Our Birthday

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22443, 2 July 1938, Page 5 (Supplement)

Our Birthday

I like “The Press Ship,” I like Lady Gay, And I want to wish all a happy birthday.

I like Ernest and I’m very fond of Peter, . And as for Midge there is no fairy sweeter. I like Mother Bunch, and I like Mary-Mary, And I know she is never “quite ' contrary.” 1 like Aunt Amelia and I like “The Press Ship,” And I hope that this year it will have a good trip. —KATHLEEN SHEAT, Dunsandel.

I wish to congratulate “The Press Ship” on its third birthday. I look forward to receiving the paper on Saturday, and I wish it every success in years to come. —BETTY CARPENTER, Prcbbleton.

“A happy birthday. Lady Gay,” Is sure* the wish we all would say, ,We know you’ve many treats in

store , . , ' For boys and girls both rich and poor,

—AILEEN TOMLINSON, Brookside.

Many happy returns to all -aboard “The Press Ship.” —MEGAN LLOYD. Papanui.

Dtear Lady Gay, Many happy returns of the day Upon yoUr third birthday. Is rhy loving Wish to you And all your happy crew. - —KEITH FKAMPTON, Wakanm

I congratulate “The Press Ship” on attaining its third birthday, and may the coming years be filled with happiness and success. —MARION WYLIE, New Brighton.

Many happy returns, and may you continue your good and helpful work.

—’MATE NATURE BUD, Waimate,

I wish Lady Gay and Mother 3unch, Ernest the Engine and 3 eter Piglet many happy returns on ‘The Press Ship’s” third birthday. —SHIRLEY MACKAY, A.B.

Dear Lady Gay, I write to say I wish “The Press Ship” a happy

birthday. Three years have passed, happy

ones, too, . They’ve been for “The Press Ship, for me, and for you.

children love “The Gay

Gazette,” Lots of joy from it we get, A poem I’d never attempted to

write Until the paper met my sight.

You. Mother Bunch, and all the rest, too. All have lots of work to do. But I hope that now and in years to come. You will all have plenty of pleasure and fun.

—BEVERLEY STOOP, Oamaru.

This is a happy day for everyone, including Lady Gay. —DOMINIC PRENDERGAST.

Wishing you all every happiness and success in the future. —RONA CHAPPEL, Fairton.

Best wishes to the page on the occasion of its third birthday. I have enjoyed every minute of reading the page and I hope it will continue With its good Work. ; —’MATE ; SILVER DEW, I Beckenhiao|r

BIRTHDAY HONOURS 1

New A.P.S. - Linda Barr (Happy Worker* Club), Prebbleton: Joan (Kingfisher Club), Shirley; Nanoya Wright, Omihi. j

New LB. Prudence Mitchell, Cashineret Judy Hanna, . Fendalton; Meanp Stewart, St. Albans.

New L.B.H. Janie Mulligan, “Cracroft.” May* field; Jane Aylward, Coalgate, Katharine Bradley, Oamaru; Keim Frampton. Wakanui; Patricia Windowson, Prebbleton; Wai Thomas* Taumutu; Fay Andrews, Oran, Elizabeth O’Rorke, Lake Colendgej lan Scott, Mason’s Flat, Hawarden; Shirley Rusbridge, Woodham road, Errol Clark, 100 Kilmore jstreet; Jill Gasson, Wellington; Theresa Taylor, Amberley.

New. P.B.H, .’Mate Everest.

New A.B.H

Beverley Amyes, Rangiora; John; Wright, St. Albans. PRIZE LIST

Picture Story

Rae Willis, Fendalton.

Seaweed Collection (More will be said about thesa soon). . Dorothy Allison, Fendalton, Prudence Mitchell, Cashmere, <2. Very Special Prize Congratulations to Johnßatch©*lor, Rotherham, who wins his very. Special Prize. John has worked consistently and well, and deserves the honour that has cpm to him. , „ Good work, Alexander Greymouth; Jan Sage, Mohau. f

May the crew of “The Press SkP continue its good work many m years,

—JOYCE BLOMQUIST, pigeon Bay.

Many happy returns of the 4ay I hope . ‘The Press Ship”, lias., a happy birthday. —BARBARA