BETWEEN OURSELVES

Southland Times, Issue 23047, 14 November 1936, Page 21

BETWEEN OURSELVES

Cousin Golden Gorse: The first year, which I think you will find the easiest, is almost over, but the term holidays should prepare you for work next term. Are you going away? Perhaps you will spend some more happy days in the country.

Cousin Puck: I do not think you can be the worst writer in the class, for your letter is very neat and well written. What lucky girls you were to win those prizes. I hope that all your seeds grow. You should have a very good garden. I wonder what will happen to the turnips?

Cousin Imelda: Will you in future keep a list of your own marks? It may be a little while before 1 have time tc look up all the back pages to count your marks, but I will let you know as soon as possible. The clan secretary should have a record of all marks earned by members of her clan.

Cousin Ramblin’ Kid: 1 do not know when the original verse will be published, as I have a very large pile, and I am afraid it must be a case of first come, first served. It is really only in the regular competitions that you can be sure of your marks at once.

Cousin Kyra: I am very glad to hear that you have recovered. Are you back at school yet? You forgot to enclose the shilling after all, didn’t you? Of course you may come to see me when you are in town. 1 hope I will be in when you call. Your badge is on the way, my cousin.

Cousin White Iris: 1 have had such a number of Original Verses sent in during the last few weeks that there has not been enough space for your limerick. Can you see it this week? Perhaps it will be printed soon. Did you enjoy the party?

Cousin Chrysanthemum: Didn’t you see the Page when our Novelty and Doll-dressing competitions were announced? There will be prizes for the best novelties and dressed dolls, and these will all go to the hospital at Christmas. Anything else will also be very welcome. I think you will be a very busy cousin.

Cousin Jane Withers:' The closing date for the scrap-book competition is drawing very near, so I hope you will soon begin pasting your pictures into the book. Are you coming to the Paper chase next Saturday? Bring your sisters with you too.

Cousin Clematis: Your friend will be very pleased when she her tulips

growing in the columns of our Page. Have you any in your own garden? I hope you will find time to. come and see me before the end of the term. Are you looking forward to the holidays?

Cousin Curly Top: I am wishing you every success with your Proficiency examinations. Are you going to High School or Technical College next year, or are you staying home to help mother? Write and tell me the results of the exam, won’t you?

Cousin Little Boy Blue: Welcome to our Page, Little Boy Blue! Do you think you could write me a letter, next time? I have lots of cousins as young as you are, who often write to me by themselves.

Cousin Mermaid: What lucky children you are! I, too, would like to have a bathing beach just outside my window. Have you been swimming this season? Mr Sun has been shining here, too, and I hope he will stay with us for a few weeks.

Cousin Brunette: I am writing this reply on the same day that you are sitting Proficiency. I do hope that you have done well. I think your sister is not the only one who is very proud of baby Eva. Do you look after her for mother?

Cousin Lover of Books: I am very sorry I was not here when you called to see me. Visiting day for girls is Tuesday, and for boys on Wednesday, so I am sure to be in on those days. If you had come back once more, I think you would have found me. Will you let me know when you are likely to be coming ?

Cousin Violet Girl: Every day I say “Please hurry enrolment cards, so many

of my cousins are waiting for you.” I am expecting them any day now, so I hope you will not need to wait very much longer. It would be best to paste the picture on thick paper or cardboard, as thin paper may wrinkle when you paste it.

Cousin Gladys: I am thinking this week of all my cousins who are having examinations, and I wish them all the best of luck. Do you ever help with the milking? I think it must be your job to feed the little calves. Have you any other animals on the farm?

Cousin Portia: I want you to send me the date of your birthday, and the year in which you were bom. Could you write a longer letter next time? What class are you in at school? Have you any pets?

Cousin Bush Fairy: Thank you for the Birthday Page suggestion. It may be rather hard for Mr Printerman to manage the spacing of the letters, but I will ask him what he can do. Don’t you wish you were coming to the paper chase? We are all looking forward to it, and hoping for a fine day.

Cousin Ladybird: You are indeed a very busy girl, with so many interests to fill your time. Are you training Trixie to do any puppy tricks? I wonder if she has been taught to keep away from the chickens? That is one of the first things she should learn, isn’t it?

Cousin Yum Yum: The story sounds very interesting. I thought you had chosen the name from ‘"rhe Mikado,” a Gilbert and Sullivan opera. Cousin Jeanette has already exchanged her stamps, but I will change these and post the new ones to you. Have you a very big collection?