A NOTE FROM LADY GAY

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22473, 6 August 1938, Page 8 (Supplement)

A NOTE FROM LADY GAY

Pamela Squire (St. Martins): Ah, tady Gay did like Pamela’s letter. "It’s so nicely written, for a small Sunbeam," she said. Anne Rosiue Just (Rlccarfon): I liked the little poem that Went with' the puzzle, dear, it just fitted in nicely, without a single wrinkle. From Minds: Now. who sent that letter telling all about the snow. It Was someone who had just .finished knitting a jumper for herself. There Was no name at the end of the letter. Dear me! ’ Betty Winchester (Mayfield): Five Inches of snow! No wonder the, .country, looks like Fairyland. Betty. ‘®ut is• must be cold, • cold;- colcH - ' Archie Barrett (Waltao' Gorge): I look forward to your letters from Sopth Westland, Archie. Your, points amt.be mounting and mounting now. Evon Vincent (Amberley): ■ That painting was beautifully done, Evon. Mother Bunch liked it very much. You Will be one of our best artists soon. Beryl Chlsnall (Hinds): There, here Is another point. Beryl, and that makes 100: Send along your Points Book, dear.

, Lindsay Bruce (Seafleld): Your name 'feron the Golden Ribbon this week, Lindsay. That makes 96 points. Only lour more, and you win - a • Special ! Prize. • vDavid Batchelor (Rotherham): So )v|Wd to receive your letter, David. , Yptir .points, too, must be going up, ‘•and up, and up. , . Beryl Currie (Anaiha): Lady Cay’s .•Wile grew still more expensive when •fl# received Beryl’s letter. It arrived ..quite safely. \\ Harry Rolfe (Ikawal): We shall miss /OJP good friend. Harry, but we can -Si wish her well, can’t we? And we ipJRS; She has a very happy voyage. iiSitdiyafd Latter (Kalkoura): Comarrived safely. Edward. Good 'Work.

►ij'Maiile McLaughlin (Barfield): I sjiall toe looking forward to seeing that gift tT?E. the Mission. Thank you, dear. Colleen James (Springbank): Lady .sends her love to Golleen. Ernest Engine says. "I’m so glad she has ‘The Press Ship.’” ‘‘•liT*?* Bearden (Waiau): Susan Spring .. S ? Lady Gay that she thought Anne’s Picture was beautifully painted. And > +aay Gay sends her - love with this

' r ,^or^la Harr >s°n (Mayfield): Oh, Lady ' Hke her picture. Norma. And : MO*her.Bunch said. "Is that me?" She S??.Pleased, too, but said she thought v P etter see about buying an f ;2«Censive Smile. ■ Ruck (Rakaia): Just a tiny uvJJi? Dorothy. It comes with a ■ S?-S from Lady Gay. Wear the smile •v air- day. . Wilkinson (Otira): Yes. put _.°P led " on anything "Copied.” Margaret. Even riddles and jokes should pe marked that way. Love to all Otira members. •

Smith (Woodham road): ComPfPlions arrived safely. Alan. The D ticket will be posted. Warner (Xe Plrita): Three drawings from Joy. Mother Bunch liked “'em all.

ifelS? rce Hewett (Ha warden): The .5®58 es . were unfortunately held up. but are being posted now. Let • * j OW they arrive safely. ■„'*hdrey Bcaven (Kiffelton): A very ■ e story, Audrey. It will cerCazette " nd a P ’ aCe ln ” The Gay

l/sshcr (Greymouth): “I send P eetlng on your way; And wish ImiL. p , py holiday; I Jike your little ” rne ’ And send you this Glassey (Seafleld); Do your Sf**. °r aw ihg in dark ink—ordinary §;S:r.. lnl£ will do—and It will be SJ™ d J n ..“The Gay Gazette.” "The c hool Bus was very good. Robinson (Merlvale): Lady ®»;Lt Sen .?. s healing magic to Mary. It ■ _sp endid for measles. UJlleen Finlay (Westerfleld); Poor Mr* Snowman will melt directly the 5P, n ’iP s , out - Peter Piglet guessed lUat. riddle, but Mother Bunch couldn’t. r ,*t n a Maw (Rakala): The Rokeby ri— * s °£ e °* our very best clubs. Printed little P° em will be

Rains (Prebbleton): The was very good, Richard. Mr Eo £ r i shine and dry the ground, lp SUsan Spring says.

