A NOTE FROM LADY GAY

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22727, 3 June 1939, Page 8 (Supplement)

A NOTE FROM LADY GAY

Jov Holbrough (Woodend); What bad luck, Joy. Lady Gay hopes the toot is quite well now. \our idea about the clubs is a good one; Lad) Gay is thinking about it and wearim all her spectacles. Ruth Dickie (Glcntunncl): What a wonderful crop of peaches you had on your tree, Ruth. That was such a welcome piece of news about your club, Love to Naumai. Yvonne Cromie (Rakaia); Lady Gay would love to see. you any day soon after 12 o'clock. She would like to hear all about your art. Gladys Paul (Hinds): Congratulations, Gladys! Lady Gay was deLghted to hear that you won the cup at the sports. Have you finished that cardigan yet? Dcreen Vinieombe (Shirley): How would you like to change your 'Mate tame to Happy? Lady Gay thinks that would be a good idea. Janet' Bradley (Kaiapoi): What fun J'og must have at your new home, Jan;.. Best wishes for school this term. Elizabeth Smale (Parnassus): Yes, Elizabeth, Lady Gay would be ever so glad to hear about the railway line. Gove to your sisters and brother. Betty Carpenter (Prebbleton): And • letter from Betty, too. Lady Gay "as so glad to hear from you. Your W'urk has been very good lately. t'la, .Johnson (Rangiora): It is most exciting living in a new house, isn’t it? Lady Gay hopes you will soon be !blp to have a ride on that pony. Ruth Miller (Dobson): Did you have a happy time at the Glacier, Ruth? iour paintings were good. Olive Riches (Killinchy): Lady Gay hopes your team does well in the basketball competitions. Has your new school teacher arrived yet? Helen Riches (Killinchy): The poor fow must have felt very sorry for herself. Helen. Midge sends a dose of hagic fnr your father. N'oelinc Mnrison (Dunsandel): Yes, hoelinc. Lady Gay loved school when the was a little girl, but she liked Wheel holidays just a tiny bit better, ■'oan Snllitt (Parnassus): The paining was very well done. What fun you had cooking dinner in your hut. Joyce Davidson (Springston): You hsy have that 'Mate name, Joyce. Send m some competition entries and your tame will appear on "The Golden °ibbon," Then you may count 10 Points if you have a contribution Published you may count 10 points and R your name appears in “A Note From Gay" you may count one point. H f Newall (Tai Tapu): Have you ■ <id the kitten yet? Lady Gay "Sets you an Expensive Smile. Jean Buchanan (Oaro): Just fancy' "rabbit liking cake. A very big weltouie, Jean. Nola Truscott (Papanui): Lady Gay 15 very sorry she was out when you tailed, Nola. The Mother’s Day poster T very’ good. f Molly Houston (Maronan): Peter and fraest would love to hear you play l“ e piano some time. Molly. Mother “Unoh is teaching Peter, but he is a “H lazy about his , Archie Barrett (Waiho): A very investing paragraph about Gillespie’s ® e fch. Archie. It will be published. Annip McKay (Oaro): Welcome to and Heather. Lady Gay hopes jr will see many competitions from •Peso two new members. Your work is Promising, Annie, tugcnc Le Lievre (Akaroa): Your f-'-'er was somehow overlooked till this , Eugene. The painting was very ? W( 1 and Lady Gay would like to see ? or e of vour work. 'So glad to hear v Minton McCormick (Clinton): That .Py same moon you were looking at Stone over "The Press Ship” cabin and iry Gay looked up and made three "mes. Do you wish when you see 5 e w moon, too, Winton? uiilcie Flynn < Sprlngbum): What a ifwPdici total, Dulcle. The birthday ,; et has been posted. .Max Ormandy (Christchurch): A funny little poem, Max. Watch Jf 1 * Gay Gazette” and you will soon ~v°ur poem published. Jiudrey chamberlain (Dunsandel): H you enjoyed hearing the choir. r re y. Are you fond of music, too? Jkverlev Stoon (Oamaru): It won't l l0 "S before Beverley has 1000 points. ft? You and Annette must have fGjM tun making up limericks. Ehoa jy»y pleased to hear that you have ** *uch Interesting pen-friends.

Kathleen Smalc (Parnassus): Lady Gay is glad you like your badge, dear. A very good description of the farm. 'Mate Shooting Star (St, Martins): What, an excellent recipe. ’Mate. There was nothing of yours published in the copy you did not see. Best wishes for school, dear.

