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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 141, 18 June 1927, Page 14

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A crossword at last . . . the first cross word (!) in our page. But so many of us have wanted-one very badly that here it is. And here are the clues. Got out your pencils. ' CLUES ACROSS: (1) Mrs. Deer, (4) Likes milk, (7) Open, (9) Behold, (10) Direction of wind, (11) Very valuable, (13) Anything round, (14) A lot of hr 1 '16) Add one letter to n ike "5 down," (17) Arrived, (18) When you're bruised, (20) Fresh, (21) Pets should be!

CLUES DOWN: (1) Sends you to sleep, (2) Any—— , ■ (3) Edward shortened, (5) Everything, (6) Baty did it, (8) Only met in fairy tales, (12) reversed, is what is said to a goose, (13) Not under, (15) Consumed, (16} Exist, (19) Belonging/to.- ■* ouiniiipniiM you must-have to tell ua of Sura. Vo'd lovo to hear all about it. Graca. Saunderson, Wadestswn.—Tho train picture was jolly, wasn't "If. I tUink South Sea Islam fairies would bo-.rather lazy souls' though . . , they'd be too comfy to talk t" us about anything. Claudia Brown. Lyall Bay.—You'vo two answers this tiraol Tho music Idea Is snlcn. did. . . . and "No. I haven't," and "Yes dp," and "Splendidly." and "Yes. I loved Him. Can you understand all that? Bob: Cording. Lyall Bay.—Just whenever you want to, that's all. Bob. Thank you 'for tho stories. ■ . . -. Irene Kelly, Wellington.— Why then, hero's -i crossword the Tory next time for you! Thanks for riddles, Irene. Joyce Regert, Mlramar.—l believe rolno Is that too ... unless. Jt>: trying to write things. Isn t It awful when you can't do auythln" to help hurt things llko that. . Thelnia Joseph, Talta.—No, r don't think Ido but I expect we'd get awfully tired of always summer,, little one..' ■■?. «"»*J» Marie Dixen, Wadeitown.—ls that the address of the Brownies. . , Dominion Farmers, Wellington 1 I expect lots of little people would like to join . . .the more the merrier, ehf Lilly Gwllllm. WalllaiUa.—Thank you, Lilly for the Bedtime Story . ... did you make it all by yourself? Tell me. Eleven-years and we'll certainly have It; ' Noel Hoggard, Lower Hatt.—l did recolve it I<oel . i.. It's ever :so. long though., And isn't It a bit llko "Mystery Gold," by Bartlett Adamsonf . Or: have wou never read that? Thanks for good verses, though-l wish Spring, had I What is your age? Nellie Smith. Porirua.—l expect Tim is only pretending not to hear Paddy . . . thoy do that, you know, when they want to be nice and lazy. . Noeleen Daily, Perlrua.—Good* Nooloen, wo'ro glad you're comirigy and wo want to know you as soon as- ever you let us .'. a-Wise One already I ' : Una Haase. Porirua.—Aren't you going to let mo see tho story, Una? And you haven't . cnclosod your puzzle answer . . .did you know? "Snowy," when a thing's as black as that, is quite a good name. 4'm sorry about the wee one that was drowned by the rain. Molly Fletcher, Khandallah.—Of course you may, Molly. Those big ones nro not so sweet to eat N though, are they? Some of us are fifteen and some of us are three 1 Ronnie Griffiths. Palmerston North.—No T don't. Ronnie . ... because either would be right really ... so you'ro extra Wise to nut them both! We'll look forward to' the •truly" letter. . Winnie White. Karori— And we will be glad too, to know you, Nearly-ten. Your printing goes wriggling back to writing all the . time, doesn't it. . Which takes you longer? Howard Muidoeh. Welliniton.—Thank you for the Smile Awhile, little one. Did you know that the truly elephant did that to a truly hat up at the Zoo? y Victor M'Ghle. Upper Hutt—So you are having a lot of mud, are you!II .. . This rain plays at pie-making with country roads, doesn't it! Thank you for some Think Twice. Joy Mulllni/ Statoun.