RULES OF THE RING

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 147, 24 June 1933, Page 20

RULES OF THE RING

1. Address letters to Falrlel, Fairy Ring, "Evening Post," City Cl. 2. Tell your age, name, and address at wall as your, pen-name. 3. Always say whether your work It arlilnal or copied. *■■-.•< . 4. Oo drawing* on unllned whit* paper, la pencil or Indian Ink. 5. Leave a margin when writing stories or verse, and writ* on* tid* of th* paper. 6. The Ring closes at 4 o'Mock *n Wednesday*, so post early in the week. *

OF RING TONIGHT,* ■ "Dismal Desmond," Kelburn.—J did hear, but 'course I didn't know* you Were taking part. I'd love to see your Elisabeth ".ansl-bh,"' Brooklyn.—King Winter is drawn In blue ink,'fay, but O, that wicked small Autumn In the fairy-tale 1 , "Sh»iiow Pixie," City.—That was a hurry-and-bustle, hut you managed lt fairly. It's rather long for a special page, though, fay. "Toddy's Aunt," Mastorton.—The letter was sent on, Dearness. Vanity Fair often comes visiting, and she wanted: a pen-friend.. "Golden Shoaf," City.—A dainty name. Did your. Daddy ever live lni Greytown ? . "POrple Pansy," Boatoun.-7*And wasn't It funf Clinderella couldn't have' been nicer. "Crimson Rose," Seatoun. —You'd all guess, and somebody would suddenly call the word that fitted 1 Isn't that right? . * "Miss Popcorn," Lyall Bay.—Very neat and nice. Printer-man enjoys your stories. "Colleen Moore," Brooklyn.—Was the bird letter from you? It hadn't any name to it. "Betty'a Brother," Belmont—And" she'd far rather havo two pennies than one achy tooth! "Ada," Niahau Sohool.—lt was a , drizzly ' grumpy day, so p'raps she'll choose a better one when she does come to play. ■ "Mary," Niahau School.—Did yours pop splendidly, and leave you something: nice? , "Mario Louise," Niahau School.—Won't they be cosy-warm for winter winds I "David," Niahau; School.—That's better than coldness. JJoepYl heat all your slippers? . "Betty," Niahau-School. .-Such fun I I 'spect it will bej at hlght-time; at a concert. "Eleanor," Niahau School.—AU over the place, these answers.: But they ,never have time to get properly lost, once they're tucked In. "Ronald," Niahau Bcnool.—lf they're bigger thaii you are, you'd have grand games. "Muriel," Niahau School.—A birthday party, Tiny? . .'.-and a cake with candies? "Una." Niahau' School.—That sounds as if Mummy has been ever so busy with knitting needles. Or Is it a shop one?, ' "Ruth," Niahau. School.—But sadly, they always vanish away when morning comes.. "Marion," Niahau School.—l hope it mended quickly, so that you didn't have to walk. "BUphen," Niahau School.—These hew Jerseys will frighten Jack Frost like anything! o "Lobelia." Thorndon.—She Is, colleen, and Albany. Strsot, .St; Albans,, Christchurch, will find her. , Stories must wait their turn, dear. Nialra Walllni, Eastbourne.—Well, first thing '. to do Is t3,send more,.names you like, for both the others happen to belong. "Wild* Roto/' Petono;—Wasn't the' green1 one hard, with changing of,wools? 1 think you're a clever fay to do them all. Marjorio Ackroyd, Felldlni.—Strangely, that ■name is chosen already by a Feilding elf. Think again, honey, and let mo know. ' "Sprlni Flower," Karori.—lt's just hard luck if there isn't room for it.* "Lalli," •Harotaunia.—lt must bo great to share a birthday with somebody Who's a twin. lean Tannor, Miramar.—Another elf to think again for n pen-name. Send two or three, 'loved, iv case ono doesn't suit. "Tho Hiker," Greytown.—Are you a puzzlolovcr, also? Other Greytown pixies usually . search the answers each week, "Rio Grande," Newtown.—You could try the Mirror ln Auckland, glrleen, but I think you need moro practice before you spread your wlnga. "Fairy Danetr," Newtown.—There'a a scarlet toadstool ln our garden, trus as truel It's the,very first I've ever aeen. "Fairy Willi." Kllblrnlo.—Darling, you've forgotten to read the Bing Bulcs. Stories written on both sides*of the paper can't be used. "Plxlo Piper," Hataitai.—l love your little barefoot Wind, running alone. "Just Ma," Eaitbourn*.—l think you're going to bo the best sort of plile ever! "Nanolna," Hataitai—Poor small fairy I Winter is too chilly for her littleness. "Cuban Girl," Berhamport.—Why, lass, you'll have to take care of yourself. Bobbolink mentioned a ripping letter from you. "Lady Artist," City.—Good work. Ladybird, but a difficult shape to fit. Watch tbe usual ' size ot drawings ln the Bing. "Brownie Helpful," Newtown.—Your Question was answered most as soon aa you asked it, about the letter.