David Craig (Greymouth): So glad I you like the badge, David. What a pity the native trees died. You must try to win a centenary kowhai plant. I Margaret Dougall (Cashmere): Well. you have certainly enjoyed learning . to skate, haven’t you, Margaret? Can you really skate now?

Joyce Boal (Lecston): Aunt Amelia is delighted to hear that you found her verv precious smile. Poor old Aunt has been hunting everywhere for it. Perhaps you would like to bring it in to "The Press Ship" cabin when you are in town some time. Valmai Parkinson (Amberley): Very good indeed. Valmai. Lady Gay thinks’ you are going to he one of her best puzzlers. Your name is on "The Golden Ribbon" this week. June Lusty (Beckenham): Well, fanev "The Press Ship" and June having their birthdays at the same time. Lady Gay hopes you have a very happy birthday next month. 'Mate Silver Dew (Beckenham): If you call about, 11.3(1 on any Saturday, Lady Gay will be able to see you. It was a very funny poem, 'Mate. •Mate Seashell (Papanul): Workmg for matriculation will keep you busy, ’Mate. Lady Gay wishes you the best of luck, , . . . ’Mate Silver Moon (Spreydon): And a very good painting, too. How many noints have you now. 'Mate? “ 'Mate Golden Dawn (Beckenham): You are very fortunate having so many interesting pen-friends. Perhaps you will be able to go to Fiji some day to meet your friend. ’Mate Riviera (Walmate): Good riddles, 'Mate. The competition was right. Barbara Steele (Darfield): A very big welcome. Barbara. Your letter was mislaid, otherwise Lady Gay would have replied sooner. Your work shows great promise. Send in more. Ida Chapman (Methven); And a very big welcome to Ida. too. You and Claire certainly do have fun, dear. Lady Gay is looking forward to hearing from Ida quite often. Nancy Ashcroft (Cass): Lady Gay was delighted to hear from Nancy again. The puzzle was good, dear. How do you like boarding school? Keith Smith (Cashmere): Thank you for the club coupon, Keith. Lady Gay wishes you good luck. Alma Pauli (Hinds): Yes, there is a Hobbies Page published-every now and (hen. Alma. So glad to hear that you are busy with club work, dear. Your competitions were very well done. Susy Evatt (Fendalton): The poem about, the bird was delightful. Susy, Lady Gay is so sorry she couldn’t come to see you during the holidays. She had so many visitors she couldn t leave "The Press Ship” cabin, but she would love to come some other time. Nancy Prendcrgast (Rakaia): That scrapbook must be most exciting, Nancy. That is good news about the points. How are the peggy squares getting on? Lady Gay liked the poem very much. Pam Parkinson (Amberley): Did you have a good holiday at home, Pam? Peter and Ernest send their love to the little kittens. Trixie Craw (Chorlton): Yes, June and Zelma may certainly become members of your club. A most interesting story about the sparrows. Trixie. Love to all the Raupo members. Lorna Paterson (Kaiapoi): A very charming little poem, Lorna. Lady Gay hopes vou will write more. Kathleen Wilson (Halkett): Splendid, Kathleen Lady Gay loves to hear that her members are winning races. Picnic time will soon be round again. Carol Usshcr (Prcbbleton): You did the puzzle very well, Carol. Your points must be nearing 100 now. Kathleen Coe (Parnassus): So it was Kathleen who sent those lovely mushrooms. Lady Gay was delighted with them, and she has been puzzling who could have sent them. Thank you very much. dear. Eveline McKinnon (Rakaia): No wonder it was cold in the freezing works, Eveline. How is the little red hen. What verv pretty colours you sent. ’Mate Daphne (Amberley): Your model farm must be most interesting, ’Mate. What a charming name your cat has. Love to all the club members and Trixie. ’Mate Watersprlte (Merivale): So glad to hear from you again, 'Mate. Lady Gay knows just how very busy secondary school pupils are. How is the hockey? ’Mate Mavourneen (Leeston): Well, aren’t you lucky to have that lovely cream pony? Perhaps your cat will come home even yet. Best wishes for school, 'Mate. ’Mate Elfln (Hinds): "The Press Ship” says vou have 181 points now,- ’Mata, So glad you like the pencil sharpener.