A.B.

All members who have had their names under “The Golden Ribbon” are entitled to sign the letters alter their name®. They aJso. on thd first time on which their name® appear, receive “Press Ship" badges.

Arthur Topp (Little Klver): Everyone on board "The Press Ship” liked that verse. Arthur. Watch out for it. ICulh Dickie (Cilentunncl). Oh, dearl Oh, dear! - Thank you. Kuth! I was so alraiU no one would find that Smile and then what should 1 have done. Thank you again.

Keith Inch (Oxford): A very big welcome to Keith. The stilts are pretty birds, with their long legs. Do you think you could draw one lor The Press Ship,” Keith? EUle Ruck (Rakala): Going to school in a pony cart must be really thrilling. But poor old Top. it must be hard on him.

Margaret Simpson (Hanmer): Someone'has chosen"Deanna' Durbln* for a ’mate name, but you may have. Jane Withers if you like. Lady Gay doesn't mind how many years she waits. She thinks Margaret’s is a very happy idea.

Eileen Blake (Belfast): Count one point for that, dear. How exciting to see the violets so early. Spring is very nearly here now. Maude Johnston (Ashburton): What fun building those snowmen, Maude. The drawings and the poem were very good.

Joyce Tindall (New Brighton): Welcome to Joyce. That’s the right answer to the puzzle, dear. How about entering for another competition? Frances Uprltchard (Cheviot): What a funny riddle, Frances. Peter and Ernest are saying it over and over to themselves. By the way, they want to know if they can come up arid ride Tommy some time. - Patricia Jones (Goose Bay): ' The Peggy squares will be very nice, Patricia, and so very useful. It was ’a lovely painting you did. Elizabeth O’itorke (Eake Coleridge): Well, aren't you a lucky girl to have alt those pets. Elizabeth. Mary-Mary is wondering how you thought out names for all of them.

Colleen Woodhead (Teddington): Good drawings, Colleen. Lady Gay thinks you will be winning an A.B.H. i£ you keep on improving at this rate. Frances Hill (Cheviot): Sledging down the hill is great fun, but Lady Gay is never sy keen about pulling the sledge up the hill again for the next slide. Midge sends some healing magic for Mother and Elsie. Pauline Hamilton (Timaru): Very good work indeed, Pauline. The little people in the kindergarten won’t have any dilHculty •In remembering the alphabet if they learn it your way. Joyce McLaughlin (Dunsandel): Here is a girl who keeps her eyes open wide for signs of spring. Poor little IhmbS must find it very cold these nights. “The Press Ship” people hope you have a wonderful time at the fancy dress ball.

Barbara Dalton (Sumner): Lady Gay was delighted to know that Barbara had written a story. She hopes it will go In "The Gay Gazette.” Trevor Martin (Christchurch); Thank you for the stamp, Trevor. Are you going to enter for some more competitions soon?

’MATES LOCKER

’Mate Boomerang (Ashburton): Only a trifle of snow,' ’Mate. Your points will soon mount up. ' ’Mate Sparkler (Springburn): Not too late. ’Mate. How many points now? ’Mate Irish Colleen (Rakala): That’s a very good home joke, .’Mate, and it finds a place In ’"The Gay Gazette.” Well done!

’Mate Spartan (Oamaru); A very good pen-name, ’Mate. A big welcome on board “The Press Ship.” ’Mate Billabong (Papanul): That recipe book was beautifully put together. Mate. Congratulations! ’Mate Hose Bud (Leeston): Lady Gay can Just see ’Mate Hose Bud pouring over those new books.. What are you going to name the .'Calves? ’Mate Parmer’s Lass (Waiau); Lady Gay was delighted to get a letter from this 'mate, and she hopes to have ever so many more. Mother Bunch is very glad to know you like her drawings, ’Mate Garvagh (Ashburton): It won’t be long now before yon have 100 points. Mate.- Yet, all “The Press Ship’ people are sorry Aunt Pat Ij going away. You* badges have been posted.