Heroes of Arnhem

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 25030, 21 October 1944, Page 4

Heroes of Arnhem

Jhe Heroes of Arnhem tre honour today For I heir glorious, valiant fight, Though munitions and armour were under detau And victory wasn't in sight. The Heroes of Arnhem— such, glory for you. "The Heroes" surh honour din tTain. You fought for the right and were loyal and true. And your fight it was not In vain. The Heroes of Arnhem so bravely did stand, What history for Britain you've made, . For you all did your best, as you fought tor your land. Oh! Your glory, it never shall fade. The Hemes of Arnhem! We give you our til (I II lis, When ire think how you fought in our oil use, From general to private—the men in the ranks. All the honour and glory is yours. original, by Woiine lingers (Hi, D.0.M.n.0. A Pet Black Sheep Dear Anno Shirley,--Many members of the llkiui.d Circle tell yon of their pets, so to "he in the fashion," I will tell you about our black sheep "Golliwog." She was a triplet, cast away from her mother because she was thought to be a dog. We adopted her, a jet black bundle on four blacker lefts. She toddled round on her stilts, was made a great pet of, and was looked after as part of the family. A vear afro dad came in with the news "that Golliwog had two snow-white lambs." We ran over to her lambs, cuddled them one after

PET LAMB —Original sketch by John Buckland (14). idiot her, while the black ewe bleated anxiously for the care of her young. Again, the other day, she appeared with another set of twins, which are even healthier than the previous set! —Yours sincerely. John Buckland (1*1), (Morohanga Riddles in Rhyme i - Here you'll see some animals Thai run on nimble feet; lake off their head and you will find The food they eat. Here is something very shiny, And it's very queer; I'akc away one letter, And you'll make it disappear 1 only weigh just fourteen pounds. But lake my tail and head, \nd then you really must agree 1 am one ton instead. (Answers elsewhere.) —Original, by Doreen Waugh (l'J)

SPHING FAIRY —Original, by Nancy Kendall (16). Spring Beauty Spring at last has arrived. Golden wattles have burst from their dull green buds to a bright golden yellow. The weeping willows are now bending short, light green leav.es toward the green grass that, spreads like a carpet below. The pussy willows have now shed their catkins and burst forth to their light grey furry coats. , In the orchard the sky above is cloudless and the grass below is green, while the fruit trees themselves are white as if covered with snow. Only a few weeks ago they were a dull, drati brown colour, tint now they dance with pretty coats in the breeze. In the garden the fragrance of the spring flowers mingles with the pleasant, earthy scent floating in the air. —Original, by Freda Bird (12) Welcome to Our Circles A warm welcome, is extended to the following new members of the Herald Circles: — Patricia Wilson, Una Waugh, Jean Donelan, Betty Hoke, Olive Sellars, Bronwyn Webb, Dennis Perenara, Anne Simpson. Joan McQuoid, Nancy Milsom, Jenny Grieve, Anne Peake, Hilda Jelicich. Peggy Roke. Song Story As I was walking down "Mocking Bird Lane" with "Little Sir Echo" with a "Paper Doll" under her arm, 1 saw "Snow White" "Beneath the Lights of Home." Walking on I saw "Annie Laurie" and "Poor Contrary Mary" going "South of the Border." —Original, by Mo.va Burke (13). An Everyday Recipe Take one full cup of work and sweeten with good temper Add a quantity of good nature. Mix in two good deeds and, flavour with tolerance and obedience Sprinkle in a heart full of sympathy Add one teaspoon of trust and bake in even temper. When done decorate with play sprinkled with kindness —Original, by Phyllis Waugh (11) Answers Cake Puzzle.— 1, Fruit cake. 2, Devil's cake. .'5, Marble cake. 4, Queen cake. 5, Rice cake. CI, Sponge cake 1, Angel cake Middles In Rhyme.—l, G-Oats 2. Va(r)nisb :i, fvton-e.