BETWEEN OURSELVES

Southland Times, Issue 24165, 29 June 1940, Page 11 (Supplement)

BETWEEN OURSELVES

If there is an answer to your letter in Between Ourselves you are entitled to one mark for the degree Writer of Letters (W.L.). For this degree 50 marks are needed.

Cousin Coronation Lassie: You will be away just long enough for a holiday. I hope you will come to see our play next term. Cousin Black Beard: If your writing keeps improving, there should be a neatness mark for you next week. Keep on with the good work.

Cousin Little Grey Bunny: The secretary of your clan was asking for your pen-name, so that the marks for your letters could be added to the clan marks. Have you played any more matches ?

Cousin Blinky Bill: What a lovely surprise Toby was. Do you ride him to school? When your little sister is older you must give her a ride. Cousin Fairy Isle: I liked your interesting letter this week. When the warmer weather comes you will be able to visit the bay again. Cousin Flowcr-o’-the-Lily: The other member of your clan is “Little Grey Bunny.” He wrote a letter last week, and one two weeks before that. I will try to send you the marks soon.

Cousin Deerfeet: Your pen-name sounds as if it came from Edward S. Ellis. Am I correct? I have read your school play too. Do you act it in class?

Cousin Donald Walker: Have you ever framed pictures with passepartout? The enrolment cards look quite attractive framed with it, and it is not as expensive as wood. Do you have interesting letters from your brother?

Cousin Film Fan: Have there been any replies yet? The marks for your first painting are in the Chronicle today.

Cousin Virginia: Your best plan would be to write to the office, enclosing a postal note, and asking them to send you a copy every Saturday. How is the “Spelling Jack-Pot”? Cousin Moon Fairy: Story and poetry marks should be added together, and when they total 50 there will be a prize of 2/- and the degree of Able Contributor for you. Our new badges have not yet arrived, so I am returning your shilling. Cousin Freckles: Which would you rather have, Jack Frost or the wind and rain? We need some warm sunny days to chase your chilblains away. Cousin Garden Girl: Yes, I’m afraid there were storms both inside and outside the building on visiting days. However, I am hoping those new leaves will be turned over soon. Has the prize arrived yet? Cousin Bookworm: Have you put the prize money away to buy more seeds and plants for your garden? Have you seen any signs of the coming of spring? Cousin Sandy Woggins: Did you have a pen-name? If you did Percy Pencil has forgotten. What a pity you lost both of the pet rabbits. Cousin Lady Moon: Are you coming to our first rehearsal this afternoon? My cousins are all very enthusiastic about the play.

Cousin Daddy’s Sweetheart: Does this mean that you have one hundred marks altogether? If so, you are a Very Able Contributor, and are entitled to a prize of 2/-. The new badges have not arrived yet. Cousin Cowboy: Are you making anything for the bazaar? Tell Eva I saw her in town the other day, but she did not see me. I am sorry, but I cannot give you neatness marks unless you write your letter and entry yourself.

Cousin Shirley Temple: The jumbled names will be used in Mind Sharpeners some day soon. How strange it must seem, to be in a class with only two other pupils. What did you do in the concert ?

Cousin Robin Hood: Both of the books have been taken out by other Little Southlanders, but as soon as one is returned I will send it out. Did you enjoy the film? Cousin Tassy: Your finger must be very painful. Are you glad it was the left hand and not the right? Your writing is as neat as ever, so it has not affected that.

Cousin Rona Shand: Your entry was too late for the Art Club competition last week, that is why you did not see your name in the results. You may count two marks for the entry. Remember that Monday is always the closing day. Cousin Isobel White: You forgot your pen-name this week, my cousin. Did I find time during the week to send your marks? Try to keep a record for yourself in future. Cousin Singing Nightingale: Thank you for the puzzle. It will be used soon. There are not any badges at present, so keep your shilling and I will let you know when they arrive.

Cousin Betty Blue: Do you wish we were having sunny summer weather now, instead of cold winter days? Write again next week, cousin of mine. Cousin Sweet Adeline: If you had kept all the kittens your house would be like Hamelin, • ".h cats, instead of rats. What names have you -chosen for the three you kept? Cousin Margaret Scobie: It is not necessary for all Little Southlanders to have badges. In any case, our supply of badges has come to an end, and it may be some time before the new ones arrive.

Cousin Orcadian Girl: What happened to the crab? Did you take it home with you? Where did you find your pen-name? Cousin Peter Smith: Your second letter arrived, and the enrolment card has been sent. Welcome to the Little Southlanders.

Cousin Lorna Hardy: The prize is being sent to you. Sorry it did not arrive sooner.

Cousin Mozart: Are the days really growing longer and lighter? It is hard to realize that we are past the middle of winter. Have you any spring flowers in your garden?