MY KITTEN

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 112, 4 February 1933, Page 19

MY KITTEN

Kitty’s in the box, The saucy little fox. I looked away for just a minute. Then I found him sitting in it. There’s a knife in there. But Kitty doesn’t care.. There he is, surd: efioiigh, Just a little bit of fluff. —Keith Devery, aged 10. JOKES Old Lady (on platform) : Which platform for the London train? Porter: Turn to the left and you'll be right. “Don’t be impertinent, young man.” “All right,, then, turn to your right and you’ll be left." “Rose has just been engaged to- an Irishman.” “Oh, really ” “No, O’Reilly.” —Sent by “Detective Lloyd," aged 13, Wellington, r.nvinj;i Benson, bower Hutt: Lucky girl to have ,a writing-desk of your own, and such a beautiful one, too! ratty Iteade, Napier: Glud to welcome you to the League. Yes. “Skittles” may be your pen-name. Colin Clarke, Walroa: Doesn't the Weather Clerk play horrid tricks? Hope you got lots of pen friends. •‘Anemone, ’’ Woodville: Yes, we've had some glorious weather, too. Inkling has had lots more adventures and says he’s sunburnt. The Christmas cards must have been sweet. Frank Donelty, Wellington: Yes, you mav Join the League. Lucky boy to see Kingsford Smith’land. And what a lovely holiday you've had. “Jo.” Te Horo: Another lucky one; hot weather and your own pool. Aren’t ferrets “slithery” fellows! I see you solved the Jumbled countries. ‘ “Tottie,” Tuai: Don’t the certificates look nice when they’re framed? I think everyone has almost lived in the water this summer, , Joyce Signal, Te Horo: Welcome to the League, and yes “Sweet Kene” is your penname. Alec Deller, Carterton: The drawings are splendid. Thank you so much. ■‘Highland Laddie,” Featherston:" The play Is very interesting.' but we’ll have to put it in later because wo want something by every boy and there are so many contributions.

"Madame Pompadour,” JDketahuna: You will see what I’ve said to the ,scribes and others; that will answer your question. Yes, you may send more than one entry.

Dorothy Dobson, Talltape: You may be “The Gladioli Princess,:” and will receive your badge and certificate soon. I love gardening, too, and animals are'very spe-' cial friends of mine.

••Silvery.” Featherston: I expect .vou’ll soon have a penfriend. Thank you for the jumbled names. ‘•Sunshine Susie,", Havelock North: Thank you for the poem; not quite good enough, but try again. "Sweet Lavender.” Levin: Your very interesting letter will be in next. week s page, because, oh careless one. it is written on both sides of the paper! About, journalism, ‘‘inspiration” is not at , all essential for real journalistic work, be-, cause you are given a job to do and Unit provides von with- your subject. So you need not let that deter you if you really want to take it .up some day. Muriel IVorters. Lower Hutt.: I’m sorry, you’ll have to think of another penname. “Pickles” belongs to someone else. Robert Henry lucledon, Lower Hutt: Thank you so niqch for the poem, lou may have "Rob Roy” for your pen-name. “Blackbird,” Lyall Bay: Inkling is glnil you liked his adventure. Thank you tor the recipe; it sounds delicious. "Little Daisy Maid,” Wanganui: Lucky girl to have a pony all your own. lou will get your badge soon. Lena Murtenzu, Featherston: You will see your request in the Exchange Circle. Patricia Bevington Jones. Palmerston North: Glad to welcome you as a member of the League, and you may be Chow Chow.”

“Moonbeam,” Pahialua: Thatik you lor vour letter. The Exchange Circle wilt bring you many penfriends.-* ' Ruby Pattison, Napier: I. <luUe U«der-. stand about the name, dear. -Would VV lute Lilac" do for the pen-name ‘Lilac belongs to someone else. “Princess Rose,” .Masterton: Write ou as many sheets as you like, but not both sides. A delightful little poem. Valtnac; it’s in the glory-box waiting for cold days; meanwhile have you some more to send? "Aster,’’ Napier: And did the postman bring your certificate? •‘Briar Rose,” Napier: I am looking forward to hearing all about school. '> rite soon.

Batkin Luttrell, Walmana: Ail our pages have been so summery lately that l thought we’d not have a special one. 11l think about the idea. Slunk is a very expressive word and not slang.

“Darkle,” Paekakarikl: 1 am glad tho wind didn’t quite blow your letter away. Thank you for the story.

David Wylie. Paekakarikl: I’m sorry that "Mischief” belongs to someone else. What other mime would you like? Thank you for Hie story. Cureful with your writing, young man ; it’s rather hard to read.

A Special Welcome lo these boys who sent in enrolment, forms just iu time for the Bovs’ Page: Roy Randall, Upper Hutt; Owen Crowley. Atea; Jim Treadwell, Wellington: Geodrey Waring, Carterton; Billy Philpott, Palmerston North; David Wylie, Palmerston North: Robert Ineledon, Lower Hutt; Freddie Hayes. Greytown; Iveu Perrin. Palmerston North;, Robin Heckel, Masterton: Leonard Holdaway. Brooklyn: Frank Donnelly, Wellington; Gordon llarrowby, Wanganui.