LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3467, 24 August 1920, Page 56

LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK.

Uotto:—We write for the beoeflt of others, no* tor ocrselvee. No letter to contain more than 350 words. Dear Dot,—My sifter has a nice little baby girl; she is over a month old now. My youngest sister likes her, and she nursed her the first day we had her. W© have a piano, but I cannot play it; I wish I could, because I like it. 'Sometimes I make a noise on it, but that is all. One of my cousins has been down,, so I took her to the beach, and we had some fun; but she went horn© this morning. Love to Little Queen Mob, Cr-jam Rose, and your own dear self.—Yours truly, STAR OF ERIN. Dear Dot,—We will have a mew school teacher zoom as our present one has resigned. There are euchre tournaments hero every Saturday night, and I like them very much. The cows will be coming in soon now. Love to all the L.F., not forgetting- yourself.—Yours truly, ' DIMPLES. Dear Dot,—We have sheep with lambs, and I think they must be very oold. On our farm we have 30 fowl* and 15 ducks, also 35 cows, and eight calves, which my sister (Onward March) looks aftar. I think my bantams ought to be laying very soon. Best love to Hessie, Motor Jinn, Clyde, and Smiles, and all the D.L.F., including yourself.—Yours truly, WILDFIRE. Dear Dot,—We are milking 20 cows and have 15 dry. I was wondering if there are any L.F. in the Hutt Valley. We are going to have a fortnight's holiday, commencing on ths* 23rd of this month. Best love to Ameena, Hessie, Golden Locks, and all the other L.F., inoluding yourself.—Yours truly, " ONWARD MARCH. [There are several L.F.~ about Upper and Lower Hutt.—DOT.] Dear Dot,—l am nine years of age and in Standard 11. The weather up here is something dreadful. I am very fond of riding Wildfire's pony, Peter. ' Our new school is just finished, and we are going into it next week. Best love to all the L.F., not forgetting your own dear self.—Yours truly, SWEET DAPHNE. [You are very welcome to join usu dear.— DOT.] Dear Dot,—l am 11 years old and in Standard 111. We are having a lot of bad weather, and it is very nasty. W© are having our holiday? soon,, and they will be very nice. Best love to Digger's Son, Miss Innocence, and Sweet Daphne, not forgetting your own dear self.—Yours truly, PRAIRIE WOLF. [Most of us enjoy holidays, Prairie Wolf.— DOT.] Dear Dot,—l was at a sooial and dance the other night, and we had a rather good time. I am learning to waltz now, Dot, and dad wag teaching me for a while the other might; but I think he must have got tired, for he told me to practise with a chair, I think I cracked everyone with the chair, and it was rather funny to see them all nursing their injured parts afterwards. I went to a football match played here on Thursday between University (Dunedin) and North Otago It was a splendid game to watch. University won by 35 points to". 10. I enjoy watching football very much, and always find it very interesting. I always go to see the football matches on Thursdays. Kindest regards to yourself and to all my correspondents.—Yours truly, (SYLVA (Oarnaru). Dear Dot,—l am rabbiting at home; we set trap? and ferret. My brother is out contoacting. He is not far from home, but lie stays where he works. There is a dance here on the 18th, and a bachelors' ball on September 3. Love to Boko, Engine-driver, Dover Laddie, Pnrlevoo, and all the other D.L.F., not forgetting your own dear self.— Yours truly, POWDER KING (Mossburn).

Dear Dot, —I was very pleased to see my letter on' the page, and feel quite happy to think that I am a D.L.F. We are all looking forward to seeing' the Prince again. I went to the ball, and had a glorious view of him all the evening-. He gave me some very fascinating' smiles. When he came into the ballroom he stopped right in front of mo while the orchestra played "G-od bless the Prince of Wales. At supper he was at the mealiest table to mine, and when he came to ask for a dance I flew for life. Just imagine how nervous I would have been with w miany •people' g-laringi to see whom he was daoicing with I iTie second time he oaane. aionff t was just about to start a dance with one of the

rained last night for the first time in five weeks. It's lovely to be home in the country. I spent eight weeks in town. City life is very pleasant for a holiday, but I think" one gets tired of being- prim and proper whan one lias been used to a wild life, free and easy. We have been jazzing mad tho la?t few weeks. I rat-hoar like the dance for a. change, but nothing can come near a good waltz. Best love to all the D.L.F. and heaps for yourself.—Yours truly,

