THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 614, 16 March 1929, Page 29

THE HOLLOW TREE.

I MESSAGES F : OR SUNBEAN\S.

Letters to the Dawn Lady are an swered as follow:

Joy Hill, Auckland: Your letter was just too late to be answered last week, Joy, and your second one has come safely to hand. What a beautiful garden plot that must be. I have placed your name on the list for Australian correspondents, and left your love in the Hollow Tree for Ailsa Stuart, Margaret Norley, Mary Potts, Jean Mclndoe, Dorothy Sanders, Ruby Thomas, Jean Farquhar and Eileen Grade. Thank you for those competition entries. June McNicol, Dannevirke: Having teeth out is very unpleasant, June. I hope you art feeling better. Some Happy Town thoughts for this little Guide-to-be. Grace Squire, Kawakawa: Greetings Grace. We are glad to welcome you into our happy family. You are fond of painting, 1 see. J. R. and W. K. Buchanan, Grey Lynn: A warm welcome to these new members, and many thanks for answering the Competition Hell. Would you please let me know your full names when next you write. Marjorie Ireland, Howick: So you know <»ay du Faur? You might like to write to Jean Norley, 25 Hath bone Street, Whangarei. Would you like an Australian correspondent also? That is pretty notepaper, Marjorie. Myrtle Bennett, Takapuna: That was a clever dog, Myrtle. Thank you for the very interesting picture. Eileen Goble. Mount Pleasant: What an ideal holiday, The Dawn Lady enjoyed reading all about it. Mary Gumming, Ellerslie: Your painting is very good indeed, Mary. Something tells me that this little girl always sends her best effort. How clever of your puppy. I wonder if he would shake hands with me? G. Malcolm Symthe. Onehunga: Thank you, laddie. It reached me safely per 'Pixie Post. Salome Jones, Morrinsville: You are a true Sunbeam. Salome. Did you know that when you are reading the Happy Town page you are sitting with the Dawn 1-aidy under a certain evergreen tree? Thank you for your painting. Geoffrey Bennett. Takapuna: Yes, I like your painting very much, little man. Picnics are great fun. Have you been to Motuihi? I hope you will succeeed in your new class. Eileen Gracie. Glen Eden: Two letters from Eileen. Thank you very much. That was a strange sort of fairy person who gave you the knot of love ribbon for little Jean Cramp. Please bring her down Tiptoe Street. The Woodpecker is casting a covetous look at the basket '•f golden apples for Jean Cramp, Jean Mclndoe. Gloria. Monty and the Duke of Slam. The poor Duke of Slam has been neglected lately as Gloria has a wee puppy. Your name will go to Australia, Eileen. Lilian Gibb. Archhill: At the top of the list Lilian. We are all so glad because you seldom miss the Competition Bell. Irene Wilkins, Mount Albert: What sort of scones can vou make, Irene? Big fat currant ones? * I am glad you were able to manage a painting. It is a very dainty one. Thank vou for your puzzle, too. Jean Turner. Te Kohanga: Welcome, Jean. I found vour first letter full of interest, and 1 hope you will soon write to me again. The Dawn Lady loves little Maori people. How old are you. Jean. Francis Edward Roe. Frankton: You have arrived safely in Happy Town, Francis. Yes. I like your painting very much. The Little Thought says you are going to be one of our good scribes. Eileen Knight, Auckland: The harbour must have been very choppy the day you went to Motutupu, Eileen. 1 hope your team is successful in the tournament. Many thanks for your competition entry. Lennie Owens, Moawhanga: This laadie’s painting came safely to Happy Town. My love and thanks. Lennie. Colin Mackie, Devonport: Lucky Colin. It was the verv first correct one to be opened. Thank you for your letter, too. I he Woodpecker sends some taps to Rive and the Little Thought a smile to La via. Elizabeth Christine, Auckland: The smallest Pixie Postman declares _ that March is quite the longest month in the year. I dropped a wish for you into the

