Competitions

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 74, 28 March 1936, Page 16

Competitions

WORD-BUILDING Skilltest Winners. The prizes this week go to Green Gem, 129 names. Hoppy-go-fetch-it, 92 names. Again I was delighted to receive many entries. We are improving as the year goes on. Other solutions were sent in by King Lion 33, Columbino 70, Gumboot Bill 76, Ginger Boy 86, Tiger Tim 53, Silver Jlopn 81, Trixie Corkliili 33, Digger 56, Cowboy Toni 45, Whistling Rufus 45, Patch and Paint 60, Mountain Lily 88, Pollyanna 81, Whisky Bill 23, Te Rauparaha 4, Curiosity 83, Maid Marion 26, Silver Fern 50, Joy Bells 89, Hooami 80, Billy Moth S 3. PENFRIENDS CORNER (Sent in by Dulcie Hore.) Isobell McLennan, Savannah, via Mackay, Queensland, would like penfriends 10 to 12 years of age, living in New Zealand, Canada, Tasmania and Africa, interested in tennis, swimming, and film-stars. Paulino Doolan, Savannah, via Mackay, Queensland, would like penfriends 11 to 13 years of age living in Tasmania, New Zealand, Australia and America, interested in swimming, tennis and film-stars. WHEN MY SHIP COMES IN Dear Hub, — I haven’t found tho grey georgette For my evening gown of dreams, But I’ve happened oi. a bluey-green And so at last it seems That I’ve found something to suffice, A shade that is called “mist”, And whes I saw the sample ’Twas too hard to resist. And so of course I purchased it, I’m sure it will look sweet, Although I feel the “one of dreams" Would have been hard to beat. And as I’m no designer Of frocks and evening wear, I’ll r>d you of this fashion talk Which most find hard to bear. Tho weather hero is “ripping,” Quite a change for this bleak “dump,” It nearly always causes Four loving Cog to grump. I’m listening to the passing cars. And “Town’s” their destination, And just now, of envy I’d be a demonstration. It seems that every other soul In this village of ours, Can go to town of Saturdays To spend delightful hours. While I sit here and hear them puss, The never ending stream, That all seem to go “Whoopee!” On talkies and ice-cream. But when my ship comes sailing in, Myself—l’ll choose the cream Of all the fascinating titles Upon the Silver Screen. And I’ll go out—just when inclined And see stars, with adoration, For really such big lots of them Have my honest admiration. Well, this is all of Filmland, I’ll rhyme about to-day: The weather’s so interesting I must be out.to play. The sun is shining gaily, I’m feeling awfully bright Not like those revellers Who were in town last night. —Powder and Patches. TORRENTIAL RAINS IN THE JUNGLE. The Jungle, Africa. Dear Hub, —Tiger Tim is very much better now, Hub. He vows never to boast again. It is not a very nice day in the jungle to-day. There are threatening rain clouds in the sky. The air is very keen and the winged creatures fly for shelter. Bang! —Crack! Now peals of thunder resound through the air. Now the rain is beating down on my window pane. When it rains in the jungle, Hub, it just pours down. However, the water does not remain on the ground for very long after the rain has ceased.' The thunder seems to get louder each time. Now and again a flash of lightning can be seen. It is an awful day, Hub. However wo cannot always have beautiful sunshine. Let it rain, blow and snow. King Lion. I think I should be just a little bit frightened were I in the jungle during a storm, .King Lion. I am glad Tiger Tim is better. RIDDLES. “Name six animals found in India.” “Five elephants and a tiger, sir.” What business never makes progress? ’ ' A stationery one. What is the quickest way to widen a road? Add the letter B and mako it broad. What is. the difference between a chatterbox and a looking-glass? One talks without reflecting and the other reflects without talking. ! What is invisible yet never out of sight? The letter “S.” • When is a clock like a good idea? When it strikes one. Why is Paris like the letter F? Because it is tho capital of France.- |