The Voice

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 208, 30 May 1936, Page 27

The Voice

Janet Perry, Ekotnhunii: Yes, there is a Golden Dawn already, sad to cay, but would you like Crimson Sunset? Crimson Petal. Fellding: I liked the drawing, and think you are a lucky person having your birthday in the holidays!

Singing Stream, Masterton: Then you will be able to come and see me one day, surely. I had not forgotten you, and I hope you will be happy in your new position.

Starflower, Eevin: A reply crept in that was written when I was expecting you to come in on the Monday. Did you notice it? And who said she could not draw? The poem wa« too long, but the others will be in next week, as they all arrived after the adventure mailbag had closed.

Pearl of the Sea, Kilblrnie: I atn sure the letter was answered. . . . perhaps you missed one week’s page. I have so many book “reviews” to put in the page that it is hard to fit. them all, but I liked tiie painting. When will you have time to come a-vislting again? Madcap, Clnrevllle: Then if you like do* ing so many things you will never bo with time on your hands. The painting was well done.

Gentle Julia, Musterton: You were the first one to think of choosing that name, new member. Will you write soon? Goddess of Hunting. Mastcrton: Oh, prizes are given to star-point winners! When you have five points you have won a wtar, which means a prize. Have you a star yet? I think you are next-door to it, anyway. Dancing Fairy, Devin: Welcome, Ruth, I loved your little painting with the autumn leaves all about it.

Dianu, Wellington: A neat painting, and weren't your drawings elenr in the page last Saturday? Do come one day with "Taupo." Paddy Pilbrow. Glenside: Yours was an unusual choice of pen-nnnie. so that it Is surprising that it was taken already. Never mind, choose again. Toe Dancer, Johnsonville: And perhaps you could do me a little poem oue day. then? Tiie painting was quite well done. Shadow Pixie, Pnrapiiriiumu: The people were kind to send you the pound. . . . but it was just a little too linpoSslble-sounding even tor an adventure talc, don't you think? Dad'a Cobber, Carterton: And yet we have been having remarkably line days for mid-winter here. I think William must be making up for the bail summer he gave us. after all.

Douglas Grant. Hastings: Popeye belongs. Douglas, choose again. Welcome to the League, and write again soon. Frank Narbey, Hamua: Welcome. Jack, write soon.

Dorothy Alhnand, Otaki: Rainbow for you, new member, I liked the choice of pen-name. Sliver Peacock. Palmerston North: My garden is simply a mass of weeds, is your*! I no sooner weed one patch than the weeds pop up behind my back. limber. Kelburn: And you are having an adventure all on your own. Was college so hard to begin after all? Perhaps one day after school you could find some spare minutes for a visit. The adventure entries were good. Taniwlm. Raumati Beach: A good adventure. I went to the exhibition, but nut the Parliament. It must have been rather wonderful.

Tess, Levin: All good entries, thank you. Especially the book adventure of Edith Howe’ John Devine, Lower Hutt: But Popeye belongs, John. I will try for the penfriend. but please choose another pen-name. Barbara Davis, Featherston: Snowdrop belongs to another member. Barbara. - eo please try again. It was a promising story. Gay Girl, I’llmmerton: You may write anything or draw as soon as you wish. Try soon, won’t you.

Mermaid, Bulls: You are a busy person, indeed! Where do you find time to do all this sewing?• Thank you for the riddle. Keith Best, Johnsonville: A neat wee painting from you, new member! Write soon.

Silver Peacock, Palmerston North: You love painting competitions, don’t you? My desk is always colourful when we have one.

Daphnia. Featherston: Both good entries, thank you. especially the poem. Gingerbread. Masterton: I like your choice of pen-name, Betty, and hope I’o.stie will bring mo a letter from you soon. Alison Mackay. Masterton: Welcome. Daisy, and that is to be your pen-name in the future. Tauponui a Tia, Island Bay: But I can use the drawings, both, thank you. I liked them very much. Titania: It. must have been a lively holiday, and I know the place quite well. Dewdrop, Nelson: I wondered what had become of you. and was glad you hadn’t forgotten us altogether. Love to Annette. Ngaere Baker. Patea: “Ruse” for you, Ngaere, and wrile soon. Ghandi, Napier: A good drawing, and I flee you can write, too. Why not try to combine the two? Mary Krebo, Wellington: Will you till in an entry form and send it to me. Mary? Then you can be a full member of the League. It was quite a good little story. Eunice, Lower Hutt: It wasn’t as good as usual, was it. but never mind. I like it all the same, and will use it. Hunting Fox, Dower Hull: 1 am glad von found a pen-friend. The story was good In Its own way. but there was not enough of it! Next time write move than the outline, and don't make it :i story of hidden treasure down cellar steps . . . too many stories like that are written. Polly Flinders, Knstbourne: I think that on the whole vottr stories are very good for your age. This was a better one than usual. „„ , Margaret Ryan, National Pork: I bank vou for the correction. I liked your Mischievous Twins story very much Indeed, and it Will be in the page as soon as I can make room for it! New Zealand Loss. Matpawa: Lots ot good entries, thank you I Buster Boy, Wellington: I liked them immensely. thank you! I wonder if you could find some spare minutes to come a-vislt-ing?