COCOANTJT PALM. [I am afraid repartee is riot a gift I possess, dear.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —I met -a D.L.F. the other evening. Wo are having hard white frosts, and this winter we had good fun skating. We have also had hoar frosts as well., and any stranger who saw the trees at a distance would think that they were in hill blcom.—Yours truly, KAIKORAI. Dear Dot, —I ask you to grant me a favour by permitting mo to become a member of your merry band of writers. I am a boy of nearly 16 years. I have re-ad many of the letters written by some of the members, and I also wish to be able to write letter? to the paper.—Yours truly, ANZAC'S SON'S MATE. [I would be- obliged if you would give me your home address, please.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —I have plucked up courage at last to write, so this is my first letter to yen I work in a warehouse, and find it a rather nice job on fine days, bub on wet days it is a bore, as I never have much to tako up my time. Best wishes to all the D.L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, WYOMING. [Would j r cu also pleaio enclose your private address, Wyoming.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —I left school one and a-balf years ago, and am staying at home helping. I am learning music and dressmaking, and am geting on well. W© are having east winds here mow, and they are very cold; but we have had a very fine winter so far. Wo generally get our roughest weather in September and October; but I hope we get summer early this year. Love to Dot.— Yours truly, MADALINE. [You are very welcome to join us, Madeline—DOT.] Dear Dot, —The gardeners have finished our garden, and it looks very nice and tidy. Wo have a. good variety of bulba, and amongst them is a. lovely double jonquil. We have heather and Christmas roses out now. Are you short of sugar, Dot? We are very short just now, so I do hope it is fine enough for the men to unload the sugar to-morrow. My cat (Jumbo) caught a mouse to-day. He is a. very good rnouser, as we have not been troubled with mice since we have had him.—Yours truly, A WEST COAST NUGGET (Dunedin). [I haven't felt the sugar shortage, as I do not take sugar. We usually have a sufficiency.—DOT.] Dear Dot,—l am going down to Riverton for the week-end on Saturday to see my sister, who is in the hospital. I was at tho pictures on Saturday, and they were very good. There is to be a postal dance held hero next Thursday. I think I am going to have ,a look on, as I cannot dance yet. Princess Violet i? a mate of mine. We are busy digging our garden -for the vegetables. We have a. few early potatoes in. A euchre party is being held in the school to-night, and the lady's prize is a silver chain purse, which is very pretty. Love to all the L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, A STRAY SUNBEAM (Tuatapere). Dear Dot, —We had a good winter up here this year, and there was only one or two slight falls of snow. My teacher is. working me on into Standard 111 just now, and I am going to work hard and try to get into Standard IV early next year. We have a hen sitting at present, and I hope all the chickens will be pullets. A black cat, a splendid mo-user, came here some . time ago, and its owner came and got it back, but it was baek here the next morning, so the ovnier, a well-known station manager, was "disgusted with the oat, and said we oould keep it. There is not a mouse about the place now, and before the cat came we were overrun with mice. Love to Merry Midgets, Ostrich Feather," Pearl White, Mountain Violet, and yourself.—Yours truly THE SILVER STAR. [The cat must be a boon to you when it is.such a splendid hunter.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —Last Sunday the wind was so fierce that it blew down chimneys, verandahs, and sheds. My little sister was very frightened when she heard it blowing. If she was outside she would run inside very quickly. My brother's birthday was on Saturday. On Saturday night I went to see the picture which was called "Mikey." I thought it was a very nice, picture. There have been four big pictures shown in Arrowfown—"The Better 'Ole," ".Shoulder Arms," "Daddy Longlegs," and "Mickey." I liked "Daddy Longlegs" and "Mickey" the best of them all. Every month there is a big picture shown, and the hall is always full; but on Saturday night it was not so crowded because it was raining. Love to Peace, Princess Mary. Mountain Lily, Mountain Rose, and all the other D.L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, ERIN. Dear Dot, —I am nine years old. W.e have two cats and a. dog. I have four brothers and one sister. One of my brothers was at the war for three year?.—Yours truly SKIPPER. [You are very welcome to join us. Skipper.—DOT.] 1 Dear Dot, —It was far too wet to go to church, and the roads are, simply awful there is mud. everywhere. I a.m 'knitting a scarf for myself just now. It is nice to have something to do in the long evenings, though, of course, I never weary while there is a book to read. We have a fine lot of primroses out now, and the violets are starting to come too. Ours are always out very early. It is. nice to see something bright and fresh, after having no flowers all the winter. Love to A Mysterious Girl and yourself.—Yours truly, A CHILD OF THE. WILD. Dear Dot, —I have a D.L.F. staying with me at present, and we are having a good time. . My cousin is staying here, and my friend and I do get a time of it, as he is such a tease. My cousin was married a few months ago. She was a D.L.F., but I cannot remember her N.D.P. Love to all my correspondents, not forgetting your own dear self.—Yours truly, A MYSTERIOUS BACHELOR'S GRANDPA'S SWEETHEART. Dear Dot, —I was thinking to-night, Dot, that my last letter to the dear old page will soon have to be posted. I was up at Dip ton for a month. While there I met Willow Dene, but at the time neither of us knew the other was an L.F. While in the distriot I went up and had a look- at Lumsden, and I wouldn't like to back there. One day is quite enough. They

<rre having great times there owing to hav- I

ing a new hall. There was a bushmen's ball at Five Rivers a fortnight ago. I intended going to it, but my luck was out. Hydraulic is at Mossbiun. I had the pleasure of meeting Highland Laddie and Dover Laddie one evening. Invercargill is still glorying in rain, wind, and mud galore. My mate is going away to Napier to-morrow. Fond love to all correspondents aiid yoarseif.—Yours truly, MERLO. Dear Dot, —We had good intentions of going to church to-night, but the night is too cold to leave the fire. I am working down here now, but spend most of my time at Mer-lo's place. She has been away for some time, so we are together a lot to make up for lost time. Merlo and I are both getting near to the end of our D.L.F. days,, but we might get a few letters in before our time is up. Lumsden had been very quiet for some time, but things seem to be going ahead now. I was so used to having nowhere to go in Lumsden that now I am here, where there is plenty of amusement, I can't be bothered going. I very seldom go to pictures. I am trying to persuade Merlo to come to the skating tomorrow night.—Yours truly, POWDER AND PATCHES. (Invercargill). Dear Dot, —We go to the springs, and take our lunch with us. We get hot water there. The hunt is held noar our place, and we saw the pack pass our gate. I am six years old end in Primer lll.—Yours truly, MATA (Matamat-a). ' [You write a very good letter and hand for such a young person, Mata.—DOT.] Dear Dot,—l am 10 years old and in Standard V. Our examination will be in about two weeks' time. My sister and I wore vaccinated a few weeks ago. Love to all the D.L.F. and yoursslf.—Yours truly, WOODLAND VIOLET (Nightcaps). [You are very welcome to join us, dear.— DOT.] '•.'. Dear Dot, —I was up at Timaru about a fortnight ago for over a week. I am sorry to say that Orange Lily's ankle isn't any better. She is at present staying in Dunedin, and under Dr Bar net t tor treatment. I was at a dance last Thursday, and enjoyed myself immensely. It was a "welcome home" to the last of the boys to come back from the war. There is to-be another one close by to-morrow night, and my cousin and I are wondering if we could possibly get to it. I am not extra, fond of dancing now, for every one I have gone to lately has resulted in a cold or something. I was outside to-day, and managed to get a few violets that were out, and they were lovely. Love and best wishes to all the L.F., not forgetting yoursslf.—Yours truly, PINE CLOVER. [I sincerely hope Orange Lily's ankle may soon be cured. —DOT.] Dear Dot, —Our creek is running over, and all the ponds are filled with water. I am not going to school to-day, as it is too wet.' I am gong to join the Scouts at Maheno. All the gorse hedges are out in bloom. There are a few lambs about here now. I go to Bible Class every Friday moaning. I am very fond of bird-nesting, and hops the birds will start to lay soon. We Uave started our term examination at school now. One of our draught horses got a nail run nearly 2Jin into its foot, and ca-not do any work. As scon ast the ground dries I am going to bow some flower seeds in my garden. Our hens are not laying very well ju«t now, as it is too cold and wet. We keep the post office, so we do not have to go. for our mail. It will b© only a few months until it is warm enough to go barefoot.—Yours truly, PUKAKI. [Your badge was posted on the 29-h of July, Puloakl. It is -entered in the stamp book, and must have gone astray in the post. Please let rne know if it does not turn up soon.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —I a-m 11 and in Standard IV. We have been in this district for a year and seven months." Every time we have marks I a-m top.. My father works on the railway, and he milks two cows every night. I have one brother ia<nd three sisters. I ride my bicycle a mile and a-balf to school. Love to all the L.F., not forgetting yourself. —Yours truly, SNOWDROP'S CHUM. [We are very pleased to welcome you to the page, dear.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —I am 10 years old and in Standard ,IV. My sister has three pups to look after, and on© of them is her very own.. We have had Ift of snow, and it lasted for a week and then disappeared in a few days. I am learning music, and like it very much, but I do not have much time to practise. Love to all the D.L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, PERSEPHONE 11. [You are very welcome to join us, dear; but vou will notice that another writer has the above N.D.P.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —I am 11 years old and in Standard IV at school. We had our week's holiday last week, and I went to Invercargill. I came back on Wednesday, and have been in bed nearly all the time since with a bad oold, but am up to-day. I have been helping mother to get the dinner ready, and have done some baking. I have about a mile to walk to school. Love to all the D.L.F. and yourself.—Yours truly, MOTHER'S HELP. [I am glad you are such a useful young person, dear, and am sure mother appreciates your assistance.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —I wish for summer; but it is rather silly to do that, considering that if wo had no spring we would not view our beautiful spring flowers and green grass again. I was reading a book to-day called "The Love Affairs of Pixie O'Skaunessy." It is humorous and very nice. Pixie, as you can guess by the name, was Irish; hence the fun. Have you seen any nice pastel work, Dot? My sister has a very pretty one (done by a friend) of Egyptian ruins. Soldier friends who were in Egypt and have seen some of the rains say it is a well nigh perfect copy. The sand is a creamy colour, and the ruins themselves are a strange yellow shade. Huge pillars stand straight up, with pillars placed horizontally on top of them. The sky is a beautiful blue, fading in the distance to a light creamy pink. By itself, Dot, the sky is lovely and natural-looking, and fades into pink so gradually that "you can't notice the join." The palm trees .are tall and upright with the crown of leaves drooping Over them. On the whole it is a beautiful work. Do you paint, Dot? I don't. I have plenty of ideas, but whether I could put them on paper or not remains to be seen. A fire broke out in a house not very far from us a week apro. The whole place was burnt down, or, rather, all except two wallSi, which a-re now falling in. Tho owner is up in Auckland, and I suppose it will be a shock to him when he comes home to find himself bereft of a house.

