Kiwi Opens the Mail

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 144, 14 March 1931, Page 21

Kiwi Opens the Mail

.n t 0...,, to the “Junior Dominion” page. If J™ f ave put y ln the Junwould like you to write and tell me what you wo ior Page if you were Kiwi. —KIWI.

LETTERS FROM LEAGUE MEMBERS

writes. —"I go to the Technical School now and I like it very much. From most of the rooms at school we see all over Masterton. We have rooms for type-writing, art, dress-making, book-keeping, cookery, woodwork, science and , Wj also liave a room called the Big Room. Here the girls assemble at nine o’clock every morning to hear the instructions for the day. We have a locker each, In which to keep hooks and other things. One day I hope, to type you a letter. . [You must have jolly times at school, “Dimple,” with heaps of useful things to learn in between. lam sure you will be able to write a book some day if you try hard enough. Thank you for the little story.]

“Peter Piper,” who is spending a holiday in England, writes:—‘We went to Newark three weeks ago and saw the ruined castle and the church. The castle is very interesting, for just outside King Charles I. gave himself up to Cromwell, who then destroyed the castle. There is also the room where King John died, and two dungeons where, In one, they starved people to death, and In the other where they let in the moat and drowned them. There is also an underground chapel.*’ < _ .. [You certainly saw the relics of the bad old days. I hope we have grown wiser now, “Peter Piper.” It is interesting to see how and where people lived centuries ago and it does help us with our history, doesn’t it?]

“To-day was a misty, dreamy sort of day,” writes “Jocelyn.” “We went for a drive around the bays and we stopped at Scorching Bay for a while. I lay on the sands and watched a dirty tramp scow sail into the harbour —dirty black sails it had and yet it seemed quite in keeping with the grey skies, calm seas and still sands—tranquillity seemed to reign. Then we went 1 around to Evans Bay and saw grace; ful white wings floating over the grey waters, slim, and dainty in comparison with the dirty scow we’d seen.” [Thank you for your long interesting letter, “Jocelyn.” You see, I have printed only a small piece of it Km afraid I couldn’t send you a photograph, dear. Perhaps you would like to come and see me some time. I have already made friends with your penfriend. “Laughing Water.” Your verse painted so vivid a picture that I cou],d almost feel the salt sea breeze!] BRIEF REPLIES

Marjorie Kerr.—l am always delighted to receive sketches from League members. Marjorie. Do you think you are improving at your work? Which examinations do you hope to pass this year? ’ '

Earle Taylor.—Your-letter gave me great pleasure, Earle. How do you like the appearance of your work, in print? lam very glad that you are going to join us, and I hope we shall see some of your verses and sketches from time to time.

“Bubbles."—What a large number of pen-friends you have, “Bubbles.” I’m sure it is very interesting to receive their letters, but how do you manage to answer all the twenty-five of.them. How disappointing it was to have to postpone the surprise party.

Ruth Anderson. —I love birthday parties, don’t you? Even if it happens to be a rainy day there is always plenty of fun to be had inside. There are some lovely indoor party games in the Junior Page sometimes. Did you play any of them?

"Fannv.”—Your drawing arrived safely, "Fanny.” I suppose you are very disappointed at having so little swimming this summer, still, picnics are very nice, aren’t they, and you are very fortunate in living near the bush. I hope you will write again soon.

"Gladness.” —The postman will have called before you read this. I hope you enjoy your prize. I think it is a

very good Idea for you and “Jocelyn” to send your letters together. I am looking forward to reading your suggestion, "Gladness. ’ “Laughing Water.”—l was ever so glad to see you, “Laughing Water. I should be glad to help you with your stories if you call and see me after school one day. Would ten minutes be long enough? You see I am a very busy person. “Quickflre.”—Did you enjoy your holiday in Wellington? Yes, there are some magnificent views, especially from Mount Victoria and the Tinakori Hills. Thank yOu for the riddles. Love to “Wildfire.” Win there be a letter from her soon? “Cowboy Jim.”—lf you send your real name and address I shall try to find you a pen-friend, “Cowboy Jim. What a splendid collection of stamps you are making! “Rainbow Gold.”—Thank you for describing your farm so nicely for me, Dora. Yes, I think the Christchurch Guide Rally must have been a splendid one. Wasn’t it lovely to hear messages from Princess Mary and the Prince of Wales.

Joan DornwelL —Welcome to the League, Joan, dear. I shall sOnd you a Kiwi badge very soon. You are very I

young to be tn standard two. I am so glad you like reading the Junior Page.

“Whistling Rufus.”—So you “listen-ed-in” to the big rally too, “Whistling Rufus.” What a splendid talk the Chief Scout gave. It was wonderful to see hundreds of cubs in their gay uniforms. Write again soon, won’t you?