Freckles, Wellington: Welcome, new member, and come a-visiting again soon, won't you'. l Toddy, Petonc: Good luck with the examinations, and If yon have time come and see me one day.

A Tlnilling Stony by Daphnis (15). Featherston. The -Tin was setting us I leaelied the top of the bill, and the wind was blowing long streamers of (.•loud across the pale sky. Down in the valley I could see (.titan fishing in the lagoon, and I imide my way through tin: trees towarils her I walked quietly because I knew Gillian hated In be disturbed when she was fishing, but •is I drew near a branch gave wav beneath my tool with a sudden simp and she swung round "facing me. /There was a queer look in her big grey eyes and she seemed quite relieved to find it was only me. “What’s the matter?" I whispered as I (lopped down beside her. but she just shook her head and passed me a spare rod. I took the hint, and. moving lurtlier down 1 began to fish silently. , , , , , ... , , , ■ , The water lapped rhythmically against the bank and ilte willow trees behind me rustled softly. Now and then the faint plop ot n fish jumping broke the silence but it was all very quiet. -My head began to nod and I was in that pleasant drowsy State between waking and sleeping when I felt it light touch on my arm and looked up with a start Io see Gillian. It was too dark to see her lace but 1 had a feeling that, there was something wrong. . .. . . i , “WTi-it is it ” I asked, and 1 noticed as I spoke that the wind had risen almost to a gale and was moaning ami screeching in the trees. There was a little pause before Gillian answered. , ..... , . ... "I'm fri"hfened ” she said. "Marian. Im so trighteiied. Do lets go home I “But why?” I asked stupidly; Gillian was getting excited. “You know that queer feeling that someone is looking nt yon—" she paused mid 1 nodded "Well till flic time I've been here I've hud that sensation; eyes examining me as if someone were watching, but the queer thing is I didn I mind at first. „ ’ “But it couldn’t —yon —it—I mean —of course you are just imagining if, I stammered. ... r > , ■ , r . • “No no' 1 tell you that wasn t nil. I heard a voice too. Oh! Marian, we must <'O- I heard a'voice that told us to go.” Gillian’s voice had risen from a whisper to an hysterical cry, site clutched at my arm amt tried to drag me away. 1 tried to stay calm but mi eerie feeling camo over me. “All right we'll go now,” 1 said. “Get your things and hurry! ’ “I'm not going back! I can't go back now, we can get the things in the morning!” "Come on then !” ... . , , ~ We startl'd running up the hill but the wind was against us and we had to walk slowly to make any progress. At the summit we paused to take breath and through ami above the howling of the storm we beard a sudden crash and, turning, we saw that one of the huge old trees had fallen. Gillian turned to me, and Ito her, for we both recognised it. “The tree I was sitting under, she said softly. ‘What a good thing I heard the voice!” And then suddenly she started to cry.

Moonflowcr. : Quite good, but too much like other stories of the same type. But I admit it is hard to write an adventure story that is “different’’! White Dove, Palmerston North: Yes. live star points make a star. It was a thrilling adventure, and (|uite well-written, too. Golden Fleece. Napier: 1 send the stamps to a children’s home in Auckland. . . would you like the address? Thank you for the poem.

Hermit. Palmerston North: Yes. y’ou may send in stories and poems and drawings without a letter whenever you have not limo to write. "Back to Zanzibar” was not particularij brilliant, was it? Dollybag. Palmerston North: What a quaint namO to choose, Joan! Are you very fond of sweeties, I wonder?

Willow Tip, Waipukurau: Thank you for your entries, and I liked the limerick beat.

UrnniiH. Feilding: I tried hard to make out what the girl was doing! Was she falling out cf a window, or trying to look in? Yes, I like pictures, and usually write letters on Sundays, too.

Jessamine, Mastcrton: That was a novel way to got Pussy’s signature. You would have to write underneath, “this is pussy’s own mark." An excellent story, though I did nor think mice associated with rats.