My sister and I went for a walk last Simday fortnight to the top of Signal Hill. We went up round Opoho and through a paddock on the hillside. We scrambled through fences, and when we got to the top bush confronted us. However, we wandered through somehow, and in reward for our somewhat strenuous labours a beautiful view of the harbour lay before us. The water was a sapphire blue, and from where we were we could see down to the Heads. It was glorious, Dot. I've never seen anything like it before. Love to Cheero, Koi Girl, Buster Manager, Everybody's Friend, the rest of the L.F., and yourself.— MARIE. [I must confess I am not an artist, Marie. —DOT.]

Dear Dot, —I intended to Dunedin last week, but I had a bad cold and a sore throat, and as Dunedin isn't a very good place in winter to go to to get rid of a cold I stayed at home, and am here yet. I might have risked pneumonia, etc., and gone down had I known that Orange Lily was travelling down, too. She went to a specialist, and now has every hope that her ankle will be eventually cured, although she will have to rest it for some time yet. We had a funeral at Pukeuri the other day, and report hath it that there was much weeping and wailing at the graveside. He was reckoned to be two years old when he arrived at Pukeuri. Somebody called him "a pure Harab"; but, deary me, I wouldn't like to live in Arabia if one has to rely on gee-gees like that one. For, you, see, Dot, the corpse was a broken-down white horse. My sister and I were seriously, thinking of taking a wreath along to the mound, but that's as far as we've got as yet. Things are very dull here at present—in fact it is not a very famous place at the best of times. The only time things get hilarious is at the dances, and it is like being in a wild Australian shearing-shed at times. I may have exaggerated that a little, but noi very much. They went so mad in a set one night . that one girl, after getting whirled about in all directions, finally fainted; and it is quite a common thing to see girls skating an their backs' along the floor. Invigorating exercises, no doubt, but one can have too much of it! Love to Mystification, Moss Rose, Black Pearl, Orange Lily, Peach Blossom, etc., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly,

PIGWIGGIN (Pukeuri). [You oan depend 1 shall not divulge a word, Pigwiggin.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —We have been buying transfers for about, two weeks, and nry mother and father told me I was wasting my money, so I did not buy any more. We have bought a new football for our school, and w© have been having good fun playing. Dove to all the D.F., not forgetting yourself. —Yours truly,

KING BRUCE. [I have made the necessary alteration. I thinlf you were wise to stop buying such things.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —We have a lot of lessons to do at night. We had a black and whit© dog, and it went "out on to the railway line and the train ran over its head. W© have no fowls, so have to buy all our eggs, and they are very dear. Dove to all the D.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, SNOWDROP.

Dear Dot, —It was snowing here this morning for a little while, but about 10 o'clock the sun came out and melted it. We got out early from •school on Wednesday,, as tho football match was on. I would like to play hookey, but cannot play till I am in the next class, aa the Third Standard girls do not play. Best wishes to Missi Mischief and all the other D.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, . MISS INNOCENCE.

Dear Do{, —Since I last wrote to you my sister anci I have been in the hospital. We were in for four weeks, and were very glad to get home again. My mother grot her teeth out about six weeks ago, but she hasn't her false ones yet. Fiona II left this district a while ago, and I miss her very much. She is living at Riverton now. I was over at Springale's place yesterday, and enjoyed myself very much. Sprin.gda.le and I went to feed the pigs, ■and we had some good fun. The three little pigs got into the bucket, and Springdale could not get them out for laughing. "When she did get them out, one of them shook himself and Springdale got all wet. One of cur neighbours has a dog, and every morning when it seas us up at the cowshed milking the cows it always runs and gets its plate and brings it over for a drink of milk. If there is amy milk left in its plate it tips it out, and takes the plate home again. We are milking five cowg now (one oame in last night), and feeding two calves. We have a good few violets out just now. Love to the. L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, GOLD BRANCHED. [I am sorry to learn both your sister ani yourself have been ill, dear.—DOT.]

