BRIEF REPLIES

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 122, 16 February 1935, Page 23

BRIEF REPLIES

Elizabeth Taylor, Wellington: No, there is no need to have a pen-name at aIL Your entry, your entries rather, have both arrived safely. When you have One of your lonely moods on. come in and see me. You haven’t been yet. have you? ' , • '

Joan Lowry, Pahiatua: Welcome io the League, Joan. We are looking forward to your letters.

“Bed Bufus,” Masterton: And thank you. But, you bad person, you drew your drawing on thin lined paper, so I must shake my head at it

J. W. Johnston, Mangatainoka: If you will, next time you write, let me know your whole name, then I can know whether I am welcoming a boy or a girl member to the League. Fay Mayo, Wairoa-: Rather fun. fishing with a drag net, I should think. Make the letter to your new pen-friend in England just as long and as interesting as you possibly can. then you will both enjoy your friendship, even though it is such a faraway one, tremendously.

Byran Thornton, Manawatu: Lucky you! I expect you have been organising the most exciting race meetings; you and your' three cars. “Tootleberry,” Lower Hutt: I was rather puzzled myself until I realised that he probably was talking about America and had got the Red Indians and the Maoris somewhat confused.

“Busset Apple,” Grey town: Yes, and have you heard the one about the miniature horse? “Miniature horse?” asked the small bOy, as he looked at the quite ordinary animal in front of him. “Yes,” replied the owner, “One ‘minute you’re’ on and the nexf'minute you’re’ off!”

Jack, Ken, Nancy and Dora Chong, Manaia: But you have all joined before, you se'/mps. May I have a letter instead of an enrolment form, next time?

D. McPhee, Masterton: And a very fearsome fellow! Thank you for him. “Unknown One,” Grey town: I have often passed Lake Ferry, but never been very near it I feel quite jealous.

at all this eeling news. I shall have to steal out, armed with hook and line, one darksome night! Joan Cross, Masterton: Where are you going? I’m sure you will love it. What shall we do to celebrate your first , letter to me. Oh, it is simply scorching, ■ but lovely.

Joan Waldman, Pongaroa: Yes. do. I am certain that Margaret will be thrilled to hear- from as many New ; Zealand people as she can.

“Floating Water Lily,” Bulls : Good luck to the pen-friend; and your certificate shall be posted at once. * y. Jean Greig, Masterton: These warm summer evenings are splendid for ten-' nis.- You must be quite an expert by now;

"Silver Peacock,” Palmerston North: No, but I have always been very interested in collecting. Had a museum once but it’s 'specimans began to be fewer and fewer.

Wenda Nielson, Wellington: Yes rather, and I have put your request in the Exchange Circle. ■ ■:■■- “Blackman,” Te Horo: And very good they are,, too. I must try the trick. ‘‘Barnaby Bright,” Morrinsville: Have you written to your pen-friend yet? When her first letter comes I would love to'see it, if I may. Trevor Hatton, Morrinsville: Best of luck, Trevor and welcome to the Lea-' gue. ' Mary Hatton, Morrinsville: Do you want', a new one and would “Fancy Free,” “Jessamy Joe” or “Silver Toes” do for the pen-name? “Guinevere,” Feilding: .No one has told nie yet, but I am sure they have, it sounded so ' delicious. Yes, of course you may, but I shall not be sending the list off for a month or two yet. ■■ - •■ >., *' “Ratty,” Rata:. Yes rather, but only on official occasions. Wouldn’t it have been fun to go out riding with him, on Mousie? “Plain Jane,” Marton: Bad luck. Is the tooth better now? All these competitions are for star points—didn’t you know? The Christmas one was, of course, different.