. Rutty, Kuta: I have put the drawing safely away for June's page. Il was good to hear from you again. Mack Bull. Iluntcrvllle: Thank you for the riddles, I chuckled and chuckled over them. Sun Toy. Hustings: An excellent story, and it would spoil it to be cut.. Keep on! Dnphnis. Featherston: Your Touss renilndK me of il grey Persian which I culled Omar Khayyam, but he usually got just “Omar." No. I have not read the "farthing Spinster," but it sounds quaint. Do come and see me when you are in Wellington next term.

Lieutenant-Colonel, .Aliisterton: It is n lovely book. I know. I mu glud you like the iiew pen-name, and glad. too. that Lynll has joined. Karl of Green Hill. Lansdowne: Hurrah. I'm glad you’ve joined us and I like the exciting peii-nmne. Charlie Lum Jack, Wiiipukurau: You must bo unlucky! Popeye the Sailor belongs. too. Would you like Boli the Bugler'.' Thanks for tile riddles. Sparkling Kuby: Almost a little story in your poem. . . . perhaps you could make it into one. Unknown tine. Greytown: Quite a good little story. Meg. but be careful of too niiich description. .Madcap, Clareville: Welcome, and I am looking forward to the poetry! New Zealand Lass, Wiilpiiwa: A most entertaining letter, thank you. The shearers must tie interesting, and “The Fortunes of Doria" will be lu Book Corner soon.

Ctirlyliair, Featherston: "And along little gullies. . . " have you found the bush damp-laden with winter's moisture? So that all the little gullies go squelelisqueleh under your feet? A good story. Tiny Tim. Ilukanui: Yes, you are quite a stranger, and thunk you for the airunin paragraph Rose Queeni', Huknnui: Thank you lot tlie pen-friends, it should lie very lielpful. as overseas pen-friends are always liard to find. I only hope you will nut be siniplv swamped with requests! Plivllis Sadler. Palilatua: 1 hope you get lots of answers. Phyllis, and if you do not. please let me know. Golden Queene, Piiliintua: Thank yon for tlie riddles, and I hope you get a penfriend. Alontea Narbey, Pulihitua: it eJeonie, Monica, but your peii-nanie belongs, so trv again. June Ali'Gbic. Akutarawa: “Bubbles is taken, June. Try again. It was unite a good little story for a beginning. I'egleg. Fltzherbert Street: Is your address Palmerston, now member? For you onlv put votir street, and there might be other streets of that name in other towns, yell know. Tell me next letter. June l.um Jack. Wnipiikiiriiii: “Bright Eyes" belongs, .lane . . . would you like "Magic Eyes" instead? Ann Plowden Wardlow. Karori: A lovely horse, .tube .lube must bet And what fun vou must have riding him. And it was ii iovelv garden witli tlie little plumcukc cottage in Hie background, too. Patricia Highcl, Walroa: Quite II promising little drawing. . was it a picture of your own farm? Jacuueliie. Ohan: Not swimming nt this nine o' year, surely? But it’ yon are used it, it must be rather woudertiil. 1 think. Onee I nearly went the year through will! a dip cacti morning . . .

onlv nearly. , , , Mlhs New Zealand. retone: No. 1 don t know how to play stoky: <lu tell me how! It must have been « wonderful tramp, indeed. ' . Buhli Sprite. Hawera: A good story, and promising. Watch for it. later on. and keep on trying. liikiiowii <»nc, Grey town: A sweet painttug. mid one of the very neatest. Douglas Sadler. Hamua: Thunk you for the tricks unit riddles, Douglas. Rose Queene, lliikanui: The Cellophane makes u painting most effective, doesn't it. Yours was well done. David Show, Wellington: 1 ain sorry a nilslake oi'vurred about your second line. Fairy Fountain, Dannevirke: Why. I tiiotigl'it. you must have forgotten us! The fiirni holiday must have been exciting. Beverley Shore, Karori: A neat drawing, mid 1 liked the mount very much indeed. Aon may have Fairy Artist for your penna me. Siiznnne. Tailpipe: Well-mounted auu well-painted, too. Suzanne. Yon may have It back, and I will try for the penfriend. C'oo-ee, Palmerston North: Passe partout makes 'a line finish for your painting. It is such a long time since I have hea'rd from J' oll - Silver Dew, Christchurch: AVe have a Sunshine Box which opens in June, and the children send things in for it to be sent to the Health Camp at Christmas time. Thank you for the riddles.

Kangl, Karori: Hurrah for a visit! Holidays are always tlie greatest fun for me. for I have so many visitors. Kiwi Junior. Knrori: I am looking forward to your next visit, and I am so glad your joined.