Kiwi Opens the Mail

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 62, 6 December 1930, Page 24

Kiwi Opens the Mail

Dear Scribes.—Not even examination days made a difference to tbe mail-bag this time. I hope you have all done very well, and will have heaps of successes to tell me about. —KIWI.

LETTERS FROM LEAGUE MEMBERS

“It la a horrid, windy day!” writes '“Moonlight Revelry.” “When you think it la going to be flue, down comes the rain. A thrush, outside, seems to say: ‘Never mind the rain.’ I have a beautiful show of cinerarias in my garden. Although there are only two shades, they look lovely. I also have a lot of marigolds.” (Little Mr. Thrush gives us some good advice, doesn’t he? Haye you ever wakened in the early morning to hear him calling with all hia energy: Out of bed! Out of bed! Out of bed 1 ]

Molly Kendrick writes: “My garden now ia just one mass of Iceland poppies in gold, pink, orange, and all the most beautiful colours you could think of. What do you think, Kiwi? The other day,, when I was out birdnesting with my brothers, I saW a mother rabbit and her babies. We have four pukekos down by our creek. [I can Imagine how gay and golden the poppies make your garden, Molly. How surprised the rabbit family must have been.' I am looking forward to hearing more about the pukekos.]

Paddy Findlay, .a new member, writes: “I have a little grey Persian kitten at home. It is a little fluffy ball. Do you like cats? This one is a darling little thing. His name is ‘Tatler. Ou the top of the passion-fruit vine there is' a bird’s nest. ‘Tatler’ ruts out and tijles. to catch the little chirpy things inside.” „ ~ . [Welcome to the League. Paddy, i am very fond of Persian kittens. What a nice name “Tatler" is. I hope he never I ’, catches one of those chirpy things.” “Rosemary” belongs to another member;].

“Snowball” tells us about a visit to the bush apd of some of the changes that have taken place there. She writes: “Pretty tuis fluttered over our heads and the banks were covered with clematis, which looked very beautiful against the green leaves. The tltoki flowers were coming out. They looked like little red daisies. The kowhai blossoms had dropped and left little green pods. The cabbage trees were in bud, also the sweet-peas, and the cherries were like little red balls.” [I enjoyed your letter immensely, little “Snowball.” How lovely your bush sounds*, and how I should love to go for a ramble through it with you. I hope you are very well and happy,]

BRIEF REPLIES

Jean Monaghan.—Of course you may joip the League, Jean. And you may be called “Horsie” if you wish. I hope you have passed your proficiency.

Won’t it be fun travelling to and from High School in Murchison.

Edna Mclntosh.—l was very interested in your letter, Edna. I am glad we have a versemaker among the new members. lam sure you < “Joyed infant, mistress for a little ' v^ llc - * hope your pupils behaved well, lou my be called‘‘Mimosa.’’ If the photo is very dear I shall be able to pnat

Joyce Duggan.—You may be called “Saucy Sue,” Joyce. It is good know that you have not forgotten us. Congratulations on passing your examination. I should like all League members to do well in their examinations. I hope Mary is very successful at her school, “Saucy Sue.” Rang! Collins.—You don’t know how sorry I was to hear that you were in hospital, Rang!. I hope that you will be well again soon and able to warn without a limp. The little verse you sent is very sweet and perfectly true, isn’t it?

. Alick Dunbar.—We are very glad you have joined, Alick. Would you like “Bugler Boy” for a pen-name?

Dorothy Dunbar. — Thank you for your little letter, Dorothy. You are very lucky to be able to listen to a shining cuckoo every morning. I have heard one only once! Best wishes to “Midnight Rider.”

“Marama.” — Pencil will do when you are ill in bed, dear. It is so hard not to spill the ink, isn’t it? I hope you are quite better now. I see the paper you mentioned very often, and I think it is most interesting.

Edng Tapp.—Both pen-names were takep, Edna. What a lovely outing your sister? had. Do you like tramping, too?

Nita McMaster.—You may be called “Good Queen Bess,” Nita, and Pal may have “Tarzan.” I received your little sketch and your story.

“Twilight Rose.”—l have given you the name you asked for, Rona. Best wishes for that theory examination.

“Highland Lassie.”—lt was splendid to hear from you again, Jean. How lovely for you to have an English penfriend. I hope you will write to each other frequently. I am glad George likes his badge. Letters, riddles, and sketches were also received from B. Edge, Molly Kendrick, “May Sunshine,” “Queen of the Jce,” Molly Graham, “Water Nixie,” “Silver Fern,” “Lilac,” “Midnight Rider.”