LETS PICK PAIRS FOR A PRIZE

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 189, 12 August 1939, Page 3 (Supplement)

LETS PICK PAIRS FOR A PRIZE

Ten To Make For a Win Its a long time since Peter Pan's readers had a puzzle of this Tl T 3 COmpe,i,ion will a Pleasant change. In case you Ncl r nf :7 to , P ; oCCed 'u thiS is What yOU do: In ™ M ncrl twenty-two different things. The names of these objects will < m lino O orm eleven new names, representing entirely new objects or instance you see a pen and a little to the left the sketch of a fountain. I hat will give you FOUNTAIN PEN. Now you have one pair to begin with and ten to find. First name ?| C"1 Pa ', r th j Words -, *«"• out in a column, arrang- ' 7ln alphabetical order, and send them, with your name, age and a.!dirss, and the name of the prize you have chosen, to PETER PAN. "STAR" OFFICE. SHORTLAND STREET. AUCKLAND. C.I. I lie twenty-four prizes will be awarded for the twenty-four neatest comrt or most nearly correct lists. The competition is open to all readers under the age of eighteen. The editor's decision must be accepted as final. Entries from town readers must reach this office by Saturday, August 19 and from country readers by Monday. August 21. The icsults will be published on Wednesday, August 23.

Charming Study of Their Majesties (in cellophane frame), Boy's Purse (brown leather, two compartments). Strong Two-blade Sheffield Stainless Steel Knives, Attractive Coloured Patterned Propelling Pencils (extra long leads), Attractive Patterned Self-filling Fountain Pens (in all shades), Stamp Album, Table Tennis Sets, Special R.O.G. Monoplane Kitset, Girls' Soft Leather Purses (with three compartments, including zipped centres). Gift Boxes of Flower-perfumed Soap, Boomerang Mouth Organs, Box of 100 Marblrs in Ten Assorted Colours, Stationery Compendiums, Dainty Toilet Sets, Cricket Balls, Boxes of Paints (52 colours in box). Special Light Skipping Ropes (coloured plaited cord), Gift Sets of Soap and Perfume, Handy Manicure Sets, Mickey Mouse Printing Outfits, Jig-saw Puzzles (you'll like these jolly puzzles of your favourite screen stars), Indoor Games (Draughts, Ludo, Tiddley Winks, Race Games and Lotto), Girls' Hairbrushes (in soft pastel colours). School Writing Sets, Autograph Books, Pencil Sets (extra supply of leads and erasers). Mirror and Comb (in attractive leather case), Photograph Albums, Boxes of Plasticine, Neat Folding Bookcases.

