KUPE’S MAILBAG

Northern Advocate, 7 February 1934, Page 2

KUPE’S MAILBAG

Elsie Gazley. —TKanks so much for a chatty letter, Elsie, also for the place names which are to be published. Yes, I’m afraid the poor old artist must have been feeling bad when he drew last week's competition picture. Mac Allcock. —I’m always glad to receive suggestions, Mac. I’ll see what other Northlanders have’ to say about it, and if it is likely to prove popular will’see about publishing occasional gardening notes. I like the idea of Northlanders writing about their gardens- and will be pleased to receive an account of yours. Thanks for the place-names—they*ll be of interest.

Moira Povey.—So pleased the prize came to hand all right. Towards the end of the holidays I should say it would be most acceptable. We’ll find a corner for. the jokes—thanks.

Joan McConnell writes: "As I will not have time to do the competition T thought I would send in some jokes and riddles. Isn’t the weather lovely for swimming?”—A happy thought, Joan. Your contributions will be published. This is certainly just the weather for swimming. "Wai” is simply the Maori word for water, and we can no more say why "wai” means water, than we can say why "water” means the same thing in English.

Madeline Bines.—By the time this answer appears the school bells will already have issued their first summons to lessons in 1934. I’m sure you’ll try again, and perhaps goocT luck will again attend your efforts.

Natalie Russell.—The entry arrived in heaps of time. Too had about losing the ‘ ‘ Advocate, ’ ’ but the -work was acceptable just the same.

John Barston.—Even if you are a visitor to the Northlands we are glad to receive your attempt. Perhaps you’ll drop us a line again next time you are in the North.

Gwen Purdon. —I liked your chatty letter, Gwen-, and have entered it in the Holiday Letter competition’.

Phyllis Marsh. —Dogs are most intelligent creatures, and I can quite believe. the sto'ry you tell of wour pet drowning the weica. The wood hen.is a harmless bird, though, isn’t it No doubt Toby thought he was ridding the place of a harmful pest.

Ruth Morey.—You’re lucky having a pool at the bottom of your place, for you can go in for a swim just whenever you feel inclined. I had a rather novel holiday this, year by travelling to Wellington and back per push-bike, camping en route. It was frightful hard wotk in'-parts, but thoroughly enjoyable.

Joseph’ , Nelley.—Your attempt at this week’s puzzle has certainly proved lucky, Joseph. So glad you enjoy reading the ‘ ‘ Young Northlander. ’ ’ Thanks for the .contributions.

Doreen Young.—Yes, Some of the men in the picture were well known cither in the fields of sport, polities, or aviation.

Rosy Kauwhata.—Thanks for your letter, Rosy. Write again soon, won’t you?

Marie Mooney.-^-What a splendid time you must have had, Marie. Poor old Mr Morepork is at a serious disadvantage in tlie daylight, though he is a king of the bushlands by night.

Joan McConnell.—What happened to the finger, Joan? Xt is hard to write if your index linger is hurt. M. King.—Thames ever so much for the nice letter, Miriam, I've managed to get in one day at the seaside, and had a splendid time. Kef erring to the post-script, I wouldn't worry too much about that,'.for your letter was free from error. If , you keep thinking you arc going to make a mistake you’li surely do so. On the'other hand if you try really’hard to do- things correctly and have heaps of .confidence in your own. ability things arc, sure to go right,Gracious, I hope' that doesn’t sound like preaching!' ■

Mac Allcock. —Well you’re two ami six nearer to. .that bridle, than you were before, Mac. How much more have you got to save? Thanks for the poem. •'

Moehau Bowman. —I was pleased, too, when I learnt that you came top of your class last year, and hope that you do as well in 1934. There is always a thrill in changing classrooms, though one feels a pang at leaving the scenes of past victories (over the Examination Bogey).. Elsie Gazley.—The weather in the North has been wet enough these last few days, Elsie, the campers at Waitangi from all accounts getting more than their share of rain. It is always best to go to the beach early, and there is a special thrill in lunching out of doors.

Dawne Williams.—A splendid idea', Dawno, and one which will undoubtedly find favour among our followers, Maugapal means "good branch. ’ 1 Edna Burgess.—lt was a shame that the paper was burnt before you completed the competition. As far as you went the work was quite good. Eaymond Going.—A good attempt, "Raymond. Keep trying. Maurice Kokich.—-I’m glad you have" "the greatest pleasure" answering our puzzle, Maurice. Your work was carefully done, and sot out quite neatly. Keep up the good work, , and . success will come your way eventually.

Enid McMillan was 14 years old on January 29. Very many happy returns of the day, Enid. Had you discovered just a few more errors you would have been in the running for a cash award.