Kiwi Opens the Mail

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 35, 4 November 1933, Page 23

Kiwi Opens the Mail

• * • LETTERS FROM LEAGUE MEMBERS.

Dear Scribes and Artists, —Thank you all so much for helping to make Inkling’s page such a success. And now it is almost time to whisper—just a whisper as yet—about the Christmas Page. But, of course, you do not need any reminding about that, I know.— KIWI.

“Gold Dawn,” Mangatainoka, writes “On one side of the river rises up a great, majestic bush-clad hill, and at its foot run the railway lines. We call this the Bluff Hill. At present it is coloured several greens,. dotted about with the gold of the kowhai tree. On the riverbank are shrubs and ferns, and the beautiful weeping willows, and below the placid waters of the river—they are very deep where the river takes a turn on the left—is a rapid.” . “Nonnie the Gnome,” Napier, sends a copy of a letter, the original of which is in the Public Record Oflice in London, written by a young boy, Nigel Abercraw, to warn Lord Monteagle of the danger to the House of Parliament: “My Lord, —Out of the love I beare to some of youer friends, I have a caer of your preservation. Therefor I would advyse yowe as yowe tender youer lyf to devyse some excuse to shift of youer attendance at this Parleameut: for God and man hath concurred to punishe the wickedness of this tyme. And thinke not lightly of this advertisement, but retyre youerself into youer contri where you maye expect the event in safti, for thoughe theare be no appearance of ani stir yet I say they shall receyve a terrible blowe, this Parleament, and yet they shall not see who hurts them, This councel is not to be contemned because it maye do yowe good and can do yowe no harm, for the danger is passed as soon as yowe have burnt the letter. And I hope God will give yowe the grace to mak good use of it, to whose Holy protection I commend yowe.” BRIEF REPLIES “Evening Twilight,” Featherston: I missed your letter. But Inkling is quite determined to have another page some day, so you will be able to write a story for that one. Yes, Katherine is still a member. Was she your penfriend? "Mousie,” Marton: A splendid picture, I thought it. too. X like tho riddles immensely. Inkling asked Penwiper, and he only guessed one. “Redwing,” Eketahuna: Marlon’s address is 121 Palm Avenue, San Francisco, California, U.S.A. Yes, Inkling enjoyed every minute of his page preparations. “Desert Gold,” Dannevirke: I expect he “magicked" all the ink out again, don’t you ? But it was a shame. “Hatty,” Marton: I have never tasted your fudge reeipe. But I will, it is a very special one. Do you boll the mixture for a few minutes after the biscuit crumbs have been added? "Titania,” Carterton: I was sorry to read about the chickens. Jack Frost should be ashamed of himself. I have an idea that he is to be banished for a while, as punishment. Amy Leiteh, Manakau: A hearty welcome to you, from the Junior League. Yes, “Ixla” may be your pen-name. You must tell us all more about your pet. “Jack Spratt,” Gisborne: Yes, send it to me and then I will know more about, it. Be careful to make your lines very flrm and clear. Draw them in black ink, if you can. “Daffy,” Patca: You see Hoffer did not seem to belong to an inky page, somehow. But you will be able to read of his adventures next week. The leaders are chosen from the “seconds” are they not? bo your turn will probably be the leader of your “sixer” soon. Thelma Weggery, Paraparaumu: Your pen-name may be “Dawn Jewel. Your puzzle shall go into the Glory Box where it must wait for a while. “Shirley Poppy,” Carterton: Peter Rabbit looks very mischievous. I wonder what he has been up to! The riddles are good too; thank you for sending them. "Silver Peacock,” Palmerston North: Very exciting to watch; gymnastic dis-

