THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 816, 9 November 1929, Page 31

THE HOLLOW TREE.

FkESSACES FOR SUMBEAfAS.

I The Hollow Tree closes each f I leeete oh Wednesday, at 5 p.tn. I

Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered a* follow: Sydney Roberts, Birkenhead: You are quite -a fisherman, Sydney. Thank you !or those attractive paintings and for thfft-. other entry. My best love to wee Molly. Winifred Stone. Herne Bay: Many happy returns. Winifred. I think you "‘ill find a surprise awaiting you else--where in this week’s page. My Sunbeams are never really lost to me even when they have turned 16, and even though they are too old to enter for the competitions. 1 am always glad to hear from them. Some of them join the Wigwam and have pen-names, but the WoodPacker thinks we should have a special 'orner in the Hollow Tree where ex•buhbeams may still be associated with Happy Town. Zena and Dorrie Wilton, Ngaruawahia • Thank you very much, little -people. 1 to see your paintings. Charlie McCullough, Auckland: Wel‘ome. Master Charlie. Your flowers looked very pretty in spite of your mistake. 1 hope I shall soon hear from you again. Winnie Munro, Morrinsville: Many tflanks, Winnie. You are a very faithful aunoeam. Your entries arrived safely. , fri» Reeves, Ponsonby: Yes, I simply ,°„ ved going home from school on wet There were suc-h wonderful Puddles to walk through. How is your family? Clarence Roberts. Birkenhead: Welcome to this laddie. lam glad you are ‘Ond of painting, Clarence. p °esmond Bilkey, Papakura: A Pixie delivered that poem, Desmondyou very much. Norma Bayliss, Opuawhanga: Norma ,7? made the magic journey. Those are interesting enclosures in vour letter. p atricia Sheridan, Te Aroha: “Patsie !£ s been busy,” mused the Little JjJPffct. He sends his love to this tauhfui Sunbeam. Willie Sims, Onehunga: Your competiv®? entries arrived safely, Willie. I °Tw your three kittens are not too J* pl . y interested in those wee chicks. . OVe to your small brother. Stephen Heath, Edendale: “Here is our ,friend Stephen again,” said the m 22? ecker - as :L certain message was I. a . Wa y in the Hollow Tree. I like and that magic vase, Brown, Orua Bay: Welcome, Wfc V . yn \ Yo,,r painting reached me safely, j * ioes your birthdav happen? J&y Lister, Parnell: Jov is now one of Sunbeams We are glad to greet r young artist. lJ*onn Brown, Gisborne: Another rainrZ between Gisborne and Happy r '°* n - T like your painting. and T hope Jlf 11 se e much more of your work. Stuart, M orni ngsidu : Congratulai Ailsa. Tin- Little thought liked .rwinting best. Thank vou for Your ’ain • tters - T Ho hope vour Guide CapJ l '! soon be well. That is a pretty Hw enclosed Jov Hill and Audrey wiJhM n Wni b ° Rlarl to have your kind to£U h j e€n Ricketts. Newmarket: Another r °tn my little Drummer Girl and new Sunbeam. Many thanks, win 1 dr - hep, vour mummy will Orel'S w » 11 - It ill quite time the fairy tapped at your door, vou f lclt Williams, Mount Alberti Thank u,. ar the poem, Derrick, and also for Lit»i. r^t*er - 1 struek the match and the srt it off. thos. J d _ Butler , Grey Lynn: You painted Ar, ' verv well, Master Ronald. r,„!! B0 '"S to try the picture today? 'lOAint » Sparrow. Ngatea: That is. a wi POf -‘ m . Coralie, and I was glad to nu U iti® Rioden, Avondale South: Collectnnrt v„ “ an excellent l ohhv, Dulcfe. Vn.-.-LT* 1 *lll have the satisfaction of hooTiS you have earned every one. 1 i» J, 0 ! 1 »I'l soon he well. Being in bed EnZL a :! R ome business. *»v« Ghristine. Auckland: As alb.tj, 1 5 Happy Town thought for ElizaWhite. Hamilton: Both entries >n oil* Ztirt 004 *- Horothy. Your painting ,r "n thl a b;i ~ hr splash of colGWen T ancred, ftemuera: Your drawing

is charming, Gwen, and the Little Thought would like to play with those chubby babies. Thank you for your charming letter, too. Something tells me that Gwen will never outgrow Happy Town.

