A NOT FROM LADY GAY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21808, 13 June 1936, Page 8 (Supplement)

A NOT FROM LADY GAY

Rewa Partington: And here's a letter from Rewa. Well, Lady Gay was Pleased to hear from you, dear. Elaine Dohrman: Fifty-five points, Elaine. That's splendid. You will sow be winning your 100 points prize. Margaret and Theresa Crowe: A very to* welcome to Margaret and Theresa. l*dy Cay hopes to see them both at »«r party which will be held at Wal"wte very soon. Watch for news, dear*. Bo na Busch: "Ah. another letter from Rona." said Mother Bunch. And Lady Gey opened it in a big hurry. Lois Pulley: Sixty-two, Lois. Now ■tart away with that book. Lady Gay ■ends special greetings to an_A.P.S. Hazel Gibson: Advertisement - has been inserted. Hazel. I hope you receive ever so many answers. Ngaire Soanes: A good hint, Ngalre. It finds a place on the Page. Audrey Henham: Twelve years old, Audrey. You must be sure and write Gay wherever you are. Ptter Boss: Good work, Peter. Ern- •** was pleased. Lorna Hampton: The pixie postman ****>&■ t your letter flying in. Lorna. Ar; d it is go good that there will be • Place for it in the Page. Barbara Maldeon: Another member tends in a good budget. There •* a place on the Page for both the Poon and the letter. Barbara. That's the way Otoe CatteU: Here’s just a tiny note Elite, a good puzzle-solver. Are Jw keeping a Points Book. Elise? Kora Mcßae: A splendid Idea. Nora. f* r Wet Box swallowed it with Joy. *t will be used ,oon. Thirty-six points. Mill John Paul: Here’s a big wel- *?"**■ Basil Lady Gay is ever so Pleased to have you for a member. Bona Feary Lady Gay's love to and "Many Mappy Returns” to a member. Shirley Marsh: Just a little note to “My Gav's friend, Shirley. Here it •"••to*, with a bow. Linda B->n Well. Linda's letters 22? * astray.” said Mother Bunch. fdfgotten anything.” •mTj* -ifrSi!!: Very neat work, Ivie. a tli ~py Gay didn’t need even half spectacles to read your writjJDougla* White: Very good indeed, You'll be winning an A.B.H. / W* n<om * White: How many points S? Winsome’ There must be a number now. Start a Points P*l*Huntv; Black Penny will he ik* *p a ® to have you as a member of Club. Ted, and Lady Gay a very special welcome. Tr? on board "The Press Ship.” Sian? * Ufe - Vou write often, and join our conmetitions and fun. Wakeiln; Beautifully painjL*J®finlshed, Marjorie. Well done. McLay: Are you keeping a “Wit. Hubert? Your marks ,> iSr adding up now. Do you like colour- ; And are you going to keep Book? ''' Forty-five points, Zeta. ' 1 ’ a . Points Book now. and keep , JL2**»nDy. I am anxiously awaiting 1 mSrJi toe S*a«iUl». The Seagulls one of our very best bands, that. ***• H“She does paint ; 65 points, before you win your on have more than t 8«. and work from Your work grows ton; Of course vou n. Nadine, and Ladv nleaaed to have YOU ou must write often, •ur fun. lere’* a point. Don. a Points Book? The poem was very

Eleanor Jennings: That's the way. Eleanor. Did the badge arrive safely? Nancy Dawson: Just a note for Nancy: Are you keeping a Points Book, Nancy? Lilian Bennet: And just one line for Lilian, with Lady Gay's love. Here it is. Joyce Carr; Twenty-seven points. Joyce. Now. start your Points Book. Clare Langley: Lady Gay sends a special message to Clare. A good budget, Clare. John Batchelor: Why. John, you are doing splendidly. You win your Special Prize this week. Zena Mahon: And here's another point for Zena. Twenty-two now. June Stackwood: And this makes 22 points. June. Why. you are doing splendidly. Joan Cross: Thirty-five points, Joan. Now, start away, with a run. a hop. and a jump to make that Points Book.

