Girls AND Boys

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24543, 27 March 1943, Page 4

Girls AND Boys

DEAR BOYS AND GIRLS,I have juslt finished reading le sweetest Kittle book imaginable. It's a wee volume of illustrated poems published by Oswald-Sealy (New Zealand), Ltd., called "Over the Hills and it sings of such happy things as fairies, elves, mushrooms and thistledown. Best of o ||__| write this with such pride—it is written and illustrated, with the loveliest coloured and black and white sketches, by two of our own "old girls," Nancy I. Harvey and M. Lovell-Harvey. Older readers, I'm sure, will remember the delightful work of these sisters. You will all just love every line of their little book. There's a trip over the hills when Alice and I were white birds, Alice and I could fly, But we thought that we might lose Baby Tim So we stayed on the earth, near by. And a song of dreams — Dreams are made of lambs' tail, Dewdrops in the sun, Spoons of foam and star dust, Cobwebs swiftly spun. There's a talk with a fairy pedlar, with old Jo, the gardener, and with the ducks "in gumboots cute and trim"; glimpses of elves in the moonlight, gay adventures by the sea and the secret of the mushroom ring— If you see a mushroom ring, Clo'.e your eyes up _ tight, , Stand right in the middle And wish with all your might. Oh, this is a precious little book, boys and girls, and its thirty magic pages hold all the enchantment and happiness of fairyland. Happy reading /»I'JpJ golden sunshine and Ti u/jt, laughter to you all, | and love from J * Welcome to Our Circles A very hearty welcome is extended to the following new members: —Peter Oldham, Joyce Hayes. Estelle Mitchell, Margaret Heenan. Noeline Garelja, Brian Cameron Audrev Thompson, J. Codling, Mary Ward, Maureen Eynon, Ann Rennie, John Megson, Diana Lewis. Ellen MacGroucutt, Gillian Garrard. Tame Eels Dear Anne Shirley,—The queerest pets I think I have seen were a number of eels. There we::e about 30 of them, black-blue, green and silver, and they ranged in size from about nine inches to two or three feet in length. They would eat out of vpur hand, and they were very fond of meat. The largest eel was called Herbert and was about two and a-half feet long and about four inches thick. But I think I would rather have a goldfish, don't youf—Yours sincerely, Jeanette King (14), Parnell. Tongue Twisters Say these over quickly:— A silly sausage sizzled slowly. A brilliant boy who bonght boots brought Buttons by billions. The sighing sea saw silent Sammy sink —Original, by Barbara Joyce (13). Good Things His for Herald—we all like it best. E for Efficiency—stands any test. R is for Rectitude —honest, upright. A is for Attainment —reaching the height L is for Liberty—freedom for all. D is for Duty—a clarion call. G is for Grit—which can smile at defeat I for Integrity—scorns all deceit. R is for Reverence —means "to revere." L is for Loyalty—steadfast, sincere. S is for Sympathy—true kindliness. A for Achievement—the road to success N r for Nobility—more than a name. D is for Diligence—oft leads to fame. B is for Brotherhood —willing to share 0 for Observant—to study with care. Y is for Youth—with its gay days and fun S is for Service—kind deeds to bo done. —Original, by Glen Barclay.

Contest Results | The name telegram contest was ai great success and many very good [ entries were sent in. You will remem-! ber that each word in the telegram had to begin with a letter in the competitor's name. Here are the details of the results: —Half-crown prizes go to Mavis Porter (9), Dawn Gosper (10), Frances Wuite (13), Beatrice [mdbrook (13), Barbara Fordham (13), Nvra McLean (14), Jeanette King (14) and George Braithwaite (15). Mark-card consolation prizes go to Herbert Porter (8), Shirley Mackay .(9), John Barnett (11), Margaret Mosley (11), Marjorie Corbett (11), Avonns Rogers (12), Julian Wright (13), Jocelyn Rainger (13), Mary Willis (13), Bernice Rowell (13). Joan Mackay (14), John Molloy (14), Joan Hitchens (15), Stella Jackson (15), Joyce ?.eUI (15) Prize-winning Telegrams Here are three of the best telegrams sent in the competition: — Government Embassy, Ottawa. Representative going England. Big repercussions almost inevitable. Tremendous happenings. World awaits important tidings. (Signed) Eden. —From George Braithwaite (15), M.B.G. Briggs, Arapuni. Return. Burglars active. Removed all furniture out rooms durine holiday. Aunty Mary. —From Barbara Fordham (13) Dackinson, Avond;ile. What! No goods on station I Please explain. Ronnie. —From Dawn Gosper (10)

FUN AT THE SEASIDE —Original sketch by Pat McCurdy (15), D.M.B.G. Summer Fleecy, snowy clouds in the blu«, The lawns and hedges green, Children's laughter and flowers' hue, All tinted Summer's sheen. —Original, 4 by Paulette A. Leaning (16). Thonk Yq,u Thank you to the following boys and girls for letters and items received during the past three weeks: —Dawn Gosper, Jill Hodgson, Margaret Quinlan, Pam Hammond, Maureen Broady, Owen Morgan, Marie MacDonald, Avis and Patsy Sheehan, Barbara Joyce, Estclle Mitchell, Elaine Reader, Ngaire Reid, Julie Kusabs, Joan Hampton, Robin Armstrong, Glen Barclay, Judith Lintott, Kathleen Kemp, Jocelyn Rainger, Valerie Cashinore, Beverley Bartle, Jean Dazell, Barbara Fordhani, Ruth Stark, Avonne Kogers, Dorothy Hodgson, Joyco Neill, Audrey Tucker, Gladys Shaw, Margaret Dawson, Wanda Nicholson, Joyce Pegler Tory Julian, Ji 11i&n Wright, John Barnett Josephino Fahe.v, Avis Anderson, Amy Coch rane, Lorraino Tucker, Olga Dragovich, Constance Bosson Doreen Davies, Helen Ferguson, Jeanette King, Vraie Hearfield, Norma Gibbs, Leonora Waaka, Ellen Hitchman Lois Goodrick, Molly Hines, Rosemary Watson. Lois Miller, Beryl gangster, Joan Megson, Nellie Stanaway. Valda Shilton, Jocelyn Garrard. Question Time Why is a bad-tampered man like a loaf of bread? —Because both are crusty. What is lighter than a feather yet you cannot hold it for five minutesf —Your breath. —From Joan Hitcheng (15), M.B.G.