Zena Whitefield: Thank you, Mistress Zena. The postman must have been amused by your apt remark. L. hope you will enter for plenty of competitions. Dick Schofield, Ponsonby: You are a dear little boy, Dick, and I am sure Nanette will treasure that doll’s bed. Your special Love Flower looked very beautiful after I had read your letter. Yes, Jean writes charming stories, and she loves those that you have had published, Dick. My best love to you and Nanette.

Ji?ppv al Town et anQ 1 Ihly are ail Jounced on. Uood news, Ronald. v little sister may come down Tiptoe street. Please will" you show her how tc, fill in the enrolment form. Ruth Currie. Mount Eden. Lhe l ixie Postman with the longest legs came iacmr in with your painting. Ruth., but the competition had be e “ r ?s n te d S today ■vnu trv the new picture pi mteci locuiy - 1 Patsie Peterson, Epsom: A story B-om Patsie. Thank you very much, little Miss rmthie Epsom: Paddy has heard the Competition Bell. My love to the Sunbetty l WMson, Mount Albert: A warm S-A-t L° rw»ru«So^; llO Jo'hS d Asher, Tokaanu: Welcome little ?f ne vou T h h ave Li^y Epsorn: Thsf ka tunny Tolled had a’ very worrying time. I “"Kathleen” Afiington. Mount Little Thought post-card reached Er KMem and a,l h the other Happy n you° P wm be successful with your eS ßowena Ashers Tokaanu: Jean^lctndem she has aiready

heard from you. Many thanks for your story. Cathleen Fletcher, Rosemary Perrett and Jean Danes will find your love with the Woodpecker. 1 hope you will soon be well. Edith Ford, Auckland: Welcome to this good scribe. I like your story, Edith. Muriel Kane, Gisborne: Muriel has crossed the Happy Town threshold. You will find plenty of competitions to keep you occupied. Eric Boardman, Newmarket: Your painting reached me safely, Eric. . How old are you. and when .is your birthday? Audrey Christie, Whangarei: 1 think Trusty would be a good name for your dog, Audrey. The Little Thought sends his love to the baby chicks.

Dulcie Craig, Wellington: You are having a busy time, Dulcie, but the Little 1 Thought is sure you will pass. Yes, there are always plenty of letters in the Happy Town mail, but that is exactly right, isn't it? Jean Mclndoe and Nola Craig will find your love with the Woodpecker. Shirley White, Mount Eden: Many happy returns, Shirley. It is today, isn’t it? I am so glad your little brother has recovered. Alsace Brown, Waiheke: That is good news in your letter, Alsace, and I hope your friend will soon be well. I have not heard from Audrey Morrison just lately either. She and Doreen Hooks will be glad to have your kind thoughts. Bertie Donnelly, Thames: That was surely a wonderful party, Bertie, and what a feast you had. How would you like to be a farmer? It would be great fun, wouldn’t it? Thora Peck, Ohakune: Thera has crossed the shining threshold. I was glad to see your painting. Sena Christensen, Whitianga: All the Happy Town people are glad to greet Sena. I hope I shall have many letters from this new Sunbeam. Cecil Thorpe, Glen Eden: Some Happy Town greetings for this laddie. I hope I shall soon hear all about you. Pearl Bolous. Mount Eden: Here comes a happy maid called Pearl. A love thought for this little gill. Eileen Watters. Ellerslie: A dew-wet bouquet of roses in one hand and my pencil in the other. What a kind little Sunheam you are. Now I must put my beautiful flowers in water. Joan Pettefson. Whangarei: I shall love

to have that photograph, Joan. Soon I think you will be diving in at the swimming baths. Brenda Hellaby, Remuera: What a beautiful playhouse that pine tree must be, Brenda, and what fun naming all the branches. The Doorkeeper would like to glissade down the “Saturday slide.” Your letters are far from dull. Meryla Webb, Edendale: Thank you for your story, Meryla. You had a happy time at Titirangi. Are the bush orchids still alive? Edna Pollington, Remuera: Many happy returns, little lady. Don’t you feel old now you are eight? Gwen Lloyd, Kingsland: Welcome, Gwen. I like your poems very much, and I hope I shall see more of your work. How old are you, Gwen? Elva Johnston, Arch Hill: A surprise for Elva this w'eek. Much love, little lady. Sylvia Webb, Edendale: Your story has come safely to hand, Sylvia. That was an interesting picnic. Jean Mclndoe, Cathleen Fletcher, Nola Craig and Eileen Graeie will find your love messages with friend Woodpecker. Keith Arthur Strand, Remuera: Good

news, Keith. Your puzzle has won a prize for you. My best love to this laddie. Doreen Swabey, Remuera: Your painting arrived just too late, Doreen. Perhaps you would like to enter for the competition announced today.

