HAPPY COGS

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 148, 25 June 1938, Page 14

HAPPY COGS

WELCOME IN Fay Lawrence, Rangiwaliia. Valerio Lawrence, liangiwnhia. LILY OF LAGUNA’S CORNER Apitl. Dear Hub, I am sorry that last week I did not write to you, My apology I send ’tis meek, For I am a Cog, ’tis true. I was disappointed, too, Hub, ’Cause I did not come to tho show, But had to stay at home, Hub, And go to school, although There were only nine of us, While the rest of the class did go, We had to delve ’midst problems mn French, And many “an ’orrid” sum. It snowed up here last Tuesday, ’Twas a very heavy fall, There wasn’t any sunray, To melt it for good and all. Everywhere was simply white, Even the sky above, Although it was a pretty sight, Tho cold we did not love. However we pupils and others Had a few snowball fights, Even our fathers and mothers Were really snow-balled sight*. Last Wednesday night till lata A-dancing wo did go, A-dancing at a vigorous rate, And prancing to and fro. ’Twas a merry evening, too, Hub, Everyone .was gay Until the time it ended, Hub, We danced the hours away. The Wednesday week before, Hub, We went to a euchre eve, The dancing warmed us, too, Hub, And tho prize Mum did achieve.I have a host of pen-pals, They are interesting to me, And every now and then, Hub, Come lines from oversea. I've got one in Old Surrey, And one in far New York, And ono in England’s Devon, And one who worships “pork,” I mean she’s ono of China. And a charming writer, too, She says the “Pig” is sacred (Though some folk say it’s not true). Next Saturday at school, Hub, A basketball game wo play, And wo’re even practising now, Hub, Yes, every possible day. ’Tis our first game this season Against an outside team, So wish us every luck, Hub. The primary girls, are small, Hub, Have won every game they played. But they made up for the lads, Hub, ■Who seem of misfortunes made. The boys have played four games, Hub, The girls have played the same, So ’tis fortunate for the boys, don’t you

think, That tho girls have won every game. Well, Hub, there’s no news in plenty, As there is not much here, So this rhyming to you must be close, Hub, Or ’twill be boring I fear. So I must wish you good-bye, Hub, Maybe only adieu, And good wishes and all that one asks of, I hope to the Cogs and to you. Lily of Laguna. The Den does indeed wish you luck in your game, Lily of Laguna! Rangiwahia. Dear Hub, —Did you go to the show, Hub? I didn’t but I went to Palmerston for the day. We went to the pictures in the evening and it was called “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and it was very good. About 19 children from our school went to the show last Tuesday, it being a holiday. I have a pen-friend in Canada who is 5 ft. 11 ins. tall, but she is only 12 years old. It must be a cold country because last winter she said it was 28 degrees. 'Well, I am enclosing threepence for a badge. May we have jumbled words to make into towns for a Skilltest? Dew-drop. Yes, I went to the show on the Tuesday and I helped to guide a number of school children and what a time we hadl

Glen Oroua. Dear Hub and Coglets,—Here I am writing again. Doesn’t Powder and Patches rhyme well! My little sister was two on Saturday. It has been raining simply awfully here. We are playing Oroua Dow'ns on Friday in basketball. I am sending some riddles. Glen Oroua boys beat Sanson 5 —3 yesterday. So I must close because news is getting very scarce. Tulip. Yes, Tulip, we are very proud of our P. and P. who seems to be inspiring other members to rhyme. A QUAINT LITTLE POEM THE HOUSEMAID Old Mr Elf of Toadstool Hall Employs a wee grey mouse Who cooks the food and makes the beds And scrubs and cleans the house. She wears a cap and apron and is very Clean and staid. Old Mr Elf is proud of her And calls her his mousemaid. —Copied by Barpo.

Woodville. Dear Hub, —I suppose I must write again. I have written to Nellie Drife. I have had a bad cold but it is nearly better now. We are starting our exams on Monday. The school doctors were at “High” all last week. It is good to see Cogs (who have not written for a long time) writing again. Nearly every letter you read has talk of the show in it. I did not go, but Mum, Dad and the boys went on Friday. I have a very bad toe and I am not able to go to dancing. We have a jDigeon now. One afternoon about two months ago two of them came here, but ono went away and wo haven’t seen it since. Tho one that stayed became very quiet until one day it disappeared and stayed away two or three days, when he came home he had all the feathers torn from his breast and ho is now very frightened. Well there is now more news so I will close. Little Old Woman. Your prize money will arrive next week, Little Old Woman. A health germ for the toe. Rangiwahia. Dear Hub, —May I join the Happy Band of Cogs? I should like “Buttercup” for my pen-name. I am eight and in Std. 2. Igo to school by bus and I enjoy it. I must close now. Valerie Lawrence. We should love to havo you as a member of our Page, Valerie, and you may be Buttercup. Feilding. Dear Hub, —Jewel was in bed all last week with an abscess in her ear and is still not well. We went to tho show on Saturday and we enjoyed it very much. Marigold. The Den hopes that Jewel is getting better and sends her a health germ, Marigold.

THE SKILLTEST WINNER The winner of this week's Skilltest is Green Gem and to her go tho Den \s congratulations. Ashhurst. Dear Hub, —Here I am writing again Aren’t tho days short and cold now? But never mind, Hub, winter will soon be gone. Last Friday Mr Savage came to our school and spoke to the children. jWe are starting our exams now, and I ; hope I pass. If I do pass this year I will be in Std. 5 next year. Sister Sue is iu Std. G and every second Friday she 'goes in to a school in town and lias I cooking lessons. We are going to have Jour school fancy dress ball shortly. I |like my badge very much. I am going >to try and do the puzzle this week. • What do you get if you win the Skill test? Well, Hub, there is no more news so I will close with lots of love. Lavender. There is a money prize offered each week for the Skilltest winner, Lavender. Mr Puz. will no doubt see your request about a jumbled fish Skilltest.

SECRET CODE IS BUSY Palmerston North. Dear Hub, —I thought I would write to you as I have a few moments to spare. I went to the show and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. I went on the ‘ ‘ dodge- ’ems ’ ’ and the cliairoplanes and it was very thrilling. I also saw a sideshow. Everything there was very interesting. At school I am in the handwork club and I have made a work basket out of pine-needles which is very useful. There is never ono week in which I miss reading the Page. It is so interesting. I have just finished reading a very interesting book. It was so interesting that I never stirred till 1 had finished it. We go to cooking on Thursday and we are going to cook a dinner. I am making a needle case for sewing at school. It is of pink flannel. Do you listen to Fred and Maggie which is broadcast every Monday and Tuesday? I think it is very interesting. Well as there is no more news I will say cheerio for now. Secret Code. You are an industrious Cog, Secret Code and an inspiration to tho Page. Are you sending in a sample of handwork for our Treasure Chest? WINTER Winter cold is here at last, Now that lovely autumn’s past, It is now the winds do blow, That’s a sign of rain or snow. In the houses snug and warm Bright and happy children swarm; It is now they start and sew; Little faces all a glow. Flowers gay wo love so well, Grow not in the fairy dell. Not till spring we seo some more, Growing by our little door. —By Mayflower.