Norma Kennedy; Here’s ever so big a welcome to Norma. Lady Gay hopes she will write often. Do you know this was one of the neatest letters received this week. Lady Gay used to like practising, too, and think It fun. It is. Isn’t it? Gillian Tonkin: Yes, you’iWgoing to be one of our best members, Gillian. Mother Bunch, Ernest the Engine, and Lady Gay all send greetings. Leonle Lewln: “Be sure you tuck in a note for Leonle,” Implored Peter Piglet. And everyone on board “The Press Ship" sends very special love. John Lewin: Just a wee note for John. Did you receive a birthday ticket. John? Lsurlne Lewln; Oh, Laurlne can paint nicely.” Hoo-00l I like her pictures,” said Ernest the Engine. Josephine Stapleton; Josephine is a good puzzler. How many points now, dear?

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Patricia Gray, Hororata; Beryl Hall, 35 Bennett street, Papanui; ’Mate Albatross, St. Albans; ’Mate O’Kay, 93 Ottawa road, Bromley; Donald Forrest, 249 Colombo street; Jack Forrest, 249 Colombo street; Olive Riches, Killinchy, R.M.D., Leeston; Nancy Riches, Killinchy, R.M.D., Leeston; Douglas Burland, Orura; Shona Wright, Ouruhia, Chaney’s; Pamela Wreaks, 82 Aikman’s road, Merivale; Tony MeClatchy, Kaikoura; Veronica O’Driscoll, Arthur’s Pass; Bernice Brunton, Domett; Patsy Archer, Cheviot; ’Mate Rajah, Spreydon; ’Mate Rover, Christchurch; Margaret Miles, Longbeach, R.M.D., Ashburton; Geoffrey Bishop, Rona Bay, Wellington; Nancy Wells, Ashley Gorge, East Oxford; Bruce Mackenzie, Woodbury; Joan Bovill, 38 Curlett’s terrace, Upper Riccarton; Mary Chapman, “The Ranche,’’ West Eyreton; Befnice Brunton, Domett; Kathleen Sheat, Brookside; Stephen Delany, Burwood; Joan Gross, Pendarves, Ashburton; Nancy Stone, Westerfield; Marguerite Dixon, “Double Corner,’’ Amberley; Shirley Thompson, Loburn; Jean Rodgers, Broomfield Rural Mail, Amberley; Ray Broadhurst, 63 Breen’s road, Harewood; Judith Hanna, Fendalton; ’Mate Brown Bear, Springston South; ’Mate Matawhanga, Brighton, Dunedin; Pauline Londrigan, Puaha, Little River; ’Mate Neptune, “Whare Kura,’’ Allenton, Ashburton; Denise Watson, 26 Circuit street Merivale; Nola Bennison, Abbot street, Pareora East, Timaru; Joan Devine, Gammack street, Temuka; Daphne Dunn, Duvauchelle Bay; ’Mate Heather Brass, Buchanan's road, Yaldhurst; Marjorie Winter, Papanui; Gordon Winter, Papanui; Noeline Smith, Glentunnel; Fanny Wilson, Bealey avenue; Edna Wilson, Bealey avenue; Ailsa McMillan (Please send address); Lorna Lambie, Lakeside; Phyllis Le Compte, 37 Oxford street, Lyttelton; Brenda Brankin, Okuti Valley, Little River; Mary Macfarlane, Waiau; Brian Spence, 106 Randolph street, Woolston; Ray Chappel, 217 Woodham road; Gwynneth Jones Coutts Island; Loma Woods, Waimate; Russell Douglas (Please send address); Judy Macfarlane, Rotherham; June Harper, Glarkville; Derek Robinson, 18 Wakefield avenue, Papanui; ’Mate Moana, 61 Grey street, Palmerston North; ( Jack Patrick, 452 Hagley avenue; Leicester Marker, 26 Edenbridge street, Spreydon; ’Mate Brown Eyes, Dunsandel; Elaine Dohrman, Bay road, Oxford; Eva Matthews, Horrelville; John Batchelor, Rotherham; Avis Bray, Greenpark; Emmie Dohrmann, Box 4, Oxford; Philomena Breslin, Waimate; Joan Comer, Sockburn; Veronica Gibbs, Fendal*