plays. Perhaps Olive did not get your letter. Sometimes they do go astray, you know. Write again, and you will probably hear from her. A. L. Treadwell, Wellington: Thank you for the story, and your letter too. Write again soon. Inkling likes your stories. So do I. John Callis, Wainul-o-mata: It’s a good thing his nest will be empty by the winter, Isn’t It? Buffer might do for the calf, or Punch or Poppett? Stella Bartosh, Hukanui: It is rather difficult to choose a pen-name for you, unless I know the kind you want. However, hero are a few suggestions, "'Pegglty Pat,” “Golden Foot,” “Romany. Rye,” “Honey Gold,” or “Skysailer.” "Snowdrop," Levin: Were you one of the dancers? The Maypole dance must have been the prettiest of all, I think. Being a stallholder is fun, but somewhat worrying, at times. Sliirley Jane, Palmerston North: Your badge and certificate will both arrive together, and there is no charge for the badge. The recipe is a very tasty one, and will be slipped into a cookery corner soon. Velma Urquhart, Featherston: The register book says “no” to “Lilae Time,” so I am afraid you will have to search your brainwave box for another name. I have always wanted an opossum, but as I already have a cat and a dog, it cannot be managed. Marlon Nixon, Wellington: Your drawing will make a pretty .picture to paint. When are you coming to see me again? Dorothy Salt, Feilding: “Bunty” belongs to another League member, sad to say. But will “■Billy the Badger” do Instead? "Just Jerry," Wellington: And you are coming again, I hope. Yes, the riddle was easy to read, and very funny. “Dixon,” Masterton: Tho rhododendrons and azaleas are out now and of course those cheerful sturdy fellows, the marigolds. Nettie O'Leary, : Next week, when you have told me your address, your name may go in the Exchange Circle. ' Don’t forget, will you? I cannot send you another badge, either, until then. What luck that you were not hurt at all. "Startwinkles,” Bulls: Splendid news about the exam. Was it a Trinity College one? Sometimes we can use longer poems, but they do take up rather a iot of room. “Lobelia,” Hukanui: Has "Mario” seen tho illustration or did you send it straight to me? You must send another drawing before the month ts up, and of course you will remember the Christmas "special.” "Spring Blossom," Ohau: Was it a wet day? I hope not; but your fete seems to have been a great success. What a lucky chance that, you were able to change your “dip.” "Film Star,” Bulls: Rather bad luck, about the inspector, but you probably had the wireless another day. I wonder if the lambs would like Billy aud Budge for their names? Raymond Busch, Martinborough: Both those names belong to other League members, Raymond. But why not choose a hunting one for yourself? Edna Erikson, Makara: Never mind, as long as you do not forget to write to me. I hope tho photographs come out well. May I have one of you, too? "Heather Bell,” Featherston: No, I do not think I have. Arc they tho ones that fly right out over the heads of the crowd? Was the grey horse a champion? I wish I had seen it. I think that Mr. Printerman still has it; I remember the story quite well. Kenneth Busch, Martinborough: Yon have had better luck for “Fawn” is not taken by anyone. They must be very hard to catch; such shy, wild things. Peggy Allen, Featherston: Why did it die? Was it too cold or just very frightened? “Silvertip” you may be. Write again very soon. “Water Lily Queen,” Masterton: What a nice story? I missed the letter, though. May I have one next week? Norman Baird, Masterton: I am glad that you remembered the answers. Sometimes people forget, and Inkling and I have to spend a long time solving the puzzles. “Blossom,” Feilding: They are both in the glory box, quite safely, but you must wait a week or two. "Gold Dawn,” Mangatainoka: When will you know about the exam.? I suppose you

hope that you will not have to sit for it. Yes, I do, often. But I am able to go away to a farm quite often, so I do not miss it all so much. May 1 keep the poem? I like it immensely. “Fairy NlghtUght,” Upper Hutt: Not very many, I think. Have you? I expect he often has; he does such strange and wonderful things ou those expeditions of his. "Nonnie the Gnome,” Napier: I missed your letter last week, but I understand. Best of luck for the examination. You still have quite a long time to prepare for it, though. Welcome to these new members: —Barbara Mac Alister, Raymond .Busch, Nancy Kwok, Kenneth Busch, Amy Leitch, Dorothy (Salt, R. Webb, Eric (Hall, Peter Foreman, Hazel O'Hara, and Velma Urquhart.