THE HOLLOW TREE

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 714, 13 July 1929, Page 15

THE HOLLOW TREE

■ I ~ /MESSAGES FOR SUNBEANYS.

The Hollow Tree closes each J week on 'Wednesday at 5 p.m. Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as follow: Terence Tuohy, Morrinsville: Yes, I am sure that four-leaved clovers are lucky. Terence. If you put the next one you find in your shoe, Fortune will follow you about all day. I hope you are now ciuite well again. Arthur Sames, Onehunga: This laddie is now a member of Happy Town. That is a fine little poem. Is it your own work? I hope I shall soon hear from you again. No Name, Auckland: A Sunbeam hits sent me an unsigned entry for the needlework competition. The poppies are painted red and finished in black. Dagmar King, Huntly: You are a faithful sunbeam to write to me when you are sick in bed. i do hope 3 r ou will soon be well. You and Veronica must l»e great friends. Congratulations on passing your first test at Guides, DagPlease would Joyce Shippard and Hugh Anderson let me have their full addresses. Jessie Clothier, Hamilton: That was a wonderful birthday party, Jessie. It was surely your lucky day. Have you started working the pinafores jet? Marjorie Douglas, Mount Eden: Brother Geoff will find much to interest him in Happy Town, Marjorie. Thank you for your drawing of the old English bridge*. AVhat a story it could tell. Verna Andrew, Ponsonby: Congratulations on winning that prize at the fancy dress dance. Verna. I am glad to hear of your success at Brownies, too. You have been having a very happy time. Dorothy White, Hamilton: Your needlework entry is beautifully done, Dorothy, and I was glad to see your quaint little poem. What a long time you have been in bed. Are you stronger now? The Woodpecker thinks that “Bobs” is a fine pet name. Marjorie Baird, Ardmore: You have spent a long time over your entry. Mistress Marjorie. It is a very dainty piece of work. William Forsman, Ellerslie: Welcome, laddie. What a surprising young man needlework as tl**ir sisters. Yours is a large family, but large families are always huppv. Yes, 1 have seen the winter gardens and the beautiful racecourse at Ellerslie. ' Ernest Humberstone, Rotowaro: Thank you very much for your letter and those interesting cards, Ernest. Yours is surely a fine football team, and 1 hope your successes will continue. Some Happy Town love for this faithful Sunbeam. Helen Clothier, Hamilton: Thank you lor lotting me see the poem about the dragon-lly postman, Helen. The Pixie Postmen are verv interested in him. flow pretty your garden must look just now. Joan Forbes. Waiuku: What irosts you have been having in Waiuku. Joan. It is surely good weather for dancing, should have liked to have seen you and Jack in those fancy costumes. Did Jack have a tomahawk? A trolley is not a v< *ry pleasant thing to trip over in the oark. Are you still counting the bruises” Elizabeth Christine, Auckland: The Little Thought is charmed with the poem you have written about him. and he Is having it set to music. "W hen he saw his very own address on the envelope he gave a soft chuckle of delight. 1 Why,” he remarked. “I'm a famous por>r>n in the world of letters.” Some day he is going to make a special song for you, Elizabeth. Nola Craiq, Mount Albert: TMiat xt wonderful library you have, Xola. 1 wonder if you will still have those books when you are grown up? Your school raised a fine big sum for the earthquake relief fund. The Woodpecker sends his best respects to Buz. , . . Nella Connolly, Onehunga: And what do you learn in that special class, I think vours must be :i happy little family. Does Raymond feel important being the only boy? Ailsa Stuart. Morningside: Those vtoexactly match some I have in m> 'ases. Ailsa You painted them ver> cleverly. Jean Mdndoe and Jov Hill wifi find thr.se kind thoughts tucked a ’n the Hollow Tree. I wonder if Billy will be able to find the hidden names ,n the puzzle picture? Joy Hill. Auckland: I am looking forward to sfeir.g that story. Joy. What a f, harminp picture that must he. Have you seen any more of those rose anc

