Under the Totem-Pole Chiefs and Braves

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 143, 7 September 1927, Page 6

Under the Totem-Pole Chiefs and Braves

i Betters to Redfeather are answered las under: Glistening Spear: Very many thanks ! for your two letters with news of the St. Francis troop. I have heard from several quarters about that Guide evening when the Wigwam was so well represented. It is splendid that members are discovering each other in this manner. All good wishes to this keen Scout-Chief. Red Dawn: Many thanks for your letter and poem. Red Dawn. It is always a pleasure to place “a little mesj sage in the tree-bark" for this Brave, and to give her the hand of greeting at the Totem Pole. Way of the Wind: So the wind has once more veered in the direction of the Wigwam and brought a message from the teepee of this Brave? Yes, the days surely fly on winged moccasins arid the greatest hunter may not stay their passing. Thank you very I much for your contribution. It has j fluttered safely into my hands. Raven Wing: I was delighted to hear again from this Brave and to have your fine essay. You will soon be descending that tree-shaded track to obey the whispering urge of the sea. Eagle Feather: Greetings, Eagle Feather. It must be an exciting business pieparing the yacht for launching. I think you should invite the Great Chief aboard when she takes to the water. I know several rollicking chanties and should like to add my weight in the brave "Yo, ho." Red Leaf: Many thanks for your contribution and your gift of cockles. There was great feasting in the Wigwam the day they arrived. (The jar is now doing duty as a vase for violets.) Little Buffalo: So holiday time is nearly over and you will have to part with bridle and stirrup for another term ? I am glad that you have had such a truly out-door vacation.

Little Cub Hunter: I was glad to hear again from this keen young Chief and to have your scouting news. There will always be space in the Wigwam to tell of the doings of your troop. Every good wish. Laughing W ave: The hand of goodfellowship to this new Brave who has come down the friendly trail. Many thanks for your poem. I too, have a deep affection for the sea. Red E:.agle: I was glad to hear again from this faithful Brave and to find that you had enjoyed that book. I hope you had a happy time at Herne Bay. Rising Torrent: Greetings to this faithful Chief and many thanks for your letter. Yes, the Wigwam is certainly roomy, but the reason I think, is because it is built round six stout poles brough from the Friendship Tree. Black Moccasin: I was delighted to have your inspiring letter and could almost hear the beating of tom-toms as I read down the page. The true meaning of adventure, I consider, is to “burst into a silent sea where men have not yet been." I hope I shall have many more such letters from you. Little Grey Dove: Your two letters have reached me safely. Many thanks also for your fine poems. The Indian one greatly appeals to me. I have entered them both in the competition. Silver Heel: I was delighted to have your letters and to read of the coming of the two new Braves. Your clarion call sounds well and truly. I am hoping that while you are in Auckland I may have the pleasure of meeting this keen Guide-Brave. When shall I expect you? Have you attempted any verse-making competitions at Guide evenings? Each competitor should contribute a line, the award to go to the composer of the best one. That is

excellent lun and is also most instructive. Little Beaver: Many thanks for your letter. I am always glad to hear from this keen Chief. I hope you have now fully recovered from your sickness and that you are able to seek the trails again. Swinging Pine: A warm welcome to this new Chief who has turned back the flap of the Wigwam, and congratulations on becoming a King's Scout. Before long I should not be surprised to find you with a troop of your own. I hope you will write me many letters. Blue-fringed Moccasin: Your cheery message reached me safely. Many thanks for your good wishes. Are you not holiday-making too? Singing Arrow: Greetings, faithful one, and many thanks for the St. Barnabas news. Your football team certainly sdored a decisive victory. Were you in the field? Blue Wing: I am delighted to greet this new Brave under the Totem Pole and trust your seal has reached you. St. Peter’s Company is strongly represented in the Wigwam. Could you please let me have your private address? Silent Warrior: Many thanks for your letter with the clever illustrations. I am always glad to hear from this brave warrior whose moccasined feet move only down the peace trails. Silver Wing: Very many thanks for your fine letter, of which, more anon. I have used several extracts from it in the Guides’ Corner. You will find your work as Brown Owl most interesting. How fully occupied your time must be. I am very sorry that you have been ill and do hope that the wild violets presage many warm spring days for you. Congratulations on winning the prize for your Nature diary. lam not at all surprised. Gliding Moccasin: The hand of goodfellowship to this new Guide-Brave. Silver Heel has woven a. charming story about your journey to the Wigwam. I trust your feet will frequently turn to the trail. Black Wolf: Congratulations on winning the Ambulance badge, Black Wolf. No one is more pleased than the Great Chief. I shall be eagerly waiting to hear that you are a King’s Scout. Smoke Plume: Many thanks for your letter and poem, Smoke Plume, and also your drawing. I do not know how you came to see the Great Chief speeding through the air in that phenomenal fashion. Perhaps that was the day of the week that I devote to hunting eagles. That of coursee would explain it. Laughing Wind: Greetings and welcome to this new Guide-Brave who has stepped from her canoe at the brink of the Lake cZ Many Waters. I shall always be pleased to have news of your company. Best wishes to Ohataha. Silver Ripple: Your letter has come safely to the Wigwam, Silver Ripple, and you will see that I have quoted from it in the Guides’ Corner. That must have been a very pleasant evening. The Sioux must be a magician, I fancy, to know that you wished for a song. Flying Cloud: In days of rain or sun I am always sure of a message from Flying Cloud. Your wrist is taking a long time to recover. I hope you have it bandaged. I trust you did not go hunting in that big frog pond. Do you know Belloc’s ode to the gentle greenback? —“Be kind and tender to the frog and do not call him names . . Silver Moon: Your interesting letter has reached the Wigwam safely and I was glad to have your guiding news. You are very versatile and I shall always be glad to have your contribution. Best wishes from the Wigwam. —REDFEATHER.