curve of the little new moon, and two golden planets mounted guard over it. Do you bow to the new moon, maid of the shining eyes? Grace and Ernest Beer, Remuera: A thousand thanks, little people. I could taste the sunshine in those peaches. You have no idea what wonderful parties we have under the Happiness Tree. My best love to you both. Esther Arundel, Kopu: Congratulations, Esther. Your puzzle entry has won a prize for you. Have you changed your address lately? Frederick Cummick, Ponsonby: Sunshine and shadow. It was very sweet of little Dick Schofield to introduce you to the Dawn Lady the very night you lost your daddy, and I hope I shall be able to help you, Fred. Please write to me whenever you are in the mood. I hope you will always find the competitions interesting. All the Happy Town people send their warmest love. Mary Rawlinson, Hamilton: Welcome, Mistress Mary. The fairy Good Fortune has smiled on you. I hope I shall have a letter soon. Robert P. Newbold, Epsom: Number 3 puzzled a great many Sunbeams, Robert, but 1 notice that you solved it in the end. My writing was not as neat as yours when I was ten. My best love to this laddie. Aileen Tornquist. Onehunga: Strangely enough I opened your second letter immediately after the first, Aileen, so there was no harm done. Thank you for your puzzle entry. Stanley Gibb, Archhill: It is a dainty piece of work, Stanley. The Little Thought sends you a friendly smile. Margaret Maude, St. Heliers Bay: Wasn’t it a quaint little nursery scene, Margaret? I was glad that you sent an entry. Rita Fox, Papatoetoe: My love and thanks, Rita. I wonder if you will try the competition announced to-day? Marian Wouldes. Papatoetoe: School photographs are always interesting to keep, Marian. The middle-sized Pixie Postman took good care of your painting. Phyllis Pratt, Takapuna: Tes. I received that postcard from .Bill when he was in Nelson. Phvllis, and acknowledged it in the Hollow Tree. Please give him my best love. I shall send your name to Australia. Your puzzle is correct, Phyllis. Dick Schofield, Ponsonby: Yes, it is a useful prize, Dick, and I am sure you will treasure it. Those pencils are magic ones, specially made for writing stories. When I sharpen a pencil for the first time it feels like a bright new sword. 1 am sure Fred is you are his friend. Do all you can for him, Dick. What a pity you popped an Son to the last word in your puzzle. Otherwise it would have been correct.. Daisy Smith, Morrinsville: And does baby feel proud of those six shining pearls? You were a lucky little girl being able to attend the Brownies’ Rally. Some Happy Town wishes for this faithful Sunbeam, who found all the articles in the picture puzzle. Nanette Schofield. Ponsonby: Thank vou for the pictures, little one. That one in green is like a very lively caterpillar. The Little Thought sends you a sunny smile. Gladys Hewitt, Auckland: You have come safely across the sh ning threshhold, Gladys, and the Dawn Lady hopes to have plenty of letters from you. Your puzzle b* correct. T +. Arawata Street, Te Awamutu: Lost, a name Finder please return to Happy Town. Your puzzle reached me safely, Tu Rawlinson"; Auckland: What Should be called Mischief, I flunk. I h ive added your name to the list for Australian correspondents. Y'ou found nearly all the articles in the puzzle. 1 wonder which stories will appeal to you ; to-day? Mv best love, little lady. Audrey Morrison. Whangarei: I can see that enchanted glade without visiting Whangarei, Audrey. One of these days vou may find Narcissus there gazing at his reflection in the water. And you love writing to the Dawn Lady. ow that is curious, because J. lo\ e reading vour letters and writing replies. Boon vou will be helping to bridge the Tas- ' Howard James Fry, Ohakunc June-

tion: “What >a neat writer,” remarks a Pixie Postman, “and it feels like a puzzle entry in this.” A warm welcome to our happy family, Howard. Shirley Houston, Frankton: Another new Sunbeam in Tiptoe Street. All the Happy Town people are glad to greet this eight-year-old. Peggy Whistance, rensonty: A redletter day for Peggy. You will find an interesting piece of news in another column. Thank you for your puzzle entry. I think your card will have reached you now. June Betteridge, Mount Eden: A neat letter from June. Did you have much trouble solving the puzzle, little lady? Joyce Blakeley, Auckland: New to Auckland and new to Happy Town? Y’ou will feel quite an old resident in the latter place after you have followed our page for several weeks. You are interested in competitions, I see. Are you fond of painting? Margaret Koefoed, Devonport: Many thanks, Margaret. You are now one of my Sunbeams. Please will you let me know your age and the date of your birthday. Ruth Clark, Devonport: No, the Little Thought bad not forgotten vou, Ruth. Please thank Muriel for her kind message. Your answers were correct.

Cathleen Fletcher, Glen EJen: Your little dancing girls are now on the wall. Cathleen. I used to love making then* when I was your age and jolly Jack tars too. Your Happy Town correspondence is surely spreading. Would you like seme pen-friends in Australia? Thank you for your correct solution. Gwen Montgomery, Epsom: Ho wolcL are you, Gwen? The Little Thought thinks you must have lost your age in Tiptoe Street. Margaret McKeating. Te Awamutu: What a pity not to send in your competition entries, Margaret. I wonder where the Flower Elf is hiding? The Happy Town people send tlieir love to you and your little sister. Ada Wilkins, Mount Albert: That was a fine outing, Ada, and I am sure you must have enjoyed it even though all the blackberries had disappeared. I was glad that you found time to answer the Competition Beil.

