BRIEF REPLIES

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 169, 13 April 1935, Page 23

BRIEF REPLIES

Aylene Hubbard, FeUding: How excitingly packed. Thank you. Ayjene. I love the photos and Jennifer Jane must be adorable. Brenda Goodscll, Wellington: And you’re a new member. Splendid I Allan Swensson, Te Horo: Allan,' on the liney side again! Do try to remember next drawing. Mrs. Kinabugb, Masterton: Safely fixed, Mrs. Kinabugb, and I hope the notice reaps a jood harvest! “Frosted Bubble.” Upper Hutt: Yes, any time now, and they will be snugly warm till spring. “White Wings,” Wellington: How do you mean? There was only one sent' overseas this trip. Your second lettei must wait awhile. Elizabeth Taylor. Wellington: I’m glad too, because I was hoping you would enter for them. How interesting; I have never heard about that sort of cat-fish Jeremy Fisher, Martinborough: Thanks, old man, but I think I'd rather be the other dog! “Sent by” doesn’t mean “original,” you know. It is just a pojite way of saying “found” or “copied.” “Heather Bell,” Pirinoa: And what do you call your pet? I have the painting safely. "Tootleberry.” Lower Hutt: I missed it, but still, there are lots more competitions to come. “Mother Hubbard,” Reikiorangi: They are quite good, but still cautious friends. Tom sounds a very smartly dressed fellow. No, not too much sun, or at least have part of their cage shaded. Black currant leaves aren’t quite the best diet; silkworms are very delicate. Dandelion and rose leaves make a good substitute for the mulberry, though, and grape leaves do. too. Rae McLeod, Levin: And we all welcome you very heartily. Rae. “Nightlight,” Featherston: Are you in the team? Anyhow, best of luck for the match. “Golden Elf,” Masterton; Please do’, 1 am looking forward to all these autumn tales.' “Nip.” Carterton: She certainly does. It is ages since I have seen her, and Hilary missed me the last time she came.

What fun that you pre working so hard, but it certainly sounds strenuous. “Russet Apple,” Greytown: I think so, too, so I am hoping for great results from you all. Myrtle Morris, Featherston: I hope one writes to you soon. Best of luck. Judith Spencr, Napier: Almost Marina blue, your notepaper, I love it. Yes, lots of work, and I am glad you are joining in the competitions. “Whizz Bang,” Feilding: I don’t think I’d have gone in; swimming is “ancient history” for me this year. “The Junior Dominion” welcomes you all: Rae McLeod, Levin; Rosalie Jury, Carterton; Daphne Eades, Woodville; Paddy Ritchie, Featherston; Mavis Wilson, Carterton; June Mackay, Masterton ; Jessie Baikie, Otane; and Brenda Goridsell, Wellington. “Silver Peacock,” Palmerston North: What splendid news. How long have you held this exalted position? Yes, to Palmerston I think. What a pity I' .will miss you. Send me a letter written to your overseas pen-friend and I will forward it on. “Kiki,” Ohau: All well. The painting arrived in time. Yes, the story is very good. I think Pixie must have got mixed up with the changing wind, don’t. you? \ Mavis Wilson, Carterton: And I found someone to illustrate it for us. What do you think of “Tumbledown” now? “Holly Red,” Lower Hutt: Did you roast them on eamp fires with billy tea and things fo follow? You’ll be a rider too? I think we’ll have a Horseman’s Page one of these days. Paddy Ritchie, Featherston: Just right, ever so many of the other members are twelve too, so you fit in exactly. Jessie Bailtie, Otane: Rather dear, and we are most awfully glad to welcome you. Janet Perry. Eketahuna: A dear little house., but a bit oulsidey for wet weather. “Ratty,” Rata: No, I must have missed them both. You went? You and "Mousie” are almost strangers. I still have the red roses and the cottage. IVida Anderson, Petone: Why not just “Teddy”? That would be a very good name, I think.