Dear Dot, —The violets are beginning to flower now,, and the daffodils are coming up. Some of them are in bud, although some are only about 4in high. All the farmers are ploughing round here now, There is to be a spinsters' ball" here on August 20. I have read a great deal lately, and liked "Beulah" about the best. All the factories have closed down now, so we have to separate the milk. Love to the L.F. and yourself.—Yours truly, ■ . , • KISS MEAT THE GARDEN GATE. Dear Dot, —I am writing under difficulties to-night, as my young sister and two little brothers are saying poetry. Reminds me of an asylum! We are getting some very cold but fine weather down south at present. I am home just now for a holiday, and am making the most of it, too—not getting up till nearly 9 o'clock, and bo forth. The Southland footballers gave the Canterbury players a knock back in Invercargill yesterday, beating- them by 15 to 9. I did not go down to see the match, but 1 believe it was very interesting. Winton is evidently some place for hockey girls, as there are three out of 11 for the Southland representative team picked from here—two sisters and their cousin": Love ho the L.F. and your own dear self. —Yours truly, QUEST ABBEY (South Hillend). Dear Dot, —I am not at school to-day, because it is snowing. Thev were gong to have a bachelors' ball to-night,, but I don't think they will have it. The two calves are in tht yard, because they eat the shrubs; they were put out yesterday. We set a heri with 13 eggs on 'Sunday, and another hen tried to make her get off. We are having a school concert _ soon. Love to all the D.L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, BATES. Dear Dot, —My first letter has appeared in print, and I am as pleased as a dog with two tails. Everybody up here was busy ploughing for cropping until this snow oame along; but it- don t lie long, because the rain came first. Since I last wrote, Dot, I have a camera, so there will be something doing now, I will have a bit of

learning to do when it comes to developing the films. Love to all the L.F., not forgetting- yourself.—Yours truly, g THE MASKED RIDER. Dear Dot,— On Friday when I went to school ther© were only four pupils and tins teacher, so we sat in school for about a/n hour and listened to the teacher's phonograph, then went home. I have read several books lately. We will have the inspector (Mr Hunter) on Monday, so I will have to learn my lessons Love to Red Heather and the other L.F., not forgetting- your own dear self.—Yours truly, _ _ . _ ■ WHITE LILAC. [I am sorry for the delay in posting your badge, dear, but I can only get a few at a time. I hope to have an adequate supply soon—DOT.] Dear Dot,—We got one of our greyhound dogs, but we did not get the other one. My father rode to the station yesterday, and let the horse go, and he came home himself. I have nevjr received my badge yet. I went to the mail every day, expecting it, but it has never come yet. I hope it ha* not gone astray. My mother says it may have gone to Marton in mistake. Love to all the D.L.F., not forgetting yourself Yours truly, FAIRY. [I shall make inquiries, Fairy, and will post another if I cannot find trace of it. — DOT.] Dear Dot,—We had our examination yesterday. I do not know if I have passed or not. We are having a lot of snow down here. We have three cows, .and two are milking. We had a calf, but it hung itself. A neighbottr of ours has nine little pigs. We have 12 little chicks; they were hatched out yesterday. There are three black ones and a white one, and all the rest are brown. I am setting tiaps, and caught two rabbits this morning'.—Yours truly, SUNBEAM. Dear Dot,—l am 11 years of age, and in Standard IV. We were going to play football against South School, Oamaru, but it rained, and the ground was too slippery, bo it was postponed till the 21st c£ August. We milk two cowa, and have a bull and four piga. They are getting the Scout movement ur> here, and I have joined. We have a lot of cattle. Love to all the L.F., not forgetting your own dear self.—Youru truly, h ° BILLY 800 LEGS. [You are very welcome to join us, Billy—DOT.] Dear Dot, —Our wattle tree is corning out, and it looks very pretty. I am very fond of reading, and have just finished "Vera s Trust." The hens and ducks are beginning to lay now, and I think it is time, too. We are still milking five cows, and as there is not very much feed about wo give them a load of turnips every day.. Best love to all the Little Folk, not forgetting yourself Your 3 truly, «.._,„ LADY ISABEL. Dear Dot,—l sit beside Cross Keys in school, and we have such fun. Our inspector's examination is on Monday, and I will have to work hard. Our master left on the 23rd July, and as our new master has not come- yet Mr Officer is teaching us. I came from Scotland when I was eight, and had a lovely voyage out. We had a lovely time till one night a little boy fell overboard, and a soldier jumped in after him They were both drowned. Love to all the L.F., Cross Keys, Zillah, and yourself. —Yours truly, THE PONY GIRL. Dear Doti—We are having two days' holiday from school at present on account of the bad colds that are going about. Our school has not been vaccinated yet. I was in Dunedin with my mother nnd Tea Cosy for a week, and enjoyed myself immensely. When we were coming home my mother showed me the school in which she was taught when she was a child. It was only the second time I was in a train, and the first time Tea Cosy had been in one or even saw one. My mother showed me Lake Waihola and Saddle Hill for the first time. My mother and I went to Knox Church, end it was simply crowded. It was the first time I had been in such a big church. Our examination is next week, and I hope 1 pass. Most of the bulbs are up, and the violets are nearly out in flower. I have a little pup, and I have great fun with it at times. We have 20 hens, are are getting a dozen eggs every day, and eggs are a good price at present. Lovei to Somebody's .fcioot., A Fairy Goldheart, A -Servant, Witch Winnie, Warrigal, and your own dear self.— Yours truly, MILKMAID (Tuapeka' Mouth). [The journey would be full of interest for Tea Cosy and yourself, dear.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —We played the fourth hockey match last Saturday, which resulted in a win for Wairoa. The next match decides who holds the cup So far Wairoa has had a win and a draw, and Waiau a win and a draw, so you see, Dot, the next match will be a desperate one. I went to a plain and fancy-dress compulsory mask ball about a week ago, and enjoyed myself immensely. The masks caused a considerable amount of amusement as well as curiosity, for it was quite impossible to recognise' some of them in their "get ups" I went to see a fancydress football match the other day. One team was dressed as ladies and the other in fancy dress; but oh, Dot, it was funny to see how quickly the "ladies" discarded their skirts while playing-! Best wishes to all my correspondents.—Yours truly, BORONIA. Dear Dot, —We had very hard frosts last week. My father has planted a lot of new bulb-3 and 12 rose bushes in our garden, so it will be pretty when they all come out in bloom. I am going to get music lessons now, and I hope I will get on all right. Love to all the L.F., not forgetting yourself. —Yours truly, THE DIGGERS' FRIEND Dear Dot, —Spring is with us once more, with its nice warm days, which we all appreciate.. I was at a dance at Long Bush last month, and had a good time. It warms one up these cold nights, and is a nice pastime. I am learning dressmaking, and like it very much it is nice to be able to make one's own clothes. My brother goes to drill here every Friday night. My sister foes to th* cooking classes in town every 'riday. She is- getting quite an expert at the job.—Yours truly, LINTIE (Woodlands).. Dear Dot, — I was in Dunedin for a short visit, and enjoyed myself. Our spring bulbs are well through, and wo are longing for the spring flowers. The japonica looks lovely with its red flowers gleaming through the white snow. One of my cats is jet black, and she comes every evening about the same time to have a play with us, and we have euch fun with her. 'She is a iittle wild, and she will try to bite us if she is asleep and we wake her up. I save the pictures from the Witness, and have quite a collection, finoluding some very good ones of the Prince ©f Wales. I am reading a book of travels •sl-led. "Prester John.," which I find very

