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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 220, 17 September 1938, Page 3 (Supplement)

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Raspberry Paraha—Yes,. Raspberry, your letters and competition enlries arrived safely, but I am sorry that you did not win a prize.'

June Sparke—No, June, that certificate is sent out to all members upon their enrolling in the club, and was not a special form.

Richard Scla Scia—3orry, Richard, but we have no names of pen-friends at present. Perhaps some may appear in these pages at a later date.

Norma Doyle—l decided to use your little story, after all. Norma, and that Is the reason why you saw It to print. Did you like the little illustration that accompanied it? You will receive your mark card shortly.

Edna Rouse—So sorry that your name was spelt incorrectly on your certificate, Edna, but your writing was rather difficult to read. I will be posting you another in its place shortly. You have three birthday points recorded on your card. There is no set age at which you may join our club. One or our youngest members is only one year old. Watch our pages for news or our next campaign.

Bhirley Soioh—There are six points to your credit, Shirley, three or which are Tor birthday greetings. No, your name has not yet appeared in the Call or the Club. Three points are awarded each member on their birthday, but these are only valuable for the current year.

Frances Nlarinkovio—No, Frances, you do not have to buy a badge ir you do not wish to. When your name appears in the Call of the Club, cut it out and forward it to this office. You will then receive a prize or hair a crown.

Kathleen Galbraith—lt Is not necessary to buy a badge upon enrolment, Kathleen. I can Just imagine how sad you must have been about the death or your little pet. Perhaps you will get another one, whd knows?

IMarJorie Baker—Sketches Intended for publication in these pages, -Marjorle, should he drawn in indian or black ink. All published items are awarded points. I will be posting your certificate shortly.

Marjorie Greig—lt seems strange Indeed that you should have reached the age when you can no longer participate in the doings or these pages, Mary, but I hope that will not prevent you rrom dropping me a li'ne at intervals. Best wishes for the days that lie ahead, and may all success be yours.

Shirley Foster—Try making your lines clear and distinct, Shirley, and do not indulfw in too much "line" work. We prefer original drawings to copied. Would you care to submit some of your own work?

Vera Burnett—Are you fonfuslnj tlw Peter Pan Club with those clubs -who work: ror Wendy's Sunshine campaign. Vera? Each year 'Wendy conducts a "drive" Tor the purpose of aiding- those people who are less fortunate than ourselves. Clubs are composed or any number or members, and it is their business to get together and knit patches, or send in contributions of rood and clothing. Points are awarded each club, and there is great rivalry between the various little bands, ir there is anything you would like to know, pleas# ■write, and X will be delighted to help you.

Mtrk Attwood—We are awaiting a nevr supply of badges, Mark, and win post yours out when they arrive. Will you tell mother that enrolments are published in the order they are received at this office J. Your name win appear In print soon.

Nina Gilea—The names appearing la the section marked Call of the Club, Ntoa, are selected from our ranks of members. When any readew sees his own name, he cnt< out the little square and forwards it to this office. The' member then receives a prize of half a crown. Johnnie Turnwald—Birthday points are now only available for the current year, Johnnie, so I'm arraid that you have not yet got enough points for a hook. I am keeping your cards here, and when you have the rest saved up I will send out your prize. * Erica NlcNamara—l think that the little mistake over your poems occurred In the printing room, Erica, but I will see that they are marked correctly in future. Your bright letter came into the office like a spring breeze, and I was most Interested I to hear all about your doings.