—Was tho school party fun, Joy? And did you manage to pay for the piano? A school without one is not half such a happy place. Frank Rogers, Mlramar.—Yes, we'd love you to, Frank. I give up the riddle .. . what's the answer? Did the wee thrush sine for you? .'■.,.'..'■- ■■ - Lllias Wilx.n, Wellington.—Why, Ltllas, do you want the jumbles so much? And why do you not make some for us to have In our King . .; . wouldn't; that be rather fun? Melvie M'.vor, Wellington.—So you like Ngaire's toffee recipe, • that's good. A polished floor makes all tho difference to a party even If you don't dance, somehow. Mary Trischler. Island: Bay.—Dainty colours Mary, though It's hard to dp things with thick crayons', ir;n't It? We are so glad you Jlke us and wmt to come. Moneara Pitse. Seatogn.—You would not need alaria clocks .with your roosters to wake you I I do hope the finger Is all healed up again. How very lovely your vlolet3 must be. . ' ' Atfila Barker. Lower Hutt.—No, I've not seen your beautiful grounds . V . do the chil dren keep them so? Have you any sucee--tions to make our Bing a iollier placestill? Robert Smith, Bswen ; street.—lt looks a good one, too. but, you see, I'd have to draw It all again In black Jnk ,on, paper, without lines and I m a BhocMngly busy person. Robert. Thank you for Smile Awhile.

Elma Armstrong, Wellington.—Now you're toldus all about yourself you've Joined the King, and all you have to do now Is to' enjoy yourself aB much as ever you can. Thanh you for the rhyme and Smile Awhile. Sydney Bi|gs, Lower Hurt.—Do you want to join our fun, Sydney? I like your story but where did you get the queer name, and what didNlmfldla say, magic words? Miriam Armstrong, Brooklyn.—So you arc the ■ friend of Joyce and Marjorle, are you» Wliere did you get the little piece about the clfln valentine, Miriam? It 18 pretty. Do come. ' • Gretta Burd, Thorndon.—How scrumptious it will be to learn the violin, especially from Daddy. I don't think the poetry will do, my make us some? . Lavinia Sanders, Nai Nai.—What jolly fun twin brothers of three must be . . . of course, we'd like to know you. ■ Frank Willis, Voieltown.—A view is always worth climbing, for, I think. You must be very high to see Erans Bay. Is your sister coming too, young Thirteen-years 1 1 Masterton.—No name, and a Wise One! You forgot to slbu your tittle letter, Somobody. . : '; :■ June Morton, Wadestawn.—Yes. it is good fun. Sometimes it's dragons and whole fairy talcs you see there . . , almost anything , you want to. Lorna Smith, Island Bay.—Why not tell me which you think and why you think it ? I'd like to know. I have heard bird songs too in spite of winter weather. Muriel Muggins. Wellington.—Why. I expect you'd discovered a supper table that had been left behind! I'm glad you're going to join in everything, Muriel. Peggy Kain. Island Bay.—l try always to put something every week that will look good to paint, and anything that you colour you can .. send to me to make my'walls-gay, you.know. Dorothy Alexander, Kilbirnia.—A yard of cretonne could make all sort* of splendid things, .couldn't It? Have you ever made a bookcover with handles to carry It? Ngaire Murahy. Miramar.—l am sure she looks ; lovely as tho Duchess of York, but the "going away" dress sounds very gay indeed. Good luck In the theory exam., Ngaire. George Monaghan, Kitbirnle Well then you \. shall. Tell us what you like best to do and what in our King interests you most., Mirable Morion, Wadestawn It's rather rainbow weather. I have seen some beauties though I didn't see that one. The fairies have to brighten these dull skies somehow. Trevere Purcell. Johnsonvilla.—Do you want to join in our revels always, Treverc? You'll find lots of things to keep you busy. Joy Coad, Island Bay.