LEFT-OVER STORIES

Southland Times, Issue 23989, 2 December 1939, Page 8 (Supplement)

LEFT-OVER STORIES

—VERY HIGHLY COMMENDED—

“Mother, how far is it to Wellington?” asked Eileen.

“Oh, about 700 miles, dear,” replied her mother. “Why did you ask?”

“I would love to go to the Centennial Exhibition, do you think I could?”

“It is much too far dear, perhaps some other time,” said her mother. “It is time you went to bed, or you will not be able to get up in the morning.” Once in bed Eileen began to think of what she would do if she were there. “I wish I could go,” she said. “Myra and Olive Brown are going.” “Well, why don’t you?” said a tiny voice, and there, at the foot of the bed, stood a little fairy. “Wh—what do yob. mean? Could I go? When can I go?” “If you wrap yourself up in a blanket close your eyes, and count up to three slowly, we will be there.”

Eileen quickly wrapped herself in a blanket. “One —two —three. Oh! where am I?” she exclaimed. “Oh, look at that funny man over there, on the flying trapeze, and that girl acrobat.”

“Now if you come with me we will look ait the things in this big hall,” said the fairy, who had changed into a tall lady. When they went into the hall Eileen was amazed at all the wonderful handwork, the ornaments and the old Maori relics. The different courts represented countries such as Canada, Britain, United States of America and Australia. Then she had to go back to the playgrounds, where she,began to swing on the swings and slide down the slides. After spending what seemed to Eileen like hours there, the fairy came towards her. “I think it is about time we went home; just follow me,” said the fairy. She led Eileen to an aeroplane into which they both climbed. Very soon they were soaring through the air. Suddenly the plane took a nose dive, and they were just going to crash into a brick wall when Eileen woke up, to find herself lying shivering, with only one blanket on her in her bed. She was satisfied then, and did not want to go to the Exhibition. —3 marks to Cousin Eleanor MeKinnel (14), Woodlands

—HIGHLY COMMENDED—

As John had made an appointment with Mr Dey, the dentist, he had to rise early. Although his mother had called him he took no notice, and on waking up he saw the time was 8.30 a.m. and he was supposed to be at the dentist at 9.30 a.m. He jumped up and what a rush there was. He was thinking that if he was late for his appointment it would be put off. After much puffing he arrived at the dentist’s, and was just in time. He wished he had not hurried, but it was too late then. A few moments later John was asked to go to a small room where he sat on a large chair. Then Mr Dey placed his foot on a small button and the chair went upwards. John liked this, although he was at the dentist’s and thought it was not

going to be bad, but he still felt doubtful about it.

When the dentist picked up an ugly looking instrument, John became afraid. It was placed on his tooth. Pull! Pull! The tooth was out. John screamed and started crying. Mr Dey wrapped John’s scarf around his mouth, and John trugged home unhappily. When he arrived home he went to bed, and slept. Thus ended John’s first visit to the dentist, and he hoped it would be the last. —2 marks to Cousin Alison Dickie (11), East Chatton, Gore R.D. —HIGHLY COMMENDED— One day in spring when I was looking out of the kitchen window, I saw a sparrow with feathers in its beak. It flew into the creeper which grew outside the window, carrying straws, feathers, and bits of wool to make a nest. About a week later I climbed up to look at the nest. It looked very untidy on the outside but inside it was soft and warm and had three small spotted eggs in it. —2 marks to Cousin lan McEwen A.C. (9), 87 Morton street. —HIGHLY COMMENDED— The blackbird’s nest was built in a gorse bush. I tried very hard to get to the nest to see if there were any eggs in it, but it was too prickly. However, I got a big stick and pocked around till I made a way into the nest. Then I managed to push in a bit further and I could reach the nest. How pleased I was when I found four eggs in it. —2. marks to Cousin Victor Rubber (10), Oreti R.D., Winton. —HIGHLY COMMENDED— One day as I was walking through the bush I saw in a tree a bird’s nest. I climbed up, and when I looked in it I saw three eggs. It was a thrush’s nest, and the colour of the eggs was light blue with brownish spots. I kept looking at the nest every time I passed, and it was not long before there were three baby birds instead of eggs. What a busy time the mother and father birds had bringing worms and grubs for their babies.

—2 marks to Cousin Melva Lake V.A.C. (8), Section 8, Glencoe R.D.

—HIGHLY COMMENDED— One day my mother took, me to the dentist as my tooth had been aching for a while. She took me to Mr Arthur to make the appointment. We went back again at three o’clock. First of all he pricked each side of my tooth with a small instrument then left me for five minutes. When he came back he pulled out my tooth. It did not hurt but I was glad to have my tooth out.

—2 marks to Cousin Dorothy Lake, M.A.C. (10), Section 8, Glencoe R.D.

—HIGHLY COMMENDED— When we go to the dentist we have to get some teeth out, sometimes one, sometimes two, sometimes three, or more. I have been to the dentist once, and I got three teeth out. The dentist I went to was very kind. When he pulled my teeth out it did not hurt. I had painless to get my teeth out. My mouth was very sore when I got home.

—2 marks to Cousin Melva Lake V.A.C. (9), Tussock Creek, Section 8. Glencoe, R.D. _____