BETWEEN OURSELVES

Southland Times, Issue 24574, 24 October 1941, Page 2

BETWEEN OURSELVES

Cousin Black Beard: If you watch the nests you will see the chicks hatch out. Do the seagulls hide their nests well? Who has the job of milking the cow? Cousin Joyful Times: The suggestion is one we have used before, but it was some time ago, so we may use it again soon. Cousin Laughing Eyes: Billy will soon grow fat if you feed him so often. Is he always hungry when you take him his milk? Write again soon. Cousin Tenderfoot: Your poem was overlooked. so it is being kept and will be used as original verse and printed when we have the space. Cousin Peanuts: There is usually just one type of Art Club competition each fortnight, but sometimes we have a drawing and a painting too. Cousin Peony Rose: Did you have a ride on one of the ponies too? What sort of tricks do they do? Remember to use your degree on all entries. Cousin Dancing Sunshine: You are certainly doing your bit to help the soldiers’

parcels. One day I went to the depot and saw the busy people packing the Christmas gifts. Cousin Bunchy: What excitement there will be when the plants first start to peep above the ground. Have you tried to pronounce die long Latin names? Cousin Flower-o’-the-Lily: I think I saw your sister in town one day with Ivan. He must be a bundle of mischief now that he is walking. Cousin Coronation Lassie: When you come down you must make an opportunity to come and see me. Too bad some one from your district did not win the fruit after you had worked so hard. Cousin Jasmine: If you keep to the high standard you have set for yourself there is no reason why you should not win other prizes. Are you joining the Gore clan? Cousin Silver Fern: Only 50 marks are needed for the first degree, that of Able Contributor. They may be carried from one year to another, so the ones you earn now will help to win you a degree early next year. Cousin Florence Nightingale: If you are

at all like your namesake you will be able to nurse your little brother while he is not well. Is he away from school? Cousin Moon Beam: Now you are a Very Able Contributor, and soon you will have the letters M.A.C. to write after your name. Are the girls playing cricket too? Cousin Rosebud: The measles would not affect your cooking, and I am sure it was a great success. Did you take it home for the family to sample? Cousin Orange Blossom: Congratulations. The limericks are counted with the poetry, and you are now an Able Contributor. A prize is being sent to you. Cousin Spring Flower: What a busy time you must have had learning all the reci-

tations and parts of the plays. Write and let me know how the concert went. Cousin Redskin: Your Mind Sharpeners must have strayed off the table-top, so you had better take 40 marks this time. Are you keeping the three kittens? Cousin Night Nurse: The day out mustering must have been as good, as a picnic, and you were fortunate with the weather. Was the tailing finished in one day? Cousin Blue Eyes: If there is sufficient room in the Chronicle today the list of degrees and the number of marks needed to win them will be printed. Cousin Jane Withers: Do you think you will be coming to town this year for our Hospital • Day? It is usually held on the last day of the term. Cousin Marie Antoinette: Your class must be working hard to come first in the competition every week. Does each class have a separate garden at school? Cousin Stumy: You may change your pen-name as often as you wish, as long as you remember to write the new name at the foot of your letter with your real name as well. Cousin - Mabel' SmifliF"To - have - a - reply In Between Ourselves you must write a letter. Each paragraph in these columns is the answer to a letter received. Cousin Joan Paddon: When you write next will you tell me the date of your birthday and your age, so that I can be sure your name is in the Birthday Book.