Kiwi Opens the Mail

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 218, 10 June 1933, Page 19

Kiwi Opens the Mail

LETTERS FROM LEAGUE MEMBERS.

Dear Scribes.— 1 have discovered several budding poets among the new members and also some artists. It is really most exciting! • I’ve a suspicion, though, that if you would al! try, I’d discover a great many more. Just lately there have been fewer puzzles from you and the Glory Box is beginning to want some more. KIWI

“May Queen,” Mustertom writes about her pet: “We have a little black and tan puppy. He is a dear wee thing but so very mischievous. He carries away shoes and boots, stockings, mats, anything he can see; then there is a wild chase to rescue the article and a smack for puppy; but he never seems to mind, just turns round and barks and is off to see what else he can get.” [ What a lovable scamp I Why must puppies grow up into sedate well-behaved dogs? Perhaps it’s just as well though, because an energetic puppy can chew up innumerable gloves and stockings and that is rather a nuisance.] “Jacobina,” Wellington. writes: ‘“Sunshine after the rain’-—I do really

love the rain but it’s so thrilling. to open one’s casement to let the sunshine in and see everything around shining in a golden haze. What do you think? I actually saw some spring Howers in a shop window! I once read an essay where a very great man gave his idea of the word courageous—lie said that be didn’t think people were courageous who went to the war, because they

only felt it their duty, but he did think it courageous to visit the dentist without feeling nervous. Most of all, though, he thought one of the most courageous things was the little spring Hower who pushes its way up through the cold earth long before its timeshivering. yet thriving so as to grace somebody's room and fill the place with its beauty.” (I always think of a violet as a spring flower. Lovely thing with its fragile richness of colour and sceul. I felt that I'd like to gather all the snowdrops and the cold jonquils and take them in by n warm tire, but that wouldn't do at all. Yes, the little bird was right. Oh, dear! What a mischievous fellow. I wonder how be knew. I. love the poem. Thank you for it.]

BRIEF REPLIES

‘-.Maj Queen.’’ Uketabuna: Tbc rejected ones will be disappointed. I like the story Immensely. Thank you for it. Nela Johnson, Paraparaumu: Yes, and very glad we are to welcome you to the League. You may be "Evening Primrose." Until Oakley. J'tilmerstou North: I have eliosen "Sliver Peaeock” lor you. Two of lhe other names were taken, 'three-miles seems a long way; especially against a wind. I am glad that your certineate arrived Safely.

“Grey JLudy,” TJiuuru: Inkling's new suit tits bim perfectly. It's quite the latest thing In fairy fashions. You will see your request in the Exchange Circle, and will soon. 1 hope, have a penfriend. Zillah Geary. Fcildlng: Welcome to tiie League. Zillah. 1 am afraid that "Polly Parrot'-’ belongs to someoue else, though. Audrey Korr. Palmerston North; Yes, the weather clerk lias been in a rather cross mood, but 1. think he's, cheering up a bit now, don’t you.' Thank you for the puzzle. Patricia Allison, Lower Hutt: What wonderful luck your uncle had. I believe 1 remeitiUer hearing about it. I like the "Picture to Paint’ very uiueb indeed. Tliaul. you lor it. Lorna Broutl, Lower Hutt: It’s "Kiwi” you are writing to you know.. 1 think you must have forgotten. Write' again soon. Is Colieeh going to join? Nancy Rendle. yiartinborough: Your name will be entered in the Holl Book; but I shall send you another badge and eertilieate and alter your address. Thank you tor letting me know. “Kallca,” Viulpawa: I will send you a form when the new ones arrive, but you will have to wait a month or two tor it. Aijuut the stamps: 1 don't very often have letters from any country except Englund, but i 11 remember to save any that 1 bate lor you. I have never teen a baby heugeiiog. although lots of big ones run across fue ii(wu nt night. 1 am looking forward to your next letter. "Blue-Eyed Blonde," Heretaunga: the little poem was, delightful. but I missed your letter. Leonard Cooper, Upper Hutt: I’m glad tbui you have joined Hie League, but. "Ked Peat tier” belongs to someoue else, Leu. .1 like the drawing immensely. Andino Pickford. Kata: You may be "Hatty,' But what a short letter; is senuul to blame'.'

