Kiwi’s Mailbag

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 80, 28 December 1940, Page 12

Kiwi’s Mailbag

Rose Dreams, Eketahuna: What an aptly printed card! It showed jiwt the sort of furtive pose I’m assuming these days. The blue gown was a great idea. And the ball must have inspired the sketch. Hope there was lots of fun in store for you at Masterton. New Year greetings to yourself. Happy Hal, Pam and T.T. Atkins’ Malagigi, Masterton: Afraid I had to u&e the spurned title this time —but hurry and send me one that you really like, and then I shall remedy things. Alas, badges ceased to be issued ago, and now there is not one left. So sorry. I should love to read the rest of “The Farmer and the Dwarf.” Did you finish it at all? The school radio will be fun.

Toe Dancer, Johnsonville; So it wae> you who slipped through the entrance that afternoon I I had my suspicions when I found the envelope under my door. The story and illustration were too much for the Printer to cope with this week —but they will soon be used. Many thanks for the perky little fellow on the calendar, and best' wishes, Kosemary. Golden Arrow, Grey town: Happy New Year to you and Smutty. I have just had an irate note from Binkie of Waipawa. 1 am in dreadful disgrace because I . referred to him as a she —so this is just to give you an official contradiction. Binkie Waipawa: What can I say? First Sally—and now, you. I shall hie for a destination unknown. Miss Billy, Wellington: T had to resort to your list after all! Even the most impressive book shop cannot furnish a good selection. The front pages are unblemished for two very good reasons. One: My atrocious writing; and two, the possibility of vour wishing to make a better choice. Thanks for the good wishes. Pig Hunter, Wairoa: Already there have been great pig-sticking discussions . in Junior Boom and the tusks have been examined by curious visitors. I was tempted to use them as a defence against intruders one afternoon ’ A hearty thank you for such an unusual gift. “JLeaguers” always makes me look twice, too. I even had to consult the Page file myself! Sally, Waipawa: I know that it is no use to try to placate Binkie, but at least. I have an excuse. Letter coming. Extreme hurry.