KIWI’S MAILBAG

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 258, 29 July 1939, Page 7 (Supplement)

KIWI’S MAILBAG

Sally, Walpawa: Assuming charge of the lobsters was quite easy (specially as we are having’ a sea page later). Let’s hope Binkle thrives now he Is unmolested. Annie Laurie wil be pleased to know you liked the fairy poem. Muonglow, Havelock North: Catchy riddles, but you forgot to put your age or your real name! Fernhill Fay, : And now a Leaguer who forgot her address as well as her real iiame. Please- try to remember about these things. A big health germ tor that cold, little one.

Mary liyan, I’ahiatua: Glad to have you as a member, but that pen-nanie Is taken. Please send along another, and some more stories, too—that one was a fair attempt for your first.

Jinny, Wellington: Welcome! 1 want lots of letters, and perhaps a visit, from you. John Lawrence, Wellington: Welcome to you—but what about a letter, and a new

pin-mime, too? Toe Dancer, Johnsonville: 1 was glad to hear from you again, Rosemary, but sorry to hear of your mother’s Illness. The red Itnd white carnations for King George must be very special. Your verse was fair, but a wee lilt long. Joy Jacques. Pahlalim: Another welcome, and another pen-name that is taken. Really original ones are needed, so think out something new. Joy. Greenliottle, Greytown: Yes, this penname is all right, Beryl, and an amusing one it is. Bluebottle, Greytown: Welcome. (dta. I suppose you are “Greenbottle’s ' friend I Darky, Sanson: This pen-name will do. Betty—lint no letter this time? ’ Caballero, Mnsterton: A fair tale that had its authentic Dutch sriting end brevity hs its best points. We think the shading may be a little smudgy, but try one picture and send it in for u.s to judge. Scrap book, Taknpnu: The Dutch y tale was original enough. Marjorie, but you must try to watch your paragraphing more. WotiilerwlngH, Levin: 1 he puzzle was well thought out if it was original. Even crosswords should be drawn in Indian ink. though. Ping, Levin: Your story had possibilities, but you did not make the most of the theme. Enlarge on the adventures and cut down on unnecessary coversatidn in your next story. Wrestler. Carterton: Thanks f(#r the name. Geoff. A good idea to use a sporting name. Sunny Sonny, Purupnruumu: Dear me, Cullum, l really 4a uot know bow you

came to be missed! If the bads;o nud certificate does not arrive this time we shall have to send it by special delivery! The bulldozers at the swamp were welldrawn, and I liked your letter. Watch Cor it in “news." Simla Alarla, Wnipukurau: The comiPonroom must be a cosy spot on a wet dayThe wintry description would bo better woven into a story or at least tne stcry ot' a walk. Can you find time to do it? Waiwoaka, Te Horo: A lovely Choice, Betty, and it is entered on the roll.

Mary of Argyle. Te Horo: The old Gteek stories are well known, so try something inorc original, Mary. Dainty Steps. Hast well: A fair Ddtch entry, Doris, but it was really not at all exciting or interesting. Make your Bt'trypeople “live.”

Annabella, Masterton: The twins ara promising at first, but they soon become commonplace and uninteresting. It was a pity you could not think up some better adventures for them.

jinny, Wellington: .V good idea to sofcd a little tune In. A inusle-ninkhr is -seinething new; we may be able to use the tune. Yes. Indian ink for drawings knd blue ink for letters, plejise. Spider Web, Greytown: A long, way to school. Norma! Your pets and your family all sound specially nice. Sniffy. Rongokokako: Try to send SJHie original work. Hqtty. The sketches are improving. Let me know how the piano lessons are. and keep your twin np to scratch with letters, too! Blue peter, Wellington: Welcome to the lil'tle fellow.

Flush, Wellington: The name-meunhig?' were interesting. Frank, and the.v will be used in a corner of the page. Thank you Singing One, Te Horo: Ail handiwork i • welcomed for Sunshine Box thark you' Mavis. The sketch was not up ro tb‘‘ page’s standard. I am sorry. Little Angeline, Te Horo: The !>.»(<••■* entry was not a real story. Dorothv. but it was fair. Did you draw the CirP.ails from anothi’r picture?

Geoffrey Daysh, Carterton: Weleom • ft* you—but please send along a more od.ulnal pen-name for u$ to enter on the r dJ. Rose Dreams, Eke ahiiiia: You certaiuly have h* make an effort to catch the mailbag. Ursula. Many places to which the n.ig” goes are remote, and it Is such •! pity mailbag eannnt be made Inter. Was there snow to add to the fun on (he twins’ visit.

Smiler, Carterton: The rut-out pSdUros were gay Rest of luck with the eMims (1 am sure allowance will bq. made fdr four illness).

Dad’s Cobber. Carterton:.. Sos-walls, windmills and canals—-the sketch 0 *: were fair and keep showing improvement. Try smaller fields—about half-page sizt The old Dutchman'.'* g’ft to the London hospital ward was a lovely thought. Highwayman. Carterton: Do take no’.e of the spelling of the pen-name. Betty! . The Dutch pictures were fair hut colours Wil* not reproduce in the piu-•. vou should kanw Chestnut Tree, Te Horo: Watch for “Competition Corner” in the page. Mlrla, and .vou will see whife* to do each week. Of course, drawings, stories and verse< are always welcomed. Pnrkldll. Tlkok’no: The heavy outline!? in the sketch were good. Thelma—Vou do s»ep the necessity for them when you realize that the snow scene was darkened, and even then was light in reproduction. About points—count up from star point time your name appears there It ntt-aus one We make a full check later. Javk-in-box. Wnlngawn:* Were both the story and verse all your own work. Ba try? I see vou know lots about the Uu’l of windmills and canals. Mermaid. Bulls:'B-r-r! Such cold and wintry talk In letters makes me shiver. Bost of luck with the music and the penfriends. Go over your sketches in Indian ink, Margaret, and they may do for the page.

Scotch Thistle, Alfredton: What fan you have—the sort of' outdoor fun that city Leaguers envy. A football was & tjueer find lu flood debrl©-