Birthday Fund

Southland Times, Issue 25312, 15 June 1935, Page 22

Birthday Fund

As most cousins know, this fund is for the purpose of buying fruit to take to the Hospital at Christmas, and it is called the “Birthday Fund” because when “ was first started cousins were asked to give a penny on their birthdays. The following contributions have been received: i Cousin Lex Davidson 6d. Cousin Dulcie Tuffery Id.

or “copied.” What a pity the hen trod on the ducklings. Sometimes, when they have large families, they are clumsy. Why did you put the ribbon round the rabbit’s neck before you set it free?

Cousin Jack Horner: You are very welcome, new cousin, and I hope you enjoy being a Little Southlander. Would you please Send me, as soon as possible, the date of your birth. Why do you have to use crutches? I suppose you find your pony a good and faithful friend, since he carries you everywhere.

Cousin Betty Blue: The stamps arrived safely and I will post your badge. You are lucky to be picked up at your gate and taken to school, aren’t you? I suppose you are glad you didn’t live before wireless sets were invented.

Cousin Sunny Gold: Good! I’m glad you recognized me, and I hope, next time you are in town, we’ll see each other. I suppose the boys will have had their wish, and will, have snowballed ail the girls. I can’t remember if I was called names or not when I went to school—that sounds as if it must have been a long time ago, doesn’t it?

Cousin Diana: Yes, I think poets often write things they do not mean. Perhaps we should not connect the poet with the person. It is easy, too, to allow oneself to become influenced, for a short time, by something that has moved one strongly. Is anyone- allowed to come to the concert? The 29th is a Saturday—is that the date? Cousin Rita: Yes, as I write this, Invercargill is under snow, too. The plays are in the evening. You’ll think of the town cousins on Thursday and Friday nights, won’t you? Cousin Robin: It was a good idea to plant trees on the day of the King’s Jubilee. They will always remind you of that important day, won’t they? No, we are having plays this year, but perhaps we’ll have a bazaar next year. Would,you like one? I’ll post your badge. Cousin Good Queen Bess No. 1: No, I’m afraid I don’t enjoy the cold weather. I’m glad you like the ’Sharpeners. Do you find them difficult? I’ll post your badge in my first spare moment.

Cousin Joyce: , Yes, chilblains are nasty tilings. Do you use anything to make yours better? I do hope your little cousin’s arm will soon improve. How old is she?

Cousin George Walker: You would have made a good subject for a photograph after the match,' wouldn’t you? Thank you for telling me about the matches. How would you like to be an All Black and tour overseas?

Cousin Lorraine: The play I thought