Letter-Box Corner

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23263, 4 February 1939, Page 8 (Supplement)

Letter-Box Corner

JOYCE BROADBENT The age limit for the Herald Circles is 20, so you have quite a long way to go yet, Joyce. I should advise you to send in some items and then I can see what your style is like and give you some helpful criticism. Whatever happens, don't give up trying if yon really feel the urge to write.

RUTH BICHENO.—I chuckled over your letter, Ruth. You are both right and wrong."Anne Shirley" is a pen-name, - but I can assure you I am not a man! You must have had delightful holiday at Hawera. PAT PRICE. —Your poem was good, Pat, snd will see print.

DAWN PRICE.—That was a most amusing story in your poem, Dawn. You will see it in print later.

JOY DUNN.—Sorry, Joy, the little sketch was not quite good enough for reproduction on the page. I am sure if you try really hard you will gain your M.B.G. JUNE HOVELL.—The lines of your poem were rather jerky, June, and this showed that the metre was not quite even. If you read it aloud I think you will see what I mean. CONSTANCE BOSSON.—We do not publish serials on the Boys and Girls' page, Constance, so I'm afraid yours could not be used. A -hundred points are necessary for JJ-B.G-, 200 for D/M.8.G., and 300 for D.D.M.B.G.

- INA HARRIS. —The sketch of the bunnies was the best, Ina. The others were not quite neatly enough finished for publication. MARK TAPSELL.—I am sorry I have been so long publishing your story, Mark. We have not had space for it lately. That was a most interesting letter about the fish.

MARJORIE SHIRLEY. —I was pleased to hear from you again, Marjorie. I expect you will miss your lamb very much. Yes, the Australian fires were tragic. "We can be very thankful we don't have them as badly as that over here. Yes, I know' the racehorse you mention. Blackberry jam is indeed delicious.

DAISY AH CHAN. —I am ever so glad you- enjoyed your visit here, Daisy. I should love to have a photo, of your dog. Sorry your little sketch was not quite good enough for publication. The rhythm was very uneven in your poem. I think if you read it aloud you would see what 1 mean.

BETTY GOODMAN.—Sorry, Betty, the sketch was not up to publication standard this time.

JEAN COWAN. —You have certainly been having a delightful holiday, Jean. The sketch was not quite good enough for publication. EILEEN BAKER.—That poem was quite good for a first attempt, Eileen. It will see print later. Don't forget to write on one side of the paper only next time. NO LA WALL. —Sorry, Nola, your little sketches wero not quite good enough for publication. JOYCE NICHOLSON.—I am afraid that essay was not quite interesting enough to appear on the page, Joyce. I think you would do better with your sketches if you made them smaller. If you send in some pen-and-ink sketches it would be easier to tell if they could be published.

MURIEL NICHOLSON.—I think Judy and Jo would' be good names for your canaries. Let us hope they will bo great friends and not fight like (he other birds. " Rickety Rackety" was not quite good enough for publication.

JOY FlSHEß.—"Franco's Biography" was quite a good little story, Joy. It will see print later. I was most interested to hear about the "Barkers."

GWEN BEACOCK.—I hope your foot is better, Gwen. The mineral baths are delightful. I have visited the ones at Rotorua, but not those you mention. I am looking forward to another Jetter from you. ROSEMARY LEADER.—I am glad you like our pages so much, Rosemary. All sketches for publication must bo done in Indian ink, so yours could not bo used. PATRICIA SCHMITT.—That was certainly rather an alarming experience you had with the surf boards, Patricia. Apart from that you seem to have had a very enjoyable holiday.

ANNIE MOUNTFORT.—I am ever so sorry to lose you as a member, Annie, and wish you the very best of luck in whatever you undertake.

MARY BRISCOE. —I was pleased to hear from you', Mary. Your little sketch was sweet. Ties, it will be quita sufficient to attach your name, age and address to any items you 6end in.

MIRIAM PRIOR.—Your sketches lacked the finish necessary for publication, Miriam, and the metre in your poem was not very even. However, don't give up hope, for I'm sure you can do better. , EILEEN PRAGINALL.—Sorry, I cannot answer members' letters personally, for that would take up too much time, and we are always very busy here, Eileen. Only original poems are considered fax publication t® the JJoys and Girls' pa<je, i v. K :* .

