THE JUNIOR DOMINION

Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 126, 22 February 1938, Page 16

THE JUNIOR DOMINION

Kiwi’s Mail Bag

Dear Scribes, — What would you flo with twenty shillings? Would you buy just one thing, or a number? Would you go somewhere on twenty shillings? Come, everybody has ideas on this subject. So write and tell me what you think, and have your entries in by Wednesday, February 23.—Kiwi. Cherry Blossom, Marton: You put plenty of: farm and school news into your letter, Eva. The scrapbook is for “The Dominion” pictures only. Thank you for the little verse, and write soon. Princess Margaret Bose, Te Boro: I was pleased to receive your interesting penfriend’s letter. Are you going to keep up your competitions, now that school has started? I hope!so! Titania, Ashhurst: Your idea is a good one. Go ahead. I hope you worked out the long-tops correctly. Suzanne, Taihape: If you send threepence in stamps the paper with the photo, will be posted, Margaret. I hope you will write again soon. Peter, Havelock North: So glad to receive your crippled-children letters, Peter. You were quick. lam sorry the competition time cannot be extended. Write again shortly. Red Rose, Feilding: What fun your little budgies must be. Yes, send in as many jokes and riddles as you wish, and write to me often. I liked your little story. Gabrielle Moors. Wellington: Welcome to you. When are you going to write, new member? White Wings, Wellington: Your piece on laughter was good, Pat. Yes. that verse of Masefield’s seems to laugh itself, doesn’t it? I hope to hear from you again soon. Elfman, Wellington: What a picnic that was! And you sent me plenty of news. Keep it up. Pat the Pirate, Wanganui River: I think it is best to save the photos as they are, Reid. I liked your little ducks, but they came too late. Thank you for that puzzle. t N.Z. Eass, Waipawa: Did* you see your request in the page on Saturday? Yon are very lucky to have that stream so near you this hot weather. Sondra, Wellington: Your story was good, Jeanne. I hope to hear from you again. Curly Anne, Levin: Yoiir drawing was not q uite good enough, member, but keep on, you are doing well. Gipsy Joy, Woodville: Good news from you, May. Tell me more about the chickens when they begin to grow up.

Princess Margaret Rose, Te Horo: Yes, certainly, this is a splendid time of the year, and especially so for country people I liked your poem: it was unusual. Grace Allan, Pahiafua: Delphinium you may be, Grace. Watch for your paragraph in the page. Annie Uaurie, Wellington: I was glad to receive your fat envelope. Do not exaggerate your writing. The idea in “Shadows” was quite good. Buster Boy, Wellington: Your laughing piece was very good, Coral. I liked the poem, too. Write soon. Winter Rose, Carterton: Glad you are going to write to a crippled pen-friend, Margaret. Write to me again. Peter, Havelock North: You .see a lot of fun in things, Peter. I hope you will continue to do so. Tol-Tol, Paraparaumu: I am glad you wrote and told me, member./The mistake will be put right. Yes, you shall have a crippled pen-friend. Flax, Paraparaumu: You sent some news, Flax. Keep it up. 141 ac Lady, Wellington: What an argument that was! It is always much more satisfactory to see the proof with your own eyes, is it not? Mermaid, Bulls: I hope you have lots of fun with your crippled pen-friend, Margaret. Tell me how you are getting on at school.

The Tul, Palmerston North: Two good “diaries,” Margaret. Write again. Pearl o’ the Sea, Wellington: The idea in your laughter piece was not as good as in some of the others, but I am glad to see you improving. Keep on. David Watkin, Wanganui: You must be a budding Bradman. David. Tell me some more of your school.