BETWEEN OURSELVES

Southland Times, Issue 22969, 15 August 1936, Page 22 (Supplement)

BETWEEN OURSELVES

Cousin Rosemary: I understand now how you missed me. You were certainly very early. Will you come straight to the hall when you arrive? The stall will be ready for decoration, and some of the other members may be there. I think lunch time might be best for all the Scattered Clan cousins to have their meeting. The stamps are not very valuable, being fairly common German and Japanese of a low price. Do you want them returned? Cousin Briar Rose: This pen-name has already been chosen, so could you find another? I expect to see you very soon if you are coming. You will be able to come and see me often if you are in town next year, won’t you? I wonder what you have made for the stall?

Cousin Sunny Gold: I am afraid I will not be at the concert. If you feel you cannot have a stall, will you let me know very soon, as I want to make arrangements. I am glad you found the celebrity in time for the competition. Cousin Goose Girl: I do hope your cold will be better soon. I am sorry you cannot come to our bazaar, but you will be able to read all about it in the Page. Will the parcel be delivered, or will I need to call for it at the bus? Are your daffodils out yet? Cousin Shirley Dodds: I received the stamp, and your letter, and will send you an enrolment card and badge as soon as the new ones arrive. Could you be patient, and wait for a little while? What class are you in at school? Do you like lessons? Cousin Pixie Peter Pan: Your suggestion foi’ the competition is very good. We must have one with that subject very soon. You are right, the badges have not come yet, but I am expecting them very soon. Do you like opossums? They are not very pretty animals, are they? Cousin Bristol Lass: Did you like the material? 1 think the frock will look very attractive when it is finished. You must thank your mother very much for making it. Will you be in town in the morning to help decorate your stall? Cousin Morning Glory: I have written to you, explaining about the tearooms, but forgot about the other cards. The others would be small, about half the card, with just “Sweets—3d.”, printed on them. You could also do some at Id. and 6d. Is that too much for you’? Cousin Mayflower: The secretary of the clan must read the marks list very carefully each week, and make a note of those won by the clan members. Then each month she sends the total number to me. I have not yet received any from your secretary. Will you keep a record of your own marks? When you have fifty, you are entitled to a prize. I also hope that the evening will be a success. Are you going to this one too?

Cousin Dimples: I am always glad to hear from my Little Southlanders. I enjoyed reading your very neat letter. Do you like reciting? The poem sounds very pretty, and I know you will say it well. Cousin Diamond: Of course you may become one of my cousins. I have many cousins scattered all over this province of ours. Will you miss your teacher when he leaves? Are you coming to town during the term holidays? Cousin Silver Queen: I enjoyed reading youi- letter. It is quite a long time since you last wrote to me, isn’t it? I have not seen any of the baby lambs yet, though many of my country cousins have told me about them. Are you making something for our bazaar too? Cousin Heather Bell: Send them in as soon as they are ready. I am very anxious to see all the articles being made for the bazaar. Will you be here to help at your stall? I hope we have seen the last of Mr Snow, now that spring is here. Cousin Rata Sprite: That is quite a good idea for the stall. Would you like me to buy some paper and send it to you? Some of the clans will be helped with the decorations, so I don’t think there will be a prize. It would not be fair to the others. You are now one of the fortunate few who have ridden in an aeroplane. I shall look forward to reading your impressions.

Cousin Bluebells of Scotland: I am sorry I cannot tell you what the flower is, but I think it is some type of native New Zealand daisy. There are lots of small field flowers which are hard to classify, aren’t there? Have you a collection of native plants or flowers': Cousin Birthday Roses: Have a good time at the social. Are you looking forward to it very much? You earned the prize, and I was very pleased to send it to you. The serial competition is very exciting isn’t it? Do you enjoy thinking of the next instalment and wondering what will happen next? Cousin Patricia: Your parents are very lucky, aren’t they? I am sure we all envy them. However, you are travelling too, and will enjoy yourselves very much. I wish you luck with the matches. Your other entries arrived safely, so some kind person must have posted them for you. Cousin Shirley Temple Fan: You spelt your name differently when you enrolled so I did not recognize the name on your competition entry, which was without an address. Your prize has been waiting for you to write and claim it. New enrolment cards are being prepared, and should be ready very soon. I think I answered your questions in Between Ourselves the week after you wrote. If you will tell me what they are, I will answer them again.

Cousin Koi: What a busy evening you had! Your hand must have been quite tired. I think your writing was still quite good, though. Perhaps you will earn a prize too, before the end of the year. You have worked hard and must have quite a number of marks.

