THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 726, 27 July 1929, Page 33

THE HOLLOW TREE.

i MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

Hollow Tree clones each j tceck on Wednesday at o p.vi.

Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as follow:

Doreen Barnes, Rotorua: Tommy Squirrel has arrived, Doreen. My best love and thanks. I was glad to have your letter, too.

Ronald Green, Ellerslie: Your limerick is very good, Ronald. Thank you also for your other entry. Connie Anderson, Takapuna: Connie has passed through the shining gates. Welcome into the Dawn Lady’s -arge fajnily. James Green, Ellerslie: Yes, I (enjoyed your letter, James, and I hope you will ■oon write to me again. The Little Thought sends his love to Trevor. Robert James Caldwell, Devonport: The Woodpecker sends his greetings to this new arrival, and the Dawn Lady is glad to welcome you. Do you go to school, Robert? Rosemary Perrett, Onehunga: I am so sorry to I nd that you are sick in bed, Rosemary, and 1 hope you will soon be quite strong again. limericks are splendid, and you will find that one has won the competition. My best love to this little girl. Roy Hatwelf, Muntly South: Your squirrel picture has been entered in the competition, Roy. My best love and thanks. Sidney Gibbs. Ponsonby: Doctor Spring Sunshine has a happy smile in your picture, Sidney. Soon he will chase all the grey cdouds away. Walter Caldwell, Devonport: This little man is now one of my Sunbeams. A warm welcome to Walter. Leslie Giles. Point Chevalier: This laddie has arrived in Happy Town. Dili you enjoy your birthday, Leslie? Mary Murray, Hamilton: Yours must ’>« a very fine school, Mary, and I am nure you are a happy pupil. Some of the Sunbeams call Saturday “Happy Town Day. *’ Joan Anderson, Takapuna: You and Connie hate a wise grannie, Joan, for she knows the route to Happy Town. 1 hope you -ill both find much to int erest you now v m have become Sunbeams. Freda Paul, Toatoa: Many thanks for those card' and the pretty book-mark, Freda. Perhaps you would like to choose a correspondent from the Hollow Tree. I can let you have any Sunbeam’s full address. Joan Rossiter, Green Lane: You will feel quite strange when you return to school after your long absence, Joan. ’ I do hope you will soon be quite strong. I like your squirrels and that pretty notepaper. Shirley White, Mount Eden: Welcome, little Miss Shirley. Tommy Squirrel has arrived, r hope Vou will often find your name in the Hollow Tree. . _ Molly Aotunovich, Helensville: And what do you call your baby pigeon, Molly { Doctor Spring Sunshine says there will ; soon bo plentv of flowers out in your garden. Manv thanks for your squirrel picture Hilda Eagleson, Onehunga: This little j girl has made the magic journey. I hope j you Will often write to me, Hilda. Grace Smith, Ponsonby: That sounds like influenza, Grace. Are you better? Tommy Squirrel has reached me safely, j The Woodpecker sends some lucky taps to our new Sunbeam. , 1t . Alsace Brown. Waiheke: Your doll has quite a wardrobe now, Alsace, and I aru sure you love dressing her. The Woodpecker will be delighted to have that bantam’s leather. He is taking good

fare of your love for Audrey Morrison. Betty Hutchings. Morningside: \N oleome, Bet tv. Let me whisper u secret. Your birthday is on the same day as mine. Thank you for your competition entry. m No Name, Devonport: A Sunbeam has sent me an unsigned painting. Tt was Postmarked at Devonport on July 22, and Tommy Squirrel is wearing a suit of blue. Ernest Beer, Remuera: Ilalma is great fun. Ernest. Don’t you love jumping the little men across the* board? 1 am glad >ou had such a liappv birthday, and 1 hope those plants will grow'. Marie Macfarquhar, Onehunga: My love and thanks, Marie Your painting has

arrived. Wilfred Gribble. Mount Eden: You are just a year too old for that competition. Wilfred, but I was glad to see your picture all the same. Some Happy Town love for this laddie. J»m Evans, Remuera: That has been a popular picture, Jim, and I am glad you were able to send an entry. , Betty Chambers, Devonport: W elcome, Detty. You are now a Sunbeam Town. Isn’t Tommy Squirrel a jolly little fellow*' , Virginia Burton, Parnell: Thank you for ♦etting me know about your new’ address, Jirginia. I hope you will like your new home. How is vour daddy? William Forsman, Ellerslie: You rnan* ?.S*d your painting very cleverly, Wiluam. There are some good entries this time. David Wells, Middlemore: Thank you 'or your photograph. David. What fun You must have in your airplane trolley.

