THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 388, 23 June 1928, Page 29

THE HOLLOW TREE.

MESSAGES FOR SUMBEAfAS.

Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as follow: Gloria Rawlinson, Auckland: The Pixie Postmen were greatly excited when ybur letter arrived, Gloria. It seems that the Little Thought has told them all about this little girl and Monty, the monkey. They know that you are writing a story, too, and all about the kewpie doll in the party frock with the smart pink bows. Are you still wearing that wristlet watch, and does it keep good time? Much love to Gloria from all her friends in Happy Town. Victor Taylor, Auckland: This little lad has written a beautifully neat letter, and I was glad to have the painting, too. The Little Thought sends his love to this happy Sunbeam. Isa Douglas, Huntly: The Little Thought had sped away with the messages before your letter reached me, Isa, so now I have two to thank you for. The Dawn Lady is glad to have the Sunbeam’s letters as early in the week as possible as they have to be held over if they arrive later than Thursday. I am glad that you and Dallas Northmore are friends. How far can you ride on that bicycle? Alice Jones, Parnell: Pit-a-pat. Here come the Pixie Postmen to tell of the arrival of a new* Sunbeam. Many thanks for your painting, Alice. You are going to be one of my neat writers. Betty Anderson, Mount Eden: A painting from Mistress Betty. Thank you very much. The Joyshop man sends a Binile to this nine-year-old. Noel Stuart, Cambridge: Mick must be a splendid playfellow, Noel, and I am sure he is much attached to his little master. I am delighted to hear that Ailsa is better. Many thanks for all those kisses. Doris McNamara, Waiuku: Welcome to Happy Town, little Miss Waiuku, and many thanks for your painting. I hope you will wTite plenty of letters to the Dawn Lady. Desmond Uffindell, New Lynn: Desmond’s painting and neat letter have reached me safely. Thank you very much. I hope you will come out of those •axaminations with flying colours. Marjorie Alderton, Cambridge: Two Interesting letters from this Sunbeam, a Painting and some pretty braid for tfee Little Thought. He is going to trim his Pocket with it. You and your little friend have a happy time with your skipping ropes. Can you “pepper?” Joe Beeson, St. Heliers Bay: And how °W is my new Sunbeam? I think he managed to lose his age in Tiptoe Street. Thank you for your painting, Joe. I nope you will enter for many more competitions. Mary Uffindell, New Lynn: Those nature study lessons must be very interestmg, Mary What sort of twig did you take? You have a large correspondence now. R- Olsen. Otahuhu: Thank you for yopr Painting, Master Otahuhu. The Doorkeeper greatly admired your gay balloons. Rosemary Perrett, Onehunga: It is interesting to find that your daddy knows the Doone country, Rosemary, and I am sure he is fond of “Lorna Doone” as you are. There will be another painting competition before very long. Much love to this little artist. Jean Buckley, Mount Roskill: Competition entries should always be written on one side of the paper, Jean, but the letters may be on both sides. Joy Danes lives at 133 Kamo Road, Whangjirei, and the Dawn Lady was born in the week in October Sybil Stacey. Parnell: It was a pity you your competition painting, Sybil. Did the wind blow it away? There will P* another chance for you before very . Billy Kerr, Pukemiro: I was glad to a letter from this young footballer. Do you piay in the backs or the forwards, *>Uly? Yes, I can imagine your deligh, at finding your name in the Hollow Tree, best love to this laddie. Norma Hughes. Onehunga: Norma’s setter was tu« ked awav in her pocket for f.long time. I think, for it is dated May IJ> - I am glad vou know Jean Buckley that you are so attached to Happy Town. Beryl Hewitt. Russell: Welcome to this new bunbeam from the sunny Xorth, and many thanks for your painting. The u- oodpeoker sends his love and says he he will often see your name in the Hollow Tree. Sena Wilton Ngaruawahia: I was glad

