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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 108, 2 November 1940, Page 17

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"Princess Blossom." Mlramar.-—Another dainty poem from a blos*ora-elf. Yes, Letterboi Elf and t are enjoying these lovely spring days . ... and we've really begun swimming I . "Maid of the Moors." Hataitaf.—l do lore getting heaps of letters each week and to bear what all my elves are doing. "Mike" Is very well written and you've made him seem real instead of just an Imaginary pet. ' "Mother Bear," City.—You are giving Jrotir drawing pen lots of good practice, Margaret, and the pen pictures grow better and better. Top marks for all In this week's packet. "Fairy Sparkle," Mlramar.—Birthdays are exciting and I'm sure you all madj Alle»'» a happy day. Did you write her a birthday poem? The Elf and I like your versei erer so much.

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HALLOWE'EN. (Original.) Oh, bare you beard of Hallowe'en, The night of- joy and gladness, When the fairy folk reign supreme. And chase away all sadness? Of course, we've heard of Hallowe'en, The night of Jokes and fuss, When old are young once more, the night. That's loved by ev'ryone. , Then let us sing of Hallowe'en, Long may it live out here! May it continue to bring Joy For many a long yearl "OBEY OWL" U4). City. . ..■ ■ ■ ... \ ■

"Grey Owl." City.—A letter that vu a. rtotj . . . every page. Sonic day soon I hope t« find a corner for It In the Ring. You »r« & much-travelled young person for your age, "Mairl." I like the Gaelic version of your name. "Lllao Lady," N«wt«wn.—The Sunbeanw were knocking at the Ring door the morning you came. It was a surprise to see you between morning and afternoon school. "Dabbety Dan.' Newtown.—We remember tola versemaker and Letterbox Elf sends greetings from the Ring. 'Grey Owl," City.—Your second letter with U» Jolly Hallowe'en drawings and stories has Just arrived. We were very pleased with It. You may send the scrapboolw any day, Elizabeth. "Spring Bud," Upper Hutt.—That'* a very good poem for such a small elf. Everyone Mema to be writing verses about our friends the birds these days, and what happy little things they are. "Fairy Artist," Karorl.—They all seem speelally interesting book* and I hope that the one we chose Is the best of all. The EX sends his love to you and your sister. v "Sunray Sally." City.—Splendid 1 We're longing to begin our Christmas cards. Send the Ideas by special elfin delivery, wont you? Your drawing teacher must be very pleated with your work, Sally-elf. "Wattr Nymph." Lower Hutt.—lsn't it excltinc to nnd an unexpected letter? Does Audrey still live In the lighthouse? You are * busy elf with lessons and practice to CU your days. "Jay Germ." Mlramar.—Quite Rood, fay. but some of the lines In your verses almost overbalance with too many words. Try toman their rhythm even, dear. What a good cook you are!