Nancy Phillips: A special magic breeze brought that big budget from Hororata. "That's good,” said everyone on board "The Press Ship.” Ruth Dickie: “Ruth writes very well for a seven-year-old.” said Peter Piglet, whisking his tail in admiration. And she does, too. Gwenyth Jones: Of course Owenyth may join “The Press Ship” band. Lady Gay is ever so pleased to have her for a member, and hopes she will write often. Marion Davies; "Has Marion’s letter arrived yet?" asked Lady Gay of Mother Bunch. She always looks forward to Marion’s letters, and they nearly always come. Eileen Schurr: Now, that is such a good "Idea,” Eileen, that it will be our very next. If you are 12 you may become a Shipmate, and choose a penname. Peter Wright: Very good indeed, Peter. You will soon be winning your A.B.H. Joyce Marsh: Lady Gay became quite excited when she saw that lovely long letter from Joyce come flying in. Now, you must keep a Points Book, Joyce, and write often. Norma Marsh: Why, that is splendid, Norma. “Norma is one of our very best members,” said Ernest the Engine. Yvonne Allen: Ernest is a dear little Engine, isn’t he, Yvonne. But he doesn’t mind being eaten when he is in sugar. June Deans: Why, June has two badges now. Have they both arrived safely, June? John Shepherd: “John is a very neat writer,” said Mother Bunch, looking at John's letter as she knitted. "He is one of the very neatest writers we have,” answered Lady Gay, proudly. Russell Douglas; Very good Indeed, Russell. You win your A.B.H. Please send address. Valerie McGregor; That was a happy holiday, wasn't it. Valerie? Give Ernest’s love to Pinkie and Fluffy. Nell Muir: Why. Nell, I was so glad to hear from you. I was wondering what had happened to this member. Write again soon.

’MATES’ LOCKER

■Mate Silver Lake: Be sure you enter for the Birthday Competition. ’Mate! How is the club progressing? I am very Interested in the Sunshine Club. Jim Jennings; Choose a pen-name, Jim. How about “Beatty,” “Storm,” or “Bo’sun?” Be sure you visit "The Press Ship” when you come to Christchurch. ’Mate Tainui; Thirty-eight points, ’Mate. Now, start that book. ’Mate Whale; As we have a “Seagull,” ’Mate, take “Whale” instead. Why. that’s the biggest pen-name on Lady Gay’s list. ’Mate Clifton: A good “Idea, Mate. It will be used very soon. ■Mate White Heather: Congratulations, White Heather! Why, that is splendid. Now, you must start again, and working from 123 points try for your Very Special Prize. ’Mate Wharewai: Better late than never, 'Mate. I was glad to receive your letter. ’Mate Cherry Blossom: I was glad to see you that day, ’Mate. Are you keeping a Points Book? Betty Nesbitt: How a.bout choosing a Shipmate name, Betty? Do you like “Breeze?” So glad to hear from you again. ‘Mate Nature Bud: Of course you may join, ’Mate. And I shall be seeing you soon at opr Waimate party, won't I? Here's a special invitation to be present. ’Mate Mist: How many points. 'Mate? You must have a large number now, ’Mate Wildrose: Count 40 points. ’Mate, and be sure you keep a Points Book. » 'Mate Tearpa: Why. that was a really good answer, ’Mate. Well donef ’Mate Seamaid; Of course girls are There are many girl member*. Your jsss* ate;