A NOTE FROM LADY GAY

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22111, 5 June 1937, Page 8 (Supplement)

A NOTE FROM LADY GAY

Alison and Burnley Fleming, A. 8.: 80 these two members have been busy again! That was a splendid budget) Z wonder how the points , books are progressing? Margaret Johnston: A wee green letter In a wee green envelope! And what pretty notepaper, Margaret! ,Yes, we heard the ceremony in the Abbey very distinctly. Marlon Danielson: Midge received a double supply of magic from Fairyland for Coronation Day, Marlon. We used It to make our Coronation smiles. Here is a special one for you. Wear It this week-end. dear. Avril chlng: You mustn’t forget to enter for the Plaza competition when . that birthday comes along. Averll, The iolk at the Cabin send you a welcome cheerio. Colleen Watson: Colleen knows all hbout Jack Frost. I see. Me Is a mischievous chap, isn't he? The-wee jpoem .Was well written. This member has a good sense of rhythm. Mtirlwai Pearson: Here is one small person who is making every day Mother's Day at present. Did you win the race, Muriwai? I hope to hear from you soon again. Mary Baxter: Mr Printerman has Promised to find a comer for the poem, Mary, Making every day Mother's Day Is the recipe for happiness in the home «f every member. And that’s What .you're doing Just now, isn’t it, dear? Olwyn Thompson: Surprise letters Jrom old members are always welcome, piwyn. And I am very glad indeed w hear you have made a resolution W write often. Margaret Moore: It didn’t take some puzzlers long to find the answers. Margaret was one whose solution was wwwot. How Is that points book proi Messing? 'Penelope Rich: Just a tiny note *for .JJfnclope, Lady Qay liked the little poem very much. Some day, PeneffWe, if you keep on trying, you’ll be • real poet. _ Doreen Owatkln, M.G., A. 8.: Why. jjjatg splendid, Doreen! By the time *«• fair comes along, you’ll be 1 ready w stock out a stall by yourself. The .weeks soon fly by. Douglas Alio way: “Tuck in a wee 2®to to Douglas,’’ said Mother Bunch. v ” e is one of the small members who 1 “SST dow to solve puzzles.” iunan Cornelius: loot's pretend. Games ,E 8 .«ood fun. aren't they. Brian? Has .•s®* Frost been down your way yet? 5* has been nipping the fingers and ml? P* t . he folk at the Cabin. So look „ ®>»t for him. mS 11 * McKinnon: Midge the Fairy a magic wish for Lady Gay. If true - there will be a letter il?. « ma ln th ® maU this week. * to. nzlcs: Now a special message Ernest always ‘ looks in the gkter box for a note from this memtaiK. This new member’s work Sjwws that she Is worthy of our ranks. ™ :lcome ‘ n - Joy- ■ sfcS'S 1 Whiting: There’s lots of fun in (. Jt^esdiar? 561 ’ to °’ Can you splve ( Wenmoth: Cheerio to a mem- ££ °f the Pollyanna Club. Aunt soon 6 ™ 1 * 1811 * hopes Be «y win •twl! ey R *®hcs: Do you ride to school • , pony now - Nancy? Riding is pleasant way of travelling, isn’t ■ 1 wonder if Nola has *- Th«r« her garden these holidays. 'ln ‘Spu charge for advertisements ‘ to.-- e . Gazette," dear. How ipy, Polols have you now? . Taylor, A. 8.: Does Kitty know tricks. Madge? Looking for V ■ from you soon. SifinV* JJcCracken: Have you a hobby. /(Stmt i* Yo V.. must write and tell me all ISBiSrl 1 *- Welcome in. la Preston: Magic for Pamela Jldge the Fairy, Ernest and BUid a pat to Erdle. » and Raymond Rich: Pats to Smudge, and Toby, members, be pleased to see you both pu come to town. Just tap at s in door and wear your most va smiles.

Sylvia Bine What has happened to Sylvia's thinking cap? Solve the puzzle this week, dear. Points mount up very quickly when you try hard. Patricia Wlddowson: Please write a note to Ernest, Patricia. He liked your last poem very much, and he likes Shirley's pictures, too. . ■ Jane Aylward: We shall bo coming your way soon* Jan®. Listen for the whirr of Aunt Amelia’s propeller. Natdlie Gilchrist. A. 8.: The pup doesn’t let you forget him at breakfast time. Natalie. Thirty points will soon mount to 60. Oo right ahead. Margery Gilchrist: Yes, there are happy days in winter, too, Margery. What fun you must have when the snow comes t ...... lorn* Hampton: Members did have a good time on Coronation- Day, Lorna. That was a funny picture, wasn’t it?

