Kiwi Opens the Mail

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 30, 29 October 1932, Page 19

Kiwi Opens the Mail

LETTERS FROM LEAGUE MEMBERS

Dear Scribes.—lf you are wondering why your badges and certificates have not arrived, look among the "Brief Replies,” and perhaps you learn the reason. “Fairy Nightlight’s” writing was especially neat and good this week. —KIWI.

peet you have been to the baths this week —too cold I] “Fairy Niglitlight,” aged 16, Upper Hutt, drove over the Rimutakas to Featherston lust Sunday, and tells us: — “I have not seen so much gorse and broom out in all my life before. It. was simply wonderful to look out on the golden

flowers of the gorse and the yellow ones of the broom. Before we left home it was raining, but the sun managed to peep out from behind big rain elouds, and it kept like this all day. The abutting rocks, some of which were nearly covereel with moss, made a pretty picture, especially when a stray little fern or flower

grew amongst it. The great towering trees which stood high above us on steep banks and in valleys far below us looked lovely as the big white flowers of the clematis climbed up their .trunks and among the green-leaved branches. Quite a number of sheep could be seen grazing on hillsides or in paddocks, while sometimes a long-tailed lamb could be seen. The river which ran below us most of the way looked like, a great big stream of silver, so cool and refreshing as it went rippling over little grev pebbles. As we neared Featherston, which was our destination, we caught, a tiny glimpse of the Wairarapa Lake.” [A lovely drive. What, a good thing Sunday was not quite such a bad day as Monday. I “Noiniie the Gnome,” aged 11, Napier, says:—“There are three or four tame thrushes round our place. They, come round every day. and do not mind if you go within two yards. Dur cat. Joe, takes no notice of them, and they take no notice of him. Across the lawn they go. on their little pink legs, and then suddenly Master Thrush dives his break into the lawn and brings out some worms, which he takes home to Mistress Thrush and her young family.” [A remarkable cat, and equally remarkable thrushes. I think. No. I am not that other Kiwi. How interesting to watch an old spinning wheel. Of course all the wonderful modern machines are only developments of the early methods.] BRIEF REPLIES Marjorie Earle, Lyall Bay : Lucky people to bo going to get a little dog! What kind’ I hope the Sunday school concert goes well. “Fairy Mistaken” will be your name. “Oueen of May.” Greytown: Thank you very much for the funny joke. "Queen of the Garden,” Blenheim: Your description of your lovely garden was worth printing outside the maiDbag, and you'll find- it somewhere to-day. But Inkling loves his hat! I didn’t tell him what you said. “Sunshine.” Masterton: Bits of your letter in the garden corner; haive you found them? So glad that you enjoyed the Dutch Page. “Dolly Dimple,” Masterton: The poem came too late for the Dutch Page, dear, but we’ll find a corner for It soou. “Mitzi.” Levin: Poor little puppy-next-door! Weren’t you just terribly sorry for his poor sore paw! “Grey Warbler,” Tinui: Has the sheep really' got five legs! It must be a real curiosity. I hope the pups won’t do more than look at your seven fluffy yellow chicks! I can’t imagine them being very safe playmates! “Marie,” Napier: There was more distance in the Dutch picture, certainly, but the houses couldn't possibly have beeu reflected in the water unless they were right on tlhc canal's brink. So Mr. Printerman cleverly took them out. I should certainly think that it would be worth your while to save up for drawing lessons, if you arc really anxious to improve your drawing. But the question is, might there not be something more useful for which to save! I think your mother is your best guide. I was interested to hear that your mother and father are Danish. I remembered that rhyme from “Laddie myself, but I could not find a corner for it. Panrera Mahaunrlkl: Someone had told us the same story for the Dutch Page, and yours arrived two days late. Thauk you all the same. John Slack. Manakau: Yes, you may be called “Toby Tickletoes.” Cragmore Castle is a fine name for your tree-top house. Ban Edwin, Manutahi: Once a member, always a member —until you are 16; so there is no need to join again. Betty Fowke: You did not put the town on your enrolment form, Betty. Please tell me what it is. Rosemary Chamberlain: A small new member who did not tell me what town she lived in, so bow could postie find his way ! “Dusky Maid,” Wellington: I like the game very much, and I’ve popped it in the Glory Box to wait its turn. I’m afraid that even it I had time I could not write you a letter telling you all about Switzerland, but perhaps some day we’ll make a Swiss Page. I did not live there, but I have visited it twice. “Pink Muy,” Dalcfield. Carterton: We are having quite a fine day here, and it is Wednesday, so I hope you are having the same for the show. Georgina Ewoka: Why send two enrolment forms, Georgina! You are already enrolled.