Kiwi Opens the Mail

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 171, 15 April 1933, Page 19

Kiwi Opens the Mail

♦ ♦ * LETTERS FROM LEAGUE MEMBERS

Dear Scribes, — The Easter mails have been very overseas penfriends that some of you correspondence forms arriv..

“Bucking Broncho,” aged , 0, • Lower Hutt, writes about his kitten:— My kitten is growing up very Quickly, and will soon be a big cat. Our dog Tinker, a black Cocker. Spaniel, and very gentle, plays and romps with him, but is careful not to hurt him. Tiny will wash. Tinker’s face, and when he gets tired and wriggles .puss bites him just to make him jin'et. i. [Tinker is a gentle fellow. Is he old! I don’t think that I’ve ever heard of a dog and fiat' being’.such very..-great, .friends before; not often, anyway. Inkling sends his love, and says “Happy Easter. bo do I.] “Madame Pompadour,” Eketahuna writes“ April here, came rin;with:cUWing mists, winds so cold as to be quite wintry, and rain aplenty." To-day • it.--is teeming; theft) are big drops pelting on the window pane, but the fire here is burning cheerily enough. ■ [April has been a wintry month, and soon fires will have to be lit every night. Then is the time for knitting and sewing! I think that your colour scheme is artistic and very dainty. Tour friend' will be pleased with her present. Thank you so very much for the stories, puzzles, and picture! . They are delightful, and the neatness,of .your, writing is. a great joy. to. behold! I’m glad that you saw the Exchange Circle notice.] ■ BRIEF REPLIES “Rumple SilHsldn.” Waipukurauf Did Toil forget , to' sign your name?. Just, by luck I remembered the,-note paper. IleasP don’t forget again,. .dear, because next time I might make;a mistake..4han> yo.U. for the poem. ‘ “Montn Mary,” Masterton: I’m. so-glad that you like the crossword ,puzzles,'SO., much. You’ll enjoy .doing the Easter one.. Have you ever; tried to keep a pet hedgehog? they" are-, such -wandering fellows that the task is' well-nigh.impossible. You will enjoy? tour' Easter . holiday in Wellington, and, I be[ier ? that thhi Weatfiew Clock's hands are pointing, to ■•l'Jiie for Easter." “Captain T.ucky Last.” Mangamaire: Yojtr guess is . partly right—in summer

thrilling, and so tiijiny scribes want wilf have to be very patient until more , KIWI. time. But what.. .dp you think InkUng’s winter faro is? Three guesses for this one! Your Easter story is very good that writing it on the same page as your letter didn’t matter a bit. ■“Hanging Blossom.” Featherston: The Printerman can't manage to sqtieezp In all the recipes all qt once you know, lours will be in soon. Thank you tor tne Jumbled Town Puzzle. “Dairy Maid” Patea: Inkling is full of high spirits and very excited about Easter. Search hard for your badge, you may find it, If not we’ll see what can be a °“Chow Chow.” Palmerston North: Your badge and certificate will be d sp itched without delay so you’ll not watch m vain much longer when the postman comes. When-you do come to Wellington next be sure to visit us, won’t you? Patricia Masterson, Wellington: The League ’of Empire. Correspondence forms are available only for Junior Dominion League members, I’m afraid. Marjorie Kerr, Palmerston North: Your drawin'- which is excellent, arrived just too late”for the Easter page. But, although it really is an Easter one, we will put U in next week's page, les, please send the knitting pattern. Juno Valentine, Kaitoke: Lucky girl to have a pony. Is she just a now one. 1 think that frisky ponies are ever so much more-fun than-the very quiet, ones, don t you? Your badge and certificate are on the way. Minna Sethbridge, Marton: Your applt- ' cation form' will be sent to ■ you- soon. "Marama” wrote to me two or three -oeeks a-o Perhaps your letters have gone astray. Frosts have begun to be very much in.evl(ieiice here, too, and they leave a decided . “nip,” in the. morning,

“Anemone,” Woodville;.l hope that your swpet peas are hardy ones.. Young plants often find • themselves “nipped m the bud these frosty, mornings. Thank you for the riddled; Inkling loves them. , ' .

