Our Mailbag

Northern Advocate, 19 July 1938, Page 2

Our Mailbag

Zclma Allen— Twenty-two sweet peas up! That's fine, Zelma. Marion Mac Donald —We liked the poem very much indeed, Marion. Do you think you could write anything like that? Eric Fielden —You certainly have plenty of clubs at your school, Eric. Were you one of our show visitors? Shirley Shepherd— Your hope was fulfilled, Shirley. How did you enjoy the cine show? Measles, unhappily, are still about, but I suppose the epidemic will be over soon. ■ Erlcen Timperley—l began to get quite interested in your story of the runaway lemon, but discovered you bad not completed it. Perhaps you could write it out for us again some time. Beverley Jones—Daddy won't like you working in that way too often. Beverley. It was a first-rate idea, though, and we thank you very much for the 2/6 sent towards the orphanage fund. Daisy Milligan —That’s the spirit, Daisy. If you try it should not take

you very long to earn a book. The Orphanage Fund is growing apace. 'As you say 20 shillings make a pound, •and so every little helps.' v 14 First Avenue—A fine donation, 'for which we thank you. Mary Morrison —This is a dreadfully late reply to your letter, but you know what some wise person said about being better late than never.