' DOROTHY McMILLAN. —Pickles certainly does seem to be a mischievous little pony, but you must love having him. The kittens also must be pets. I donit know of anyone who wants a kitten just now, Dorothy, although I am very tempted to take one myself. But, oh dear, whatever would Grey Malcolm say to that, I wonder 1

ROSE RALPH.—Thank you very much for the address, Rose. I am looking forward to the photo, you promise. Yes, this summer has been very disappointing. So glad you enjoyed the book, Rose-.

NANCY HANSEN.—Of the last ba'tch of sketches, the wishing well and the dragon were nor. quite clear enough for good reproduction, Nancy. The other three were good and will see print.

AILEEN CUMBERLAND.—Dear me, your puppy certainly has been naughty, Aileen. I expect hia is a darling just the same, isn't he? EVELYN SUMMERS.—Very many thanks for all the lovely flowers, Evelyn; also the cards. They were most attractive. Your sketches were very neatly done and will see print later. ANNIE AH CHAN,—You must have an interesting and a busy time corresponding with all your pen-friends, Annie. It is a great hobby. FAY PRICE. —I liked your poem on "Clouds'" very much, Fay. It will appear on the page soon. The sketch was not quite up to standard.

DA WIN JONES.—What a lovely family of cats yours must be, Dawn. So glad you enjoy our pages. Sorry I am not publishing copied poems just now. JGSIE; YOUNG. —I think you will be quite sorry to leave the farm and the lambs, won't you, JosieP You must have had a lovely time staying with Joy.

MARGARET BENNETT.—Thank you for the hidden flowers, Margaret. NELLIE BROWN. —Your poem was very sweet. K'ellie. You will see it on the page later.

DOROTHEA LA TROBE.—Sorry, Dorothea, tho sketches were not quite suitable for publication. How "lovely to have that little grey kitten. He must be a pet. JOY ILES.—Dear me, Joy, you will bo a brown little girl when you return to school, won't you ? The Eastern Beach is a delightful one for swimming. I expect you had a great tirno haymaking. ISABEL BROWN.—I am sorry, Isabel, but your sketches wero not good enough for publication. BETTy SEFTON.—The sketch of tho dog was quitu well done, Betty, but the ship was not up to publication standard. MARV CASSIDY.—There is no entrance fee for the Herald Circles, Mary. Yon did not mention your age when you wrote. Many thanks for the good wishes.

MERLE KRETSHMAR.—I hope you have a splendkd time on the farm, Merle. I am sure you will love it. The littlo sketch was not quite- neat enough for publication. THELMA CAMPBELL.—I am afraid your sketches were not sufficiently interesting to appear on the page, Thelma. JOAN SATTERLY.—In your letter you' voice the thoughts of hundreds of peoplo just now, Joan. We are certainly Jiving in a bewildering age. I visited Wellington very many years age, but don't remember much about it. However, I hope to come again some day soon.

KEN COCHRANE.—There is something so carefrse and pleasant about the seashore. 1, too, lo re to sit watching the breakers rushing up tie beach. Some of your sketches wero very good, Ken, although I still do not think your children's faces are very life-like. PATRICIA MILLIER.—I know how you must miaH the sea, Pat. I think when you've been useil to a sea-viow it just doesn't seem right to look out at rows of wooden houses and a city street. I liked both your poems; "The Coming of Night" best.

LORNA BATES.—What fun to be going to the Health Camp, Lorna. You seem to have been enjoying the holidays very much. AOLA BICHENO.—I was pleased with the little photo., Aola. Thank you so much. How lovely to have a holiday in Taranaki. HAZEL COX. —What fun you must liavo had fishing, Hazel. It is nice to have peaches and plums to make into jam. I expect you help to pick the fruit, do you? BEVERLEY ABRAHAM.—You certainly had rather an alarming experience hunting for the hedgehog, Beverley. Rats are not particularly nice things to meet in the dark. I liked jour sketch. It was very neatly done. JENNY CARCILL.—I expect you are ever so excited at the thought of going to High Scliool. No, it is not necessary to have a badge, Jenny. Your sketches were not quite good enDugh for publication. Better luck next time. .(Continued in another column.).