to find that Zena had entered for the a painting competition. Many thanks and 1 much love to this keen little Sunbeam. Ivy Eades, Edendale: You discovered ] Master Goodfellow, Ivy. Many thanks 1 also for the poem. The Pixie Postmen were delighted to find another letter from 1 you in the mail. ] Joyce Kerr, Auckland: Would you • please send me your full address, Joyce, ] so that I may forward your membership card. Many thanks for your painting. We are all glad that you have come ] to Happy Town. Betty Butler, Auckland: Betty is nqw { one of my Sunbeams and the Little Thought has brought her safely down Tiptoe Street. Your painting is splendid 1 for a wee maid who is only five. Dorrie Wilton, Ngaruawahia: I hope you are better, Doris, and able to trot off to school again. Thank you for your i

painting. I liked it very much. Doris Hindman, Papatoetoe: Welcome to Happy Town, little seven-year-old, and many thanks for your painting. 1 hope I shall soon hear again from my new Sunbeam.

Esme Quick, Takapuna: Congratulations on your artistic painting, which has won the competition, Esme. The balloons look very real. Would you please send the Dawn Lady a list of six books so that I may choose a prize for you. John Jamison, Mount Eden: John's letters are always full of affection and I love reading them. I shall be looking forward to receiving that picture of the birds. The Woodpecker sends his greetings and the Dawn Lady her warmest love. Edna Stacey, Parnell: Your painting was in time, Edna. Thank you verymuch for it. Do you ever play in that pretty park in Parnell? The little seabirds know it well. Beulah Knowls, Edendale: The night wind is always a ghostly visitor. Beulah, and I think he has a hundred lingers on each hand. Many thanks for the poem and your painting. Jim Middleton, Buckland: Mrs. Tippitoes had already put all the poems in a big string bag and gone back to her chickens before your entry arrived, Jim, but I am sure she would have loved it. Your painting is very beautiful and I shall

always treasure it. The Doorkeeper woul. like a game with that new football. Dick Stevenson, Ellerslie: Many thanks Dick. The Pixie Postmen found you. painting in the mail. Joy Hill, Mount Albert: Another neat letter from my faithful Joy. I am sure Xorrna Waller would love to hear fron you. Her address ?s Russell Road, ManuRaiph Coulston, Otahuhu: has arrived safely in Happy Town with a painting for the Dawn lady. I hope you will write me plenty of letters, Master Otahuhu. Harry Clark, Onehunga: Thank you. Harry. The Doorkeeper likes your paint- . in'” very much, and hopes to compete with you in many more competitions. Don Hartnell. Henderson: When you write me that long letter, Don, I wonder if you would mind including your age.

A warm welcome to our happy family and much love from all your new-found friends. Nan Blue, Tahuna: Welcome, little Miss Xan. I am delighted that you have found your way down Tiptoe Street. Your painting reached me safely, and I was interested to learn that you live on a farm. Melville Middleton, Buckland: I was sorry to find that our little ’’Dutchie’’ has a cold. Is it any better Thank you so much for that wonderful painting. It has placed you high in the list. Sylvia Hughes, Huntly: A wee letter in a wee envelope. It just fitted into the pocket of the Pixie Postman who delivered it. You will have seen the result of the missing line competition now, I think. Much love to Sylvia. Jean Sullivan, Grey Lynn: Thank you for your painting, and the other picture, Jean. They are both very good. The Joyshop man sends you a blue and silver joy. Gladys Sanies, Onehunga: A comnetition story from a very good scribe. Many thanks, Gladys. I hope you will write again soon. Allan Middleton. Buckland: Dawn Lady and the Little Thought spread all those kisses out under the Happiness Tree,

