Kiwi’s Mailbag

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 176, 20 April 1940, Page 18

Kiwi’s Mailbag

buciuK. Karaim Bay: I'he winter of yolir story was a kindiv eld fellow. 1 wish lie were always as considerate I Toe llanvvr. Jolinsoiiville: Sorry you <ild not cel time to do the paintings, but your entry for tills week’s competition made up for that. The illustrations were tlie best von have yet done, and though lhe story heeded editing, it was fairly well-written. Thanks for lhe competition idea. Have you seen the beautiful pine-needle work at tin? Exhibitioii? ■tinkle, Wniintwit: 1 hope that Buster does not lead yon astray, for there are even more fans who like yon as you are ■ ner medium of your pictures. Of course f must be introduceil Io lhe field mice and the crickets and butterflies —and I’ll promise not to preach a moral about eating what is eood for you ’ Pig llmiler. IViiiroa.: Thanks for the penname and the newsy note, Ben. How about trying a story or a true title of your pig-hunting adventures? The story you sent was not original enough—try a new theme next time, for that one is outworn. Flotsam. Fahintua: And have you u friend to take the name “Jetsam" ? The centennial celebrations must have been fun—did you take part? Drawing paper with a smooth surface is best for Indian' ink. but for all sketches paper without lines must lie used. Miss Billy. Wellington-. There's such a lot to answer in your letter that I am keeping it all tm I see you, for I do work at night. After 7 p.m. on either night you suggest will do. Conic to the fifth floor, and anyone will tell you the way. The story I am also holding till then—l have some suggestions for its improvement. Annabella, Jlasterton: What a long time it is since I heard from one of your family! I had begun to wonder if Winter had already snowed you up! I see you kept your promise and wrote of the visit you paid to the Exhibition. Parkhill, Tikokino; A, fanciful autumn idea, Thelma, but well treated. Your dream was ridiculous—Hint was one reason why it was so good! Certainly send the books —as long as they can be read and enjoyed thev are welcome for Sunshine Box. Snow Fairy. Taloipau; You did not quite get the Idea of the competition. Dorothy, for your tale was more of Autumn’s reign than her passing. A fair effort, though, and it did have local colour with the pukeko. Dad's Cobber, Carterton: It Is a small page these days, but we think we cram in almost as much interest as I hose bigger fellows you mention. Kupe is line, thanks, for he lias just had a month’s holiday. Write just as often as you can—your letters are always welcome even if you have missed for a while. Smiler. Carterton: Yon will keep the family torch burning, anyway, specially as you are sending more sketches lately. The’ spirit, ot autumn got into your letter this week with those red creeper leaves. It was in the verse, too, but the rhyming was rather out! Rose Dreams, JSketuhuna: Homework is the theme song of letters these days s<’ near end-of-term. I am sorry you had so much that you could not enter for the painting competition, for I was looking forward to your entry. The autumn sketch is like your old style—and I liked the pixie cap. Booklover, Ekethuna: I think, perhaps, you may be just in time with the paintings. Your drawings are steadily improving, but what happened to those verses? I could not find them in the letter. Many happy returns of that . birthday. Starstream, Jlnsterton: Sorry, Vera, but there are no more badges now. I will print your pen-friend’s request as soon as there is a corner to spare for it. How about writing of some special part of the Exhibition? Your account was too general. Dads' Constance, Blenheim: I hope you will keep on surprising the family—and tell mother that, if you “race” to win a star she will be proud of you, pen-name and all! Yes, drawings should be in Indian ink on plain paper. I liked your autumn fantasy. Could you write a longer story for the page soon? You will find in the Exhibition everything you expect and more. Swiftwing, Patea: Brr! You are right, It has been cold. William Weatherman only chuckles at that and says we are going to follow England’s example and have a really "white winter.” I hope all your family will be well soon and cheat the eold germs out of more victims.