—That's a beautiful one you've painted . . . do you like doing it? Tell the little sister we'd love a wee letter . . . -perhaps you could guide, her hand. Joy Coad, Wellington.—Joy. could you not fln.l anything to tell us this time? You usually have lots of news. Winnie Hfckllni, Lower Him.—l meant ; this - Winnie. In one place it said eight and in another nine . ..-.■.• so the very wisest ones found as many as they could, some even ten. ■; Do you see? . : , Winnie Walker. Oriental Bay.—why, I've never really counted. But I'm going to and then ...I'll tell you all. "' vTheo Moss, Wellington.—lt is, so you're a Wise ; One, little Eight-years. What a neat little letter-writer you are. . lan Watson, Upper Hurt.—Well, lan, you're right.- But do you want to come always? Write and say. . . . ■Patricia M'Gahey. Wadestown—Yes, I do "-,, think that the carpet-mower story Is funny • • • 1' is just as well our carpets don't grow long like lawns. Monica Trlschler. Island Bay.—Now that we ■.-; - know that much, you can tell iis all the I;,v things yon like best to do and to join, in, eh? | Mons Lord, Hataitai.—Mods was a wonderful -" battle and one to remember always . . no wonder you are proud of your name. Alistair Ingram, Wellington.—Yes, the Zoo Is fun, and I do think .like you that it is mean • to'give tho elephant, paper to eat. Norma Knox. Mlr«m«r.—Can she write us a wee letter with your help? We'd like It. Can't guess about the author. Were you there long . enough to see them fly? Hope Mummy's . . better .soon. Sylvia M'phlo. Upper Hutt.—What a blue winter, sky it has, Sylvia, but It's a good try. -, Thanks for seven sweet kisses, little one. Ryder Fletcher, Khandallah.—You may, Ryder Do you make that terrlblo whirring noise' ,too?. A Wise 1 One the very first time! Esma Jacobson. Titahl Bay.—They're good wee verses, JEsma,, but they jpst may have to { wait a bit. I think your brother must be ■; ono or those South Sea ones. Read what I ■say to Grace., . . .."... :, Stanley Wemyss, Seataun.—lt was right. Stan- . ley. Is that all you tried? What part of . the King do you like be3t? ..-;•.• ..J Mary Shlngleton, Kaiwarra.—What a tight little packet It waß, Barry ... a truly; fairy-sired one! Primrose Wood, Kilbirnio.—Your name sounds . like springtime in England . . . and nothing could be lovelier. Do you want tc come always? „-'.'.'■ Audrey Tanner, Hataltai-^Just that isn't-very much, Audrey. Doesn't anything ever happen? ' ■' .. .'■■••■-...-■■•. Ronald Singlaton. Kaiwarra.—Your crayon pictures are ever bo good, Ronald. How old .'• are you? And couldn't you manage to write .: a tiny letter to iis?

Esma Churehlll. TiUM Bay—Skipping Is the thing to do, bo you must'nt forget that rope Aro you the only, one who has one? You do plan 'Tor play >d»ys a lone time before. Una Haste, Porlnia.—That -is a "twister" Una. Thank you for the story . . . 'i t may have to wait to be looked at, there are so many. .-.. ' . ■ ■ Valeric Ward, Kilkirni*.—lt does t»ko a long time, but I lovo doing it because 1 love you you seel Things you like to do don't make you really tired. ■ ".•.': .•■ Catherine Alexander, KllUmls.—Yes, the annuals arc rather fun• if.you .like short stories better than ..long ones. Janet Wllkio. Kelburn.—When- I was tiny we used to put out »• whole ptedlsh full, and in the morning.it would.turn out In a block and would not breakeven when we stood on it. That was In the cold. South Island though. :■'-.■:■-■ Alic Nesus, Miramar.—That's good.: Allc . now all you have to do is to join In our fun. Tell us. all about, yourself. Betty Hignett, Petona;—You 'see there arc so many of us, and'most of us are doing things for the Ring . .. . stories, versea, recipes, and tilings . . . : every week, and things without names get' forgotten. ■ ' " ' Joan O'Brlßn, Wellington.—Yes, you may. Joan. Were you disappointed •'not to bo at your own school's opening? Thank you for. the Think Twice. Joyce. Dinniton. Brooklyn.