Fairiel Sends An Answer To....

Evening Post, Volume CXXXI, Issue 92, 19 April 1941, Page 17

Fairiel Sends An Answer T0....

"Bush EH," Silverstream.—Another letter from this mushroom. The Elf and I had a lesson in Nature study when your coloured leaves tumbled out of the envelope. Winered Virginia is our favourite with golden oak a very close second.

"Day-dreaming Elf," Eastbourne.—l hope the poor little girl's dream of an Easter Egg came true, but even If it didn't I'm glad she had a cheery blazing flre" to sit beside, The thought behind the drawing is a good one, but you need still more pencil practice, fay.

"Pink Water-lily," Noalo.—That must be an Easter Egg record, surely. What fun you had at the concert.' There must be some clever boys and girls at that school. Now yuo'll have to see what your own schoolfellows can do.

"Blinking Billy," Lower Hutt—We were excited when we found your long letter with all its school news and a smile-making poem as well. Some of the lines were so long that the verses overbalanced, so you will notice some small alterations. Our love to you 1 ■'

"Laburnum Lady," Karori.—lt isn't often that we find two drawings and a poem from a very new elf. ' I like "Toys" very much, dear, and your cheeky little bird. Keep on practising I Letterbox Elf and I send you a warm welcome to our Fairy King.

"Moongleam," Hataitai.—l 'spect you saw dozens of Easter visitors at the Zoo. It is time the Elf and I went to see our animal friends again. Did you notice any new ones? Our Jove to "Ptidgie."

"Daisy Dawn," Karori.—Thank you for that beautiful Autumn picture. It almost took my breath away. The Autumn poem is vivid and well expressed. In "Lavender" the rhythm is uncertain but there arc some good lines.

"Wizard of Oz," Eastbourne.—The story oi Delia and the magic Easter egg was v<*ry well written and we were sorry it didn't arrive in time for the Easter Page. The Elf and I hope you and Day-dreaming Elf had a very happy Easter.

Visiting hours to the Fairy Ring are 3 to 4.30 o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 1. Address letters to Fairiet. "Fairy Ring." "Evening Post." City. Cl. 2. Telf your age, name, and address at well at your pen-name. 3. Always say whether your work is original or copied. 4. Do drawing on unllned white paper In pencil or Indian Ink. 6. Leave a margin when writing stories or verses, and wrfto in INK. on ono side of the paper only. 8. The Ring closes at 4 o'clock on Wednesdays, so post early in the week.

The Swamp Fairy

SHOES AND SOCKS

RULES OF THE RING

(Original drawing and verse by "Pegalorum," 15, Lower Hutt.) Beside the swamp I sat in repose, Now oft when I sit in pensive mood, Revelling in its quiet space. My memories recall When up before my gaze there rose The marshy reeds on which she A fairy of ethereal grace. stood, Like an arum lily tall.

She ivas startled by my presence; A f or g et . me . not wrea th she had for a Oh, I ivanted her to stay, crown Yet ere I could have uttered a word, A f ragran l delicate hue, She faded right away. qj misty tm iii g fo was her. gown, „,, , 1 , , , . All sparkling with dew. The suns bright wheel was passing . low, Oft have I longed for another O'er the borderland of day, glimpse When I, with lingering feet and Of my evasive fay, slow, But never have I seen her since Wended my homeward way.' That first enchanted day.

"Mother Bear," Lower Hutt.-*We laughed when we read your camping adventures. It Was too bad to come home with the snee2es. Did you have campfire sing»sdttgs and did you have a turn at camp cookery? "Princess" Lily," Island Bay.—A hearty welcome to the Ring, Barbara. Cheeis for you, a new scrapbook-maker. When you call for the pictures take the lift to the sixth floor of the* Evening Post Building. "Jolly Imp," City.—We're glad to welcome you tdnight, Nanc^. You ; are a busy person with first-aid classes arid- music exams, to work far. Brother John must make a very good patient •for bandaging practice. "Grey Owl," Newtown.—Ring people will be interested in MakaiVstory. 'We hope the serial is coming,along well- -What a. busy programme you have set yourself. •'Bonny," City.—Twd dainty drawings from this artist-elf. We like "The Jtfalr? Tea Party," but Printer Man wishes the iak lines were thicker. Will you remember nest time, please, Bonny? . . ..,'..;- ---"Patchwork Paddy." Uf»per Hutt—We like the story of the white hOrae, "Paddy." I think we- have a new authoress in the making. Keep on trying! "Singing Sally," Upp«r" Hutt.—Kittens can make a merry tangle of wool and Knitting. We felt quite sorry for Polly, but I'm sura She must hnv6 laughed when she found Blackie wound into a green cocoon. "Rosy Morn," City.—We were ever so glad to See you on the very edge of Easter, and Letterbox Elf and 1 thank- you very.- very much for that lovely Easter Egg. It was delicious! ' "Sunray Sally," City.—-Three excellent sketches, plxiekin, but alas! they were too late to catch Printer Man. I'll put them in our Special Page bos and keep them carefully. We hope you had a very haupy holiday. "L.5.," City.—l have posted the puzzle you • asked for and also the second part for which we did not have apace in the Ring. We think it makes a very good party gftme.

When the teacher at an American school walked into the classroom the other day she could hardly believe her- eyes, filed high on her desk were dozens of shoes and socks!

"Well!" she gasped, and turned round to see her pupils smiling at her. "It's so warm here that we really don't need them," explained one of the girls; "so we want to give them to the British children!"

The teacher arranged for the boys and girls to give other shoes and clothing for war relief. ;