Kiwi’s Mailbag

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 9, 5 October 1940, Page 18

Kiwi’s Mailbag

Kosemar.v, Carterton: 1 have never been able to trv that form of painting, but I do admire'it. Shirley. The arrival of Um tulip must have caused oxcitcnieni. I am glad Io hear that you are being such a iietp Io mot tier, and hope she will be oelter- soon.

Smik’r. Carterton: The patriotic verse with ensign rampant is very topical. Dad's Colibvr. Carterton: The perspective was skilfully handled. We liked il. That school-bell lolled just when we were bfginning to enjoy Hie jingles. sali.v, Waipawni: We will endeavour to rise above your damning charges with ae tntieli dignity us possible. i.Xot that tety niucli reimilns--afler your indelicate reference to the wretched porker—underlined, tun!) Last week we found that wet umbrellas ami an orgy of lettiiee-leaves helped a little, but just when we were about to pretend that the worst had luissetl. The Leiter arrived, mid now we will have to start conscience-salving all over again. FairvlM-il. Woodville: Yon must have had n' jolly time at the zoo. Not many members can claim two gardens of their very own! O Mimosa San, Wanganui: You have come a long way sinee Marell 31. 1034, und we feel reluctant to bid you "Goodbye.” However, we will look forward to an occasional bulletin on your progress Kemember —you MUST NOT let the poetry slide. Why not try marketin'' a few poems now and then? The team might well congratulate itself after such a triumphant tour. ~ , , Tops. Jiketaliunsi: Many thanks for the stamps, Arnold. How did you enjoy the concert? I understand about the sketches —for they do take up a good deal of time. Kata, Carterton: You can send something about your pets at any time, Annette. Star points are awarded for good contributions whether anything is set in the Competition Corner or not. 1 was very pleased wih the sentiments expressed ‘in your contribution. Miss Billy, Wellington: Miss Modesty. It had quite a dramatic flavour . . . despite the fact that it was born between the hideous monotony of label-writing and plug-pushing. We are still on the verge of “finding out” about the downstairs machine. Anyhow, you may get a ring this week, for the mention of Awatea has excited our curiosity. We would like to know about her. Snow Fairy. Tiikapau: A fanciful verse. The metre needed adjusting here and there —but otherwise it showed quite an Improvement.