BE AN ARTIST

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

BE AN ARTIST

Let us draw two posts—that's all; . But be sure to make them tall

Then two more—it isn't hard: j Make it look just like a card, j

Two lines more before we stop; Then we have a pencil top.

Now we’ve but to add on still These curved lines to make a

Then four more that spread out,, so, x. For great big rays - ot light, you know.

Then a moon. What can it be? 'Tis a lighthouse by the sea!

you will be very happy in your new home. Are the spring flowers out in your garden? Doris Bovett, Te Aroha: Benjamin would be a dignified name for that hedge-hog, Boris, or he might like to be called merely “Prickles.” When I was a little girl I often tried to tame hedge-hogs. They are funny old things. Harold Smith, Edendale: When you are grown up I shall always deal at your shop., Harold. How much will you give me for a silver shilling? Your mother is very clever indeed, and I am sure you all love her very dearly. Baby is not too young to play with the Little Thought under the Happiness Tree. Mary Murray, Hamilton: If you look at the head of the “square story,” Mary, you will find a motto for every day of the week. It is full of sunshine, and it is a splendid one to live up to. Yes. Jean Mclndoe is a fine little girl. We are all very much attached to her. Patsy Sheridan, Te Aroha: The floor little black boy met a sad fate, Patsy, and those sad-looking bones tell their own story. No wonder his little friends cried over them. Many thanks for that illustrated poem. Joan Duthie, Epsom: You first found your way down Tiptoe Street in April, 1027, Joan, when Happy Town was only about a month old. Several thousand Sunbeams have made the journey since then. Thank you for your limerick and your happy letter. The poor monkeys must have been bewildered when those balloons vanished into thin air. jack Crippen, Remuera: Thank you, Master Jack. Your entry has arrived. Gloria Rawlinson, Auckland: So Tango is in hospital with his leg in a splint? I hope he will soon be able to come home, Gloria. Your two poems are delightful, \ especially the pixie one, which will appear soon. Elizabeth Christine loves your poems, and she will be very glad that you have sent her a special thought this week. Margot Hogben, Margaret Anderson, Joy Hill and Eileen Gracie will : find your love messages, too. Margaret Robinson, Whangarei: A large package of birthday cake reached me a few days ago, Margaret. Bid you send it? If so, thank you very much. Most of the Happy Town letters just have New Zealand stamps and I do not save them. Those are ve£y pretty transfers on your letter. I loved the pansy one. Thelma Lawrie, Pukekohe: Welcome, Thelma. You have arrived in our little world for little people. Your poppies are very dainty. Lorraine Hamill, Herne Bay: Bid you write that wee poem, Lorraine? I was glad to have another letter from this new Sunbeam. Leslie Vause, Ellerslie: It arrived safely, Leslie. I wonder if you will enter for the puzzle competition? Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: I saw the crescent moon with the ghost of the okl moon cradled in her arms that very same night, Jean. Bid you curtsey seven times and turn your money? Yes, Joy Hill has a great descriptive gift. I have wrapped your special love for Elizabeth Christine in a patch of noon sunshine, and the smallest Pixie Postman has promised to deliver it. Gay du Faur, Howick: That was a wonderful ramble, Gay. I just felt as though I were scampering along the beach with you exploring all the pools left by the tide. Sea-horses are little curly things like question marks; but I have never seen any about these beaches. The Woodpecker has put those purrs from Winky away in his secret chamber, and he sends some lucky taps in return. Dulcie Rigden, Avondale;: The paper referred to in that Australian letter is probably “The Sydney Sun,” Bulcie. It has a section for children also. You will now be deep in examination work. I. hope you will pass in every subject. Joy May Cupples, Auckland: “This little girl is only three Make room for her name in the Hollow Tree.” The Little Thought is singing a song about you, Joy. June Cantwell, Takapuna: That is a fine little story, June, and I liked it very much. We are all glad that your mother is out of hospital. You will have to take good care of her. Boctor Spring Sunshine will soon cure those colds. How exciting having those two birthdays to look forward to. Annie Huggins, Morningside: Welcome Ito our happy family, Annie, and many thanks for your needlework entry. You managed it very cleverly. Iris Park, Mount Eden: Bidn't you feel ! like taking some of those bunnies home, j Iris? The Little Thought sends his best love to Biddy, in which the Woodpecker also desires to join.