Allan, and divided them equally. Thank you very much. We both send a big package of love in return. Albert Woods, Edendale: Welcome to Happy Town, Albert. Who taught you to write so neatly? I shall be looking forward to your next letter. Cedric Gerlach, Brown’s Bay: Xo, Cedric, it is not necessary to paste the Dawn Lady’s signature to the competition entries. I, too, hope you will enter .or many competitions. Much love to this laddie. Gay du Faur, Howick: Being in bed is not the thing at all, Gay, and I hope you will soon be your happy little self again. How kind of the tui to visit your garden. When I read your letter I could almost see the sheen of its wings. A packof good wishes for our little nature Jean Johnson, Epsom: Yes, I quite believe that the moon gave the little artists a ride dotvn to paint the poppies, Jean. If you ask the little man in the background he will tell you that that is what the moon is for. Una Kelly, Newmarket: Una’s name is now in he big Sunbeam Book, and her card will reach her soon. We are all glad to welcome this new member into the wide spaces of Happy Town. Betty Sinclair, Mount Eden: “A story fr ?ni Betty,” remarked a Pixie Postman, a p ea ked cap and a merry smile. I thought as much,” answered the Dawn Lady, as she slit the envelope under the Happiness Tree. Phyllis Pratt, Takapuna: So you have been peeping over the fence into Happy Town for many months, Phyllis, and have now sought Tiptoe Street? I feel very happy about it. It will be splendid f ind , your little brother to have Jw* 1S cs?ni nt mt ® rest - How is he, and does he still receive letters from his Suntoa™uFb<nh Godmother? My best love hear Cells'* < rTngi>Tg^ et Frances'^ -0 A Town &Unbeam haS 3uEt arrived 'n Happy Eileen Neben, Birkenhead: As vou are lo e o en ‘ Tb°e U olJ OUld to the toUyoS story mUoh Norman Naylor, Raurimu: This little no T ono of the Dawn Ladv’s Sunbeams. A warm welcome, Xorman i? r your . Painting. Betty McComb, Onetangi: Your storv has reached me safely, Betty. Thank you very much. I am always glad to hear front this good scribe. Roy Limmer, Waiuku: Welcome. Rov I am delighted that you have come to ft SSn T he L l ,ttle Thought thinks end! no? X f *7 • long- before Douglas Stnset^tSo 6 d th6ir Way down Tiptoe June Shearer, Mount Eden: Your storv competition, Jean. Man> thanks, little lady. Arthur Naylor, Raurimu: So you have bad your first ride on a horse, Arthur. nam n- t is Billy? I hope he is a quiet one. W hen I was your age, 1 ri ? e , a po ? y with three little ii lends, and he used to gallop down the paddock and spill us on the way. Ho Sf d >f*y ery slippery one, but then, we 2- n t bother about a saddle. Please Ladv Bl y a friendl >’ Pat from the Dawn Betty Menzies, Auckland: I am sorrv ° , that Betty is sick, especially just after that happy holiday. Hurry up and get well, little lady. I hope that Moira will soon be better, too. Jean b arquhar and Annie Archer will find your love messages. Willie Carson, Birkenhead: Thank you very much for your neat letter, Willie, cricket is a splendid game, but I am glad that you can play football, too. Boys, who are fond of reading, are verv dear to the Dawn Lady. Much love to this Sunbeam. Irene Retter, Mount Roskill: Manv thanks for the list of books, Irene. Your prize will not be long in reaching you. The Joyshop man is delighted with that picture and is making a pretty frame for 1 j , Yes ’ 1 am sure wet days are caused by the rain elves pricking the clouds with their hayforks, and I am astonished that this has been lost to science. It explains everything, doesn t it? Betty Gardiner, Cambridge: Your notepaper Is very pretty, Betty. Yes, I have numbers of Sunbeams in Cambridge. How happy you must be now that you have been enrolled as a Brownie. Jean McIndoe will find your package of love. Norma Waller. Manurewa: Yes. I love tulips, Norma, and often wish I could see them growing in Holland. I am glad you are going to write a story for the competition. Irene Retter will be gljd to find your congratulations and Xola Craig, your love. Earl Smith. Devonport: You will still be a Sunbeam when you move to Runal'una, Earl, and perhaps you can arrange to have the H ;ppy Town paper sent. Doris might like to forward the cage

