A PARTY FOR PETS

Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 150, 21 December 1940, Page 17

A PARTY FOR PETS

* «- * CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONS

The > results of the Ring Christmas competitions are printed below and the best entries appear in this page tonight. The most popu- . far classes were the Senior Verse and the Junior Christmas Card in which many exceptionally good entries were received. The winning card design was the work of that clever young artist, "Sunray Sally" (II). Across its cover-piece march three kittens in the uniforms of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, carrying a Union Jack. It is beautifully coloured and there are dainty black and white -sketches and printed verses on the centre page. Another striking design was sent by "Fairy Artist" (ID, who painted a blue candlestick in a golden wreath entwined with holly berries. ' Our junior verse-makers I think must have been overawed at the thought of writing a carol, as there were very few entries in this •lass and not one up to prize-winning standard. TWs was a pity as the words of most carols are the simplest of all verse and 1 am sure there are many Ring versemakers who could have sent in excellent entries. In all the ether classes the work sent in was of a high standard, particularly In the senior sketch and verse classes. "Darby," who won the poem prize, was also successful in winning the Literary Medal at her college this year. Congratulations to the prize-winners, and thank you to every elf who sent competition entries.

The results are as follows: —

SENIOR VERSE.—"Darby" (14). Hataital; special mention, "White Fox" (16). Auckland; pat Dobson (16), Dannevirke; and "Little totty" (15). Petone.

SENIOR STORY.—"Grey Owl" (14). Kilbirnie; special mention, "Saturday's Child" (13). Island Bay; and Pat Dobson (16). Dannevirke.

MENIOR DRAWlNG.—"Pegalorum" (15), iower Hutt; special mention, "White Fox" (16). uekland.

JUNIOR CARD DESlGN.—"Sunray Sally" (II), Thorndon; special mention, "Rairy Artist" (II), Karori; "Bush Elf," Silverstream; and "Helena."

'JUNIOR "TALK WITH SANTA CLAUS".— "Wizard of Oz" (10), Thorndon. Special matiea, "SaQiiibaU" and "littla Bu&>"

"VROLYKE KERSTIMIS!" In Holland little children have No slightest cause to grieve . Because no Santa comes to calf With gifts on Christmas Eve. Ah, no, for January sixth Is made for their delight. Good Sinterklaas and Servant Jan Come visiting that night. Plump Sinterklaas and small, dark Jan Upon a milk-white steed Drop into every chimney The toys that children need. * « ♦ CHRISTMAS. (Original.) A moonlit night, a star so bright, In the East above Jerusalem A Heavenly light in a world so white In a stable in peaceful Betfrjehem. But sweeter than the moonlight's kiss upon a drooping palm, There fell the song of Angels, from o'er that Holy calm. And higher than the star that rode the cloudless misty night, Their joyful chorus praised the Lord—the new born God of Light. And from the East came three wise men, with incense, myrrh, and gold To offer at the feet of Him of Whom the Angels told. The shepherds from the hillsides came to see Him and adore, With the Virgin and St. Joseph, the Babe upon the straw. A lowly stall—on Christmas night Above the angels sang "Peace on earth—good will to men" Their joyful chorus rang. "LITTLE TOTTY" (15). # * * CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Christmas is here Hooray, hooroo I Bring ices, puddings, And strawberries too. Christmas is here So feast away, i And then we'll swim, And then we'll play. Christmas is here: Folk travel miles And pay out pounds To see our smiles.

Are you going away for the Christmas holidays? If so, and if it is in any way practicable, do try and take your dog with you. We can never say exactly what a dog is thinking, but if you have a real canine "pal" watch his expression when he sees you fussing about suitcases, packing, etc Anxiety will be obvious. Is he going too? Put a packet of biscuits, or perhaps his rug or his cushion, amongst your luggage and you will at once notice that the anxious look has gone —he will be satisfied to await the good time. And if you can't take your dog or cat or budgie with you be sure to ask someone whom you can trust to take care of them and see that they have food and shelter.

Have you ever heard of a Pets' Party? All the children bring their pets and they have their share of the j party tea, too. One -little girl had a pets' Christmas tree at hers. Here is a sketch of it with the pets' gifts hangJff^g ixom its branches.