AN ANSWER TO

Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 54, 31 August 1940, Page 21

AN ANSWER TO

"Periwinkle," Eketahuna.—What a gay itardeu. Japonica must make a brave sight ■with her red and white rosettes opened wide. "Roses," Khandallali,--A poem that ended almost before- It hud beuuu, Nancy. Could you make it a Illtle longer. The Elf and I send you a welcome touight. "Mother Bear," Lower Hutt.—The skiers ia your drawing are coming down the slope in grand style. And what dalnly flower fairies you've drawn. More good work for our Spring pages, Margaret. "Dolly Dahlia," Eketahuna.—So many blossoms that I'm sure Spring's slippers hare passed that way and everywhere the buds are breathing. Thank you for the story so neatly printed. "Sunray," Nowtown.-rA big collection of sketches in this envelope and everyone up' to ' printing standard. Thank you for th» competition idea, elf. "Beverley X.," Roseneath. —Choose again, please, Ueverley, fur "Stardust" is already on the Roll of the King. Good writing, fay. "Sprino Bud," Upper Hutt. —A story oufl smaller elves will love. Your pencil is too pale, dear. See if you can find a black ou» for your next Ring letter . . . and only on* side of thu paper, please, elf. "Golden Feather," Lower Hutt.—Good new* that you are tilling your holiday with happy days. 1 suppose you tan ride the bicycle . really well by how. "Tui Chorus," Roseneath.—Neat sketches, Rita I Remember not to shade your drawings. Work with firm, clear lines. "Chinkachook," City.—l wonder which book you would choose. Dorothy. It would help* If you would mention some of your favourita authors. Thank you for that long, interesting letter.' "Sketching Fairy," City.—Good work. Pearl, The skating girl is very nicely poised. Thank you for the beautiful little notebook you made for me. What a surprise to find it with your letter. "Honey Queen," Pukerua Bay.—Did you find a friendly bird to sit still while you sketched him? He is v plump, happy little fellow. I hope there will' be room for him in th« Bird Page. "Comet," Lower Hutt. —Clever of you to maku up those rlddle-me-ree puzzles, pixie. You print very neatly w t ith your leaf-green ink. Make the lines of your drawings stronger, please, fay. "Fairy Rosebud," Karori.—The little girl in your drawing seems to be brushing her teetli so I think the fairies around her must belong to Ivory Castle. Am I right? Thank you tor both pictures, childie. "Golden Sun," Lower Hutt.- Here is the penname you asked for, Mary. The sun is very golden today, so will you help to keep it polished brightly? "Silver Star," Lower Hutt. —Welcome to th« Ring, Joe. I'll look for this "Silver Star* every Saturday. "Northerly Buster," Johnsonville. —What a surprise to lind two Busters waiting at the IJiniJ. Perhaps Easterly and Westerly will come visiting too now that Weather Mair is not giving them i much work to do. "Southerly Buster," Johnsonville.—lt x was jolly to have two of my most faithful scribes in the Ring. Did you have a lovely day in town? "A.E.W.," Newtown.—Hard luck .. to hart measles in the holidays! Never mind, you seem to have had a happy time despite those nasty spots. I like the drawing of the tap dancers. "Spring Beauty," Island Bay.—The sun was generous with his smiles and I'm glad you had sucli jolly holidays. Good suggestions from you, Valeric. "Joy Germ," Miramar. —The poem will bo printed one day-, Xgaire, but the story is not Quite up to Printer-man's standard. What beautiful sunsets you have seen lately. "Dingle Dell," Johnsonville.—Thank you ever" r so much for sending that little poem, elf. It will fit nicely into Bird Page. "Water Nypmph," Lower Hutt.—lt was a real bicycle tour, Jean. I can imagine how much, you enjoyed it. What a lovely long holiday you are having. I,hope you enjoy your Country visit, i

The fairies held a very grand ball by my flower garden last night, When the moon was shining so beautifully, s» golden, and so bright. They'all wore dresses of every different hue. And sipped from dainty acorn cups some sweet-tasting dew.' The Queen said that Fairy Primrose would hide two silver shoes. And the finder might have ' whatever il# choose. Pixie Pinkie found them, to the fairies^ delight, He wanted buckles for his shoes so shin^ and bright. They each received a little present when ij} was nearly time 'to go. And away they flew right out of sight whei dawn began to show. For fairy people lose their wings if they" ar# • caught by the sun. i So they hurry away for fear 'ti6 late, je^ they do evci-y single one. "BLUE FLOWER-' (1*). Upper Hutt. ' '