Our Mail Bag

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 207, 2 September 1936, Page 20

Our Mail Bag

Fay, Rex and Ray Fumiss—Thanks for yourf help, children. Your parcel was mo^t'welcome.. Valerie Craig—l hope you are having a jolly time in your new fiome, Valerie. Your change of address has been noted. Joan McCarthy—Your parcel arrived quite sarely at the office, and Wendy thinks the quilts are splendid. Joan Winchcombe—Please send the date or your birth, Joan, so that your name may be added to the birthday lists. Kitty Goddard—There are plenty of little babies needing the bootees. They are lovely, and thank you so much. G. Braithwaite—Splendid! Your work is very good Tor a young boy. If you set out with such good resolutions, you are bound to succeed. Jean Sanderson—Thanks for the patches, Jean, The girls of Standard IV. have done very well. The baby's jacket was most welcome, too. Kathleen Kelly—You rorgot to tell us the date of your birth. Unless you write in to tell us, you cannot expect to see your name in the birthday lists. Fay Johnson—Thank you for your loyal support, Fay. I hope that your brother is making a good recovery after his accident. Joyce Wardle-"-You did not add your address when writing in ror enrolment, Joyce. Melva Thompson—Your gifts were most acceptable, Melva, and the points have been recorded for the benefit or the Huia Club. r. Joan Todd—You have been enrolled in the Elves Club, Joan. When you send in youc parcel, label it carefully with your nama-'and the nairie of your club. Lorna Todd—We are all very sorry to hear you have been ill again, Lorna, and hope that your health will improve with the better weather. The quilt was flue.

Ray and Joan Shelverton—Wendy was awfully delighted to have the bundle of patches From you both. Best wishes to Jean, and we all hope that she will grow stronger as she grows older. Joan Hughes—Thanks for the patches and your other gift. Peter Pan and Wendy will surely get all the good that Is coming- to them. Lilian Daniel—Yes, Lilian, you win points ir the contributions you send in are published In our pages. Remember to mark them carefully—whether copied or original. You-did very well in your class. Congratulations. June Johnston—The parcel you sent in was splendid, June. . Your brother has helped you wonderfully. Jean Walker—Some little girl is going to love your golliwog, Jean. The jumper was very well knitted for a beginner. Anita Brindal —One point is awarded for every :id -contributed to the Silver Lining Fund, Anita. Jean Stevenson—Points are still awarded for competitions, though not as many as previously, if you have not time to write stories, you may be able to write interesting little paragraphs. Jean Hirst—lt is not the custom to arrange for pen-rriends from this office, Jean. It is only on rare occasions that we have names available, and there are none at present. Eileen Murphy—The" Sunshine campaign ends on September 15. Glad to know that the letter gave you so much pleasure, Eileen. J. H. Gillan—Sorry that you have not been among the prize-winners. if you print the words clearly in block capitals you should find no difficulty in fitting them Into the space allowed. Albert Sanders—Thanks, Albert. You should keep on with that type or sketch. It is very interesting. Edna Crump—Yes, Kdna, the Sunshine campaign has kept us very busy. A criticism or your story, "flag Doll," was printed some weeks ago.