Between Ourselves

Southland Times, Issue 22188, 2 December 1933, Page 18

Between Ourselves

Cousin Tinker-Bell: I am so glad you have joined us. Perhaps you will come and see me some day soon? Cousin Laughing Lass: I think a dancing class would be a very good idea but if I were you I’d wait till after the summer months. I hope you’ll be able to come to the next party. Give Noreen my love. I shall look forward to hearing the result of her intermediate exam. Cousin Mist-o’-Morning: Glad you enjoyed the ice-creams. I love them, too. You may have three marks each for the two late entries and the original contributions will be published in due course. What are you going to do when you leave school? Cousin Daffodil: Thank you for the cross word puzzle. I shall look forward to getting the one you did yourself, next week. I was disappointed you couldn’t come to the party. However, perhaps you’ll be able to come in for Hospital Day. Cousin Toddlekins: Welcome to our Page! Your writing was very good for a little girl. I hope you will come and see me some day. Cousin Amber: Congratulations on passing your exam. I am so glad you enjoyed the party. The weather has been better this week, hasn’t it. I was at the Bluff on Sunday and saw the Akaroa. What a big boat she is! Cousin Tui: I do hope you enjoyed the party, my dear. It was lovely seeing to you all but here were so many of you that I didn’t have time to speak to you all. However, perhaps you will come and see me at my office some day. Cousin Tulip: I hope your cold is better. What marks did you get in the exams? I am looking forward to seeing your gift for the Christmas tree. Cousin Sleeping Beauty: I am so glad you have joined us. What bad luck being so ill. I hope you are feeling fit again now. Come and see me soon.

Cousin Ruby: Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings are the usual times for my cousins to visit me but you could pop into the office any time really and if I’m in I should love to see you. I am too busy just at present to look up your marks. It’s quite a long business but when you come to see me you could do it. The mind sharpener marks are separate from the other marks.

Cousin Snowdrop: Of course you may join us! I am so pleased you have become a Little Southlander. Do write often. I am sure you can write very good stories and I am looking forward to reading them. Cousin Dawn Reeve: lam sorry the badges haven’t arrived yet. Did you enjoy the party? It was lovely for me to see you all. Cousin Sweetheart o’ Wheat: I should like the Christmas tree presents in as soon as possible please. The roses are lovely aren’t they? Glad you enjoyed that party you spoke of. No, there is no charge for an Enrolment Card. Cousin Sprinting Pixie: Welcome to our Page! I love your pen-name. You must be a most athletic girl. I should like to see you running some day. Did you enjoy the pai-ty? Cousin Anzora Viola: Yes, I simply love blue. I have a blue dress on as I write this. How. sad about the man being killed! What are you reading just now?

Cousin Diana: What fun having a new cousin! What is his name? The chickens must be very sweet. I hope you win the baseball match. Cousin Dawn: I do enjoy your letters my dear. I have not decided whether I will give mind sharpener prizes or not yet. I will let you know. Of course you get 2/- for gaining 50 marks for other entries. I hope you will have a fine day for the tennis at Titiroa. I hope your cold it better. Cousin Annie: You can do any amount of drawing for the special Christmas Page on December 23, my dear. I am looking forward to seeing your Christmas Tree presents. You gain marks for competition entries or original verse. Cousin Thomas: Welcome to the Page! I hope you will often enter for the competitions. Cousin Mignonette: It was so nice to hear from you again after such a long silence. lam glad you are better. I enjoyed my visit to you in the hospital, and hope you’ll come and see me when you’re in town. I have not yet had time to read your serial but will probably commence it next Saturday. Thank you for writing it, my dear.

Cousin Ngaire: I enjoyed your letter, my dear. Do tell me all about the school celebrations. They should be great fun. Good luck to the examinations.

I shall think of you. Cousin Oyster: Do tell me all about the “Young Helpers’ League” concert. I hope it was a success. Are you going away for Christmas?

Cousin Rosebud: I am sorry’ you couldn’t come to the party. Better luck next time! You are quite a wealthy girl these days. Who do you sell your birds’ eggs to?

Cousin Baby Oyster: I hope you will come to the next party little Cousin. I expect you are getting excited about Christmas. It’s not very far away now is it?

Cousin Cushla: The “My Bicycle” competition was number 277. There were such a lot of children at the party and we had a very jolly time together. I shall look forward to seeing you when you’re in town.

Cousin Lorraine: Thank you for the lovely kisses. What did your Daddy sing at the concert ? I have never done any tatting but it must be very interesting. I have a gold-coloured evening dress and a black one.