interesting. A few of our hens are laying, and it is nice to get freoh eggs. Love to White Lilac, Dorothy Perkins, and yourself.—Yours truly, * RED HEATHER (Rock and Pillar).

Dear Dot,—This is my .first letter to the page, and I hop* it will not be- the last. I am 10 years old and in Standard 111. We have four teachers at out school. A dance was held in the Weston Hall, and was a great success. My mother is not very well just now. Love to Camellia and Mays Daughter, not forgetting your own dear sen. —Yours truly, „,„., ~T T, BLUEBELL OF SCOTLAND. [You are very welcome to join us>, dear.— DOT.]

Dear Dot,—l was at a social evening a week ago, and enjoyed myself immensely. I did not get home till 2 o'clock Little Queen Mab stayed at our place that night. Lost Saturday Little Queen Mab and I were keeping house, as my mother was m Invercargill. My sister got six teeth out, and ?ne had to take gas. I have had a cold, but it is getting better now. My mother brought mo a lovely vase home from town. We are milking two cows and feeding two calves. I have to feed the cows every night I was at the Sunday School social, and I got a prize for reciting, called "The Flower of the Grass-market." I have started to read it, and it seems to be a good book. Love to all the D.L.F., not forgetting yourself Yours truly, . _ ~, . CREAM ROSE (Otara). [I remember getting that book for a prize years ago.—DOT.] Dear Dot,,—We play hockey and rounders at school, but I would much sooner play hockey these cold days, as it is much warmer. We had a Sunday School social a fortnight ago, and a week ago I was at a social evening, and enjoyed myself very much. At the Sunday School social I was a nigger girl. My aunt was in town last Saturday, and she bought me a nice handbag. Our cows will soon be coming in, and then we will have to be getting up earlier. Our pupil teacher is in with bronchitis. We have to go to school at 9 o'clock for our teacher says we have extralessons to do. We have a; hen sitting, but I do not think she will bring out any chickens. Love to all the L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, LITTLE QUEEN MAB (Otara). Dear Dot,—lt is very cold in the mornings, but we have been having some lovely days. I have noticed some wee lambs in the paddocks already; it seems so early for them. The wee things will feel cold these frosty mornings, but I suppose Nature has prepared them for it. We are playing hockey every Thursday afternoon now; it is a good game to warm one up. The Kurow footballers have played many matches already this year, and have challenged Waimiate. Love to all the Kurow D.L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, A WHIPPERSNAPPER (Kurow). Dear Dot, —There is a concert here on Wednesday evening, 18th, and if it is fine I will be going to it. My brother was out hare-hunting, and caught 15. There was a big football match here on Saturday, and Heriot won it. The school children got vaccinated about a week ago, but Mother's Pet II and I did not get done. Thorna and Ben Bolt both go to the same school as 1 do. —Yours truly, BROWN EYES (Dunrobm). Dear Dot,—The frost was very hard down here this morning, and the ice was so hard that we could skate on it. We have no hack now, as his leg was broken, and we had to shoot him yesterday. Father wanted me to shift some droppers which were lying on the ground. When I was about half-finished I came upon a mouse's nest. I next came to a hole, which I thought to be either a rat's or else a weasel's. When I broke the hole in I found an egg At first I thought it was a rotten one, but soon found out it was a china one. I generally have to let the ewes and lambs out of the turnips into a grass paddock about 4 o'clock. Love to the L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Ycurs truly, A WEE BROWN PUPPY. Dear Dot, —My brother and sister and I went to my mate's birthday party, and we enjoyed ourselves very much. Dad and I motored into Winton last Saturday night. It is only a small place, and the shops are on the one side of the street. The ride was the best part. Our examination is soon now,, and I hope I pass. Love to all the D.L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Youra truly, _ MONKEY. Dear Dot, —I am 10 years old and in Standard 11. We have seven cows milking at present, but we have 22 altogether. We have two Persian cat 3, which catch rabbits, and bring them home. Both cf them have been caxight in rabbit traps. My brother has a ferret, and I often help him when ho goes out to catch rabbits. We get a good few, too. There is some pretty bush near here. —Yours truly, LILY OF THE LEITH (Fairfax). [You are very welcome to join tlSj, dear.— DOT.] Dear Dot, —I am 17. We have a few signs of spring here, Dot. The primroses, violets, and other early flowers have been out some time- now. My brother has sown a number of different kinds of seeds,, and he also intends to sow onions soon. The frosts here have been very severe this last week. As I write our big Persian eat is standing on the sofa, with his paws on the table, trying to catch my pen. Love to all the D.L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, LILY OF ZEANA. [You may write till you are 20, which is the retiring age for L.F.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —I am 13, and in Standard VI at school. We are going to have the inspector examine us shortly. I have a very bed cold just now, and I think it is getting worse instead of better. My brother and sister are away to the ball to-night, and I hope it is cold enough for them, as it is beginning to freeze. I have been very busy making rabbit nets lately, and I can make one in half an hour, which I think is pretty fast. Love to all the Little Folk, not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, BLUEBEARD. [I think must be qtiite expert at making nets, Bluebeard. —DOT.] Dear Dot, —We are getting lovely weather down here these last few days. I have a •little niece, and I am going to see her on Sunday. I live near the waiter, and get a lovely view of the sunset in the evening. Love to all the L.F., not forgetting your own dear self.—Yours truly, WHITE FIELD DAISY (Invercargill). Dear Dot, —In last letter I got as far as the grader. I will now tell you how it le done. The .grader looks at the' carcase> to see. if it a prime or a second; lie then weighs it and puts a tag on it with the weight and quality. It is then inspected by the inspector, and if free, from disease is then placed in a room called l the cooling

