounds a very interesting place, Gladys. You must have great run there. Please do tell me more about it in your next letter.

Jack Pearson—We are sorry such a mistake occurred on your certificate, and will send you a duplicate as soon as possible. Beverley McLeod—l hope that you will enioy "Space" as much as "The Flylner Beetle," Beverley. Yes, preparations Tor the show must keep you busy.