Girls and Boys

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24555, 10 April 1943, Page 4

Girls and Boys

DEAR BOYS AND GIRLS,— What lovely clear, fresh days we've been having lately; but the sun hos lost some of its warmth and the icy feeling in the very early mornings makes us realise that Autumn has come with Winter following fast in his footsteps. Everywhere in Auckland, after the; recent gale, the leaves were carpeting the gardens and streets. One city road in particular was literally coated with a thick blanket of fallen plane-tree leaves and when cars drove along they sent a shower of crackling leaves out on either side. The poplars are putting on their golden dresses now and such a numb°r of shrubs are hanging out their bright berries to show the world how lovely they look. Our holly free is a picture of dark green and scarlet and the cotoneaster bush promises to be a mass of brilliant orange bunche'i soon. It is the first time we've had one of these pretty shrubs and we're so proud of it. Write and tell me all about your autumn gardens, boys and girls. I love to hear how they are faring. Now I must away and do some weeding, for the buttercups are laughing at me from the poppy bed. -■Love to you all, • i sweet sunshine and V golden, garden days

Welcome to Our Circles A warm welcome is extended to the following hoys and girls who have just joined the Herald Circles: David Anderson, Joan Sharplin, Betty Sharplin, Gay Cashmore, Jean iia.strick, Jeanette Odey, Patricia Pryor, Stanley Lawson, Fay Dawson, Freda Kitchen, Roberta King. Christina McPhee, Billy Thompson, Ngaire Greenwood, June Johnson. Beverley Cole, Janet Fougere. The Cricket Kreek, kreek kreek, On a warm Fummer'w eve, Kreek, kreek, kreek, The cricket sings, Kreek, I can hear it breathe, Kreek, What a eons? it brings. Kreek, kreek. Its music swells, Kreek, As I try to sleep. Kreek, Its tale it tells, Kreek, In the grass and heap. —Original, by Tory Julian. Autumn Scene Blackberries are ripe, breezes are blowing the red and gold leaves Ecross the lawn, asters and belladonna lilies are blooming in the gardens We are all knifing jumpers and scarves to prepare for the winter. —Original, by Joyce Pegler (9). Jeanette's Pets Dear Anne Shirley,—At home J have three little goldfish in a pool in the garden. The pool is quite big, and has a green oxygen plant growing in it; on the bottom are little white pebbles and two little castles for them to play in. The fishes' names are Jarnesie, Cleo and Patra. I also had a little black Scottish terrier called Tweedie. When he was little his ears hung right over his eyes, but when he became bigger they kept straight up. He was very naughty and always tried to catch the fish. —Yours sincerely, Jeanette King, Parneli. Limerick Said a little white goat in the forests of Maine, "By some mishap I've developed a pain It was either a clock Or a piece of that sock I ate from that yonder dry drain." —Original, by Jean Fortune (14).

Flay Contest Results Many of the entries for the play contest were really very good indeed and Grey Malcolm had such wonderful fun hearing all about his courageous deeds. It is a pity we haven't space in which to print the winning plays now, but they are being kept for publication after the war. Here are the details of the results._ A five-shilling prize goes to Avonne Rogers (12), Margaret King (14), Joan Mackay (14), and Rosemary Grice (16). Mark-card consolation prizes go to Pat Barnes (0), Nancy Baigent (0), Velda Worner (11) Julie Kusabs (11). Pauline Thompson (11), Stella Milnes (13), Shirley Lewis (13), Colleen Litchfield (13), Elizabeth Baigent (13), Xancye Rosborough (13), Marie Vickerman (13), Jean Fortune (14), Pamela Oleadow (14), Frances Walker (14). and Eriea Brodie (1(5). Another M.B.G. We have pleasure in announcing that another member of the Herald Circles succeeded in gaining her first hundred points, thereby becoming an M.B.G. (Member of Boys and Girls), and winning the cash award of 5/-. This time it goes to JILLIAN WRIGHT, of Remueia. Hearty congratulations, Jillian, and our very best wishes for continued success. Busy Playmates Four merry playmates, having great fnn, Out in the heat of the blazing summer sun; Running and jumping and climbing up trees, Gardening and working like busy honej'-bees —Original, by Mary Willis (13), D.M.B.G. Song Story "The Last Time 1 Saw Paris" "The Merry-go-round Broke Down," and "The Pretty Little Quaker Girl" 6aid "Go Fly a' Kite," when "There's a Good Time Coming," and "Poor Little Angeline" said "Good Morning." —Original, by Barbara Joyce (13).

—Original sketch by Pat McCnrdy (lf>), D.M.B.G. Brain Teaser Can you fill in the blanks in the following verse by juggling the letters of a four-letter word? Come, landlord, till the flowing .... Until the .... run over, We'll drink it here upon this To-morrow .... to Dover. Anewer;—Pots, tops, spot, post. —Original, by Beverley Bartle (14) Question Time What does a grocer sell that is used in playing golf?— Tea (tee). —From Kathleen Kemp (10). What is it which never asks questions and yet requires many answers? —A door-bell. What makes a pair of hoofs?— Two. What did Adam first plant, in his garden? —His foot. —From Audrey Tucker (0). Why did the yellow hammer?— Because it heard the woodpecker. What made lapwing?— Because it saw the Arctic tern. What, made the osprey?—H heard the parson bird. —From Elizabeth Horton (7).