Tho Woodpecker is g-oing to challenge lou to a race some day.

Lesley Brown. Remuera: Your painting has arrived, Lesley. Please will you let me know your age and the date of vour birthday. Helen Clothier, Hamilton: Mo. we do not have pen-names, Helen. It mi: * ■ confuse the Woodpecker. Thank you i., r those riddles. Vernon Macdonald, Wafuku: The Woodpecker has a secret chamber in the Hollow Iree, Vernon, and he keeps his treasures there. He will never lose those pretty feathers you sent him. I uni too busy to play golf, but then I would rather play with the Little Thought in Happy Town. Pine cones burn well. How many did you «'olleot from that free? Jessie Clothier, Hamilton: Tommy Squirrel Is very important just now, and I am sure he will bo sorry when his reign is over. Many thanks for your happy letter. Courtney Allpress, St. Heliers Bay: This little man has come safely down Tiptoe street. I hope you will soon tell me all about yourself, Courtney. Flora Huggins, Morningside: My love and thanks, Flora. Your painting has arrived. Betty Colebrcok, Parnell: ‘'From Betty,’’ said the smallest Pixie Postman. Many thanks, little lady. Audrey May Whitford, Auckland: “Here comes a wee one,” calls the Little Thought. A warm welcome to this six-year-old. Ross Laurenson, Epsom: Your painting is very good, Ross, and how neatly you have mounted it. Many happy returns of your birthday. Helen Lietz, Mount Eden: That is an amusing joke, Helen, and I like your

squirrels. Welcome to our happy famGilbert . 5 Gordon Avenue. Milford: This little boy has dropped part of his name in Tiptoe street. Even Tommy Squirrel does not know it. Many happy returns of your birthday, Gilbert, and a warm welcome into Happy Town. Frances Kelly, Epsom: So you caught a pretty feather in a tram, but it blew away? The Woodpecker says he is so sorry. Thank >;ou for your squirrels, 1 Ernie Leslie, Huntly: This laddie has arrived in Happy Town. A big package of love for Ernie. _ . Stanley Crosby. Papakura: Thank you. Master Stanley. I was glad to have y °Allan n Martin, Kingsland: Many happy returns. Allan. A football is a fine birthday present, and I hope you will have some good games with yours. How splendid being- vice-captain of your team. Roma Benson, Auckland: Welcome, Roma We are all glad to gTeet you at the gates of Happy Town. I like your story very much. _ . . Jo'yce Crothall,' Mount Eden: Thank you, Joyce. Tiptoe Street has been full of squirrels this week. . , Irene and Teddy Freeson, Auckland: You are very kind little people to save all that money to help children affected bv the earthquake, and I am sure they Will appreciate your generosity. Some Happy Town love for you both. Pamela Henley, Ellerslie: I was glad to have an entry from Pamela. Thank vou for answering the Competition Hell. * llonka What num-

l-rl? of n Pe , < , s yul .' ll;,vo Ikmka. What do >ou call the pigeons? Hedgehogs usually fret in eaptiWty, even though vou give them plenty of milk. Have you disvet? rCC * nic before sunrise June Palmer, Parnell: Thank you for those riddles and the tongue-twister, ove ThC - Dourkcepor is trying them Nola Wolfe, Edendale: And how is Sunbeam Nola? Your squirrels have reached me safely. Alice Litton, Birkenhead: Hero is Alice in Happy Town. I hope I shall soon have a letter from my new Sunbeam. Jean Buckley, Mt. Roskill: I do not know which Sunbeam has had the most letters from Australia, Jean, but some of them have as many as seven and eight pen-friends across the Tasman now. Margaret Norley, Jean Mclndoe anrl Nancy Waller will find your love with the Woodpecker. Margaret Willis, Epsom: T enjoyed your story very much, Margaret. Thank you also for your painting. You have been a busy Sunbeam this week. Margaret McWilliam, Manurewa: Another new Sunbeam. Isn’t Tiptoe Street a busy place? A warm welcome to this little artist. Jack Bidwell, Waipukurau: Have the pigeons returned, Jack? If not, perhaps we could send the Little Thought to look for them. Have you ever sent messages by pigeon post.? ,Manv thanks for your painting. I shall love to hear all about your work as a Wolf Cub. Joan Antonelli. Dargaville: Welcome to this little girl who has come to Happy Town on a rainbow bridge. I hope you will often be running your finger down the Hollow Tree. Harold Stacey, Onehunga: Harold lias

