THE JUNIOR DOMINION

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 45, 17 November 1936, Page 13

THE JUNIOR DOMINION

Kiwi’s Mail Bag Pukehuu, Miuuikau: Remember to keep this Saturday’s form. 1 am glad you are better now. Keid Cameron. Marton: "Crusoe belongs, Heid, so you will have to think of another pen-name. The Tui. Palmerston North: I do not I know the address, so will return your playette, also the verses, which do not scan. The second playette is much better, but I seldom use any of that length iu the page. W.S., Wellington: Very many thanks for the biggest parcel of stamps received yet! Little Bo Peep, I’utara: Hurrah for the scrapbooks. Thank you for the story, but I think you can write Interesting paragraphs better. Terence Connolly. Palmerston North: “Whiskers” for you, Terence, and write again soon. Delira, New Plymouth: Another “thankyou,” and a big one, too. Chum, Purewanui: Letters for the following Tuesday must still be in on Wednesday, in time for the star point entries for Saturday, you see. What interesting penfriends you have, especially the one iu Ceylon! Merntnid, Purewanui: I do hope he didn’t get mumps and that you got another teacher. The idea In your story was good, and it should not be long before you can write well enough for the page. Francis Sayliss, Waipnkurnu: Was "Hawk”'the pen-name you chose, Francis? It was hard to make out the writing on the entry form. Toots. Wellington: Thank you for the verse, Toots. Silver Peacock, Palmerston North: I shall certainly reprimand William—and I hope the wind has stopped by now. Are you counting the days to the Picton adventure. Lankylegs. : Thanks for the little verse—l shall find a pussy picture to match it. and put it in the page. Earwig. Mil. Bruce: Your bird paragraphs show observation and thought. Good work! Field Mouse, Masterton: They soon grow up and tiy away . . . and I wonder how many of them last their first winter through? Dad's Cobber. Carterton: Your paragraphs were very good this time—especially the "Cubs’ Bally.” San Toy, Hastings: An excellent story, even if somewhat blood-thirsty! It is a long time since I have heard from San Toy.

Dancing Fairy, Levin: I do hope the poor eyes are better now, and I hope Rosey’s tail gains you extra points at the calf dub. Tell me more of Joey. Elf Flag, Levin: I like gardening, too. Are you going to keep all the kittens? Good luck at the calf club. Eobinetta, Kumeroa: A fairy glen indeed! It would be fun to make a bower between the two willows. Jean Lee, Wellington: Welcome, Jean, I am glad you have joined. Ko nParr, Buckley: Yes, certainly, and Buchaneer you may be. Ethel Leo, Wellington: Come again another day—the visit was fun. Jessie Parr, Shannon: Sorry the penname is taken, Jessie. Choose again. Fidgets. Featherston: A baby sister? What will you call her?. Send a penny stamp for another badge if you wish. Patsie Hittaitai: The drawing was good, but not of the kind we use in the page. Lincoln Imp, Shannon: I hope you received the photos safely and at last, and I am sorry they could not be used in the page after all. Juno McGhie, Upper Hutt: Perhaps we will have an extra long summer to make up for the bad beginning. Kouda. Palmerston North: A pretty fancy; I will use it soon. Lieutenant-Colonel: The painting came to light not very long after you had gone, and I wished I could be a magician and call you back. It is here for you on your next visit. Noel Coward, Wellington: Excellent work; hurrah! I hope the wash drawing goes well, and I will keep the open one for you. Ralph the Rover, Kumeroa: A newsy letter—l must tell members about your sis. ter’s chaffinch in a corner soon. Moon Maiden, Martinborough: Were the opossums caught in the bush? Tell me more of them for Bush page. soon. Are there onlv five tit school ? Collie Pop. Pahiatua: Thank you for the stamps—my pile grows bigger every day. The show must have been grand. Lluaria, Palmerston North: A good tale; I am glad you adopted the suggestion. The verse was not so good. Thanks for the stamps. . Mary Greig, Wanganui: This poem was not your best—it had none of your easyflowing rhythm. Nonnie tlio Gnome, Napier: Even this tale was not “you.” I think the "Hallowe’en” tale was the best you have done for a long time. Could you not try something more like that in style for Bush Page? Field Mouse, Masterton: Most newsy news. . . . Quails are the nicest little birds. Rose Dreams, EKetahuna: Star point winners are always announced in the baturday’s page—if you won a point it would be announced then. Geisha Girl, Hawera: Wihat a busy time! No wonder vou didn’t find a minute to write. I liked the lady, and thanks for the stamps. , . _ r Tawny Tiger. Kukn: The address is Mrs. Bowling, Links of Empire, Glynn House, Sussex Road. Sontiisea, England. To Raupnraha, Btinnythorne: I did won-

der . . . but then I don’t expect you felt like letter-writing on that wondefrul trip. I would love to see the photos and will return them safely. I am glad you are getting on so well at work. Lady Greensleeves, Levin: One star point nt a time, Dorothy—and what fun your Guy Fawkes must have been. Cora Frcdric, Stratford: “Pussy” yon may be. Have you any pet ones, new member? Popcorn. Island Bay: Keep on. and you mav get five for a prize by Christmas. Duncan Foster, Pahiatua: Tho penname is taken. Duncan, so would you like "Bill the Puss”? Little Boy Blue, Pahiatua: I was veryglad of the stamps, thank you. It will not bo long now before you are in Nelson! Enid Davis, Featherston: No, it would not, sad to'say, for it belongs to another member. Try again. Thank you for the story. Holly Berry, Kororl: Sometimes my reprimanding has some effect on William Weatherman, but he is the most capricious person! Even if you never win, the races are great fun to go in for, aren’t they. Du come a-visiting. Daisy, Masterton: Your simple ilttle drawings have quite a style of their own. And I liked the too. Toi Toi, Paraparaumu: I hope your pram looks well—with buttercups I am sure of it. Banty was most cunning. Sam Mclntosh, Featherston: Sorry that pen-name belongs, Sam. Try again. Sparklot, Featherston: Was the story quite out of your own head, Sparklet? It things are copied you must say so. Betty Sinclair: Yes, if you send in a penny stamp you may have another badge sent you. Jannette, Lovin: But that pen-name belongs, Jannette, so will you please choose again? Jack Sinclair, I’alilatua: A most unusual pen-name. Do tell me why and how you chose it. Sydney Sinclair, Pahiatua: And youra | was an unusual pen-name, too, Sydney. ' Welcome. | Dad’s Cobber, Carterton: Yes, lots more room. I liked those paragraphs, too. ; Earwig, Mt. Bruce: I am sorry about ’ those stars at the dentist’s—but they were j not nearly as lasting as mine! j Plain Purl, Mt. Bruce: I will use your j paragraph in hobby corner soon. I Lofty, Wellington: I will see if I can use the verse and drawing in the special page, for I liked them. One star point for the illustrated tale. Five points make a star. Detective Lloyd. Wellington: Quite the best story you have written yet. { Yaitah, Karaka Bay: Good, but not so’ good as the first one. Keep away from thei sea for a third try. ■! Butttercup Joe, Carterton: Thank yon for the puzzles. J Black Eagle, Kumeroa: I am glad you' took it back, for it is a truly precious native bird. Fern Girl, Hunterville: I hope it will be lucky for you—is it pure white all over? Diana. Eastbourne: A good drawing, but not very interesting, was it? However, I think it might do for Bush page. . How forlorn you must feel all alone in the form!