AN ANSWER TO...

Evening Post, Issue 28, 1 August 1936, Page 20

AN ANSWER T0...

"Maid of the Mist," Ngalo. —By no means a poor attempt, lass . . . but Just too late for the tree page. I hope you will send more sketches. "Ice-cream," Kllbirnie. —How shall we celebrate nrst-day-of -spring? It's very, very near, despite the grey skies. "Jumping Jack," City.— Your climber is In a precarious position on the Matterhorn. Is he rescued? Welcome to the King I

"Thelma M.," Mlramar.—Was'lt a true story ... and is that her real name? What a jolly birthday. • "Alice M.," Mlramar.—But "Princess Florine and the Blue Bird" is a copied story. I like your "Lady Spring" ever so much better.

"Lorraine F.," Island Bay.—The hams you used belongs to another plxle. I loved readying the canary's story. . "Peppery Pat," Petone.—But wouldn't a happy child make a better story? Nigger must be a bundle of mischief. ; "Wandering Lass," Hataltal.—So few were the: minutes that there was no time for the smallest letter. Thank you for the • little story. ' ' "The White Rabbit," Karori.—Tes, you may. I'm so glad you are a scrapbook-maker, too. Have you saved many gay pictures? "Nicola," City.—l wonder if we'll discover you among the versemakers soon. Have you found all the puzzle answers today? "Barbara A.," Ngalo.—"Cherry Blossom" belongs, too, pixie. Please choose again. Those dainty trees will soon be smothered, in"blossoms If Mr. Wind la not too cruel. "Brownie Brown-eyes," Ngaio.—Such puddle . and : muddles everywhere . .'."but soon you'll be bathing in the little stream again. "Gipsy Princess," City.—Ever so glad you came visiting, smiling eyes. Does "Gloaming" ever make stories now? "Ken H.," City.—And what shall'your penname be, Ken. I'm sure you are a good puzzle-flnder. , . . . "Mellow Moon." Lyall Bay.—lt is a quaint poem .. . please toll'lf it Is your .very own work and not copiejl in any part. Birthday wishes 1 ■ ■ "R.A.8.," Ngalo.—Modern poetry is more simply' worded . . . you are making a pattern of the old style with tqo many adjectives. The meaning of the last two lines, "Though not a matter strange, showers forth unkind comment" is not clear. ■ > ■ "Boskcr," Lyttelton.—Diamond Harbour ... It must be a clear, sparkling place. Did you have a good time at the Show? "Glaxo," Brooklyn.—And I think you'll like It even better this week. So many riddles you sent. Thank you,_ chlldle. "Great Greenfeather," Johnsonville.—lt is that kind of poetry called blank verse. If the lines have rhythm and beauty there Is no need to have rhymes. .. "Enfllish," City.—l think we shall need two Arbor Pages to fit In all our drawings and stories: Yours was just too lato" for the Picture Man. - " ;