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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20058, 22 September 1928, Page 4 (Supplement)

** <i- tS? <b 'k- "i" f h 4' 'h d' 4* 4? &<& 'J? <b &<i?s 5 4< - >?« We all must expect ups and downs, .ji And sometimes some bruises and &. bumps, *j„ «£( But keep a brave heart, |J» 44 And play a good part, >§• «£« And never be down in tKe "i' f dumps! >?• *■"' •—Doris Hill, Whcnuapai. 'J >S*

I 1 ear Boys and Girls: Perhaps some of you expected " GIRLS' OWN" to-day. but there were so many entries that, it was impossible to complete the judging in time for this week's issue, so the girls' pago will appear next week. "The entries have been exceptionally heavy, and thc-e lias been keen competition for the honour of heading the page, many very good designs having been su!>mittea. lam very proud indeed of all our young aitists and writers, whoso work is gaining recognition ail over New Zealand. I hope that the fathers and mothers will enter into the suggestion 1 made last week, and vote for the page thev think best, " BOYS' OWN. ' or " GIRLS' OWN." But we must have a good big vote, or else it will not be any real guide! Points to be taken into consideration should bo tlie general appearance of the page, arrangement, and merit of sketches, stories, etc. There is a ery heavy Mail-Bag this ■week, so 1 will not make my letter long. Three of our members are congratulated this week on winning their first 100 marks, end the lion mr of being awarded the 12C0th certificate has fallen to Gordon Traill, of Epson, who starts off his membership with a ten-mark card. Your friend. THE SOUTHERN CROSS. , e . ar Miss Morton. —I had a tremendous thrill last Tuesday morning—the great Southern Cross " flew over our house! It had just crossed the Tasman Sea and j circled above Wellington before going on to the landing-place in Christchurch. The time was about 7,30, and we were in bed. little thinking that the aeroplane had oven started off, when he heard a terrific roaring and whirring—it was the " Southern Cross." ct last! We rushed outside but were too late, the aeroplane ws»*. ulrer.dy far out over Cook Strc'f. and \v-„ never saw it! People outside were slioutinc and everyone wits wildly excited that the " Southern Cross" visited "Wellington before binding in Christchurch. 1 urn very glad I heard the nlar.e. but it would have been wonderful to have Been it in the air.—Your levins pen-friend, Monica Acheson. Wellington (age 15). IN THE EARLY DAYS. Dear Miss Morton,—l am going to tell you about some little children who lived in England. One day their mother told them that they were going on a big sailing ship, to sail over the water, to a new country named New Zealand They arrived in Auckland in the year 15153. When they landed on the wharf a big Maori with a piece of blanket, fastened around his waist, frightened the children so much that they ran awuy and hid behind some packing cases. Fortunately lie was a friendly Maori, and did not hurt the children Moot of the Maoris were fighting, because thev did not want the English people to come and. take till their land from them. The mothers and the children were frightened that the Maoris would kill them. Some of the fathers were "on guard " at Fort Britpmart, and others had to go un the country and fight the Maoris. They had st very rough tiiiie. The shops in Queen Street were very small. There used to be a lot of fires, and each time a shop was burnt down a better one was erected in its place. The rpen filled in v.-hat is now Queen Street, to make tlu? road, and worked very hard to make Auckland a prosperous city.—From your loving pen-friend. Ted White. 21. Leamington Road. Mount Eden (age 12). THE HOLIDAYS. It is a long time since I wrote to you, j but now *1 will write and tell you about our school holidays. X was in Auckland two or three times. I stayed at a friend s p'ace in Papatoetoe for a little over a week. While we ■ t;re there we went to see the Blind Institute. I thought the blind people were wonderful. One hoy was typewriting. aiid others were tuning a piano. Some men were making mats and others strawberry baskets. Another day we went tip on the Farmers' Trading Company's roof. There was all sorts of fun up there. I think our page is becoming more and more interesting every week. The _ Doyle twins are interesting. I wonder if thev get safely to shore or not? Bio and Bub ]>ive some exciting adventures at times' "While I was on my holiday we went to the Zoo. We ?"v.- many magnificent birds, black and white swans swam on the river, and there were ducks of rdl description. As v.-e were watching the monkeys someone's cap fell in and a small monkey grabbed it and tore a hole in it. then put it on his bead.—From your loving 1 ve 1"n Meliarry. Mqtuniaoho. Morrinsviiie (aire 121. A YOUiJG HOUSEKEEPER. Dear Miss Morton.—lt is raining to-da.» find lam home from school. We all have had the fin. My tescher has given me a page of lessons to do at home. Mummy is the last to get better and I have been tidying the house. I have been baking. 1 like baking and weighing out the things. 1 have made two lota of cakes to-day I nm glad spring is here. I hear the thrushes' sonirs in the early morning: they seem to sit on the very tips of tho tiees. J love bird nesting, and peeping in at the pretty egtffl Have von ever noticed in - September nearly all the flowers arc vehow? There are daffodils, cow-slips, gorse, broom golden wattle, lancewood and itowhai. I do hope the " Girls' Page ' is a wee bit better than the boys for I know we have gome very clever girl members!—l ( remain, your loving pen-friend. Deris -u— W lieoiiapai (age 3). G-lEL3' OWN Next week. Don't miss it! A HANDY GIRL! Dear Miss Morton.—l live on a farm but. although 1 like all the pretty things I see in ti:e country I like better, work I can do v.-*th tool' Mv father lets me use Jus bench to worrt on. 1 make chairs, tables boxes and anything I think may be useful for our playroom. 'Mv little sister and I ' lifco to pre rend wo ore Crown up mid our dolls arc the children. "Wo go to visit our , relatives with them. although I am 11 years old 1 do not po to school just now j because I have been sick, but I expect to next rear. I like school very much j and iust long to f 'o back —I nm. ( yours sincerely. Shei'a Lee. Parua Bav (age 11). ' TV/0 PETS. , I would like to t«ll von about mv two ' pels. I have a fox terrier celled S'iot. and ' Fussy, who in a big grey cat. Thev are ' such good pr. 1 *?. s'hl ron~2 about 1 Spot Fit? up H nd j\a loves eke or anv sweet !hiti"a. Prr c " ph'vs hl''e and tieek with mi brother r—l T nml l»> f.--«nr *" )te hiding place t ■■ i'" -1h - From y o;-t 'ovin- pert-trip"-"! Owen Willis. Karnke lioad, 1 lames fage 8). E

| TOJSESC? 109 KAKXS. } I .» -O- :t J; I ~T lirco mrmhcrs of our rir,.j» s I t | .Monica Adieson, Zoo S <) I Court, Hamilton, and Cera!, I Sou- - | star Mam.rc.wa. hnvc qualified this I , I yrcek for Mm- livo, |; ,i zc fw I J, | v.jnrm™ ICO innrks. | 7 I All readers or " liovs and Gii'ls" 5 { 1 " ! , e Hie names of 0 J 1 :S ,° three diligent members, and | | I v "'° °l ,e will not 1,0 I„ K jj ), r .f r , vp g \ | they are. nHo to add thope co-eted 1 1 I lottcrs ' "D.M.8.G.," after "their 1 s b I | Congratulations, Monica, Zoo, and 1 » S Gerald! I ]