Ruth Thompson, Mount Roskill: So you are going to help to bridge the Tasman, too, Ruth. I shall send your name across to Australia. What a busy tune you are having, but I am glad you vere able to manage a puzzle. Margaret Anderson, Mount Eden: Australian pen-friends for Margaret? Why, certainly. Your puzzle is correct and I have left your love thoughts with the Woodpecker lor Jean Mclndoe and Nancy \\ aller. My best love, Margaret. Esme Peacocke, Auckland: No, Bsme, I cannot find Joyce’s name on the list of Sunbeams, but perhaps some day she will come with you down Tiptoe Street. You had fine fun at, the party and I enjoyed your little story. Jean Meikle, Mangere East: Welcome, Jean. You solved all those pictures. Please would you let me know what age you are. Edna Tyson, Devonport: It will be splendid if you write to me every week, Edna. Didn’t you squeal when you fell into the water with your clothes on? That was a lovely prize you won in the Beatrice Houston Seagar, Herne Bay: This little girl has come safely down Tiptoe Street. I hope there will be many letters from Beatrice in the Happy Town mail. No Name, Frankton: Some Frankton Sunbeam entered for the last competition and sent an unsigned entry. The picture itself was also enclosed. F. George, New Lynn: I think if you peep into your blotter you will find your solution to the puzzle still there. Only your letter was in the envelope. A warm welcome. Master F. Are you a Frank or a Frederick? Cissy Williamson, Mount Eden: There was great excitement in Tiptoe Street when Cissy returned to Happy Town. The

■ Little Thought does not forget that you ' were one of the first members. And you > are now one of the world’s workers . j hat ; is splendid business. Your name will be » going to Australia, Cissy. Peter Monkley, Turua: I wonder what - the cows would think if your daddy took them tea at that early hour, Peter? Per- ; haps they would not appreciate it. That > first cup of tea always tastes best, i doesn’t it? Your pc-t calf has very extravagant tastes and I loved reading about . tln.se fluffy chicks. All your answers are * correct, Peter. Nancy Waller, Penrose: It was surely ■ a wonderful concert, Nancy. Thank you 1 for your puzzle entry. 1 shall send your name to Australia. Jean Cramp. Jean i_ Mclndoe. Irene Retter, Eileen Gracie. t Joyce Thomson and Gloria Rawlinson will ' find your love thoughts with the Woodl pecker. Gloria has been much stronger ’ately, though she is not able to walk yet.

Eric and David Buchanan, Takapuna: That pretty bouquet looks very bright under the Happiness Tree and the scarlet berries are all twinkling in the sun. My warmest love and thanks to my kind little flower men. Nita Short. Onehunga: Your birthday will soon be here, Nita. Are you feeling very excited? I hope you will be better before the great day dawns. Little sister will be feeling very important now that she is at school. Doris Adolph, Rotorua: Your puzzle reached me on Tuesday, Doris. A note to Redfeather will make you a member of the Wigwam. That page is printed each Wednesday. Perhaps you would like to write to Margaret Norley, 25 Rathbone Street, Whangarei. I have also put your name on the list for correspondents in Australia. Nola Craig will find your love message in the Hollow Tree. Norma Waller, Penrose: Your name will be sent to Australia in due course, Norma. I enjoyed reading your account of the concert. What numbers of items you* took part in! I love clover fields, too. I have had plenty of lucky days, and plenty of unlucky ones, but I am not quite sure whether I should praise or blame four-leaved clovers. Do you turn your money when you see the new moon ? Jean Anderson, Mount Eden: I agree with you that hot weather is very trying. Jean, but to-day a cool breeze is stirring the leaves of the Happiness Tree. When the cold days come, I wonder if we will be sighing for summer sunshine again? Y r es, thank you, Jean, lam very well. Doris Sefton, Huntly: So your motto is “Waste not, want not”? You are surely a wise Sunbeam. And you would

i like to know, mine? It is a much longer j j one. You will find it in nine words . | above tlie “square story.” lam glad you are so pleased with your member- 1 ship card. Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: There was great excitement in Happy Town when we read of that fine outing, Jean. Didn’t it seem wonderful to have a complete change of scene? r am glad you have heard from Cathleen Fletcher, and I shall send your name to Australia. The Woodpecker will take particular care of that very special love message for Elizabeth Christine. A rose and gold thought for Sunbeam Jean. Leslie Waller, Penrose: The Little Thought declares that that black kitten’s special mission in life is to remind you of poor old Fluff. He thinks you should give him the same name. Y’ou are lucky

being able to play football and rounders every night, Leslie. lam not much good at football, but I can play rounders. Dorothea Blackmore, Waiuku: That was a jolly picnic, Dorothea, and I am sure you will always remember it. The Little Thought sends a special smile to your baby sister*.

Graham Sawers, Otahuhu: I am glad you have not forgotten the magic route to Happy Town, Graham. Do you remembai little Rive Mackie? You found all the articles hidden in the puzzle picture.

