Between Ourselves

Southland Times, Issue 23538, 18 June 1938, Page 4 (Supplement)

Between Ourselves

Cousin Silver Slippers: What a busy time you must have, writing to all of those pen-friends. Do you use the book marker? What colour arp you making the journal. cover. Are you drawing any designs or pasting pictures oh it? Cousin Hinemoa: I was pleased to see such a long letter from you this week. Have you finished the rag mat? It must be fascinating to watch it growing and taking shape. Thank you for the offer of the books. The brown covers will not be noticed, as each book is sent out in one of our own bright green papers.

Cousin Pat: When you called, I was in town selecting some more books to join the ones you sent. “The Girl of the Limberlost” is. not in the library, but if it is sent in, I will let you know, so that you can borrow and read it. Thank your mother for her offer, and tell her that I would be very grateful for any books she could send.

Cousin White Iris. There is a book about Mickey, one about Donald, and a Silly Symphony one, so surely one of them will be in the library when you come to town. Have you made a pile of all the books you are bringing with you? How is your cold? Cousin White Violet: You forgot to put your name on your sharpener entry this week, my cousin. ■Write the name on each entry, as they are separate from the letters, and you may find that there are no marks for you. Are you better yet. Cousin Sweet Briar: Congratulations, cousin of mine. The prize may arrive by the same mail as the Chronicle. Do you need many more marks to become a Most Able Contributor? Did mother buy the new blue wool for your cardigan? Cousin Coronation Lassie: What name have you chosen for the little black and white kitten? Is it your own special pet? You have so many pets it must be difficult to remember all of their names. Cousin Buffalo Bill: There are some more stories in the library by the author of your first book, so if you enjoyed it you may read some more of his works later. Did you have all your words correct in the spelling examination? Cousin Peter the Pirate: Are you doing well in the examinations. I hope lessons did not suffer when the new library books arrived. . Have you read the book Alan received for his birthday? It does sound exciting. „Cousin Twilight: Your mother came up Sally Staircase on Monday and changed the books for you. I hope you all thanked her for the trouble she took. Do you like the> new books? Perhaps you will be able to choose your own next week. Cousin Flower-o’-the-Lily: It will not take long to earn those marks, and then I will be sending you another prize. Congratulations on becoming one of my youngest Very Able Contributors. Have you read the new book yet? Cousin Little Grey Bunny: What a shame Mr Weatherman sent the rain to spoil your party. Next time we must ask him to send the sunshine. How is the ditch progressing? Does the digging make you very tired?

Cousin Golden Wattle: What a clever cousin you must be, to make your own dresses. Have you. done any sewing for your smaller sisters? How do you like being home again after the long holiday? Cousin Lupins: Write to the secretary of the Silver Fern Clan, Cousin Clara Lobb, Box 28, Edendale, and she will make you a member. For the original verse column you may write any number of poems on any subject you wish. Cousin Cherry Ripe: Thank you very much for the hospital fund gift, cousin of mine. Did you play games and enjoy yourselves at the party? What a lucky girl you were to receive so many lovely presents. Cousin Jean Smith: Welcome to the Chronicle, my new cousin. Would you like to choose a penname for the Between Ourselves columns? Your enrolment card has been sent, so watch for Mr PostCousin Wee Man: Did you climb Sally Staircase on Tuesday? If you name after school you would find the room full of girl visitors changing their library books. Do you go to a football match every Saturday? Cousin Dazzling Eyes: Did you enjoy the birthday party on Wednesday? When your brother comes to see me I will'give him a book from the library for you too. Do

you like reading about Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck? Cousin Windsor Lass: Tell me what kind of book you like, end the riame of your favourite author, so that the book I choose will be one that you will enjoy. Do you like adventure stories? Cousin Busy Bee: It was good to hear from you after such a long time. Do you mean to write regularly now that you have begun once more? Perhaps I shall see you next time you are in town. Cousin Joy Rowley: What a lot of questions from my new cousin. You may print if you wish, as long as the words are neat, clear, and easy to read. There is no fee charged for the use of the library, and girls change their books on Tuesdays after school. Cousin Apple Blossom: Three letters, and you say you are writing again next week. You must be making up for lost time. The new enrolment card and badge are being sent. Have you any books for the library? Cousin Arum Lily: I have such a lot of flower cousins now. If you look down the columns you will see many flower names. I think my Little Southlanders must be fond of gardening. Perhaps one of the cousins will have a correspondent for you. Cousin Southern Cross: The first of the pen-names has not been taken, so here it is in Between Ourselves. Do you know how to frame the enrolment card with passe-

partout? Perhaps mother or your school teacher would show you how to do it. Watch the Chronicle for addresses of foreign correspondents. Cousin Alison: The entries are always announced on page two of the Chronicle, so now you know where to look for them. Did you do the play for the class, or for a public performance? When you come to see me you will find Alice and all her friends on the shelves of our new cupboard. Cousin Betty Baxter: Do you think you could write a letter for yourself next time? I hope to hear from you again soon. Have the enrolment card and badge arrived safely? Do you know any other Little Southlanders? Cousin Nancy Lee: I am looking forward to reading your paragraph about the things that interest you. I wonder what does interest you

most? Are you using the blotter at school, or are you keeping it for special; letters? Cousin Anne Turnbull: I will keep your story and some day you may see it in the Chronicle. Write a proper letter next time, and tell me about home and school. Cousin Rakiura: The translation of the name would be too long to write each time, so I will use Rakiura. You are fortunate, living on such a beautiful island, my cousin. The marks book is being sent, and will arrive soon. Your entry and letter were too late last week, so this reply will serve for the two letters.

Cousin Florrie: Does the bus take long to reach the school? Do you mis? many lessons by being late every day? When the sun shines you will be able to work in your garden again, although Mr Rain is keeping you indoors at present. Cousin Bracken: Your long letter made up for all the times you did not write, cousin of mine. I hope to hear from you often in future. What colour did you paint the furniture? How pretty the room would look when you finished.

Cousin Grace: Although you chose a pen-name you did not use it in your letter. Was it written in such a hurry that you forgot. Thank you for the prompt reply, my cousin. I was able to send the enrolment card straight away. ( Cousin Mignonette: While you are away from home, use the Ranfurly address on your entries, and then any prizes you may win will be sent to you there. I am looking forward to the long letter telling me all about your winter holiday.