gold clouds that look like wind-blown leathers? Doctor Spring - Sunshine himself has promised to deliver your golden thought to Elizabeth Christine. Molly Connolly, Onehunga: Another Wee playmate for the Dittie Thought and the Pixie Postmen. A warm welcome to this happy five-year-old. Yvonne Whitford, Auckland: You solved the word square and maze puzzle, Yvonne, but. they were not competitions. You will find a puzzle competition announced today. Terry Aickin, Remuera: Welcome, Terry, and many thanks for your poppies. We are all glad that this little boy has found his way down Tiptoe Street. Cathleen Fletcher. Glen Eden: Many thanks for your decorated letter and your limerick, Cathleen. You are most industrious to have attempted a patchwork quilt. It will have a very oldworld air. The X.ittle Thought sends a happy birthday wish to your mother. Pat Sullivan, Papatoetoe: Welcome, little Miss Pat. You are now one of my Sunbeams. The Dawn Lady will always be glad to hear from this wee maid. Audrey Morrison, Whangarei: Alsace Brown still lives at Ostend, Waiheke Island, Audrey. Did she write to you * Freda Paul, Toatoa: No, we do not have pen-names in Happy Town, Freda. There is a Sunbeam called Pearl Knepp in Curwensville. Pennsylvania. Thank you for those riddles.

Jov Lomas. Thames: We are all waiting to welcome June and Rex, Joy.. It will be splendid when they come with v-nii down Tiptoe Street. What a number of dolls you have. Perhaps that pretty dark-eyed one would like to be called Welcome';' PalsPe' No° b 'Happy Town “does your MXr the iimerick competition. Are jou fond ° f jSan nt Suulvan, Papatoetoe: I am sorry \° 'r'.nVT ure°vou were b aPOo!i Utfle nurse 1 Is she better? Th. lighted those kind wishes from

■' l &lsace Brown. Waiheke: "What a beautiful new doll, Alsace, and how pretty «he must look in her pink frock. Vou have chosen a sweet name for her, too. My best love, little lady.

Graham McLeod, Takapuna: Graham has made the magic journey. The Woodpecker sends you a large package of lucky taps, and he will always watch for your name in the Hollow Tree.

Nita Short, Onehunga: You found the hidden Sunbeam, Nita. If you look at the end of the puzzlers you will find the answer to the last word square. Write the words one under the other and you will find that they read the same across and down. It is great fun making up word squares., Edwyna Stone. Onehunga: Yes, Gwendolyn Tancred is a clever little artist, Edwyna. L am so sorry to hear that Betty’s mother is in hospital. The Little Thought sends her his very best love. Many thanks for the word square and that joke. Mervyn Scott, Rotorua: Aren’t you glad the examinations are over, Mervyn? I am pleased to hear that you ai*e making such good progress. I enjoyed your letter this time. Molly Elliott, .Takapuna: Welcome. Molly. Doris has been a very faithful Sunbeam, and I am glad that you know Sybil, too. Thank you for that wee sketch. How would you like to wear a frock like that?

Cecil Scott, Rotorua: Very well, Cecil. I shall do my best. That Is a most fear-some-looking insect. It would not make a very good pet. The Dawn Lady loves “Meg Merrilies,” whose house was out of doors.

John Donald Rae, Remuera: Your blackbird and linnet have flown in at Happy Town, Master John Donald. Jean Norley. Whangarei: You are very important now, Jean. lam so glad that you have been chosen as captain of the basketball team. You will find plenty to tell your little friends in Australia. Doreen Barnes, Rotorua: Doctor Spring Sunshine has promised to visit all the sick Sunbeams, Doreen. Listen for his step outside your window. What! Frosts in Rotorua? Such things never happen in Happy Town. Nancy Mclntyre. Grey Lynn: You have been having an exciting time, Nancy, and I enjoyed hearing all about it. Thank you for your neat letter and your limerick. The Happy Town people send you plenty of kind wishes this week. Grace Scott. Rotorua: Your letter was written a long time ago, Grace. Did you forget to post it? The Australian correspondents were arranged for some time ago, but here is an address for you

