Between Ourselves

Southland Times, Issue 22499, 8 December 1934, Page 23

Between Ourselves

Cousin Golden Gorse: I am glad you received the prize safely, my dear. Yes, I think a scrap-book would make an interesting present. Are you coming to the Hospital on December 21? Cousin Cushla: Yes, the Weatherman must have listened to our plea, I think. I hope you enjoyed your visit to the Royal Show. I think Heather must be a very loveable little girl. Do I like kittens? WeU, as a matter of fact, I’d prefer them without claws! Influenza visited me a few week’s ago.

Cousin Lorraine: Yes, sunburn is, indeed, a cruel thing. I hope the blisters were not severe. It is certainly late in the year for dances, especially when the nights are so warm. Thank you for the good wishes. Cousin Princess Rose: Yes, my dear, I had a very mild attack of ’flu. I hope you are better now. You are lucky to have so many pets, and I am sure you are kind to them all. Your doll will be a very well dressed lady when she gets her new clothes. Do you plant all the vegetables in the garden by yourself? That must keep you very busy. Thank you for the kisses. Cousin. Princess Rosebud: My dear, it was very remiss of me to forget your name. I hope you will forgive me. You must write and tell me what present your little brother would like, for we take a present to everyone in the Hospital. We go there on the Friday before Christmas, not Christmas Day, and I am glad you are coming. Thank you for the kisses. Cousin Albatross: Welcome, new cousin. Are you going to enter for any of the competitions? Perhaps you will enter for the special competition for boys, “An Aeroplane Story,” which has to be in some time next Tuesday. Write again, soon, and tell me the date of your birth, so that I can post your enrolment card. Cousin Angora Viola: It was good to hear from you again, my dear. I hope your mother will soon be better. Yes, I received both your poems, and I hope there will be space for them this week. Send me the others. lam glad you are writing verse regularly. All the things you mentioned were enclosed. Cousin Morning Glory: My dear, I think your idea is a very good one, and I am sure would make an interesting gift. Persevere with your verse— I am glad you entered for the competition.

Cousin Water Lily: You are very welcome, my dear. I hope you will enter for the Competitions, and perhaps you will send a story or poem for the Christmas Page. Do you think Dick is a good name for the foal, Ruffle for the Persian kitten and Mischief for the other one? Cousin Cherry Blossom: You never “annoy” me by sending in entries, my dear. If they are good, I am pleased, and if the first entries are weak it is all the more interesting to watch the improvement from week to week. I will write and send you the address of a stamp firm. Yes, I hope to see the Duke. Cousin Princess Mary: I nope you will enjoy being a Little Southlander, my dear. Please send me the date of your birth as soon as possible, so that I can send you your enrolment card. The girls come to see me on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, but if you let me know when you are coming, I will try to be in. . Cousin Golden Kownai: 1 will certainly try to see the Exhibition, my dear. I have seen some of the others and have found them very interesting. Perhaps you will send in something for the Christmas Page. Yes, come and see me one Monday or Tuesday afternoon. Cousin Morning Dew: Yes, the weather has been beautiful. What a lovely outlook you must have from your home. I do hope your sunburn did not cause blisters. Did you oil yourself before you went in the sun? _ It is rather disagreeable because it is inclined to make the sand stick, but anything is better than sunburn, isn t it? Yes, I am going away for a holiday, a walking one, on the Milford Track. Thank you for the magazines. Cousin Highland Katie: I have written to you explaining the principles of verse, and I hope you find it helpful. Perhaps you will write a poem for the Christmas Page, about Santa Claus, or the toys and their longing to be presented to good boys and girls. My favourite colour? I think it is lilac. Cousin Jack: I was so pleased to hear from you again. I suppose you are hoping for rain—it is needed m the country, isn’t it. It will be splendid, if you learn to swim. Cousin Clematis: Do come and see me when you are in town. If you could let me know when you are coming I would make a point of being m my office. Yes, the toys will make splendid presents. Thank you for offering to bring them. I am looking forward to seeing you.

Cousin Tom Mix: lam glad you are entering for the Aeroplane Story. I was at Oreti last Saturday too. _ I do hope you enjoy the trip to Wellington—you really are lucky, you know. Yes, I hope to go to the Royal Show. Cousin Snowdrop: It was good, to hear from you again, my dear. I hope you had your swim, and perhaps now that examinations are over, you will be able to go often. Do you read much? Cousin Cowboy: I am glad you enjoy reading the page, my dear, and you are very welcome. Yes the weather has been very warm. Are you going to enter for the aeroplane story or the Christmas Page?

Cousin Rata Sprite: I am glad you liked the nightdress.. Were you excited when you read in the paper that you had won it? I would love to -have come to your picnic—it must have been fun. Now tell me what is the third of twenty cows!

Cousin Ellora: I will post your badge to you, my dear. Yes, the weather last week was wonderful. Let me know the result of the examinations. Cousin Lucky Star: You write a very interesting letter, dear. I would like to see you all, for I feel I know you quite well, just from what you have told me about the family. Would you like the clipping returned? Tell your little brother that he will nave to learn to write well, so that he will be able to become a Little Southlander.

Cousin Sunny Gold: Congratulations on gaining 50 marks. I will post your prize of 2/- to you. I am sure the scrapbook will find a proud owner. Yes, I have a flower garden.

Cousin Smiles: Thank you very much for sending the magazine. I am glad that you will probably be at the Hospital, especially as you are a prizewinner. If you can, will you come to the carol practice this morning?