been busy, too. I was glad to have an entry from this young man. Pauline Bradley, Kingsland: Welcome to this little girl who is now sitting with the Dawn Lady under the Happiness Tree. I like your painting very much, Pauline. Gloria Rawlinson. Auckland: Your snowdrop poem is very sweet, Gloria, anu Doctor Spring Sunshine says be is going to have it framed. You are becoming a much published young lady. Elizabeth Christine, Auckland: The Little Thought made a poem for you the othex* day, Elizabeth, and he says he has loft it under the Joyshop Counter with “To call” written on it. Some day I hope you will find it there. He says to ask you if you saw the rainbow at halfpast seven on Thursday morning. Some

Happy Town sunshine for Elizabeth. George Salter. Te Awamutu: You found all those hidden names in the puzzlers. George. My best love to this laddie. Isobe! Macdonald, Waiuku: I do hope your mother wjll soon be quite strong. Isobel. She needs plenty of rest. What a happy birthday you had! It will all happen over again when Vernon’s day comes. Edna Pollington, Remuera: Congratulations on winning that prize at the fancy dress dance. Edna. Did you feel very excited? T am glad you were able to serd a painting. Robert Newbold. Epsom: I am so glad you are better, Robert. Don't catch a chill after football, will' you? What a wonderful team vour’s is. That one loss was not a very serious one. I like your picture of Masteer Thomas Squirrel.

Margaret Robinson. Whangarei: I Thought that birthday cake must have come from you, Margaret. Thank you very much for it. Yes, there were some line poems in last week’s page. What a tunny parrot story! Ernest Humberstone, Rotowaro: No, I have never been down a mine, Ernest. Isn t there a song that cautions people about going down mines? How deep is the one you explored? I enjoyed all your football news this week. Ross , 62 Elizabeth Street, Edene: , ’Thinking cap, please, Little ?-.\7 ue * u ' I can’t remember this little mans other name. I like your squirrel painting, Ross. Zen a Wiltoft, Ngaruawahia: Your mother is a splendid cook, Zena. Thank you very much for that piece of your birthday cake, and also for your squirrels. lam glad you had such a happy party.

Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: The Wind Boy came softly down Tiptoe Street after he had rocked the birds to sleep Jean, and the Little Thought found him singing himself a happy song just outside the magic gates the next morning. Thank you for that charming storv. No, I have not read that book by Warwick Deeping, but I have read “Sorrell and Son.” Elizabeth Christine, Audrey Morrison, and the Waller Sunbeams will find those special thoughts with the Woodpecker. Paula Muir, Remuera: This five-year-old has crossed the shining threshold. The Woodpecker is delighted with his portrait, Paula, and I have entered Tommy Squirrel in the competition. I like those other pictures, too. When is your birthday? Dorrie Wilton, Ngaruawahia: 1 read all about that fire at Ngaruawahia, Dorrie. It must have made a big blaze. I am glad you were able to manage a painting. What have you done to your hand? Patricia Abbott, Poroti: Welcome, Patricia. I hope I shall soon have a Jeti ter from you. Do you like competitions? Evelyn Powell, New Lynn: It reached mo safely, Miss New Lynn. My love and thanks. Joyce Woods, Hamilton: So you are a Guide, Joyce? I wonder if you read the Wigwam page? Many thanks for your interesting letter. Sylvia Tapp, Te Aroha: Doctor Spring Sunshine has promised to send some line weather for your holidays, Sylvia. I like to hear of little girls who are fond of reading. All the people who read have storehouses at the back of their minds. Winnie Munro, Morrinsville: Your story and painting have reached me safely, Winnie. Are you beter? Some of mv little people have been ill for quite a time with influenza. Peggy Winkleman, Auckland: This little maid has come safely down Tiptoe Street. A Happy Town welcome to Peggy. Ruth Parkes, Whangarei: That was a wonderful birthday, Ruth, and I like that dainty seal from your new writing set. I do hope your mother will soon be quite strong.