-—Rosie Mitchie, “Willow Farm,” Bibbeniuke. Australia. Perhaps she would like to hear from you. Margaret Norley, Whangarei: Perhaps that rainbow you saw had something to do with bridging the Tasman Margaret. 1 am sure you and Enid will be great friends. What did you do on that unexpected Holiday? Stella Gray, Whangarei: This little girl has come safely across the Happy Town threshold. We have quite a colony of Sunbeams in your town. A warm welcome, and much love to Stella. Rodney Rowlands, Takapuna: Some boys arc very clever, R6dney, and it always surprises me when I see their needlework entries. Thank you very much for yours. Betty Gardiner, Cambridge: Yes, vou may have some pen-friends, Betty. Supposing you write to Jean Danes, 16 Wolfe Street, Whangarei, or Alsace Brown, Ostend, Waiheke Island? They are fine little girls. Doris Gray, Whangarei: That black cat brooch is surely a. lucky one, Doris. I hope you will never lose it. Yes, I should love to have some of those Iceland poppies. I like every flower, but most particularly the spring ones and the deep red roses that are sweet with perfume. Some Happy Town thoughts tor Doris. Joan Phyllis Holdsworth, One Tree Hill: Another new Sunbeam for Happy Town. \\ e arc all delighted to greet you, Joan. ' bur needlework entry has reached me safely. Do you like puzzles? Douglas Dawson, Portland: You will miss your headmaster, Douglas, after having known him for six years. And arithmetic is your best subject? The Little Thought says to tell you that it is his very worst one. It took him quite three minutes to count those kisses at the end of your letter, and then he was not quite sure if he had the total

Molly Clark, Waihi: What numbers of correspondents you have, Molly. They will be a great interest to you. The Pixie Postman with the bent legs is searching everywhere for the painting you said you were sending him. Did you forget to enclose it? if is eyes are still shining with a beautiful hope. Merline Lamb, Takapuna: Your card will look very pretty in its frame, Merline ,and I hope you will always have it. Yes, that is a fine little poem, and I like it, too. You will find quite a number of Sunbeams you know when you glance down the Hollow Tree. Keith Johanson, Manurewa: Welcome to this laddie. Happy Town is the place for boys and girls, Keith. The Woodpecker sends you his kindest regards. Doris Lydster, Takapuna: A little friend of yours has come to Happy Town this week, Doris. Glance down the Hollow Tree and see if you can find her. Thank you for the poem about Master Snail. Ailsa Henderson, Ponsonby: Is that quaint story your own work. Ailsa? It is very amusing. We are all glad that you have decided to become a Sunbeam. June Smith, Edendale: So a gold bangle was among your presents after all, June. Now, aren’t you a lucky little girl? You have had that doll a very long time. Perhaps you will still have her when you have children of your own. I knew a teddy bear once who was very old and wise, and I am sure he would have been interested in your doll. Cyril Vause, Ellerslie: Your limerick has reached me safely, Cyril. My best love and thanks. Jack Lydster, Takapuna: Yes, it would be much more fun being a bread saw than a paper knife, Jack. How tired the poor things must get eating their way through paper all the time. Shirley Houston, Frankton: You must be a wonderful little cook, Shirley,^and feathers. Was the jam tart a success? I would love to go with you to the Punch , and Judy show. Please tell me all about it. Margaret Jones, Raetihi: And Sheila is one of your best friends? I am glad that you are both Sunbeams. Perhaps some day your friend in England will make the magic journey, too. My best love to our faithful Margaret, and many thanks for the limerick entry. Norman Lydster, Takapuna: I know that funny little poem. Norman. That lady must be Miss Muffet grown up, I think. Shelia Feltham. Raetihi: Your limerick is very good, Sheila, and I like your poppies, too. The thought of that snow makes me shiver. I hope you are quite well again. Ruth Parkes, Whangarei: The good scribes are the Sunbeams who write the neatest and most interesting letters, Ruth. It is a place of honour, and some of the children find their names there every week. Yes, little sister may become a Sunbeam. I am just as eager to hear from her as she is to write to me. That was a popular sketch by Gwendolyn Tancred. Winnie Munro. Merrinsville : We should : all be gipsies, Winnie, and then moving [ day would be very little trouble. I hope