BETWEEN OURSELVES

Southland Times, Issue 23948, 14 October 1939, Page 5 (Supplement)

BETWEEN OURSELVES

Cousin Catherine Thomson: Welcome to this new Little Southlander. Would you like to choose a penname to be used in these columns? When you write a letter to me remember the pen-name, and you will find your answer here. Cousin Narcissi: Are there any of your name-sakes in your garden? There are some more puzzles in the Chronicle this morning, and there is also a play for you to read. Have you ever tried to write one? Cousin Sneezy: What about writing a story for the Chronicle yourself? Other people will like to read yours as much as you enjoy reading their entries. What games do you play at school in the summer time?

Cousin Hazel Eyes: How do you like being the eldest in the family? Do you think the youngest one gets the most attention? Your enrolment card has been sent, so I hope Mr Postman delivers it safely. Cousin Jean McKay: Have you planted the seeds in your garden? Is the plot for a school competition, or just for your own enjoyment? Let me know how it progresses. Have you a pen-name?

Cousin Pearl White: Welcome to another new cousin. Have you a favourite name you would like to use as a pen-name? The sun has been shining so much lately that all the spring flowers have come out to greet it.

Cousin Buttercup Girl: Do you collect white butterflies for sale?

They do a lot of damage to crops in the country and to gardens in the towns. Did you enjoy “John Hali- : fax”? Do you listen to many serials? Cousin Nita Peat: I am sorry to hear that you are ill in hospital. When are you going home? Do your sisters come to see you on visiting days? Now that the operation is over you seem to be quite -cheerful again.

Cousin Freckles: Your sister tells me that you won a prize at the show, too. Which entry was awarded the prize? Was it the printing? Have you finished the cover for your doll’s pram yet? Cousin Bookworm: I thought you had forgotten your pen-name this week, but then I found it at the head of the page. Congratulations on your success at the show. Do you help with the milking regularly now?

Cousin Garden Boy: This is in answer to your letter card which arrived late for last week. There should be at least six members for a clan, and you may have as many as you wish. Is mother home yet? Cousin Nancy Lee: Has mother taught you to knit yet? I think you could make a scarf to match the new green jersey she has made for you. Were you sorry when your pet lamb was taken away? Cousin Moonbeam: Could you remember to write your letter and entry on separate sheets of paper? When they are both on the same piece of paper they cannot be put

in a pile with the other entries. Would you like to have a playwriting competition in the Chronicle?

Cousin Cowboy: Yes, write to Cousin Vera Lake, Section 8, Glencoe R.D., and she will enrol you as a member of the Mayflower Clan. Are you going to work for the clan and earn some marks? Cousin Sinbad the Sailor:, 1 thought I recognized your writing last week. You had twenty marks for Mind Sharpeners. Are you sending some more entries next week?

Cousin Tassy: The names of the seven dwarfs seem to be very popular for pet lambs this season. Do they answer to their names? Don't forget to come and see me next time you are in town.

Cousin Beverley: Did you make the tennis court yourselves? Is' it grass, or a hard court? Is your sister still nursing at this hospital? I think I heard a few years ago that she was on the staff here.

Cousin George Stuart: Thank you for your contribution for the Hospital Fund. Can yoti find your name in the Chronicle today? Cousin Sunbeams: This summer is going to be a very active time for you, with so many sports in which you can join. Where do you swim? Are the local tennis courts in good condition?

Cousin Lady Moon: I am glad jzou liked the book we chose for you. We will try to find another good one next week. I hope Mr Sun shines for your day at the Otautau sports.

Cousin Black Beard: What do you do with the birds’ eggs when you have collected them? It seems such

a shame to take them from the nests. Can you tell what birds they are by the colour of the eggs? Cousin Coronation Lassie: Are you calling the lamb Grumpy after one of the seven dwarfs? If there were seven lambs they could each have the name of a dwarf. How do you tell them apart? Cousin Sweet Briar: You must have had a lot of fun pushing the calf home in the wheel-barrow. How did you manage to lift it in? How is your mother now?

Cousin Peter the Pirate: Did you catch many fish last week-end? You went fishing, but you did not say how successful you were. Haye you thought of a name for the new calf?

Cousin Flower-o’-the-Lily: It is not always possible to put . two painting competitions, at a time, but you will notice, that this week there is a drawing competition for the older cousins. ' < ; ’

Cousin Daddy’s Sweetheart: If you have fifty marks for stories and poems (not neatness) excluding prizes, you are entitled to the degree of Able Contributor and a prize of 2/-. Send me a list of your marks. >