Kiwi’s Mailbag

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 283, 24 August 1940, Page 18

Kiwi’s Mailbag

Snow Top, Seatoun. —Dick Wtttington and the comics brought a very large “thank you” from Sunshine Box. I have looked everywhere for the little owl but niv search lias been unavailing. He must have gone astray. What about another Nuts, Gisborne. —Another “Hip, hip for holiday! Sending company signals in morse must be exciting. Best, or luck tor the conventions. Let me know how you Fantail, Ormondville. —You must have forgotten the rule about writing on one side of the paper. The arrival of the Tuis in tile redgum must be a reliable sign of spring. Blossom, Otnki.—Your form came too late for insertion in the welcome panel—but here is a mailbag greeting. Are you go’ng to send some contributions to the page? . . „ . Ayleno Hubbard, Fellding.—'Spring Herald it. is! You are another Leaguer who did not. pay attention to the one-fiide-ot-the-paper rule. No, the photograph competition is closed. Buddy, Eketahuna.—Many happy returns Verna. Some day you may have the lucky ticket—who knows? The little girl was sloping back too far. Best wishes. But tons, Building: Beaches are always fun—even in winter. I shall look out for the poetry and pictures, for they are always welcome. , Sea Queen, Wellington: I have reserved the riddles for a future page—and here are the answers to those inquiries of yours: Used stamps are preferred, but it does not matter at all whether they are New Zealand or overseas issues. The 1 story would have been improved if you had read it through carefully afterward. Note the alterations. ' . Greenfinch, Wellington: A nealty set-out entrv. but it could have been a little more forceful. Round off your ideas and always try to enlarge upon the themes suggested in Competition Corner. Bettv Bly, Carterton: Those little birds must have enjoyed their brief Hutter round the kitchen. How do yon like the new addition? Bird-of-lhe-River, Levin: Drawing is certainly a fascinating talent—and Rose Dreams has more than ordinary ability. 1 am glad to see that you are on my side —because I, too, am of the opinion that spring is really here—despite Williams contradictions. Your sketch showed .a lively imagination, but always hold in mind the fact that clear bold lines are all-important. , , . Mcrvyn Griffith. Eastbourne: And a welcome to you. too! So sorry, but your letter was delivered less than 10 minutes after another member had called and claimed “Pinocchio” as her pen-name. However, the film itself simply bristles with pen-name ideas —so how- about making another choice from that source. Grey Dawn, Eketahuna: We were pleased to hear that the certificate arrived safely. The little drama of the Saucey Pup was well rendered. , . Miss Billy, Wellington: Hurrah! Ve are so pleased at the news of your latest activities. I shall follow the page with further interest now. I haven't heard from Mary for a considerable lime, but I shall certainly pass on the news and let you know about it. . , .... Goldfeatlier, Pahiatua: Another member who sings of the beauties of spring. Your poem is being kept for next week’s page.