: Janet Blackley, Heretaunga: I thought the little drawing very dainty It will look sweet on the. Easrerpagc. I’m afraid that pen-names,'once given, must be kept. Sorry, but it's-a League rule..

“Little Pal,” Marton: .An application form will bo duly forwarded, to you. You will be able to write letters to your heart s content soon!

. Palemoore,” Dannevlrke: At last Inkline and I know your name! Your certificate and badge will be posted speedily. The overseas correspondence application forms are onlv for pen-friends in the British Em■plre, but I’ll-send you one. Write again soon. _ Kenneth Hugh, Wanganui: Your badge and certificate will have arrived already. You see, your- letter was just too late to be in last week’s page. “Plain Jane,” Marton: Thank you for the two ideas. The craftsmen will appreciate the one for them. “Princess Shining Eyes,” Pukebou.—l’d love to see you, too, when you come to Wellington. Will it be soon? Thank you for the drawing and verse. You didn't sign your proper name, so I can’t put it in the Exchange Circle. “Good Queen Bess.” Wellington.—lnkling and I had almost thought that you’d forgotten us, .so we were very glad to hear from you. Can you row? Learning is a very painful and “blistcry” process, isn’t it? '' ' ' ■ ” ■ “Mitzi,” Levin.—Yes, holidays again! Are vou going away or spending the time having just as much fun at home? Is Jerry a fox terrier pup? “Tiger Lily,’,’ Pukebou—Pumpkin lanterns are very effective. They look very fearsome hanging, lighted, round the garden on Hallow’een night. Thank you for 'the sampler drawing. Waldo Wcnliam, Feilding.—l’m so Sorry that you weren’t well enough- to come in and see me again. Are you better now? “Queen Marigold.” Levin.—You will see your request in the Exchange Circle. Inkling? Whv he is tlie Spirit of. the Inkwell He lives in all carefully tended, often used Inkwells, and sometimes whispers ideas into your ear, when you simply can’t think of anything to write to Kiwi. You can’t see him though, but don’t you wish you could? • Audrey Hester, Nelson.—Have you any more lino cuts? If so, will you please scud me some. wore. They look very effee•tive in print. Congratulations on gaining your half-mile, swimming certificate! ( Joan Wilton, Masterton: Poor Gyp! Puppies are so restless that it is almost impossible to make them keep still. Was her leg badly broken? But puppy bones mend quickly, so 1 expect that she is almost well now. .“Curlingford," Palmerston North: Puke.ko, Featherston, is Koka’s address. So she will receive your letter this time. Thank . you. for all the drawings and puzzles. You are a splendid enthusiast. “Princess Bebe,” Masterton: Au application form will be sent to you. , .-“Fairy Nlghtliglif.” lipper Hutt: Luek- ■ ilv I haven’t met any stinging nettles at all, in the North Island. Thank you for the recipe, it seems delicious. I , "Tarzan,” Wellington: “Better late than . .” as the saying goes. Needless to say •your letter was very welcome, and the drawing. Good luck for the exams! . Alaurtce Johnson. Koputaroa: Mushrooms are nearly l over now: .you were lucky ,to find any. The leaves are falling ■ fast now. soon the frees will be bare, and whiter will'be with us, to stay for a while. .. .• “Meadow Sweet,” Westbourne: Your letter. was interesting and very welcome. Never yet Have I'managed to find a sixpence in-a Christmas cake. How- did you 4,reserve your insects, and did you put them in bottles? Thai's the best way, with methylated spirit. I think. WAV.: Thank' you for your suggestion. The idea has been already suggested and in some measure approved. But at; present wo have so much oilier “promised" • material that I think the summer is time enough, and better time for the corner you suggest.