In The Pillar Box
ALICE ANSWERS HER LETTERS Viola Harvey, Riwaka: Here’s another member for the Wonderland Club from Riwaka. What a lovely school you go to, Viola. Do write and tell me what class you are in. Bevis Jones, Nelson: I am so glad you came to see me, Bevis. You had quite an exciting time at the picnic, didn’t you? Barbara Moulder, Nelson: What a jolly holiday you have been enjoying, Barbara. I hope Mother is better for the change. Please give her a happy cheerio from Alice and White Rabbit, will you? Phyllis Duke, Nelson: I think your idea about the waistcoat is a splendid one, Phyllis, and have passed your letter on to White Rabbit. Dulcie Hardyment, Stoke: Many happy returns of the day, Dulcie. Would love to have a letter from you, my dear. Pat Best, Foxhill: What a busy little person you have been, Pat. Did you enjoy helping to keep house? Would love to see you on skates, but am afraid I can’t keep my balance at all. Annette Oldershaw, Tahunanui: We would love you all to come and see us, Annette. White Rabbit is fond of riddles, though he isn’t very good at guessing them. Bernice Campen, Nelson: I have been hoping for a letter from you, Bernice, but never mind, perhaps you will write to tell me all about your birthday. Many happy returns of to-day, my dear.
Pamela Bullin, Takaka: No, White Rabbit hasn’t bought any striped waistcoats yet, Pamela. I loved the little drawing, dear. Do send me some more. Alice Exton, Collingwood: The shells and your letter arrived on Wednesday, Alice, and how can I thank you for them? I have never seen such wonderful shells before and had no idea they could be found on our beaches. Could you tell me the names of the different varieties so that I could have them labelled? Gwen Davis, Nelson: Many happy returns of next Monday, Gwen. We hope the sun shines for you. Cynthia Win, Owen River: Would love to hear from you again, Cynthia, and to know if you are back in Nelson yet, so that I can come to see you. Joy Oldershaw, Tahunanui: Yes, come to see me by all means, Joy. Was terribly sorry to hear you had been ill, and hope you are quite well again, Winsome Nicholls, Korcre: While Rabbit is delighted that you enjoyed his Page so much, Winsome, and joins with me in hoping your holiday is the best ever. Lois Richards, Upper Moulere: What are you going to do with the clher tenpenoe, Lois? Save it? That’s always a good plan, of course. I expect you had great fun with Walter and Bernard. Tui Best, Appleby: White Rabbit has learnt your poem off by heart. He thinks it is very funny, and hopes you will send him some more like that, Tui. Vivian Haase, Nelson: It was splendid to hear from you again, Vivian. Am glad you liked the book. I had a copy of it myself years ago, and it was a great favourite of mine. Your name has been given to Mr Stamp Man. Ronald Salmond, Upper Moutere: What a marvellous holiday you have had, Ron, and your letter was such an interesting one. I thought the other members would like to read it, too. Gladys Deer, Richmond: Well, Tuesday is your important day, isn’t it, Gladys? Alice and White Rabbit hope you have a very happy day indeed, my dear. Betty Jarvis, Nelson: I have been hoping for such a long while to hear from you again, Betty. When are you going to send me some more of your stories? Cynthia Ellis, Nelson: We shall be thinking of you next Wednesday, Cynthia, and hoping that you are enjoying a very happy birthday.
Robin Salmond, Upper Moutere: My word, you were a lucky boy, Robin, to have such a lovely trip, and what a grand Dad you have to take you all that way, Keitha Sparrow, Takaka: Yes, it was ray first visit, Keitha, and I am looking forward to visiting your interesting district again in the near future. Audrey Salmond, Upper Moutere: Goodness, it was an exciting trip J you made to Dunedin, wasn’t it? How | did you like Christchurch and i Sumner? Roddy MacLcan, Nelson: Why, Roddy, you’ll be eight years old on Wednesday, and I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun. Many happy returns of the day, . young man.
Orma McEvven, Richmond: I do hope f yesterday was a very happy day for * you, Orma, and I expect you feel f very grown up now that you are twelve years old. Would love to hear 2 from you again. 1 Ilona Mayers, Nelson: Are you staying at College this year, Rona? I would 1 so love to hear from you, my dear. Jim Methven, Nelson: Are you looking 2 forward to going back to school, Jim. s What about sending me something for the Page? * Shirley Phillips, Sherry River: Arc you excited about to-morrow, Shir--1 ley? White Rabbit and Alice wish you many happy returns of the day. 1 Peggy Schvvass, Nelson: Do please write to me, Peggy, or would you like to > come up to the office to see me one day before school begins again?
Azile Stephens, Nelson: Are you going to College this year, Azile? Am looking forward to more contributions from you this year. Betty Stirling, Nelson: You’ll be eleven years old to-morrow, won’t you, Betty? We hope the sun will shine for you, and that it will be the very happiest day you have ever had, my clear. Trevor Eggers, Sherry River: To join the Stamp Club, ait you need do is to write a letter to Mr Stamp Man, c/o Alice, “The Mail” Office, and ask him to enrol you, and perhaps tell him something about your c -lection. He will be pleased to hear from all three of you. Please thank Miss Fowler for me for her very kind letter, will you, Trevor? Dennis Schroder, R.M.D., Richmond: We’re so glad to have you in the Club, Dennis, and we hope you are having the best birthday ever. Many happy returns of to-day, young man. MY 131 RD (Original) At home I have a pet bird. It's name is Joey. Every night we let it out for a fly. Jt can talk. This is what it says, “Give me a kiss, Joey, pretty boy Joey. Good morning, Peter.” We gave it a ball to play with and one day the ball fell out and it got tramped on. Peter Ilowes, liui Street, Tahuimnui. Roger Shaw, Richmond: Thank you for the story of the dream, Roger. Wc may be able to use it later on in the Page. Iris Hawkes, R-M.1),, Wakefield: So glad you are enjoying yourself, Iris. Would love to join you at Redwood's Valley. What fun we would have! Leslie Roberts, R.M.D., Richmond: I think you must be quite looking forward to going back to school, Leslie. After all, it is fun learning new things all the time, isn’t it? June Lusty, Richmond: Well, I am thrilled you had such a lovely holiday June. Did Owen go with you too? Keith Davies, Dovedale: So glad to hear from you again, Keith, and to know you haven’t been neglecting your writing. Did you stay home for the holidays? lola Guy, Matariki: It must be very exciting getting your college things ready, lola, and I hope you will be able to come to ;.ee me sometimes.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 28 January 1939, Page 12
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