FAIRIEL SENDS AN ANSWER TO

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 104, 4 May 1935, Page 28

FAIRIEL SENDS AN ANSWER TO

RULES TO REMEMBER Visiting ■ hours to the. Fairy Ring are .threa to . four-thirty o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 1. Address letters to Falrlel. "Fairy Ring." "Evening Post." City, Cl. 2. Toll your age, name, - and address as well • :as.;.your pen-name. •' ' ..... 3. Always say. whether, your work .Is original . or copied. ' '".' \ ?." . ' 4. Do drawings on unllned white paper. In pencil or Indian ink. '•■■' ' 5. Leave a margin when writing stories or ■ ■ verie.- arid 'write In INK on one side-'of the . paper only. 6. The Ring closes at 4 o'clock on Wednesdays, so post early In the week. "Fern Maiden," Moera.—Micky Mouse conies ; to the Blng so ' often •.■:'. wo couldn't print Ills photograph every time. ■ Did Volly Parrot posei for;her.portrait. .- "Rita," Upper Hutt.—Rather .dreadful If' the paint .had'refused to .come bffl Wero you ; , pretending:!'to-- be minstrels? ;.:■'.-.- .: ' ... , "Polyanthus/1 N'galo.^iA beautiful; procession v •>. .. 'specially■'■'the. music. ■ You must have enjoyed' the Easter ''holidays- iit Wai- , kanae.* ■—■/■■ - - •■•■•■ ■■ - ■ ■-.•■ . "Teddy's Aunt," Masterton.—And I'm sure they lasted twice as "mushroomy" as those we buy In the shops. It will bo jolly to learn to drive, plxlo. "Holiday Lady," Lyall Bay.—That Is over so many more than most of us had. Did you save*the bright wrappers? "Grandmother Gobble," Kllblrnie.—ltathcr . . I played "goalie"" and I loved it. ' Yes, "Hiawatha's" cheery smile greeted me at the door last week. "Maid if Sherwood," Lower Hutt—Did Robin Hood remind you that you belonged to the Ring? Hockey's'a grand game for autumn mornings ... and soon the matches will begin. ' "Pretty Polly," Moera.—Lucky elf, with hills and fields just fnvlting'to be rambled over. Did you find plenty of "mushles" too? "Silver Bullet,"' Newtown.—Of course Grey Dawn is very proud of her puppies. Are you going to help.tqf.choose their names? "Marianna," Moera.—Ask the ' picture-shop man to explain how they're done, pixlo. It'll be a splendid hobby for holiday tune. "Starbea'm," . Moera.—The bicycle tour is a thrilling plan . . . and "you will spare ' a little time for the Ring? We dldu't catch a glimpse of you last time. "May Queen," Brooklyn.—Of course we'll forgive . . . but do make friends wjth Letterbox Elf. "Mother's Pet" Brooklyn.—Aren't you glad your name isn't as long as Alice Elizabeth Agatha Long's? You'd havo to be awfully good at tongue-twisters. "Marie," Ngahau School.—Did you see them marching . . . in their smart uniforms . . .when the band played ? "Joyce," Ngahau School.—They wero lovely days for going out. too. Perhaps we passed each other In a bus . . . or a tramcar . . . or' p'raps a train. . Peggy Bunney, City.—And-when I looked . . .1 found both had been chosen. Is there any other pixie name you'd like?

"Gordon," Ngahau School.—l llko her name. . Is she a new;sister? . I "Peter T.," Ngahau School.—Was ho really I funny . . . like the clown- at the circus And did everyone clap loudly? "Lan," Ngahau School.—No. letter at. all, lan. Did you lose your small tongue that morning? ■ Hasn't anybody found it? "Dorothy;" Ngahau School.—That was a lone , ride, in..the bus. . '..-... past. fields, hills, 1 and valleys and along by the sea. ','Ronn(e,"j Ngahau School.—And,what did you find Inside, it, laddie? . I expect it was a ' lovely surprise. ■ - "Delphlne," Ngahau1 School.—The sea was too -..coldi for swimming: but I'm sure you had ,;. fuu on the beach.; "Boss,?1 .Ngahau School.—Has-it.a real siren, too ~.. ..and little tin' firemen witn shining helmets? ■ < "Billy C," Ngahau School.—And was it very different fr6m' our' black, ,pulling train?

"Nancy Pretty," Petone.—Your small 6tory Is well written and quite the neatest work in the Lotter-box this wook.' Watch for it I "Daisy Bell," Lower Hutt—That poet wrote words of wisdom. Do you like his work specially? Do you think you could make i. scrapbook too? ' ■ • "Purple Pansy," Seatoun.—They wero puzzly puzzles this week, but you had full marks again, elf. "Crimson .Rose," Seatoun.—And I 'spect you helped too. Was It an easy crossword puzzle? . . "Gillyfluwer." Newtown.—l had to turn soven into eleven I Welcome back to our Blng. May-we keep you a mushroom every SaturI day now?

