BETWEEN OURSELVES

Southland Times, Issue 22921, 20 June 1936, Page 2 (Supplement)

BETWEEN OURSELVES

Cousin Kowhai: Hockey is a great sport to play. Best wished for the Christchurch matches. Are you looking forward to playing there? You are not the first to find arithmetic a difficult subject to master. Keep trying. Cousin Fuchsia: How old is Joan now? She must be growing very fast. When you come to town to see Titania’s Palace could you come up to see me? I am always glad to see my country cousins. Thank you for the birthday fluid donation.

Cousin Autumn Mist: How are you making the cushion. I am glad you are not forgetting our bazaar. Do you think the scattered clan could have a stall too? I hope you will be quite well very soon. Cousin Marie Sutton: What have you been doing while lying in bed? Do you knit or crochet? I hope you are fortunate enough to win a prize for the crossword puzzle. Do you like belonging to the club? Cousin Wagon Wheels: Welcome to the page, my new cousin. Could you write me a letter yourself next week? I shall hope to see lots of entries from you and Teresa. What are you doing in the concert? I do hope it is a great success.

Cousin Thersa Knowler: What a lot of brothers and sisters you have. How many are there? Poems do not need to have the same number of words in a line, but regular poetry has the same number of feet in each line, and the same type of feet. Do you understand what I mean by “feet”? There are different rhyme patterns, some with every two lines rhyming, some with alternate lines rhyming and some with more difficult patterns. Study the poems in your school books to find examples. ... Cousin Birthday Roses: The serials should be very interesting. It will be quite exciting to see how the story develops when v/ritten by different people. Did you have much difficulty in finding the name? You haven’t been up to see me yet, have you? Do you leave town straight after school each day? Cousin Floris: I haven't the list of names yet, but it may come in time for the Page this week. It is very kind of your mother to bake a cake for the clan. I know of other mothers who are doing the same. Have you any other plans made yet? Some of the town clans have made very good beginnings. Cousin Snow Queen: Did you go to the football match? I wonder if your team won? What did you do at home? I think mother would find lots of things you could do to help her in the house. Could you write a longer letter next time?

Cousin Silver Poplar: I am always glad to see your letters, so try to write more often in future, won’t you? I like watching badminton, but I’m afraid Ido not play very well. Have you won many games? I will put your name down as a member for the scattered clan. Watch the Page for news of it. Your spring flowers are very early. They will make a wonderful display when they are all out. It makes me feel quite “spring-like” just to think of them.

Cousin Wildflower: The entry arrived safely and I hope to have more from you now you have more time. Don’t forget, that Tuesday is visiting day for girls. Do you like living in town? What school are you attending? Cousin Tinkerbell: Do you know who the first Tinkerbell was? I like the pen-name too. I shall certainly go to see Titania’s Palace, it is much too wonderful to miss. Are you malting the leather- articles for the bazaar? I shall look forward to seeing an example of your handiwork. I wonder what it will be? Cousin Sunny Gold: Is there anything else you could do while you are waiting for the hall? Are you in the basketball team? There will be quite a lot of excitement when you play the first match. You will be very sorry when your teacher leaves. Has a new one been appointed yet? Cousin Tainui: I shall have to see what I can do about your favourite poet. Have you read Kipling’s Jungle Books and fairy stories? I enjoyed them very. much. When I am in Dun-

edin I shall let you know, but I don't think I will be there for the match. Do you see many games? I must not forget the autograph. Cousin Curly Top: Michael is not too young to be a Little Southlander. Could he write to me himself? lam sure he can write well. The Times Office is in Esk street, so next time you are here look very hard for it, and then come to see me. Bring Michael with you too. What are you making for the bazaar?

Cousin Mary Hailes: A hearty welcome to you. Are you choosing a penname for Between Ourselves? Your cousin is a new Little Southlander, too. so you will both be able to write to me Cousin Mayflower: The social was a great success, and that clan has a large number of votes for its Princess already. What colour do you like for the doll? I think a pale blue or cream might be best. You will be very busy if you make all those coat-hangers. Have you any suggestions for things to make? Cousin Briar Rose: New enrolment cards are being made, and I will send you one as soon as they are ready. Did you think I had forgotten you? I have not seen Tit;\ia’s Palace yet, but I intend to see it as many times as I can Poetry is much easier to write once you grasp the main points of rhythm and rhyme. Cousin Mystery Maid: Your cousin Sylvia is a keen Little Southlander and writes to me often. Any number from five would be enough for a clan. Would

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you like to have one in Queenstown? I think it would be a very good idea. Have you any brothers 01- sisters?

Cousin Takitimu: Do you think your clan would like to have a stall at the bazaar. I think you could have a stall even if you cannot have a Princess. Come and see me if you possibly can, though I do not want you to miss school on my account. Did Phyllis tell you -that she is a Princess? I know quite a large number of Princesses now.

Cousin Rosebud: Send as many entries for as many of the competitions as you wish. I love opening big bulky letters. Do you like living in the country? Sledging down hills through the snow must be very exciting. You make me quite envious. Have you a name for the calf?

