KIWI’S MAILBAG

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 139, 8 March 1941, Page 16

KIWI’S MAILBAG

Buddy’s Pal, Carterton: An excellent idea. A big welcome to you, Pat. You must be a real outdoor enthusiast when you even curl up under the stars —or have you a special little rent of your own? Hiking, biking and bathing is a splendid way in which to till up the after-school hours.

Toni Tit, Wellington: Very good. Sometimes too much detail gets out of hand and makes a picture distracting. You are inclined at times to confuse the centre of interest by too much play on detail. I loved the letter panels and the careful printing. Whirling -leaves and frolicsome breezes ... I shall be looking forward to seeing wha-t you can do with the autumny mixture! Pink Ear, Wellington: The mounted policeman, the marching, gay decorations and funny men—l can just imagine how excited you. were, watching them all pass by. That is the worst of waves—they always tumble along at the wrong moment. Using writing paper all the way from China must be exciting too. The little red stencils are most unusual and I like •them.

Tinkerbell, F'pilding-: The metre WAS a little bit bouncy—but the main idea was a good one. Glad to see that you are making use of personal experience and blending It into your work. Some day I shall have to row across too, for 1 lote islands. The small verse was very good—but those concluding stanzas always seem to trip your pen.

Norma M.W., Waipukurau: Welcome. Norma. It’s very disappointing, I know, but someone has already chosep the pennome Snow White, so you shall have to

think of something else. Don’t forget to pop a small note into the envelope next time.

Magpie, Feilding: Kiwi's memory sat up all ot a sudden and said, “Sports Day!” Here's hoping you have a happy, sunshiny day for them, Wanda. Smiler, Carterton: That one is too good to publish without an illustration. I.ofty is trying hard to coax something out of the ink bottle. Under the door delivery and letter-box service, too. Early birds are those country news-readers; they are very spoilt. I thought of the trudge 1 have to take down the drive and over the garden to retrieve a split copy. But as long ns it arrives, there are no complaints !

Real, Wainni-o-mata: Welcome, John. The stiffener for the form was a good idea. How about a letter, new member? We would love to know some more about you.

Toe Dancer, Johnsonville: Hurrah! That means you must be better! Snow Fairy did riot mention about baking powder, so the fact that you added some must have caused the failure. Hard luck. Some of the reproductions were wonderful. My special favourites were in the Dutch collection.

Dad's Cobber, Carterton: A particularly interesting par that! I loved the way you made use of the smell-hound and turned him into a faithful ally. Stopping and starting must take up a lot of time and energy. Rainbow Fairy, Wellington: Did you receive the book alright? I discovered it on my table just after you had left, but it was too late then.