"Valma," Ngahau. School.— A new raincoat . . . then I 'spect you'ro just longing tor ■a rain cloud to appear. .-"•-■ "Ada," Ngahau School.—Tcnl That Is nioro fhan anybody else. ' Almost enough for ■ a whole party, wasn't'lt? "Gweneth," Ngahau School.—So now the basket is all that remains. Somebody I know had a goldy: cup to bold her^ Easter egg". "Peter N.," Ngahau School.—But you had somebody to-share them with. What a'gay breakfast. table■: It; must have been.., "Murray," Ngahau -School.—Do you throw and , spin It? Perhaps if hums a tune -as It j spins. "Lois," Ngahau Schboi.^'Aren't "you longing to see him againfr.TJncles can think of such ' Jolly games to play. "Rae," Nsahau School.—So sorry I .wasrto I hoar, it .... . but you're quite better I .again now, aren't you. Littlestr' '.

."Smudge," Newtown.—A three-line letter just 'to remind, mo that you still own a mushroom.. And. what news of you, elf?

"Lollena," Upper Hutt. —^Btit there's no knowing . .- i ; till you try. What a busy plxla you are with so much knltUnef.to show. "Pop the Penguin,"-.Upper-Hutfc— The baby cousin is", looking forward to the holidays, too.'-'-Toq'.and"-"Lollena" will bo Tery busy looking after-her. \ . . . •"La«sie," Kelburn.— At flrst I didn't v guess : . . and then I found it Wasn't it the one we printed. In the King last year? \ "Margaret >T.," Ng'ahau . Sohoot.—Vory tar away . . ?', And ; soon "there'll' be still another holiday for you. '

''MUSHROOMS NEEDED FOR ." "Hayseed Harry" (12) ».. -.. Miramar. "Jonquilio" (14) Seatoun. Peggy Bucney (9) City. Deidre McDonald (7). Newtown. "Ripples" (10) ............' Miramar. ' <?. '■ ft -h i "Pretty Polly," 4' Mason Street, Moera. Lower Hutt, asks for a' pen-friend of 14 or 15 years. " - "Fern Maiden." 4„■ Mason - Street, Moera, wants a .pen-friend of between .II and 14 years. - Will somebody of about 14 years, who is Interested in film stars and sports, write to '.May-Queen,". 33 Harland Street, Brooklyn? "Billy €~" Ngahau School.—So you all -bad a good time together. Weren't you glad ,to ■ welcome Dad back? •■ "Bobs,!' Ngahau School.—And you have a flre engine too. You'and.-Ross will'be able to ■ Olay..."fires" properly- now. ... ''Donald," Ngahau School.—Did.you take her an Easter egg for-a surprise? "Barbara,!1 Ngahau School.—You'll feel a real schoolgirl now, little elf. Have you many ..fjpks to carry in that shining new bag? "Tiii," Ngahau School.—l', suppose 'Teacher -'.thought' you were lost ... ... and I.'spect you didn't like It a scrap. "Betty," Ngahau School.—How lovely •' for Grandma to have you to stay . . . and fun for you,-' too. . ...'.-'■■■': : "Shirely," Ngahau School:—So' :many that you lost count? A'wonder It Is that, you didn't turn into an.Easter chick., ... ' "Japanese Rose," Matakana.—A little lost letter found it's way to the'Faliy Ring . \ •. and a story. Do you want to be a plxJe, "Japanese Roso"? ■■■■•..■••,. "Mischievous Gnome," Martlnborough.—rßut exam, time is always .followed by .holidays ... so there's that to think about. Has Puss, learned any .new tricks?. ."Silver Arrow," Lower H.utt. —Are.you planning a party for that important da'y?'l : 'specfr you've already named' the canaries. "Thunderbolt," Brooklyn.—The ! sailing ship Is ' the ■ better picture. Max. iTry ,not to. let your lines, grow' "wobbly." .We remember : you well. - ;"• •''■ •'■ ; • ;.,;•-.■;■■ ■.';.:. "Sylvia," City.— V cannot guess which" pixie 'it was. Perhaps■•: she - has received - her bynow.. Best of luck, for the .competitions| "Rider Roy,'* Porirua.r-It.is a-clear word picture of a- sparkling morning. X love them, too ; ...tho frosh, .new days; between ■ seasons.- ;.,,..■ ... "Moonshine Fairy," Karorl.—Her. first flight 1 . What an adventure. Havb' you had your "tufn'yet? ' ' ■ •' = " ' ■ ■'■ ■ "Sunshine Elf,"'Brooklyn.—l found'that lovely golden bouquet waiting for me, and r I - guessed they \yere/ from your- garden. - A ' very big "Thank' you.''1 '■' ■ "Travellers' Joy," Murchison.—Touil have seen the pago by now, elf, bo your question will have been answered . . . and here is Autumn Page,. so • your . story will hayo to be kept for the Winter Page. ■'.'■■''■''•■ • "Marie Louise," Ngahau School.—What a tall pile they'd ;have made if all the Easter eggs ' in the Ring had been gathered. together. "Helen," Ngahau School.—And will you go to see. her dance? It will be fun to look for her on the stage. •