BIRTHDAY SUNSHINE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21224, 2 July 1932, Page 4 (Supplement)

BIRTHDAY SUNSHINE.

From EUPHKMIA SHARP. Mountain Road, Henderson.

A flash or two of humour, and a smilfl for everyone. . , A lot of bear-with-people's faults, nuxefl up with laughter, fun. ( . The glow of kindly patience in life s littm frets and frays, With brightness and unselfishness along the common ways.

The pluck that comes from healthy minds, not looking out for gloom: The hearts which are so full of love, hate thev haven't room. L Go, mix this happy medley up, and youu be well repaid, . . For nothing is so full of cheer as a birtndav that's home-made!

I realise bow these people must feel toward us. when we keep their sacred symbols that have been in their trust lor generations." , ■_ -j. " Turning to the Maoris, lincle Dan said--4 4 I believe vou, when you say belongs to vou and your tribe. But you should have asked me for it insteado trying to steal it. This fish-stone was given me bv au old gold prospector, so \o will understand that I did not take tM emblem from your tribe. Isow 1 am g to give the real stone to you, wahme. ana retain the imitation copy myself. The old Maori woman pushed fonvara eagerly and caught hold of Dncle Dan C °" bh. pakeha, we not mean do wronfTWo only wanted stone. You understand. Uncle Dan nodded v •• Me—for tribe—thank you for giung us sacred fish-stone, and, listen you boys —legend I tell about ' Deserted Hoiiso al invtlis. No believe!" , Thanking them once again the Maoro tool; their farewell. . Thoroughly tired, the two boys soon fast asleep, Coon keeping guard » the door. . (Concluded.)