OUR RING TO-NIGHT

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 41, 16 August 1930, Page 20

OUR RING TO-NIGHT

"Rosy Cheeks;" ivafwarra.—lsn't Pom beautiful? But we are.just having drawings, childie. .■'....■■'■., "Starlight Prinwss," Miramar.—Poor Bruin! But really, he shouldn't have been greedy. "Bingo," Lower Hutt.—Then. I expect you hare great times. ' Do you play football? "Sister Smile," Greytown.—We've' had those riddlesj elf. You're very small-lsh for Form !• , ■.. ■■ '. ■ Jeyo* Donnelly, UUnd Bay.—l like him, but I'm afraid tho blue lines will show too. "Kathleen Mavourneen," Ngalo.—Send your letlet to Mary • Beattte,! "The Hill," Belmont, "Ju-Ju," Eastbournt.—That one Is too hard for our elves to make, dear heart. "Alexandra Rose," Khandallah.—Plenty of room for such a tiny elf. How old is Peter 1 "Blue Moon," City.—Tes, glad as anything— and do send the story for Spring. "Dolly Dimple," .Ngalo.—Where do: you Imnt for them, elf? Have you the bush near? "Fairy Rosebud," Petone.—All the same, rabbits are th,e nicest things, aren't they? "Mountain Prince," Lower Hutt.—Who are your chums, laddie? You must have great games. "Jean of the Fifth," Petone.—Do drawings on unlined paper, beloved. Tho Uses always show. "Brown Owl," Island Bay.—lt's lovely, but far, far too big to squeeze in, bird-girl. "Wattle Queen," Belmont.—Pixie, I am sorry you're ill. : I've put your name on it. "Flower Queen," Mlramar.—lit wasn't taken, ladybird. 00 you know any othor elves? "Oomhi," City.—But where was tlio photo, Oomhl? Did you forget it? "Will Scarlet," City.—lt was a shame, kiddie. I don't know how that mistake slipped by. "Miss Mischief," City.—Making houses is tremendous fun. Did you have a rug or .boxes? ■■, . ' - ■ "Sparkler," Nowtown.—That will bo splendid. Do drawings on plain white paper, plxio. Mary Walsh, City.—Tho serial is exciting. Highland Jessie Just loved your "Blue Lagopn." "Fanshoel," Eastbourne. —I'm so glad, elf. Where did flnd your nice name? "Lydia," Kelburn.—l want the "attempt,"'pinegirl.-. Irish Mary is crying aloud for a letter! ' . "Rose Queen;" Palmcrston North.—Phyllis Lobb. "Kb, we didn't have the earthquake "Chiok," Petone.—She knows now, girlie. The othor elf- has found her peri-frleud. "Tres Bon," Mlramar.—No, I didn't see that ono. I was too busy making mushrooms I "Laughing Imp," Miramar;—l like that name Immensely. What is your house number? "Noreon." Nelson.—But I think I liked tho tulip scene best of all. Didn't you? "Brian Boru," Seatoun.—lt sounds like a bit of Fairyland. With an enchanted lake. "Flying Ace," Kllblrnle.—.You've stopped at tho thrllllttgest part. Do send tho rest I "Fiddlesticks," Ohau.—lt's a dear weo story. "Pop-Off" would bo a good Ring name. "Sea Nymph," Island Bay.—So glad you passed. Thank you for the pen-names. "Merohild," Island Bay.—But I love answering them, chick, as much as gottlng them. "One Llvo Ghost," Island Bay.—Poor ghostie. But I expect you are quite better again. "Bush Poppy," Newtown. —A cieycr-lsh mouse. ; ' Did you make him up yourself? Noel HDggard, City.—Good, but too abrupt Kocl. It's disconnected and unfinished. Joyco Jamioson, Mariri.—Darling, we've li.nl ■ that-story already. Send another. "Rain Drop," Easthourno.—A big coloured our, . was it? They're Wonderful fun. ■ "Sunray," Martinboroiigh.—That's all her address, pixie. I know those patrol leaders. "Anne o' tho Mist," Northland.—Oft™ I climb your hills to 3cc that view, childcen.