room, where it is allowed to cool until next morning. They are then bagged—each carcase- being put into a white cotton bag. Each bag has the grade number and trade mark branded on, it. (The trad© maik is my N.D.P.) They are then ready to be put into the freezing chamber, which I will tell you about in my next letter. Love to all the Little Folk, not forgetting your own dear self.—Yours truly, CROSS KEYS. [I &m greatly interested in the process, dear, and would like to see through the works.—DOT.] Dear Dot;, —When I got up this morning the ground was white with snow. Pu-;sy Cat and A Little Horsemaid are not at school, as it was too cold. Pussy Cat will bo 11 next month, so she is getting on in years. My father was in. Wyndham yesterday, and I got him to get me a postal note for a badge. There is to be a euchre party in the hall to-night—Mokereta against Be dan. I hope Mokoreta wins, as h only natural, seeing I live in that district. I went out to see my mate yesterday; she was away over to A Mokoreta Birdie's place, so I didn't sea* her.—Love to all the L.F.— Yours truly, ROSY CHEEKS (Mokoreta). [I won't forget the badge, Rosy Cheeks. It doesn't do in business to have a bad memory.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —Crimson Rambler ha? a grey and white rabbit and two pigs, and she is milking two cows night and morning. My eldest brother is married, and is living at Clinton. I have two sisters and three brothers who drive to school. My little sister (Jean) has a pony, and she thinks a. lot of it. My mother has jus-t finished making bread; she makes it \rith the compressed yeast. Best wishes to all the L.P., not forgetting your own dear self. —Yours truly, WILD WIND. Dear Dot,—Since I wrote last I was in Dunedin for a fortnight at show time, and enjoyed myself very much. I went out to the races the three days they were on. My sister has a lovely grey and white rabbit. It is quite tame, and she puts it cut in the garden, where it can run about. She had a black French one. biit when she got it it was so thin and noor that it died. We had a fall of snow hero on Friday. Wo have had the chaffcutter here cutting our chaff, and we still have another half-stack to cut. Wo have two cows milking, and we separate the milk. My little sister has a pony, and my brother drives it to school. They have three miles and a-half to go to school. Love to all the L.F. and your own dear self. —Yours truly, GRAMOPHONE PLAYER, Dear Dot, —I am 17 years old, so have not very long to write to the page. We are having very miserable weather on the Coast at present, but, of course, that is nothing, unusual. Dancing is in full siring down this way now, and I see they have skating in Oreymouth. I wish it would start down hero. Love to all the Little Folk, not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, BILLY TRUE BLUE (Ho Ho). [You are very welcome to join vli, Billy.— DOT.] Dear Dot, —I have not been well. There is a great deal of sickness about now. We are breaking up from school next Friday. In September I am having a music examination,,, and I hope I pass. Love to all the D.L.F., not forgeting your own dear self.— Yours truly, INDIANA. [I hope you are now completely recovered from your indisposition, Indiana,—DOT.] Dear Dot, —On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday it both snowed and rained. I did not go io school on Friday, as it was raining hard. The hills are white with snow. My father has been out poisoning rabbits, and he was gathering them up, but the Tain spoilt the poison, end we got only 15 altogether. I think I will go out gathering them, and seo how many I can get. If I can get more than 15 I shall be clever. Lots, of love to the L.F. and yourself. —Yours truly, INA (Tokarahi). Dear Dot,, —Most of the children at our" school have been vaccinated. I was among the number, and am just better of a sore ami. Wo have a number of ducks and hens, which are laying. We also have a oow and a pig. Love to all the L.F., not forgetting yourself. —\otirs truly, LEADING 'STAR. Dear Dot, —The frost burst the tap of our tank this morninar- We have a newteacher at our school, and she is very nice. My sister was in Dunedin for a holiday. I learn music, and like it very much. We are having an examination at the end of this month. Love to all the D.L.F. and yourself.—Your-j truly, BROWN EYES 11.

Dear Dot, —I set a few traps when I come home from school, btit the frost does not let them go off in the morning-. I was np at the footballers' concert on the Sth August, a<nd enjoyed myself. I did mot go to school on Friday, as it was snowing heavily and I have a- good distance to go. Football is all the "go" up here, and Beaumont is thinking of getting up a, teem.—Yours truly, PHANTOM JACK.

