Letter-Box Corner

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23281, 25 February 1939, Page 9 (Supplement)

Letter-Box Corner

ELIZABETH GOW.—"The Magic of Dusk" was a well-written description. Elizabeth. II will see print later. ; MARGARET CLARKE.—So glad you had such an enjoyable holiday, Margaret. I expect you have all been busy in the school garden. I am sure it must bo looking very neat now.

KEN COCHRANE. —I'm sorry, Ken, your verses were not nearly up to publication standard. Yon do not seem to have a very good, idea of rhythra yet. The poem about the rain was, the best. The sketch of the scarecrow will see print later.

THELMA .RICHARDS. —You must have bad a great time riding along the beach, Thelma. I'm sorry your sketches were not quite suitable for publication. LORRAINE WOOLSEY. Your little verse was quite sweet, Lorraine, but you must be careful to keep the length of the lines even. '•"/ /

BETTY APPLEYARD.—Neither of your sketches quite reached publication standard, Betty. The swan and her babies were very well done but the general finish of the drawing gave the whole rather a crude appearance. At present I have on hand at least half a dozen poems on "Night," Betty. Try something more unusual next time.

r NANCY HANSEN—Your sketches o*, the bunnies were the best. Nancy. The boys with the boat were quite well done but the lines were inclined to be too heavy. You certainly managed to get the shaife of the pussy correct but he did not have a very attractive face, did he?

LILY BERGHAN.—I have made you a member of the Herald Circles, Lily, you were a clever girl to catch two eels. LAN HOPKINSON. —I was most interested to hear about your pets, lan. I am so glad you and Ross were so successful with your calves. What a nasty accident to happen to Doug. I expect he keeps well away from the harrow now, doesn't he?

BETTY MOIR. —You certainly must have derived some fun from those letters. I am glad you found some good pen-friends, Betty. Yes, the ballet was very beautiful. I did not consider yonr last sketch Quito up to your iisua! standard this time. I'm sorry.

PEGGY WALLACE.—I am glad you enjoy the page so much, Peggy. I quite understand that your homework must keep you very busy.

BETTY TlMMS.—Thank you for the information about the "barkers," Betty. It is fascinating studying the birds and their ways.

EVA GOULTER. —I liked the silhouette of the girl with the birds best, Eva. The other sketches were not of sufficient interest to merit publication. Try to make your drawings lighter. Heavy black lines and shading do not reproduce well on the page.

LLOYD CAMPBELL.—Of the last three sketches the one of the houses was the best, Lloyd. "Tramp's Luck", was not quite suitable for the page, while the Pnde of the Farm" was rather dark and scratchy for good reproduction. Don't forget to mark all work "copied" or "original." BETTY FROST.—I hope the flood did not do too much damage, Betty. It must have been quite alarming. The bunnies in the last sketch were very much out of proportion. Also ono doesn't often see stars in tbo sky when the full moon is shining.

BESSIE BEER. —I'm sorry, Bessie, your little-sketch was not quite up to publication standard. Try to make your drawings clearer next time.

VIOLET ( —), Erua. —Only sketches done In black and white can be used for publication, Violet. Don't forget to sign your full name next time, will you? JEAN POPE. —I usually answer letters through this column, Jeah. How lovely to have all those jig-saw puzzles. They are such fun to put together, which was the poem that had been published before? We do not use work that has already appeared in print. JOY DUNN. —I am afraid your pussies were not very well drawn, Joy. However, keep trying for I am sure you will succeed soon. / ■ JOYCE NICHOLSON. —What pets those bunnies must have been, Joyce. You must have been surprised to see them. So sorry your canarv hen died. I expect Jo is quite lonely without her. Your sketch was not quite interesting enough for uso on tho page.

RONALD INCE.—No. Hon, I have not forgotten your poem, but we nave so many on hand it is difficult to find room for them all immediately. Your trip to Wellington mast • have been most interesting. Your description will see print later. KATHLEEN LITTLEJOHN.—It Is Indeed a lone time since I heard from you, Kathlleen. The limerick was good.

HEATHER POLLARD.—Of course you may keep on being a member till you aro twenty, Heather. Any paper at all can be used for items but they must be written on one side only.

KITTY ALLAN.—I'm sorry to hear yon had 'flu, Kitty. I hope you are feeling better now.

VALERIE SPANNER.—I liked your story of the clocks, Valerie. It will see print later.

EDNA HINES.—Your poem, "Moonbeams," was quite good. Edna. I did not think your story was quite good enough for publication. Do be careful of your spelling, Edna.

LOIS YOUNG.—I'm so glad yon had an enjoyable birthday, Lois. I expect you are really quite giad to be back at school, aren't you? Your riddle-me-rees were good but I did not think the poem was quite up to publication standard.

MAVIS GARRETT.—Sorry, Mavis, your camel, scene was not quite suitable for publication. Do use a ruler when drawing lines round your pictures. Ruled lines make the sketches look so much neater. BETTY MATTHEWS.—What a dear little kitten yours must be, Betty. I expect you will have great fun while your daddy is haymaking.

BETTY GOODMAN. —Thank you for the riddles, Betty. It is nice to receive some really new ones. DAISY AH CHAN.—What a lucky escape your budgie had. Goodness, I am sure not many birds have lived through an experience like that. Your poem of the months is excellent. I was pleased to see the photograph of yourself and Padd.v. Daisy. He looks a dear old dog,' but it' does seem a pity he has to be kept on the chain. Thank yon for all your items. The poems were quite good. JENNIE NISBET. —How are you feeling after your nasty time at the dentists? Ten budgies, Jessie. I can imagine how busy they keep you.

NELLIE BROWN. Your riddle-me-ree was good, Nellie, also the jokes. You will see them on the page later. COLLEEN O'BRIEN. —What a nice newsy letter. Colleen. Address all items to Anne Shirley, Editor. Boys and Girls, Hkrai.d Office, Queen Street, Auckland. Drawings should bo done on fairly stiff white paper. If you work hard you should soon become an M.8.G., Colleen. There is no limit of time. As soon as you win your first hundred points send them in and you, will be made an M.B.G. Yes, points are given for all published items.