BIRDS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XX, Issue 197, 9 August 1930, Page 15

BIRDS

Bird*. the free tenant* of earth, air, and ocean. Their form* all symmetry, their motions grace; In plumage delicate and beautiful— Thick without burthen close as fish’s scales. Or loose as full blown poppies in the gale; With wings that seem as they’d a soul within them. They bear their owners with such sweet enchantment. LETTER FROM CHIEF KIWI DEAR KIWIS.— fpHOSE of you who sent me proof -*• of your artistic qualities will. I hope, visit the main room of the “Tribune” office and view the results of the "Bird-drawing Competition” which will be hung there. You will be interested in one another’s work, though I could wish there were more of it to show. Only six Kiwis were sufficiently interested to enter for the competition, and one of these. Errol Apperley. was not eligible, as he has not vet reached the age of senior Kiwi rank. Nevertheless. Errol's portrayal of a fantail was exceedingly good, and I am having it hung with the other entries. with regrets that, under the circumstances I am unable to award it any marks. I hope soon to have a similar competition for mv junior members and I hope then to have more of Errol’s work As I predicted. quite a number of “bird” essays were in last week’s mail—too late for publication in our bird page. They are being published this week, but—this is where you must read most carefully—in future, no mark* will be given to any late competition entry. I always give plenty of time, so that children living in the country, who may not have their paper so regularlv as those in town, may be able to compete. In future, dean, your Chief Kiwi means to be really strict in regard to this matter. Will R. J. Stanford please sign his Christian name on his next entry, and have essay, riddle, and joke on separate paper. I should like Kathleen Bradley to count her certificate marks, and Ist me know how manv she has. Joan Natusch’s essay will be awarded marks next week, when there will be a further instalment. Max Houghton and Rex Davis must each please leave a margin next time they write, and also give titles to their essays. Jean Elliott: As I suggested last week. Joan, a more original theme would be likely to gain mark*. Ngaire Hodgson: I find I have two essays from you. Ngaire, so I have filed the "bird” essay in favour of the "Dream House.” A* you were already too late for the “bird” competition your essav will not come to any harm bv waiting a little longer. I hope, Ngaire that some day vour “Dream House” will become a reality Gladys Flanders: What a lucky trio you are. Gladys, to have a real island on which to build your playhouse. When summer comes I shall hope to hear of all the interesting happenings there. What shall you call your island? Jean Newman: I was «o «orrv to read of Micky’s death. Jean We miss our nets terribly. Hazel Miller: You will find your letter printed this time, little Hasel. I hope Nigger will bring much good fortune. Jean Thornton: I fear Jean that I am not as clover at sewing a* you are. And now. dears though I should love to her- a little talk with each one of vou I must not use any more snace. We welcome the following new Kiwis: Mollv Little, Sheila MacIntyre Max Houghton, and R. J. Stanford, and mv thanks for silver naper go to the following Kiwis: Pamela Stewart Marie and Ellen Rohins and Sheila Maclntyre. Love from CHIEF KIWI.