Cousin Annie: You could have a meeting and decide about a name for the clan. Some might like to keep the old name. Have you thought of a way to decorate the stall? Would Mother mind making Norman’s costume? I shall send the material and a pattern very shortly. Are you serving on the stall?

Cousin Gladys: Entries are always accepted, but it is sometimes difficult to print them all. However, I wish you luck with yours. Are you in a basketball team? You would not be able to play on the snowy ground, would you? Cousin Pamela: To receive a prize of 2/- for marks, you must have fifty. For Mind Sharpeners, 750 marks are necessary. This sounds a very high number, but if you enter consistently the marks soon mount up. The badges have not come yet, but I do not think they will be long. Cousin Brown Eyes: You may either send your donations to me, or give them to members of a clan. If you do send them in, wouls you state which clan they are for. Will you come and see me next time you are in town? I hope to see you at the bazaar too. Cousin Claudine: I certainly have not forgotten you, my cousin. Your name is down as a member of the clan. What have you in your Nature stand? It sounds very interesting, and I should like to hear more about it. Have you heard from your correspondent lately? Cousin Phyllis: Welcome to the Little Southlanders’ Page. Do you know any of my cousins? I think there are quite a few in your district Write a long letter for me next time, and tell all about your school, and your hobbies. I will send you a badge as soon as the new ones arrive.

Cousin Lover of Books: I think that is a very good pen-name. Could my lover of books write a paragraph for the Book Corner? Have you finished your examinations? Holidays will be here soon, and then you will be home from school. Are you coming to town? Cousin Sadie: Some of the stalls are having sweets, and I think all the others will be well mixed. You may

have whatever you please on the stall, as long as you think the goods will be suitable. Why not come and see me? I might be able to suggest something. Cousin Highland Mary: Thank you for the ‘paragraph. Did you enjoy reading the book? You have the correct idea for the limericks. Could you write a real piece of poetry for me? You could choose your own subject, and send it for the Original Verse column. Cousin Crocus: Your pen-name is very appropriate for this time of year, isn’t it? Lots of my cousins come to see me on Tuesdays after school. Could you come one day too? Ask all your friends to come to the bazaar, won’t you? Perhaps Mother would bake a cake for it. Cousin Fairy Bell: I think someone else has already chosen this pen-name, so could you think of another? That should not be very difficult. I did think Joan was your sister. Perhaps she could go with you when you do come to see me.

Cousin Jocelyn: I shall expect to hear you climbing all these stairs to see me one day very shortly. There has been a delay in the preparation of the enrolment cards, but I will send you one as soon as I receive them. Do you think you will be in town for the bazaar? Write to Cousin Ngaire Horrell, Mandeville, and say you would like to join a clan. She is secretary of the Rata Clan. When is your birthday, and how old are you? Cousin Mabel Clarke: The papers have been sent, but I am sorry there were none for the last date. I hope next time you ask the result will be more satisfactory. Cousin Violet Verity: I know you will enjoy having a stall at the bazaar. When will it be convenient for you to come to town? It will take some time to decorate, but I think if you are there soon after ten o’clock there will be plenty of time. The clan will supply the greenery or fancy paper needed, but plain white paper will be there for you to use. Cousin Moonbeam: Will you write me a real letter, cousin of mine? Your entry is not really a letter to me, is it? Will I be seeing you soon? Cousin Daisy Wilson: Has that amount been deposited? I would like to know the exact total which you have banked so far. The people of your district are very helpful, aren’t they? I hope many of them will be here for the bazaar.

Cousin Marie: When are you coming to see me? Tuesday is visiting day for girls, and you will meet lots of other Little Southlanders if you come up that day. I have more papers than ever to-day, as there are so many entries for the. Celebrities Competition. Cousin Herbert: What fun you will have at the concert. I hope the dog does not bite! Can you bark? Does your pussy like milk? I wonder what he will think if he sees you dressed for the concert. Have you names for your bunnies? You are a very lucky boy, having so many pets. Cousin Tainui: You are very fortunate, having such long holidays. During holiday time I shall be very busy, preparing for the bazaar and the coronation. I will write if I can find a spare minute, and let you know some of the names of people going for the matches. Cousin Judy Abbott: The parcel arrived safely, and I opened it quickly to see what it contained. I like the little guest towels. They are very convenient, and so dainty. Is the embroidery your own design? It is simple, but very effective. If any of your friends are coming to Invercargill, tell them to come to the bazaar.