D'&ar Dot, —"We have been playing hockey for «. few weeks, and are having a tournament next Saturday. Hockey is a very i:ice game, although one does get a smack round the sometimes. We are getting from 13 to 15 eggs a 'day now, which is a good number for a few hens We are having our examination on the 23rd August, and I hope I .pass. The examination is something to look forward to, but the sooner it is over the better. I have just had my garden done up, and where I used to have one garden I now have three smaller ones.. I have a great number of crocuses out in flower now, and the daffodils will soon be out, too. On Saturday I planted some vegetable ■seeds, . and I hope they grow, because it is rather early for the seeds. We have all had colds lately, and as mother and my brother and auntie went to bed for two days I had to stay at homo from school and try to cook a dinner. My auntie, who had come down here for a. holiday, was in bed for nearily a week with a slight attack of influenza.. We had a fall of snow on Thursday, and by the time we got home from school wo were' wet to the skin. Kind regards to all the D.L.F., not forgetting! your own dear self.—Yours truly, . FRECKLES (Milton) [I hope- the invalids have all recovered.— DOT.] Dear Dot, —After an absence of three years from the page I will try to write more regularly after this. I am still learning music. I have been learning four years now, and like it very uracil. I went in for a theory examination about two months ago, but won't know the results till _ Christmas. I also have a practical examination in Nlo-ve-mber. There is a dance to-morrow night, and I think I am going, so I hope it is a nice night. I na/ve been Vaccinated twice,

and neither oi them have taken. s\Ty brother and I ride to school, and my hctbe has thrown me off twice lately, so I will have to keep my eyes open and watch. I am going for a holiday to Dunedin and Oamaru after New Year. I was going to go about a month ago, but I changed ray mind, and thought I would go in the summer time, I have been trying to fix up the gardeiij and got my hands all over scratches with tying up the climbing roces; they are such dreadful things to catch ! • ' of. Love to Mountain Lily and yoursoi.

Yours truly, SILVER FER.N. Dear Dot, —There are going to be a few dances up this way. We have two dogs and two pups', so we have a good collection of dogs. My father has five draught horses, and he lent them to one' of our neighbours. There are a few mice in our chaffhouse, I have four oats, bo they should catch a few for their living. I caught two black and two yellow rabbits with my ferrets a fortnight ago. There are a terrible lot of rabbits about this district. My father is grubbinpr broom this last week, and when he has finished my mate and I are going to have a great big bonfire. There are 12 scholars going to our school; it doesn't Boem many, because there were 50 going four or five years ago. Two of the soholars are leaving, because their father has sold his farm; so that will leave only 10". I sent 216 skins away about a fortnight ago, and I am expecting the cheque any day. I got a watch when I was in Dunedin, and it is a very good one. I went out ferreting this afternoon after school, but it came on to rain, so I had to go home. Best wishes to all the D.L.F,, not forgetting Crimbo and yourself.—Yours truly, WHIRLWIND. Dear Dot, —We are having hard frosty every night, and it is very cold in the mornings. I did not get up out of bed this morning until the dinner was ready. I have one brother and one sister. We play hockey at school. I know Rambling Rose,—Yours truly, TOM'S DARLING. [Will you please send your name and address with your next letter. —DOT.] Dear Dot, —I think the wattle should b& out now. We have one cow milking, and it is not giving much milk. We have about 16 hen?, and get about 10 eggs a day. Wo were not at school to-day, as it had been snowing. I often have a game of cards at night. To-night there is a big card tournament in the hall at Mokoreta, and my fauher is going to go. This morning) our cow, Pet, came inside, and was coming into the sitting room, when I chased her out. Love to all the D.L.F V not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, A LITTLE HORSEMAID.

Dear Dot, —On Friday morning the ground was nearly white with snow. On Saturday night it froze, and on Sunday morning it was as hard a» bricks. When the sun comes out it gets very slippery. There were only 39 pupils at school out of S 6. We go in to a school in Oamaru every Wednesday to learn cooking. Some of my brothers were away riding in a sledge over the frozen snow, and it was fun to See them start, and then go tumbling off and rolling down in the snow. They said that when they fell off they got cold and their clothe 3 all damp. There is to be a returned soldiers' ball here on the 20th, and I hope it turns oxtt a success. We have not to go far to school, and come home to dinner every day. It takes us only about five minutes to go to school. My eldest brother has a boil os his arm., and it is his fifth one. Love to all the D.L.F., especially England's Ked Rose and Bell Bird, not forgetting yourself.— Yours truly, FOXGLOVE. [lt is such a, boon when one can get home for a hot meal at midday.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —It is now nearly 13 years since I first wrote, and how I looked forward to see it published in the Otago Witness 1 I have nearly reached my retiring age, but I will send another letter before then. We have besn expriencing very rough weather here. The snow is lying on the hills;, end the days are very cold. I went for a drive last Sunday, after which I caught o, very severe cold, and I haven't recovered yet. I have finished knitting that jersey coat I started before the last letter I wrote to you. It was a wearisome job; but it is very warm, and they .are so easy to make. I went down to Tuturau for a holiday, and enjoyed myself immensely. I went by the express to Mataura, and then motored to Tuturau. I was going to call and see you, but when I arrived at Dunedin I didn't stop, there. My brother, Treacle Trousers, writes to the page, and it is gr«at fun the night he writes; he makes a dozen starts before he finishes his letter. I am looking forward to the Ngapara returned soldiers' ball, which is to be held in Ngapara Hall on the 20th of this month. I think I have hod my share of dancing this year; I was at three in one week. The extended evening of the Airedale is to be held in the Enfield Hall on Wednesday, 18th; but I am not going, as I am now at Ngapara, and it is too far to drive,, but I hope it is a success. Kind regards to Eed Rose 11, Woodbine, Pink Clover, A Lad from the Bush, and Martin Rattler, not forgetting your own dear self.—Yours truly, WILLOCHRA (Papakaio).

Dear Dot, —On Friday night the bachelors and spinsters are having a combined ball, which I believe is to be a, great affair. I was at a Scottish concert and dance, held at Seaward Downs, and enjoyed myself very much. The Island is very quiet at present, but things will soon liven, up when the factory reopens. Colds are very prevalent. My sister (Heatherdell) through ill-health has not been at school for six montl?3. She was away to Queenstown for a change, but she* turned sick up there, and had to return home. Kindest regards to all the Little Folk, not forgetting your own dear self.— Yours truly, DAKDANELLA (Mafaura Island).

[I am so sorry Heatherdell has bean so ill, Dardanella., and hope when the warm weather comes she may regain her health.— DOT.]