"Princess o' the Mist," Petone.—Which onu wiis' It, kiddie?- Was there poetry with it? "Rags and Tatters," Petene.—l'm afraid nuuw is over for this year, young 6ne. "Robin Hood," Karorl.-—More holidays afcfWdy?: . tt seems.just a tippy while sliice tho t:i.-.f. , "Miss Springtime," Newtown.—'Course yon may*, little one. What Is your ago ? "Ragged Robin," Miramar.—lt makes you. excited inside when it's so beautifully rough. "Irish Mary," Miramar.—But surely I understand, colleen. And I adore the picture.' "Greenwings," Kllblrnie.—lt's s darling summery bit,, beloved. We'll use It soon. "Kingtford -mlth," Kilblriile.—O, that's just topping. I'll send them with your name. "Dux," Newtown.—Little stranger—but ypu'to come back. I .like French Doll. "Queoii o' the May," Porirua.—That's a useful letter. I hope there's room for the ponies. "The Wanderer," Porirua.—But how darling! All 1 hear o' mornings are, the rattly tramcars 1

"Sandwleh," Ke!burn^-Wliy, I thought all the gardens were swimming in rain then. "Lucky Jack," Ngalo —And the little sickpeople will be clad of them, Jack boy. "Crystal Dew," Island Bay.—Swept, thero aro so many that I can't promise. No, not me. "Pat Marlowe," Newtown.-^Movine pictures, Patsy. The pony Is a beauty. "April," Lyall Bay.—Our'boys will lllco thai story, April. I love the dainty painting. "Black-Eyed Susan," Naalo.—And walking fro and to is much nicer, I think, darling. "Joan of Arc,"- Mlramar.—Yes, It's a net of a story. Did you mako it up? "Leone," Mlramar.—l only hope wo havo room for half the stories next week, e!f. "Sweet-Briar," Berhampore.—Lore you to, Rirlecn. You're chosen a pretty name. "Highland Jessie," Palnierston North.—Your first and last verses aro thobest, plxle. "Pollyanna," Kelburn. —Chatterboxes, the two of you I Beautiful news about "Youth," "Water-Sprite," Kolburn.—Tho poetry Is better tliau tho picture this time, elf. "Storyqlrl," Kolburn.—Tho 21st, Miss Torsistiincc. And tho story Is A.I.

"The ' Imp," Highland. Park.—'Coursr, Max ia: cat, and not a baby brother. [ won dered!. ■' ' . '"'"' "Princess Derere," Te Horo.—-I'to read it darling, and the princess story too. - "White Star," Lower Hutt—Poor small pony! ' It makes you led sorry for him. Iris Burden. Eastbourne—Tes, chick, but that name belongs; so make another choice. EdWard Boosia, Seatoun.—No, I was too busy drawing for our Animal Page, lad. "Prinoess Rosalind," Island Bay.—Basketball; yeß. Almost as much as swimming. "Ken," Seatoun.—And who bad Just turned nine? You forgot to. say. . "Purple Pamy," SeaUun.—l' Just hope he didn't hurt. Or was It a lady ? "Buddy," Upper Hart—That's good, and exciting too. I'll save It up, Buddy, "Tawny," Upper Hutt.—Yes, I- must remember that. We'll have to use Bud's name. i "River Queen," Belmont.—Then I think you had the best time of all, chlckabid.

— I "Wattle Bloom," Eastbourne.—That one truly isn't eodd enough, sweetheart. Try again "Miss ,Billy," Petone,—And "Dear Enemy" is quite" as nice. Have you read "Just Patty" 1; "Myra' Elsie," Brooklyn.—That'3 a wonderful place-to go to, with bush »nd sea. Paula Hanger, Blenheim.—l enjoyed the Highway book too, but I haven't read the other. "Soldier-Boy," City.—l couldn't go, but I listened In. Aro you better again? "Red Gum," HattlUl.— o, bad luck, little chaps. Get well in time for the holidays. "Winter-Ride," City.—Can you draw and write too? Send mo something to sec. "X.L.," City.—Wo^e had them all except "harrier," hid.- Is that a bird? , "Winnie the Pooh," Rosoneath.—l've heard bits nbout that kitten before, haven't I? "Highland Lassie," Ngalo.—She already has her Don-friend, elf. Will you choose again? "Rin-Tin-Tin," Noaio. —That's much better. Wo haven't had care before "Stronohoart," Ngalo,—Darling, we've Iwid . every ouo of those in. Think again. "Captain Popny," Lyall Bay.—lf there's room, il. will bo ripping. But it's iong-ish, Pegs.

