Fairiel Sends ; ***~**. An Answer to

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 84, 9 April 1938, Page 20

Fairiel Sends ; ***~**. An Answer to

"Joy J.," Ngahau School.—A new name for a doll. Is. she. a lovely- island maiden with flowers in her hair ?■> . . "Evan," Ngahau; School.—Tea on the beach . .... . what fun.,! The -sun'was lato lv going, to bed that day. -.■■■' "Barry," Ngahau School.—What can you make 'with your blocks, 'laddie- . . . houses, garages; and skyscrapers? ' ■ "Norma," Ngahau School.—Letterbox Elt nnd I are going on a boat tomorrow . . . such a very big one. ( We're very pleased, "Malcolm," Ngahau School.—You and Norma will be able to have car races, Malcolm. Do you come to school In yours every day ?

wishes, Tiny 1 | "Peewee," Petone.—So you have, found the path to the Ring again. A big welcome to , ,you. Thank you ever so for the Easter 'drawing. • "Sydney Damsel," Lyall Bay.—Merry Easter plans. It will be like playing house when you were small . . ■ and even more fun on a farm. The poem is touched with autumn's pen. "Patricia X.," Kelburn.—Another pixie from Kelburn. Perhaps you live near enougli to come visiting one day. We'd love to see you. Please choose another pen-name, Pat. "Mischievous," City.—What a busy pen yours is, pixlekln. I like the story of Linda. And thank you for the "Autumn Picture Story." We are saving it to show pixie visitors. : "Silverwlng and Bluebell."—Which pixie was it who printed a story about Silverwlng and Bluebell then quite forgot to sign her name 1 "Princess Poltar," Kllblrnle.—Please do think long thoughts and make us a poem or a tale , . . and you can draw, too 1 Splendid newsl "Bunch of Vlol«ts," City.—Just think how large the I'airy King has grown since Printer- Man made that first wee corner. What a surprise to find it tucked away in mother's box.

"Peggy," Ngahau School.—At the train or the boat, Littlest? Did you wave to Auntie Rose? "Neil," Ngahau School.—l wonder what you call him, laddie . . . Mr. Sambo . . . or Is he one of the three bears? "Audrey," Ngahau School.—Letterbox Elf wants to know If you remember to toot the ( horn at every corner. He says he'll help If you like. "Joy P.," Ngahau School.—Green like the leayes? That Is the colour of Letterbox Elf's spring tunic. He has changed into an autumny one now, though. "Beverley," Ngahau Sohool.—Perhaps Santa Claus will bring you a new doll, if you wish very hard. He is very busy preparing for next Christmas. . "Maraaret J.," Ngahau Sohool.—ls she Mary, Mary, quite contrary who owned such a- gay garden? "Barbara," Ngahau School.—What a darling your budgie, must be. Have you a special name for him and does he chatter to you? "Shirley M.," Ngahau Sohool.—So have we . . . such rosy-cheeked ones. We thought we saw an apple-elf in the box, too. Did you? "Shirley R.," Ngah»u School.—They'd be specially smart clothes. I 'spect Miss Dolly wears them when you take her visiting. "Alee,'S Ngahau School.—Letterbox Elf has a torch/ too. It makes him look like a giant , w|th one flcry eye when he wears it in.his . cap. "Aiit»," Island Bay.—We like the small touches of originality about your letters. And on that best-day-of-summer ... I think we all trooped down to the sea. "Star of th« Night," City.—"Lucienne" wrote about Beethoven among her earlier articles, Itka. You may read It next time you come to the Bing. .;'.I am glad you like the stories about great musicians. ■ "White Horse Inn," Lower Hutt.—Good guess-. Ing, elf. What are you doing with these sunay play-days. We'd love to hear all about your school and your friends. "Marie G.," Seatoun. —Happy holidays in the . south, Marie. 'And the southerly wind did whip up the waves for you -that night. Longing to see the drawing. , 1 ~

"Tiny Tinkle," Kh»ndallah.—There's a Dutch "Bunch of Roses," City.—More dainty scrap- . picture In the painting drawer. lam sure, book pictures. I shall save them very carejuu would like that, too. Happy birthday fully, for somo pixie who cannot till her

book. "Gold Top," Kelburn.—l wonder if Cherry Cheeks was a pixie girl or a plump little " gnome. Whicli do you think? There's a jolly pen-name for a new pixie. "W.G.T.," Erua.—On tho spur of the wind . . . and the moment, too. "Letterbox Elf" and I held on to o\ir hats while we read it. Printer Man will find a corner for it soon. "BudsYi" Brooklyn.—l have printed it in the roil for you, Budgy. Letterbox Elf says could we have more than a three-line letter next time. "Red Wim," City.—When the train rushes past country roads we see those small cottages peeping over high hedges. Thank you for three sketches and a poem. "Annie Rooney," City.—Tour Easter story came early in the week Valeric. Only one week now before those brightly-wrapped eggs may be opened. "Moonflower," Island Bay.—Stories are not always printed straight away, childie. You see, there are many more awaiting their turn. Please keep the ono-slde-of-tho-paper rule, Esnia. "Camilla," City.—l was very Interested in your letter .. . and the secret resolve. Letterbox I Elf and I would love to help. Perhaps you could Deep in at the Ring one afternoon. Do send the story.

"Gay's Sister," Hataital.—You are having fun at sports practice. Just imagine our grandmothers balancing books on their heads so that they learned to walk with straight backs.

"David," Ngahau School.—Your dog, too, David. . I 'spect he mounts guard near baby. "Tommy," Ngahau School.—o ... not a real one, I hope. Tommy. The other:children might be frightened. "Joyoe," Noahau School.—Was it the last rose of summer from your garden, elf? "Pamela," Ngahau School.—"Chuckles" is the jolliest namo for a small dog. I'm sure ho knows it very well now.

"Patrlola," Ngihau School.—A black nigger doll . . . well, I shall guess her name. Is it Sarah ... or Judy . . '. or Mammy? ' ' "Lorraine," Ngahau School.—A sad . accident . wasn't It, piriekln. I hope the cut toe 13 quite better now. "Murray," Ngahau Sohool.—l think svery pixle-of-the-Ring went to the beach that day. Of course, you took your swimming BUlt. "Alan," Ngahau School.—Will It be a readymade tunnel or will you make It yourself In the sand or the hillside? "Cllve," Ngahau School. —Lucky ones. Isn't it fun to have Brian to share your toys on wet days? "Joan," Ngahau Sohool.—Another birthday party! Those birthday elves must have a: very busy time. Magic wishes from, the King. "Margaret 8.," Ngahau School.—And wasn't Punch funny . . . tho' he did beat poor old Judy badly. "Helen," Ngahau School.—And (whisper HI) I can't bear thimbles either . . . except when playing "hide the thimble." "Eileen," Ngahau Sohool.—ls It Marie's holiday? I ;spect she will come visiting sometimes and then what games, you'll'have 1 f "Elizabeth," Ngahau Sohool.—lust like little Red Biding Hood. But I hope you will never meet a wolf on the way to Grandma's. "Jingle Bolls." Lyall Bay.—A very good poem, plxle. Please write another .- . • and thank you for those riddles to guess. "Maybelle," Clty.-pSo you are going to make a scrapbook. Thank-you ever so much, Isobel. I am glad you are out of hospital and growing strong again. Letterbox Elf sends you a special magic wish. "Flash Gordon," Lyall Bay.—Best of all your sketches I like "The Dance ot the Gnomes" and "Over the Garden Fence." Picture Man will flnd^space for them '-serin. N V,; -