Dear Dot, —Dad remarked that I will soon be an 0.W.W., and, my word! in less than two years I will be. And, oh, how those two years will fly 1 Since last writing I have had the pleasure of meeting Cosmos, and also her sister, who is also a D.L.F. We have had a very cold although not a. very wet winter; but there it plenty of time for the rain. yet. We have had some of Southland's frosts, too, and oh, the mornings and evenings were cold, but towe.rd'S. midday it was just lovely. Spring flowere; are well out up this way, and it is lovely to see the gardens bright again after the winter months. I am longingi for the summer again, end especially tennis. I hope I will be able to play this for owing to taking ill I was done out of most of it last year. I am glad to say I am feeling much better, although the doctor will hot let me go to work yet. Just fancy, this

is my eighth month at home! Mum and l I are trying to learn euchre. We had some friends up one night last week, and really we did laugh. But we are gradually learn-ing—-slowly but surely. I have had to lot dancing go this winter, much to my sorrow, I started only last winter, and was just beginning to get into the way a. bit. I think it, is lovely. But health before pleasure, and, after all, that is the bast* Best wishes to all, especially Ida, Busy Bee, Cosmos, and A Digger Prince's Sweetheart, also your own dear self _ and my cousins Vihimonogi and Lingitoa.—Yours truly, PRINCESS' GEORGINA (Lower Hutt).

[I am glad to know you are improving, Princes* Georgina. Concaiescence is a slow: business; but it is most unwise to try to hurry it, as one invariably just breaks down again.—DOT.]

Dear Dot,—We have had a fortnight's holiday from school on account of the sickness that is at present going round. I wa? in bed two days last week with a bad oold, and mother thought I was getting the whooping cough. We have a beautiful lot of violets and crocuses out in the garden. The Timaru Band is coming to Waimat© on Saturday, and is going to play in th<J main street in the afternoon. Our Sunday School is having a concert in about five weeks' time. I e.m in a dialogue called "Wideawake John," and I am to be the fairy queen. Love to Aster, Carnation, Queen of Thorns, Golden Butterfly, ana Autumn Fairy, not forgetting your own deai self.—Yourj truly,

DOOLEY (Waimate). [I hope you have quite recovered. Dooley. —DOT.]

Dear Dot, —I am nine years old and in Class 111 at school. I have thr«® brothers and one' sister. I had two dogs, but I lost one about a week ago. We have a heavy fall of snow up here Kind to yourself and all the Little Polk.—Youra truly,

RABBITER (Moa Creek). ! [You are very welcome to join _U3> Rabbiter.—UOT.]

Dear Dot, —The reason why I have not written for so long is owing to the fact that soon after ray last letter my father stopped getting the Witness, but we have started taking it -again.. We are now starting our second term examinations, and I hope thatI do reasonably well. I am now in thas fourth form, and getting on all right. The; weathisr heire is very "unsettled jjust at) present, but I suppose we •vh-all soon hav« some- fine days. Kind regards to all the L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours truly, SONORA DESERT. CI hope you do well in the tests, dear.—" DOT.]

Dear Dot, —When I got up on Friday morning snow was on the ground. I was at Queenstown, and it snowed while I was there. I went to the head of the lake, bui it was too cold for me, and I had to return homo,, again. I think Queenstown would bo a very nice place in the summer. Our cows will eoon be in, and all hands will be busy milking again. I would like the job feeding the calves and a few pet lambs. Dad has just finished digging our garden. We have some nice violets and primroses out now. My brother capsized the cart at the ford eominfr home from sohcoh and the children fell out, biit no one was hurt. Love to all the L.F. —Yours truly, HEATHERDELL (Titiroa). . [I should think Queenstown would build you up in the summer, dear. —DOT.] Dear Dot, —We are having fine weather here, but it is cold in the mornings I saw the Capping Carnival last year, and would like to see it this year, but we are not having holidays just row. Our examination is to be eoon. .Some other schools near hero have had their examination. Best love to all the D.L.F. members and yourself.—Yours truly, MAID OF ATHENS (Momona). Dear Dot, —The weather has been very fine here lately, but +he mornings have been very frosty. Wo had a severe frost here on, Saturday night, and many of the pipes burst. The men had a lot of work in mending them again. I am learning the piano, and also singing- from my music teacher, and I like it very ( much, though I do not like practising, but" I suppose I will hava to go on with it. Love to "all the D.L.F., not forgetting yourself.—Yours trulv, BARRACK'S PACKHORSE No. 1. [I have posted the badge, dear, and hopei it reaches you safely.—DOT.] Dear Dot, —Wo are having fairly fine weather just now, but it is very cold and frosty up here in the mornings. Last Sunday morning quite a number of the pipes burst, and it was great fun to see the water squirting out. ' There are about 14 houses in the settlement here, where all the powerhouse men live. The whole population of the place, is about 100 altogether—quite a. number for such an out-of-the-way place. Waipori Falls is a very pretty place, about nine miles up the gorge. The settlement is built on one side of the hill, so that when we go out for a walk we have to go either uphill or downhill, a<% there are no level roads. We often have very heavy snowstorms up here, and when the snow thaws the mud is simply terrible. I will tell you of the powerhouse and the weir next ■ time. Love to all the D.L.F. and most especially yourself.—Yours truly, BARRACK'S PACKHORSE No. 2. [We shall be very interested to hear all about such an important subject, dear.— < DOT.] AUTOS. Owen (A. Timbers,, care of Bex 691, Dunedin) wishes to correspond with A Confirmed Spinster. Milkmaid (Miss I. Sharp, Tuapeka. Mouth) wishes to correspond with Motor Girl, Sweet Pea, Topsy, and any L.F. 12 or 13 years. A Wee Brown Puppy (Feter Wm. Finlayson, Crookston) wishes to correspond with any L.F. willing. Baronia (Dorothy M. Ball,, Box 96, Wairoa, H. 8.) wishes Soldier's Belle to write to her, as she has rnisiaid her address. Wild Wind (Nellie Kennedy, .Sutton) wishes to correspond with any L.F. willing. Gramophone Player (Hannah Kennedy, Cosy Dell, Sutton) wishes to correspond with any L.F. willing. A Little Horsemaid (Ethel Harrington, Brookdal© Farm, Mokoreta, Wyndham) wishes to corresrjond with Daddy's Pet and Uncle's Imp.

B-ooley (Edna Dtinstan, High street, Wai« mate) wishes to correspo'iid with Ast-er and Carnation.

Motor Jica (J. Jenkins, 718 Oivtrarn. road, Hastings) wishes to correspond with. G-wea and Fair Inei.

Arline (Beta Tunnell, Beads, Wairoo, H. 8.) wishes to correspond with Fair Inesj, Ladybird, and any L.F. 17 years or overClyde (Molly Bowie, Box 39 Wairoa) wishes to correspond with Fudge and any I/.F. over 17 years.