when she 1 has seen it. Best love, little man. Fred Crooks, Otahuhi*: Those must be Spanish bulls, Fred, to be fighting like that. I hope the hurt one has recovered. Thank you for your interesting letter. Leslie Waller, Manurewa: A paper bag, stuffed, makes quite a good football, Leslie, but it doesn't bounce very well. Xo, I have not visited Manurewa. Jean Mclndoe will find that a certain little boy has been thinking of her. How is the shorn head? Still prickly? Betty Brown, Devonport: Betty Is now a Sunbeam of Happy Town, and I shall always look forward to her letters. Your card will reach you soon. Doris Muchamore, Devonport: Soon you will have brought as many new Sunbeams down Tiptoe Street as Kathleen Ricketts, Doris. She is responsible for about fifteen. Many thanks for taking Betty by the hand. The Pixie Postmen send their love to Ruby Hodder. Nancy Waller, Manurewa: The plants you sent me are growing well, Nancy, and the Little Thought cares for them every day. Pearl Knepp is fourteen. I am sure she would like to hear from you. Irene Retter will find your congratulations, and Jean Mclndoe, Jean Buckley and Margaret Anderson your love Lucy Crooks, Otahuhu: Your newsy letter has reached me safely, Lucy, and I shall be looking forward to reading ycur story. The Little Thought is very well and he sends his love to this faithful Sunbeam. Lorna Mackenzie, Timaru: Xo, I did not know that you had a ■white rabbit all to yourself, Lorna. Have you read “Alice in Wonderland?” The film of the Auckland Zoo must have been interesting. Did you see the dear old Polar bears? Jean Anderson, Mount Eden: Your dolly will be feeling very pleased with her pretty new frock, Jean. Blue is one of my favourite colours, and what a ■wonderful plait of hair she must have. Thank you for the hugs and kisses. I send plenty to you. Joan Forbes, Waiuku: I am sorry to hear that Alice Milne and her little brother are ill, Joan. Doctor Spring Sunshine must look into this. So you have parted with all that beautiful hair? Xo more tangles now, Joan. I shall be looking forward to receiving that photograph. Ngawai Paki, Huntly: Welcome to Happy Town, Ngawai. What a pretty name you have. I hope I shall have many letters from my new Sunbeam. Jean Farquhar, Auckland; Beautiful music is one of the earth’s richest gifts, Jean. Perhaps you feel that when your fingers touch the keys. The Happy Town people thank you for your kind wishes and send their best love in return. _ Margaret Anderson, Mount Eden: The wee letter came safely to Happy Town, Margaret. Yes, I like that notepaper very much, and shall look forward to reading your story. I have been hearing plenty of things about you lately, and how much stronger you are. Isn’t it splendid being able to walk again. Which dream house did you visit this week? Noeline Patterson, Remuera: I am very glad I thought of that story competition, for it has brought Noeline to Happy j Town. What? You were half way down Tiptoe Street at the time? There, I thought so. Do you know any other Sunbeams, Noeline? Hilda Allington, Hamilton: Many thanks for your neat letter, Hilda. You are very lucky being a pupil of that fine school. I have seen a photograph of it. That is a splendid motto to live up to Nola Craig, Mount Albert: So the AU Black football team, organised by that astonishing cat, Buz, has already conquered Manurewa and is now seeking further laurels in Hamilton? Do tlfey play with a ping-pong ball, Xola, and could you explain just what position Buz takes in the field We are feeling most excited about it. Xo, I have never heard The Little Thought sneeze, even when there is pollen in the air. Iris Wilkinson. Huntly: The riddles ha>*e arrived safely, Iris. Many thanks for ■ Hf-rV Tam a>ways glad when Iris comes tripping merrily down Tiptoe Street. Jean Mclndoe. Hamilton: The Jov