Many Happy Returns

Southland Times, Issue 22728, 2 November 1935, Page 18

Many Happy Returns

Saturday, November 2. Cousin Margaret Tucker, 81 Herbert street. Sunday, November 3. Cousin Joyce Gerrard, 40 Islington street. Cousin Gwen Waterhouse, Orepuki. Monday, November 4. Cousin Clarence McKenzie, Marine Parade, Bluff. Cousin Shirley Monk, Lumsden. Tuesday, November 5. Cousin Mavis Coughlan, Tuatapere. Cousin Molly Buck, 91 Nith Street. Cousin Dulcie Somerville, Jed street. Cousn Thelma Brockie, Makarewa. Wednesday, November 6. Cousin Graham Tocker, The Manse, Eamslaw street. Cousin Edith Mclnnes, S Duke street. Cousin Struan Robertson, Limehills. Cousin Isobel Potter, 154 Lindisfarne road. Thursday, November 7. Cousin Ashley Aitken, Jed street. Cousin Dorothy Harris, Dean Forest, Lilburn. Cousin Dorothy Grantham, 54 George street. Cousin George Bentley, 257 Bowmont street.

Cousin Daisy: And so you are only six months older than our Page! I do hope Bad Imp Flu has left you all by the time you read this. I wonder what the little lark will do when it finds itself in the sparrow’s nest, and what the mother sparrow will think. As you will see, I have given you your penname.

Cousin Rotoiti: Gardening is an interesting hobby, isn’t it? I was pleased to hear you had joined the Children’s Garden Circle. Do you write often?

Cousin Mattarera: Your marks are steadily increasng. You will have to work hard to gain another 100. I hope you are going to be able to come to the party.

Cousin Bush Fairy: Thank you for the story. Your orchards must be very attractive with peach and apple blossom.

Cousin Goose Girl: No, I did not see “The Little Colonel.” I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the packet of jellies and stamp. Are you coming to the party? I am looking forward to seeing your scrap book.

Cousin Lorraine: What lovely presents you got for your birthday.

Did you have a party ? You have quite a large family of kittens. Have you names for them all?

Cousin Snowdrop: By the description of the cushion I am sure you deserved the prize you won. You must be quite a busy girl with all your school sewing.

Cousin Mist o’ Morning: I was pleased to receive your letter, short as it was. Do you find it difficult to study in the evening?

Cousin Angora Viola: Thank you for the lists. Yes, several of our cousins are “growing up,” and I think that everyone will agree with you that Cousin Phyllis will be missed. The party is chiefly for the younger cousins, so it will not be a dance. It would be lovely if you could come and help. Cousin Amber: Yes, thank you, I

enjoyed Labour week-end. Yes, the verse will be used as soon as there is space. I am pleased to see that you are persevering with your verse. Cousin Hiawatha: After walking ten miles, I think you are qualified to call yourself “Cousin Hiker”! I hope the accident didn’t spoil the enjoyment of the day altogether. One thing to be thankful for is that we usually remember the pleasant things of the past and forget about pain. Cousin Daddy’s Sweetheart: Alvena is at a lovely age and I am sure you like looking after her. Are you taking part in the concerts? Your writing is very neat.