Mary Anderson, Mount Eden: You are a lucky little girl, going to so many parties, Mary. Don’t you love dancing round in a paper cap? lam glad you are doing such good work at school. I had a pet lizard once, but he ran away, and left his tail behind. 1 think he must have heard about 80-Peep, don’t you? Jean Buckley, Auckland: I shall send your name across to Australia, Jean. That is an interesting menu, and I hope all the dishes are a success. I have left your love in the Hollow Tree for Gay du Faur, Jean Danes, Margaret xsorley, and the Waller Sunbeams. Joyce Woodcock, Edendale: The scarlet pimpernel looks very sweet at the head of your letter, Joyce, and 1 liked that little diagram you enclosed. I have made a little design of all those love messages you sent on leaves and petals, and put it on the wall. Yes, Jean McIndoe is surely a talented Sunbeam. No, Joyce, I have not yet been to Oneroa, but I visited Motuihi a short time ago. Adam James Blackmore, Waiuku: Welcome to this laddie, who has found his way to the gold at the foot of the rainbow. I hope there will be many mess?jges for you in the Hollow Tree. Jean Gillanders. Glen Eden: Jean is now ?-,.® un^ ea J n . and we are all glad to greet Lileen s friend. Before long vou should be receiving letters from plenty of girls as l am sending your name to Australia. Perhaps you would also like to choose correspondents from the Hollow Tree. How neat your writing is, Jean. Evelyn Blackmore, Waiuku: I am glad you won a prize in that race, Evelyn. Do you find the work interesting in Standard 2?

Gay du Faur. Howick: And you saw the Little Thought among the belladona lilies? He did not know that you noticed him. You found all the articles hidden in the puzzle picture, Gay. I hope you are feeling better and that you will soon make up the work you have missed at school. Ruth Watson, Remuera: How neatly you coloured your competition entry, Ruth. All your answers are correct. Harojd Elliot Selby, Grey Lynn: Welcome. Harold. I wonder if you are fond of painting? There will soon be some more puzzle competitions for you. Mabel MacKinlay, Remuera: Mabel has come safely down Tiptoe Street into our little world for little people. That was an interesting competition, wasn’t it? Joyce Hall, Morningside: Another Joyce peeping into the Hollow Tree. Your answers are all correct, Joyce. I hope I shall soon hear from you asrain. Loma Winifred Ross, Point Chevalier: We are all glad to welcome you into Happy Town, Loma. and I hone you will enter for many more competitions. All your new-found friends send their love. Aileen Kirkness. Mount Eden: Aileen is now one of my Sunbeams. T am alad vou were able to answer the Competition Bell. Did you have much bother with number 3 9 _ Doris Irvine. Auckland- A new Sunbeam who has no age. What has become jof it. I wonder? All your answers are i correct. . ... Betty Eileen Hewitson. Milford: A ! ,*- ee one,” remarks the middle-sized | Pixie Postman. ‘‘And I do like Betty for i a name,” adds the Woodpecker. Rhys Runciman, Mount Albert: Thank j you. Master Rhys. I hope I shall have 1 a letter soon. Tiro Calkin. Mount Eden: Tiro has solved the mysteries of Tiptoe Street. That little girl spent a busy morning at the draper's. Charlie Matenga, Epsom: Welcome to Happy Town, Master Charles. I was glad to see your competition entry. Isn’t it fun looking for your message in the Hollow Tree? Annie Palmer, Mount Albert: I shall look forward to hearing all about my new Sunbeam. Your puzzle entry reached me safely, Annie. Donald Edgar, Mount Eden: Welcome to this little lad. I hope you will al-

ways answer the Competition Bell. The Little Thought sends you some luckj wishes. , T . „ Req Lawson, Grey Lynn: It was a wise day when you decided to come to Happy Town, Reg, and I was glad to have your competition entry. I hope you will soon write and tell me all about °Letters and competition entries have also been received from the following Sunbeams to whom the Dawn Lady sends her love and thanks:— r . Edith Norman, Birkenhead, C.assie Cook, Otahuhu; lan McSporran, Otahuhu; Alice Allen. Auckland: Betty Menzies. Auckland; George Moorhead, Mount R<*ski 11: Arthur Allen, Onehunga: Pat Ross, Onehunga; Douglas George. New Lynn; Mary Elliot, Green Lane; James Jens. ru Grev Lynn: Trevor Bassett, Devonport; Dudley Cochrane, Birkenhead; Lois Marks, Te Papapa; Rita Nesbitt. Avondale; A. Best. Devonport: Evan Steel. Birkenhead; Hilda Jean Edwards. Grey Lynn; Lorna Finlayson. Remuera; Lawrence Chegwidden, Auckland: Doris Bovett, Te Aroba: Jim Mills, Remuera; Ormonde Toplis, Devonport: Alan Hercus, Herne Bay; Nancy Mclntyre, Grey Lynn; Ralph Fleming, Huntly.