OUR RING TO-NIGHT

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12283, 31 October 1925, Page 16

OUR RING TO-NIGHT

Mary Bennett, 48, Stafford street, Seatoun. —What a pity the seeds “were kicked out of the ground” when they had tried so hard to come tip. . . . did the brother think they were weeds? But a flower garden will be brighter and sweeter for the summer anyway. Wallace McDonald, Pongaroa, via Pahiatua.—l’m afraid you didn’t make it different enough, Wallace . except for the smile he was the same old one, and that is not what the rules said. Try again. Wo’re glad to have you in our Bing, and are waiting to hear all about you now. Mollie Nathan, 46, Linton street, Palmerston North.—l don’t believe I would like a oow to be quite as interested in my blackberries as that, Mollie. I ‘was surprised to receive your splendid lemon and the rather baby orange, and was still more surprised to find that they came ffom the same tree. ... it sounds a real elfin trick, doesn’t itt Moira Janes, Band wick.—Well, it must he the biggest and best frog pond in the valley, I think. Yes, the young birds are abroad already. . . . they don’t waste much time once the feathers come, do they? ■ Fred Butt, Hautere Cross. —But you didn’t tell us any more about that archway you built, or what you planted oveT it. How are the cats? Audrey Baoumgren, Windyridge, Kaiwarra. —We shall love to get the snapshots, Audrey. I am so glad little Joscv’s mother is well again. I expect I did see the bouse that day, though there were a good many with tin sheds, I’m afraid. Joyce Taylor, 63, Central terrace, Kelhurn.—Congratulations from us all, little prize-winner. ... it was simple and bright, and not a hit like the other one. Welcome to Our Bing. . . . and come often. Myra Post, Maori Bank, Upper Hutt. *. —It was very neat writing in spite of all that hurry, Myra. I don’t think Wednesday .would have been too late. . .■. as long as it getß here on Friday. Your moon man looks as though you bad drawn him in yellow moonlight, doesn’t he? Neil Burns, Pirie street, City.—l’m. glad you enjoyed your prize so much, Neil. . . . did you know the fat parcel would be for you? Where were you playing tennis that day? Bruce Harris, Rangiora, Christchurch. —Why, of course, you can. come, Bruce. . . . every time too! We want you to tell us all about Bangiora. . . there must he lots ta sav. It’s the right kind of elf that brings such fun with him. . . thank you for the jumbles, and the word square, and the yacht crossword ... was it very hard to make? Margaret Beasley, Plunket street, Kolburn.—You must he a jolly family . . . and Jack’s a good playmate. Raisins and iceing-sugar are good, aren’t they 1 Thanks for the wee poem, little one. ... if you keep watching you will see it soon Ron. Bell, 6, Matai road, Hataitai.— .Why, that was an adventure for Mary, wasn’t it. . . . she must have liked Pip, Squeak, and Wilfred, and I certainly do think she would love our Ring. Perhaps she will come with you if you ask her. Stan. Jones, Riehomond street, Petone.—lt certainly was a large yelling mouth too, Stan, hut again some of the lines were too sketchy. Practise drawing with black ink and a thick nib ... it helps such a lot. I hope the gym. display was a success. Mollie Day, Ngaio.—Thank you for the gay design, little one . . . did you make it yourself? The Moon Man was good, but when you do a picture in colour it cannot be printed in the paper ... so it could not count in tho competition, you see? Ron. Hodson, Pirie street, city.—A good little letter, young eight-years . . . and welcome to the ring! Do you like going to the pictures as ■ well as going to the Zoo? I think on a fine day that outside’s best, don’t you? Tell us more next time. Hilary Browne, 77, Apu crescent, Lyall Bay.—Were tho boxes very big, or could you get another one from the grocer perhaps ? Ho wouldn’t mind a bit if you told him what you wanted it for. I’m glad those ships were what you wanted . . . tell us the other numbers you need for your set. Audrey Haynes, Kaiwarra.—Your hills, are just the very place for a good Guy Fawkes bonfire, aren’t they? And it always is much more fun at night, isn’t it . . . are you saving up for crackers? You didn’t tell mo whether you made “Sun Dust” or not. Irma King, Oroua street, Bona Bay. —Your Old Man Moon did look bright, too. ... I have seen him coming up over your hills like that . . . but he was not quite well enough drawn. We are so glad to know you, Irma . . . and you will be able to tell us gll about your seaside home and tho fun you have in the bush. Mary Jones, 91, Waterloo load, Lower Hutt.—And we’re as glad as glad that you like the ring so much . . . do all the brothers and sisters like it too? Come often, and bring as many of those verses as you can make, Mary. Marion Butt, Hautere Cross, Te Horo. —lsn’t the liver water .very :old for :

wading yet? It can’t he very deep near your place if you could get halfway across . . . and what “Nature” did you gather. I don’t think you sent it in, did you? Jim Judd, Muritai.—Your Moon Man was good, Jim, but a wee bit more like a clown. He looks very jolly though. .. . Eastbourne must be the best place to see him, I think 1 A long letter next time, eh ? Your flowers are still alive. Robin Barrett, Greytown.—You didn’t tell us very much about it, little one . . . but kerosene tins would keep the rain out, wouldn’t they, and it could he a real playhouse. lam sorry Dad tore Riddlemeree all up . . . but there’ll be more to do, won’t there? Thank you for your Nature story, Robin. Victor McGhie, Chance Along, Maori Bank. —Why, your Moon Man looks as though he came from China with his quaint eyebrows and moustachios . . but it’s a very good try indeed, Victor. A letter from you next tjme. Claudia Browne, Lyall Bay.—Little Story writer, thank you again for another wee truly tale . . . being “truly” makes them so much nicer, doesn’t it? That was splendid about the writing pads, wasn’t it? Love to Shingle and the brothers. Nancye Nathan, Palmerston North. He wasn’t enough like a Moon Man I’m afraid,(little one. . . . are You going to try the painting? Joyce Burns, Pirie street, city.—Labour Day must have been good fun for you up at the park, Joyce . . . don’t you mean that you came first in the skipping heats and second in the finals? ... or was the vase for

a race ? ’ Ivy McGhie, Chance Along, Maori Bank.—Yes, but Ivy it was too much a copy of the other one, you see? Otherwise, it was very good. Why, that’s exactly what the toadstool was, and then they have more children and more till there’s a whole family circle. Ken Hodson, 22, Pirie street, city. That was good to hear all about the picture you enjoyed. . . The little people in the country love to hear about such things. Come often, my nhw elf . . . we’re glad you’re in our ring. ■