—lt will be good fun all coming together then,' won't it. Brooklyn is high enough to be clear on the mornIng that fog covers, the town/isn't it? Meryl Fletcherm. Khandallah—p : don't you come back hungry ...... and then the - smell of them . cooking.' for ■ breakfast seems twlco as good. II wonder whether fairies eat their furniture. ■/:. Joan Hignett,. Petono.—Six years.- Isn't Standard 11. awfully good for su.ch:; a small "person 't You must have gone'"when; you were ever so wee. ■■. ■':' •"-.-• ,:'■■-. ■ '. .. Claudle Brown, Lyall'. Bay.^-Thank you, dear one. It's good to,read a Claudia story. Justone thing: Don't ever say things that remind the reader of tho writer. Do you understand? Things like' "with; tho words above' and "neither of .them :could pronounce their C's.' Hence the ; '.'tub^! They make one' suddenly remember that it's only something written after all, take away from the reality! I'm going to. leave . thpse'. two phrases out. They arc both unnecessary. A kiss to Zena Willis, Northland.—Just that, Zena? Do' write.- ■ ■• '.■' ;-■■■■;.- •■■•.■'. , ■ .•■-.;■■ '.- Roy M'Helly. Island Bay.—Thank you-for tho Smile Awhile, KojvvAnd, of course, you mai join us. Tell us; all about yourself. Shirley Cowley, Hataita'l.i-That's splendid . . lots'of-us did. We're looking forward to knowing you all. > ■ . Evelyn Ellis, Brooklyn.—Good''luck in tliq rest of them, Evelyn. You've had the two best things already, though.. ,Are- you better now \ Ivy Adams. Newiown.—T.hebeautiful star is Venus, Ivy. That Friday was certainly your lucky day.. .'. \was'there a birthday anywhere about? . y • . '..■.-■. Marcelle Petrie, ' Ly«IK Bay.—Yes, eleven years, in standard ■ five ■is good, Marcelle. Try to get your proficiency, at twelve and that will be better 'still/ Yes. come. . Hazel Roxburgh, fawa Flit—Twenty , minutes from town will be splendid, but It will take a long time to! build; .. Did" you get'your cow and your dog and -your '■'■ cat all black and white on purpose ? ' . v : Ngaire Poynton, Pttonk.—lt .does look strange air muddled up. ■-. ."■'-. I don't thinlc I could have euessed.it. I'm not sure that the verses are Quite well enough'; made, but I like Joan Graham, Oriental Bay.—Do ;jrbii sometimes miss the country because of that, Joan 1 Town nearly always means' no pets. We want to know you .better. : .'.'.■ Marjorio Fanthorpe. Island Bay.—Peanut Hardbake sounds awfully good. We'll try it next week. Do you mean put'the whole Ring on cardboard? .;'■'.■ . '. '.. ■ . ■. .. Joyce Page, Kalburn.—lt Isn't exactly a joke. Joyce, but It's a precious little nonsense ; rhyme. : Thank 'you.,: -...-. ._,'-.. ■■„ ..;,.' Irene Purdy, Porlrua.—How. did the exam. go. Irene? What does your sewing -box help you , to make? " . :•'. ■ ; : ■ ■ ■ .-■. Amy Magee, Wadeetown.—Thank • you for "Something to/make.":•■.... It sounds rather fun. Have. you ■•'. tried it yourself, too ? Margaret Hay; Roseneath.—lt. won't be : ion;; before Harold ia playing that game with puss. . too. Thrushes arc . extra-dear birds, aren't: they? Yes, .there's: room, for you, Margaret. Elvin Peters, Petone—You arc hot the only person who has asked, that, and here's tho answer this very week! . Thank you for Smile ;Awhues. . .:■.. ■;■ ■ ■''".;, .■■■•■■■ ; . Jean Lambert, Northjaiid.— You too? Well, now we're all satisfied 1. Though,-of'course, if you're all going' to be 1 Wise Ones ncit week something will-have to be done. John Olphert,'.Lower Hurt.—That's'good. Tell us about. Bodgcr. :.'.. which is. a queer name. ■ .{ ' ... ■'..''..■' '' .. .: Dorothy • Gray, Island Bay.—Two. loiters, whole ones, together, Dorothy I You tell me .so much about you, though', that -T 'know '-you ever so well straight away. Are the brothers coming; too? „; . •

Wo can't tit, dear eim. ... Some of us will have to wait. .. . , '