THIS WEEK'S ENROLMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 31, 6 February 1937, Page 2 (Supplement)

THIS WEEK'S ENROLMENTS.

so they would not muss their clothes. "I -will make nighties for you tomorrow!" she said as she kissed them good night. Then she went over and gave- Raggedy Ann ;i good night hug. "Take good care of all my children, Raggedy!" she said as she went out. Annabel and Thomas whispered toin our judgment!" said Ammbel-Lcc. "This Raggedy Ann seems to bo a favourites with the- mistress and with all the dolls!" '■There must bo a reason!" replied Thomas. "I am beginning to feel sorry that we spoke of her looks. One really cannot help one's looks after all." Now, Annabel-Lee and Thomas were very tired after their long journey and soon they fell asleep and forgot all about the olher dolls. When they were sound asleep, Raggedy Ann slipped quietly from her bed and awakened the tin soldier and Uncle Clem and the three tiptoed to the two beautiful new dolls. They lifted them gently so as not to awaken them, and carried them to Raggedy Anns bed. Raggedy Ann tucked them in snugly and Inv down upon the hard floor. The'tin soldier and Uncle Clem both tried to coax Raggedy Ann into accepting their bed (they slept together), but Raggedy Ann would not hear of it. "I am stull'ed with nice soft cotton and the hard floor does not bother me at all!" said Raggedy. At daybreak the next morning Annabel and Thomas awakened to find themselves in Ragged}' Ann's bed and as they raised up and looked at each other each knew how ashamed the other felt, for they knew Raggedy Ann had generously given them her bed. There Raggedy Ann lay; all sprawled out upon the hard floor, her rag arms and legs twisted in ungraceful attitudes. "How good and honest she looks!" said Annabel. "It must lie her Bhoebutton eyes!" "How nicely her yarn hair falls in loops over her face!" exclaimed Thomas, "I did not notice how pleasant her face looked last night!" "The others seem to love her ever and ever so much!" mused Annabel. "It must be because phe is so kind." Both new dolls were silent for a while, thinking deeply. '•How do you feel?" Thomas finally asked. '•Very much ashamed of myself!" answered Annabel, "And you, Thomas?" "As soon as Raggedy Ann awakens, I shall tell her just how much ashamed 1 am of myself and if she can, I want her to forgive me!" Thomas said. "The more I look at her, the. better I

like her!" said Annabel. "I am going to kiss her!" said Thomas. "You'll awaken her if vou do!" said Annabel. But Thomas climbed out of bed and kissed Raggedy Ann on her painted cheek and smoothed her yarn hair from her rag forehead. And Annabel-Lee climbed out of bed, too, and kissed Raggedy Ann. Then Thomas and Annabel-Lee gently carried Raggedy Ann and put her in her own bed and tenderly tucked her in, and then took their seats in the two little red chairs. After a while Annabel said softly to Thomas, "I feel ever and ever so much better and happier!" "So do I!" Thomas replied. "It's like a whole lot of sunshine cominrr into a dark room, and I shall always "try to keep it there!" Fido had one fuzzy white ear sticking up over the edge of his basket and he gave his tail a few thumps against his pillow. Raggedy Ann lav quietly in bed where Thomas and Annabel had tucked her. And as she smiled at the ceiling, her candy heart (with "I Love You" written on it) thrilled with contentment, for, as you have probably guessed, Raggedy Ann had not been asleep at all!

Ailsn Currie, Ohura; Norma Doyle, Heme Bay; Joe Kinjri, ITuntly; Patricia Woolley, Birkenhead; Mildred Harris, Glen Eden; Peter Hi""-ins Anrf.licote; Arthur Bates, I'atoa; Cecily Lane, l'amell; Lois Snow, Taiiranpa; Jinillie ,Sno\v, Tauranga; Lindsay Jones. Balmoral: Gwenda Hiekards Hunua; Emm Davils, Whakatane; Patricia Healy, Jit. Roskill; Pearl Baynes, Devonport; Kona Scott, Kerne Bay; Stanley Kenah, To Aroha; Fay Piloher, Taihane; Florence Smallwood, Takanini; Clive Lovedav, Olmra; Merle O'Brien, Otaliiiliu.

Joan Sorry t.liat the mlstnlvc occurred about your name, Joan. We will send you another certificate. You will he able to spend many Jolly hours playing in the. intJli now that your holiday.? have been extended. Marion Hogg—How lovely to be sixteen, Marion. I hope that you were successful in the examination. The books you mentioned are all very line. Daphne Kelly—Peter Tan was quite cnDapline. The roses must look very fine In your pretty vase. • Raymond Jones—Welcome to The club, Raymtmd. Your little painting: was very good for so small a boy, and I hope that you are giilngr to enter l'or all the painting competitions. Jean Weal—There is no need to have an enrolment form, .lean. Just write a letter and tell us your ng-e. address and dale of birth, and you will be made a member. What a splendid time you all had at the beach. Mary Greig—Yes, It is rather nice to so for a walk In the potirinfr rain, Mary— even splashing- in the puddles. We will sen what WVndy has to say about a debate. Laurel Patton—Glad to hear that the Haegedy Ann stories are so popular, Laurel. They arc really very amusing. Wondy Hoskings—Thank you Tor the suggestion, Wendy. It was not suitable Tor "Enzert Junior," but we may be able to punlL-h something like that In the Budget one day.

Shona Sins—Sorry Hint you were nol successful this time. Shona, hut I'm glad to hear Hint you arc going , to enter for more competiilons. Joy Butland—Thanks for tlio, paragraph about January, .Toy. li Is very interesting. Jack Harris—Sony that I am liot able to μ-ivo you any address nt present. Jack. Seeing that you are such an enthusiast, "would it not Jjg better Tor you to applv lnln°'-"° One Wll ° dCals csl "-' cially wltll sucll Joan Ashby—l shall lie looking Tor your ™« r l os \ Jo "" , all(l ,K 'l'e thai you will-gain inncu pleasure rrniii tiie club, i, it 9 ?. ■'•'■oManoniin—Tliaiik.s Tor your 3fs3»; n F ro ?s'^::; veft- TtuorV nn rr T V H I ,' surciy " i(1 to™ "

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