Anonymous," City.—And you'll bavo'.to find nuiv Think '.Twice too. Any word squares? "Pearl-Eye," Lower Hutt.—What is the colour of the now kitten, and what will you call It? "Princess Daffodil," Nowtown.—Was it your birthday, little Miss eleven years exactly? Rosa Price, Ngahauranga.—Surely there's a' sparo one,, sweet, but choose another name. Maria O'Grady, City.—And you must think1 another name, too, little one. Can you? "Wflndy," Wadestown.—That■ should make-a delightful story, Wendy-girl. Do try It. '. "Bit o* Heather," Seataun.—O, I hope you're better now, iiixlo. No,.l'm still Fairiel, "Lady Viola," Petone.—The first Smile Awhile is good. Just like a boy I Ida Alsop, Belmont—The name you chose belongs, honey, but Drummer Boy's Is safe. "Whlto Heather," Miramar 0, welcome back again. Have you come to stay this time? "Mo-Mo," Kllbfrnie.—You'll have to remind Ginger B. Did you fall entirely? ■; " Drummer-Boy," Belmont—What's your age, laddie? Write and Jet me know. "Saucy Sally," Wadestown—Daffodils in tho sunlight—they sound darling, Sally. "Susie," City.—Thank you, ladybird. They just came in time. ' "Fluffy," City.—Some of thoso we've had, but not all of them, elf. Ermyntrude MacFlsher, City.—Which ship did you come on, ; child, and where do you live? Geraldlno MacFlsher, Cfty;—o, was he a big shark? It stands for "Post Script," elf. "Kingfisher Blue," City.—Why, yes.. lt doesn't . quite rhyme, but it's darling. "Queen Snowdrop," Petone.—l do like it, 'tremendously. Tell mo your age, chlldlo. "Ngairo," City.—o, poor elf. Ido hope you are lots and lots better now. "Rosy-Posy," Eajtbourne-r—Busy chick, do you write yours and Neddy's aud Jimmy's too? "Sailor Jimmy," Eastbourne.—Thank you, laddio.- Isn't something of yours in the Ring to-night? "Neddy," Eastbourne—o, but he missed out lots of Important tilings, didn't he; Neddy? "Rory O'Mooro," Island Bay.—Either night, young one. We'll make It Thursday, shall we? "Heart of Gold," City.—l've guessed it! You tumbled out of bed too late to cornel "Dream Fairy," Miramar.—Which ship is ' it, weo one? I think it's a groat adventure. "Dismal Desmond," City,—Then you must all be good singers.- When will it be? "Bunny-Boy," City.—Someone wants "Bed Shadow" to write, lad, so tell them about the name. . "Printer," Paradise.—l'll hunt about (he King. There are still lonely far-away elves. . "Writer," Paradise.—And it Is a nice idea. I'll try and squeeze It in somehow. "Willow-Wai," Lowor Hutt.—But how splendid to havo a racquet! What is tho book? "Starlight," City.—The sailor-boy pictures arc usually good. . I saw one last week. "Mioky the Mouse," City,--Felix Is fun, but Micky the Mouse Is fuunlcr. "Frosty Jack," City.—Another footballer I You'll bo regular All Blacks when you're bis. ■Shamrock," Brooklyn.—o, how old is Margaret, and how big? Sho sounds very wee "Dc-Dc," Eastbourne.—Lots of drawings, chlldco, but animals are tho hardest things to do. "Troopor Tex," Eastbourne.—Goodness, yes; licaps of boys. Lots of happy returns, lad. Joyco Fryer, Khandallah.—So glad you've joined us, sweetheart; but choose another mime. . ■ . ' : ... : "White Elephant," Potone And how did tho Indian dress look? Was It.a success? "Cahbaoo-top," Petone.—lt's a "dainty woe story, beloved. I liuow I'd like Sybil.