Cousin Rosemary: Titania’s Palace will be well worth a visit, so see it if you possible can. Are there enough Little Southlanders in your district to reform the clan. It has become rather inactive in the past few years, hasn’t it. Perhaps everyone has grown up. By all means send me contributions for the Book Club. I am very pleased so many of my cousins are interested in it.

Cousin Heather Bell: That was a very successful match. Congratulations. Are you making anything for the bazaar. When you are sitting by the fire after tea you might find time to do a little knitting or sewing. Write again soon and tell me about your hobbies. Do you read many books? Cousin Clematis: I am hoping you will be able to come to the clan meeting in my room. There will be many things you can do for the clan even though you do not live in town. What do you do in the train at night? Do you read, or sew, or start homework? Tell me about some of the books you have read for the Book Corner,

Cousin Alison Winter: There are quite a number of Little Southlanders at Bluff. Do you know any of them 9 Your letter was very short —could you write a longer one next time? What class are you in at school? Cousin Cecily Winter: I have t\vo new cousins at Bluff, but I am afraid 1 do not know much about them, as your letters were very brief. Do you often come to Invercargill? You must come and see me when you do. Cousin Queen-O’-Song: I will let you know about the patterns as soon as I can make inquiries. What size do you want? Are you looking forward to the fancy dress party? I think the whole clan will be very excited about it. Do you enjoy listening to the wireless? I wonder if you listen to the children’s hour?

Cousin Red Berries: The mind sharpeners have been distroyed but if you are positive about the number of marks, add on the extra five. Are you taking an active part in the King and Queen Caraival? It is much more exciting to do something than to be just a spectator.

Cousin Jessie Rowe: Would you like to write to the English address in the Page this week? Cousin Dorothy will tell you all about the competitions and then you will be able to enter for some of them, too. I am glad you are joining the clan, and I am sure the members will make you welcome.

Cousin lan Martin: You are enrolled as a Little Southlander, and a card will be sent to you when the new ones are ready. Do you know any other cousins? Write and tell me about your home, and the things you like to do. Cousin Princess Royal: Jack Frost has been very busy biting all fingers and toes, including those of your Cousin Betty. There has not been any snow here yet. Do the hills look beautiful with their peaks covered in snow? If you will send me your letter to the Indian correspondent, I will forward it. Cousin Tiger Tim: I am sure you have felt like a Little Southlander for a long time, even though you have just enrolled. If you follow the good example set by your sisters I think I shall hear from you often. Do you like your pen-name? Cousin Rata Sprite: As you say, each clan will have a different stall, but I think it would be best if the clans just worked for their own stalls. Yours, for instance, might have knitting, toys, produce, and many other things arranged on it. This means that those who work hardest will gain most votes for their prince or princess. Will you explain in your next letter the bus and train times and what arrangements could be made if I should come to visit your clan. I would like to very much but it may not be convenient for any of us. If you think a social or dance would prove popular you may certainly have one. Any older cousin may help your clan. Cousin Honeybunch: I am very sorry to hear about baby. I do hope he will be better soon. Tell him Cousin Betty wants him to cheer up and smile once more. I am sure the carnival will be a success if all the clans work as hard as yours. ‘ Cousin Amaryllis: That date would do, but I think it might be wiser to have it a little earlier if possible, as it will come so near the date of the bazaar. We will decide later what the Princes and Princesses are to wear at the carnival. Clan marks do not count as votes, but each penny raised equals one vote.

Cousin Lily of the Valley: Have you received your prize? You worked hard to earn those fifty marks, didn’t you? ly you have any ideas for the King and Queen Carnival send them to the secretary of your clan. She will welcome any suggestions that will help your princess. Cousin Cherry Blossom: Good news! When you come to town don’t forget me. You will find me in my office at the Times Office in Esk street any afternoon. Bring Joan with you, too. Titania’s Palace is well worth the journey to town and I am sure you will like it. You must please yourself about joining the clan. You would be welcome in either.

Cousin Lilac: Are the new cousins joining the clan? You will have quite a large one now. Have you any plans made for your Prince? You could start now to think how you will decorate the stall at the bazaar. Will you use the clan colours?

Cousin George Walker: I am afraid I do not like listening to wrestling matches. Perhaps if I had been a boy I would have enjoyed them. It is a pity the clan is not active enough this year to have a prince or princess. Perhaps next year the Little Southlanders in your district might like to form a clan again.

Cousin Betty Hamilton: A hearty welcome to one of my furthest-south cousins. Do you ever come to Invercargill? If you do, you must find my office and come to see me. I have not been to Stewart Island for many years but so many people have described it to me. You are very lucky living in such a beautiful place. Cousin Mary Jane: When you write me a letter I answer it in the Between Ourselves column, but yours is not really a letter, is it? Have you any hobbies? What games do you play? Cousin Annie Mcßae: Your poem is quite good for a first attempt, and I am sure you will improve with practice. What is the name of your very small and mischievious brother? Have you many stamps of foreign countries? Stamp collecting is a fascinating hobby. Cousin Daisy Wilson: The suggestions are all good, and I think you, could go ahead with some of them as soon as you wish. How much would you charge for the competitions? T should like to know how you are progressing with your plans. Thank you for the marks. I had not received them before.