.Maurice Johnson. Koputaroa: How old is "Tip'’'.' You must have great fun with tier. Poor old tooth: But it will be well again now. Thauk von for the riddles and the drawing. "Singing stream," Jlasterlou: 1 hope linn waiuleiu and Phyllis will see the ' r.xcliauge L’llW notice: they are certain to write if they du. Wuat euergeik: i.on tors you ail are. L haven't, attempted n pair of gloves yet. Are they ditlieult? Elsi.o .Meyrlck, Carterton: Yes. "Butler cup Joe” may be your peu-uame. Hoes your eanary know Inkling? t wonder. Murray Telford, Piiluierstuu North; I'm ever so glad Unit you've .joined the Junior "Uouiiuloii” League, Murray, but Pm afraid that "Red Shadow" is somebody vise's pen-mime. "Busy Cheeks," Ulaki: 1 tike the two drawings very milch indeed, especially "A Loiter to Kiwi”: lint where was the letter ? Connie Gurney. Waipukurau: Thank you for your letter and the “Klddle-nte-rcc.” M- hut. tun if you are picked for the team.

"Dark-lk> cd Queen." Heretaunga: "Crosswords" are always received with joy. Thank you for yours. Nada Humphries, Greytown: Once you have joined you tire a member until your 17tb birthday, whether you write or not, although of course I'd much rather you did write even though it be only an occasional letter. You may have "Chiuenc Lantern" (or a pen-name. Joyce Chudley, Wellington: Welcome to the League. Joyce. Your badge and certificate will be posted off soon. Molly iioea, Porangahau: Tell Lance thai he will find a penfriend ip the "ExCircle" if be looks. I know that Gerald Strickland, Bloomfield Terrace, Lower Hutt, wants a penfriend who is interested in games, fond of animals and books. No. there is aothing for you to,

pay. L shall send your eertllicatd and Lance's very soon. Meg Humphries. Greytown: There Is absolutely tio necessity for you to join again, but you can make a fresh start with your letters. Y'eur pen-name may be "L'nknown One.”

Allan Turnbull, H'eatberetou; I'm glad Dial you enjoy the recipes so much. Wasn’t the hokey-pokey delicious? l'n-. afraid that "tlio Rita” belongs to another member. Would you like "llilloby Rill"? Plain drawing paper. cartridge paper. 1.-, the best to use for drawings. Anything thinner is ditlieult to use and lined paper must never be usrd.

Muriel Mumford, Shannon: "Llnculu Imp" you may lie. Ho you come from the Greenwood Imp? Write agaiu. soon, won't you ?

William Hooper, h’eat berston: The only fault, with your peu-uame is that it will soou be out of date. However I shall enter yon up as "Mr. 11133.” Jocelyn Hooper: "Pansy” is taken. I'm at raid. But you will soon think of another name. Ink l s rather difficult to manage at. first, isn't it? It must be tun going to school in a Ims. How many miles *to you have to go? Mnrjnrio Teddy, Lower Hutt; But did you send me the whole poem? it necnui to emJ rattier abruptly. Jo, no and Nolic Adin, Bulls: I'm very glad to welcome you both Io the Juuh'r League. Write me long letters soon, please. "lied Cross Nurse,” ITllding: What does the weather matter wh-m the wireless is making merry music and the lire crackling nud glowing? What a picture of perf"ct.muddincss you would loot, after having "fallen into the weather" three or four times. A brief reply was all you were getting anyway, dear. But why do you get teased so much? There is nothing to laugh about that I can sec. Put Uarr.oeb. Eastbourne: I am glad that you have joined the Junior League. Pat. , Please write soon to me. I know you have lots of news. •Sally Loo." Trontham: I think that yon must he one of the very first members. March was the second month of the "Junior Dominion.” You must. write to rue often, now. "Kcdwing.” Eketnhuna: I'll e ee what I enn do about ihe English penfriend. 1 don't expect that. Mary has received your letter yet. Ayr Is a long way off, you know.

Tyro Cook. Mangat.’Hooka: Is that your correct address? Your writing was rather muddled toward Uie eud, so 1 bad to guess, You’ll write soon, wonV. you?