Margaret Anderson, Mount Eden: That cinematograph evening must have been full of interest, Margaret, and I can imagine how much you must have enjoyed those pictures of Alaska and Japan. Gloria will find your love safely tucked away in the Hollow Tree.

Laurence Ryder, Mount Roskill: Welcome, little new Sunbeam. The Dawn Lady loves the wee ones. Your squirrel picture is very good, and I like tnose drawings, too. Please thank your mummy for her letter. Leonard Hill, Mount Albert: Thank you for your entry, Leonard. We will have to line up those squirrels and make them number off from the right. Vonnie Orebich, Dargaville: The puzzlers are not competitions, Vonnie, but you will find an interesting puzzle competition announced today. Congratulations on passing your examination. Margaret Norley, Whangarei: Joy Hill lives at 27 Kowhai Street, Mount Albert, Auckland, Margaret, and I am. sure she would like to bear from you. 'Yes, that story of hers was very good indeed. Nola Craig, Mount Albert: Sick in bed, Nola? That will never do. I hope you will soon recover. Is your cat Milligan as well behaved as the far-famed Buz? I hope they are good friends. You did very well in the examinations, all things considered. Andrew Fletcher, Papatoetoe: Andrew is now a Sunbeam. That painting picture has been very popular, and I am glad you were able to send one. Jean Marett, Grey Lynn: Welcome, Jean. I hope you will often come down Tiptoe Street. You managed your picture very well. The Little Though: sends you a smile of greeting. Jean Danes, Whangarei: f like your story very much. Jean. My best love to this faithful little girl. Gay du Faur, Howick: Poor Winky. I hope he will soon find some mice. The Woodpecker is very sorry to hear of the shortage at Howick Is the crocus still telling secrets to the rose-bush. Gay? The Little Thought sends a happy wish for your sister’s birthday.

Doris Lydster, Takapuna: Thank you for your painting and that wee poem, Doris. Even one little candle can keep a dark night, away. Jean Norley. Whangarei: Those Australian letters must be full of interest. Jean. I was glad to see your painting, even though you are too old for that competition. My best love, little lady.

Marie Elizabeth Baldock. Takapuna: Welcome. Marie Elizabeth, and many thanks for answering the Competition Bell. I hope you will write me plenty of letters

Hazel Bovaird, Richmond: Yours Is a fine piece of work, Hazel, ancl I am sure you must have spent a long- time over it. A lucky wish for this little girl. Rodney Rowlands, Takapuna: Thank you, Sunbeam Rodney. it came safely to Happy Town. June Smith, Edendale: I was sorry to hear that you have lost that dear friend, June. Somehow I do not think she is far away, for if we love people we can still keep them near us. When you grow up you will understand that. ‘Are you still in bed? Doctor Spring Sunshine lias promised to peep in at your window. Patience Robertson, Remuera: There is a pleasant surprise waiting for Patsy this week. Which did you read first—the competition results or your message’ Tommy Squirrel has arrived quite safely Elsa Bice, Waihi: This little girl has made the magic journey. All the Happy Town people are glad to welcome Elsa. Willie Sims. Onehunga: The Little Thought will be waiting in Tiptoe Street for your wee brother next week, Willie. Your painting is very good indeed. Howard Pascoe, Onehunga: Thank you. Master Howard. You, too, have been busy, I see. The Woodpecker sends you his best greetings.

Harold Smith, Edendale: Don’t forget to let me have the address of your shop when you are grown up, Harold, for some shopkeepers do not give their customers “good worth” at all. You are a thoughtful boy to help your mother like that. I was sorry to read that sad news in your letter.

June Betteridge, Mount Eden: Some squirrels and good wishes from June. Thank you very much, little lady. I send you some Happy Town love in return. Gladys Betty Mack, Onehunga: The Little Thought is waiting to take the messages across to the Hollow Tree, where the Woodpecker will have charge of them, but lie must not go until I have welcomed Gladys. Your painting is very good, little Miss Onehunga.