THE PASSING OF SUMMER.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 266, 9 November 1935, Page 2 (Supplement)

THE PASSING OF SUMMER.

(By Phyllis Hurlics, "Sunny Brae," Feildins.) Like drops of blood the rose's petals fall; The grey clouds weep, the pale sun hides his face; And there is sadness in the blackbird's call, As summer lingers for one last embrace. Why joyous summer must so soon away ? For in thy wake comes winter cold and bare. Too short thy reign. Too short thy fleeting stay, Ethereal spirit, fairest of the fair. In the woods the tui's voice is still; The cloud tears fall upon the sodden lane; All earth in mourning shall be gowned, until, With winter's going, summer comes again.

Joan Whelan — rolnts are awarded for all published work, Joan, whether ft Is copied or not. ne careful always to mar* your wortc cither "copied" or "original." Loclio Hoys —l hope your hand Is getting on all rlgrnt, Leslie; It must have boon quite a nasty cut. Yes. summer and BWirnminff days are not Tar oIT now. Dorothy Hutchinson — There are no points recorded on your card at present, Dorothy. No, pen-I'rlonds are not exchanged through the columns of the Budget. Many thanks for your riddles. Francos Kelly —No, Frances, there was no mistake made in the last competition. Your entry was not quite up to the prizewlnning standard. Jlgrgrles are certainly fascinating: puzzles. Joeenhino Caughey —ir you send us In the date of. your birthday, Josephine, we will be able to make you a member ol the Peter Pan Club. Thomas Mitchell —Nn, Thomas, send in the 22 points, and we will send' out a book'prize in return. Budgies are very popular pets, aren't they? Joan Davey —So sorry fo hear that one or the lizards has died, Joan. I hope the other will not be very lonely without it. Yes, the date or matriculation Is certainly drawing nearer. Eileen White —Watch the Critique Corner ror news or your story, Eileen. If your name appears In the Call or the Club, cut out the little design and post it in to Peter Pan before the following- Wednesday, when.a 2/0 prize will bo sent to you. Winnie Williams—ls It hard to play the tambUflca, Winnie? I don't think I have over beard this strange Instrument at all. No, pen-friends are not exchanged through the jiudgot columns. Doris Skinner—Yes, those points will be counted, Doris; It is only birthday points that are no longer valid, except those for the current year. Betty Goodrick —The little drawing was very nice, Betty. Congratulations on passing into Standard 111. George Bcmbry —l was glad to hear rrom you again, George. I hope the little cair is successful in the show. Jack Rowland;— Swimming Is great fun, Isn't it, Jack? And it is one of the things that wo most lnok forward to summer Tor. How lucky your brother was to win the pencil. (rone Harford —Wo are enrolling you as a member or the club. Irene. Address your letters to either Peter Pan or Wendy. The rules or the Budget appear always on the Wednesday children's page. Freddie B:-.tt —You will have received your badge by now, Freddie. Yes, the certificate would certainly look very ilice if it was framed.

A. Vella —l'm glad to hear that you are better now. Thank you very much Tor ■the poem, but it Is a little late now to publish a spring- verse. Daisy Ah Chan —No, Daisy, prizes are not given for copie-d -work, hut points are awarded IT the published work 13. marked "Conierl." Remember to send in contributlm*; written on one side or the paper only. Maurice Conby —You silhouette picture has been entered Tor the competition. .Maurice. Yes, puriedln lias been having funny -weathor for this time or the year, hasn't it? Janet Ferguson —Joyce Kilmer wrote the lovely poeiri on "Trees," Janet. Yes, we arc. able to supply most copies of Enzed Junior, although numbers 2, 7, S, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 2<i and 25 are missing-; the copies are obtainable at tills office at the cost of 2d each. Jean Hill —Many thanks for returning the letter, Jean. It has now been sent on to its rightful owner. Gwen Rawlinos —Elaine has been enroiled us a member or the club now, Owen. Yes, little chickens arc just the dearest tiling's, aren't they? . ' D. IHoffatt —The pansios were very pretty, Dulcie, and thank you very much for sending- them. Your garden sounds a most delightful one—especially the vegetable part. Susie Mackenzie —Your guess about the meal may be right, Susie. Just wait and see what the secret Is! Tory if you send us your full name, age, date of birth and address, Tory, we will be able to enroll you as a member of the club. Annie Ah Chan —Labour Day certainly was an exciting- one Tor Thames, Annie. You must remember to let me know who was eventually crowned (pieen. Connio Keosing —Of course, Connie, we would be glad to receive work I'i-oin you for the Christmas contests. Certainly nothing- Is ever won without trying-. Kathleen Simpson—Dressing , up is great fun, isn't it, Kathleen? What a splendid way to spend the holiday. Graham Harding —The pink card awarded for birthdays is no longer sent out, Graham, tout the three points are recorded on your card at tills office. Len Rowlands—Trig and Snowy must be great pets, Lou. I hope your cold Is hotter now. Olive Boardman —Oil Is certainly one of the most Interesting products of the day, Olive, and one which has uses for even the most ordinary purpi ses. Leila Scanlan — lf your name appears In the Call or Hie Club, clip tho little design and send It In to Peter Pan, c/o "Star" Office, Shortland Street, before the following, Saturday, when a half-crown prize will be sent to you. Best of luck in your , proflcler •/. examination. Phyllis Rawlins —What about Beauty for the name or your calf, Phyllis? What a pity tlie popp.'cs are dying-. They make such a brig! l ' show iM the gardens. A. M. Martin —Many thanks Tor tbo little note and the r.'ddlcs and Jokes.-