RING GIFT LIST

Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 153, 26 December 1936, Page 5

RING GIFT LIST

■ Many little folk in hospital this Christinas, and others in poor homes, have enjoyed a happier Christmas through the thought and unselfishness of Fixie People, whose names are mentioned below. Thank you, good fairies all, on behalf of nurses and matrons and those in charge of homes where books and toys have been sent. The names of our working bees are:— TOYS AND BOOKS:—"Marcel," "Lassie" and "Lady Jane," "Purple Pansy" and "Crimson Rose," "Helen Wills Moody," ' "Sunfire," "Princess Eileen," "Kowhai Baby." SCRAPBOOKS.—Joan Muncey, "Helen Wills Moody," Joan Cook, "Blinking: Billy," Joyce Purdie, "Princess Eileen," "Fairiel X.," "Sweet Agnes," "Lassie," "Mermaid Mischief," Joan F., "Lonesome," "Brownie Helpful," "Wandering Lass," "The Flying Scotsman," "Merry Gaye," "Gay's Sister," "Kowhai Baby," "Deina Ness," "Marcel," "Crimson Rose," "Purple Pansy," and those who sent unsigned parcels and scrapbooks. "WELCOME TO . ..." "Bonny Wee Thing" (2) Ohau "Scotty" (12) Ohau "Silver Moth" (8) Karori "Dawn Cloud" (6) : City "Rosa W." (9) City "Vincent W." (10) City "John W." (6) City •> <$> ♦;. Heather Douglas, Ohau would like a penfriend (aged 12 or 13), who is fond of animals, riding horses, and swimming. Will somebody write to her?

OLD SANTA CLAUS. (Original.) Old Santa Claus was alone In his den. With his leg crossed over his kneo, While a merry look 1 peeped out of Ills eye, For a funny old chap was he. He had lieen as busy ns cnuki be Filling his sacks with toys; A.nd ronslinE nuts and making sweets For good little girls and boys. There wore dolls for the girls nil prettily dressed; Wtlli drums and soldiers for little hoys, Who iiad promised their mummies to do their best Not to make a noise. Of course ho didn't forget the candy He had twisted and pulled into sticks. While raisins and almonds looked tine and dandy, As lie packed them into his load. On Christmas Eve when nlf were In bed, Across the sky flew he. Down, down through * chimneys and bedrooms many, Till erery sock was , crammed as full as could be. | "WISTARIA"- (15). 1 Kornington. ' _J_ J

CHRISTMAS DAWN IN OUR GARDEN. (First prize poem by Nancy Hanron, 12.) As the first streak of dawn Crept over the hill, The garden still slept To the song of the rill. And flowers were peaceful In fresh-perfumed air For not a breeze ruffled Their petals so fair. Then came a small stirring, The floivers aivohe, To the carol of birds As it joyously broke. Till a something came quietly, And hushed things to awe, The birds ceased their singing, God opened His door. And the flowers saw the Baby, Their heads raised on high, The birds sang a carol For Christmas ivas nigh. NANCY HANRON (12). Takaka.

LAST WEEK'S ANSWERS What Am I?— Coat. Jumbled Girls' Names.—Alice, Betsy, Emily, Jeannie, Lizzie, Susan. Enigma.—Shadow. Transposition.—Bouble, Double, Troubole. THE OSPREY CROSSWORD. Across: 1, Owen; 4, True; S, Sod; 9, Proud; 10, Pa; 11, Drip; 12, Boom; 13, At; 14, Elaudj 15, HTO; 16, Yeas; IT, Deer. Down: 1, Osprey, 2, Moa; 3, Ed; 4, Trim; 5, Rop; 6, U.U.; T. Editor; 9, Prod; 11, Dons; 12. Baa; 13. Ate; 15, He. Guess My Name. —Cracker. Puzzle Word.—Dozens. Christmas Fare.—Mince, peas, cake, puddlnf. sauce, nut. Fairies' Christmas Pudding.—l, Air currants; 2, Dew; 3, Feel (peal) ; 4, Pollen; 5, Honey Sugar; 6. Flour (flower) ; 7. Eggs (humming birds) : S. Salt.