-n*v«rlev Stoop? “1 must fly down Bevcriey owvv* Ahl0 ij» Then nnrkievi i’m sure Totti.e is Xottle ivtaen holidays* fffl * ffiSaw '“Sc? a & C«ur». "ir ßrv teacher? “Every success In the comPeter and Erßeat are the mall for another puzzle rrom h Ngeto They liked the last one S °Stoart MacUchiansl wonder how *»« membeik .

Nancy and Velma Cochrane: Just enter for all the competitions and keep smiling, new members. Here’s a very special welcome to you both. Lois Wilkinson: When Lady Gay comes home again she hopes to have a visit from Louis. A big welcome to this new member. - Bobby / Stevens: The folk at the Cabin are all pleased to hear that Bobby is now a member. - Lady Gay says she hopes he’ll write ever so ° Joan Comer, P.8.H., A. 8.; Did you find a pen-friend In the list published last week, Joan? If not, then write and Jet me know what country you are most interested In. Hazel Bradford: Why. Hazel had a birthday not long ago! You were a lucky girl to receive all those lovely presents. Many happy returns.

Beth Skinner; Wasn’t it a grand display, Beth? It win help us all to remember, won’t it Ngalre Brocherle: Next time Lady Gay goes a’flylng. Ngalre, she thinks she’ll come your way. She would like to meet you. Violet Jean Rodgers: “Send Violet some of our holiday magic," Midge the Fairy suggested. “It will help her to solve the puzzles." I am anxious to see the result, Violet. Edna Wilson, M.G., L.8.R.: You must look very smart in your new outfit, Edna. What a Jolly time you have been having lately! Pat Chapman: “I wonder how Fat Sot on in her examination,” said lother Burich. “She hasn’t written to let us know.” Oabrlelle Mala quin: You are fortunate to live in the country. Gabrlelle. Watch the Pen-friends’ Corner for news of overseas’ correspondents. Love to Tony and Dennis. X hop* they will become snemberafc*

Alan Keeble: Aunt Amelia has been watching the mail for a letter from Alan. She likes his letters so much. Will you please write soon, Alan? John Gray: Why, what.has happened to John? Lady Gay hopes to find a note in the mall from this puzzler when she returns to the Cabin. Moira Lawson: Moira Is finding life in the country full of interest. Jumbo must be a smart little bull, Moira. Peter sends his love to the baby pigs. Ngaire Smith; M.G. stands for Merrygog, Ngaire. Merrygogs are appointed for all-round good work and are members of The Gay Gazette Secret Society. L.B.H. stands for Literary Badge Holder and A.B.H. for Artist Badge Holder. These are also awarded for good work. Shirley Wright: Did you choose a pen-friend from the list last Week. Shirley? Cheery greetings! Midge the Fairy sends a welcome-ln wish. Ralph Pearce: Always wear a smile, Ralph. That is the rule of membership. Now set yourself to work and see if you can solve the puzzle. Peggy Cronin: You’ll have to keep a sharp look-out for Mr Weasel, Peggy. Poor little chicks! They are unfortunate. Gillian Tonkin: How is the club progressing, Gillian? You must pay me a visit one day. Watch the mall for your badge. Ynys Robinson: ’T’d like to fly down and help Ynys build a snowman,” whirred Aunt Amelia. But I’m afraid she’ll have to wait until her rheumatism is better, dear. Mona Tyson: Keep a record of all your points, Mona. When you gain 20 points a badge will be posted to you. Welcome In. Desmond Tyson: Here’s a Welcome to Desmond, tool Enter for all the puzzles, Desmond. Your points will soon mount up. Mae Forrester: All badges are awarded for good work, Mae. Go right ahead and you will soon have a long list of honours. Pamela Shadrach: You will be able to have an egg every morning for breakfast, Pamela. Have you given your pet bantam a name? Mavis Macann: Pussy has evidently passed her examination in hunting. Mavis. He won’t be very popular with the mice, I’m afraid. ’MATES’ LOCKER

' ’Mate Annabella: Glad to welcome you as one of the crew this week. Annabella- May your voyage aboard “The Press Ship" be a very happy one. ’Mate Pakeha: A cheery nautical note to you, 'Mate Pakeha. Come aboard. There's a hearty welcome awaiting you. 'Mate Philippa: Did your badge arrive safely, 'Mate Philippa? Don’t forget to wear it. It makes you a real member. 'Mate Hlnemoa: You are well on the way now, 'Mate. Points total 53. Steer right ahead. ’Mate Sllverwood: That was quite a good attempt. Sllverwood 1 Small stories and poems are always welcome. Perhaps. you can solve puzzles and paint pictures, too. 'Mate Endurance: I’m sure you found those books most interesting. ’Mate. Have you read the whole series? Bcoka are good companions these cold nights, aren’t they? ’Mate Kukn: There’s a place aboard for you, ’Mate Kuku. You have made S good start. Keep a record of your points. 'Mate Nightingale: Appoint a "Press” reporter at the club's n£xt meeting, ’Mate. Many thanks lot; the photo graphs