Gilbert Death—l think your certificate ir membership will look very nice tn a good frame, (lllbert, and I was delighted to hear that you liked It. f -Will be looking forward to a letter telling Ihc about your trip to Mount Kginont. Rosalind Bensemann —Thank you for the nice null- verse, llos.'ilind, but 1 already have, a lilg pile awalPing publication. Margaret Pope—All drawings Intended for publication, Margaret, should be executed in Indian ink. otherwise they will not reproduce. I am using the little verse. Gilbert Pope—The same applies to your Utile drawing, Ollbert. Watch our ponfriends' corner Tor an answer to your other query. Josephine Mitchell—You may send your colli rllilltlons either to Peter Pan or Wendy, Josephine. I thought, the little poem was a good attempt, and I am publishing it. Ethne Hirst—So sorry there, was such a rnlv-iip over your name, Kthne. If you return the cards to me, 1 will send out two others In their places. Thanks for tin' good wishes. Joan Qouoh —Your certificates have not gone astray, Joan. I will be posting tiiern to you some time In the ruture. Mary Blakemore —Thank you so much Tor the contribution towards our lining N p Bouziard —All published contributions are awarded points according to their merit. You do not have to be a member or the club to receivo mark cards, but whv not Join up? Morjorle Oolti—l was so pleased to hear von are avoll on the way to recovery Marlorle, and I hope It won t he long before I receive another letter telling me you are quite better again. We have fou i* certificates of merit — blue, four points; pink, three points: green, two points; and yellow, one point. When you have a total of a:., send them to this ollli'e and receive a book Margaret Stanton —I m afraid it Is too laii r.r you to form a sunshine club, Marxarei, as this year's campaign isi now over. However, there will be amilhet opportunity for you to participate In our "jrooii turns," and I suggest you wait Tor further announcement*. , Leon Blddle—lt Is some im ln visited Hamilton, f.eon. but I ,llivf p " there on two or three occasions. Perse vere with your lessons, old < bap. you'll come out on top one or these, days. Football Is a good game for winter days, Joyce Robertson—You will hnvr. hy now, Joyce, that oyr wlnter aiita has ended, so I suggest you wait until next vear to regl-ter your Morle Cryer—You must be kept hn-.Y replying to your In pen-pa s. MeT . but I expect you get many letters in return. U you send n the < °nclmion or that Cingalese legend I « utile K, use It ill my pages. 1 wll let you know regarding your story at « later date Botty Hilton—l'm afraid you will have to wait until nest! year before jou form your club, Hetty, as this year's campaign " Mavis "oubi_We have quite a nurnto nr joiiv books in stock. Mavis, and jour prize would be selected from these x 'J . you sent in your i•"> po" 11 ",- ®"k hnilire is a neat design with the el ne tto on the scroll below a silver star, and costs I/, post rree. ,„ ornn t Malda RufTles—A very good attempt. Malda. You have managed to aciion quite realistically, and your woik sli'i\\3 promise. Keep on tflvinff. —--v Mary Qrainger—l am sendltig y °MT rt m ®nn raid out In the, next batch, Mary, and you will receive ft quite soon now. Hannv Edith Chambers—Welcome to our happy hunri of morn tjot*.•*, Kdlth. Just send aloff Viir birth date, and I will post you an eiiroimcnt certificate. *

Julia Pettit—Your name has not yet appeared In the "Call or the Club," Julia. We pubii-h a column for pen - friends every rortniirht. so perhaps you might find a suitable rorrc-pondeiit there. I will he lookinv forward io receiving those cotitrihii' ions. Lillian Bryan—Always mark all items, with vrMir ;irlc!i , f , " s f us wHI a* your nam**. I.llliati. Thank you Tor informing me or your change of address. Judith Marshall—The club toadffe costs I/, post Tree, Judith. Elaine Hewitt—Thanks ror the sketch, Elaine. It !« not (rood enough Tor publication. but tin- idea is very clever. When your drawing- improves, try this subject again. Margaret Walker —Thank you Tor Informing me or your change, or address, Margaret, and ror your long and Interesting letter. Uo li t me know how you got on in the examination, won't you? lunioe larnshaw—So glad to know you enjoy our pages so much, Eunice. I hope evervbodv in your house Is ■well again, and that by and by you will have a little time to write to me again. Zoe Harris—What a pleasant surprise Tor the wee girlie. Zoe —I'm sure the little bonnet and booties will look very nice T(je copied sketch was unite good, but I would like to see some or your own original work. D. Healy—l was so sorry to receive your letter saving you no longer wished to participate as an active member or the club, perhaps later on you may preter to join up again. Thank you Tor returning the certificate so promptly. Best wishes to you and Patricia. Philip MacDiartnid—l wasn't a bit o (Tended by your drawings, Philip—in ract, I was rather amused! I have, posted your certificate. Will you let trie know whether or not you have received it? Peter Rye—l' do enjoy getting letters rrom my little people, Peter, and I thought it was so nice or you to write and send me the. little, drawing. If you practice hard it won't be long before you see your work in print, so keep on trying. Dawn Walker—l was not very surprised to learn that you had had snow near Haglan. liawn, because the -weather has ■been so very cold lalel.v. I enjoyed reading the little poem you sent ine, and will publish it shortly. June Bencon—You may send In as many contributions as you wish, June, and perhaps I may be able to use some ol' them. "A Scene" was quite fair for a llrst attempt, but not quite good enough to see print. Watch our pen-friend's corner for news of an overseas correspondent.