Kathleen O’Callaghan. Onerahi: Welcome, Kathleen. All the Happy Town people are glad you have come down Tiptoe Stree*

Norma McPike. Auckland: This little girl is now a Sunbeam of Happy Town. A warm welcome, Norma.

Laurel Saunders. Mount Roskill: Your first visit to Happy Town has proved a lucky one. Laurel. Our love to this new Sunbeam.

Thelma Burling. Ohakune: Thank you for the narcissi, Thelma. They are still quite fresh I like that poem, too. Jean Mclndoe, Ailsa Stuart and Elizabeth Christine w’ill be glad to have vour kind wishes. You solved the puzzle picture, and I am glad you are better.

Gloria Rawlinson, Parnell: 1 do nope that fairy will call on me tonight, Gloria, for I should love to have a dream like the one you bought. That is one of your old-time poems. Elizabeth Christine and Margaret Anderson will be glad you have remembered them. My best love, little lady. Joy Hill. Mount Albert: Thelma Burling lives at Miro Street, Ohakune, Joy. lam sure she will be glad to hear from you. Your story has reached me safely. The Woodpecker is, guarding your love thoughts for Elizabeth Christine and Margaret Norlev. Some Happy Town sunshine for Joy. Frank Marks, Te Papapa: This little

lad has arrived in Happy Town. You solved the puzzle, Frank. Allan McDonald, New Lynn: Welcome. Allan. I was glad to have your letter and your puzzle. .The Little Thought sends a Happy Town smile to your wee brother. Alison Black, Thames: Welcome, little Miss Thames. Your entry reached me safely. Doris Corlett, Te Kuiti: You have been having some wonderful adventures, Doris. Doreen Denniss, Whangarei: You solved the puzzle picture, Doris. The Woodpecker has not forgotten you. Joan Gibson, Epsom: The Little Thought sends a bright smile to our new Sunbeam, and he says to tell you that there will be 'a new competition soon. Olga Meyer, Hikurangi: That is sad news about your cat, Olga. How is the wee kitten? It should not be long now before you hear from Annie Martin. Yes, some of the Sunbeams found the puzzle quite hard. Jean Clements, Otahuhu: That was quite a large whale that you .saw stranded, Jean. Thank you for answering the Competition Bell. Edna Muller, Otahuhu: Welcome, Edna. J was glad to see your entry. Betty Mabey, Maramarua: Perhaps the foal would like to be called Tinker. Betty. Did your bonfire burn well? Laddie is a clever dog to be able to smile. My best love, little one. You write very n.eatly. Esme Peacock, Epsom: Thank you for those poems and your letter, Esme. I found that unsigned puzzle. Margaret Sayers, Royal Oak: Welcome, little Miss Margaret. I hope I shall find many letters from you in the mail. William Long, Parnell: You are now a member of Happy Town, William. Your answers -W2re correct, but you forgot to mark your envelope. Roger Perks, Remuera: Another wee one who has heard the Competition Bell. You will find plenty of playmates in Happy Town, Roger. Edna Gray, Mount Albert: Another new face. I was glad to see your entry, little lady. William Stuart, Morningside: Correct, Billie. My best love and thanks. Marie Carroll, Te Aroha: Your puzzle was in time to be entered in the competition, Marie. Ronald Hogan, Point Chevalier: Such numbers of boys have arrived in Happy Town this week, Ronald, and I am glad you are among them. Henry Moore, Takapuna: Another little new boy. I was glad to see your puzzle, I-lenry. Dorothy Leslie, One Tree Hill: Still they come. The Little Thought is. having a busy time counting the new ones this week. Many thanks for your puzzle. Merlyn Bradbury, Otahuhu: Welcome, Merlyn. There will be another puzzle competition soon. Bobby New, Auckland: You have made the. magic journey, Bobby, and your enOlive Brash, Mount Albert: My love and thanks, Olive. You solved the puzzle. Myrtle Thom, Auckland: What are you doing in hospital, Myrtle? I was glad to see your competition entry. Pam Duthie, Epsom: It arrived safely, Pam. A Happy Town wish for this little Sunbeam. Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: It will be j splendid when wee Johnny is old enough ! to come down Tiptoe Street, Jean, and ; all the Happy Town people will be waiting to welcome him. I am glad you have met the Clothier Sunbeams. You have been having quite a gay time lately. . Shirley Martin. Remuera: That concert should be very wonderful, Shirley. If j you hear a clapping of tiny hands, you I will know that the Little Thought is in . the audience. Helen and Jessie Clothier. Hamilton: Thank you, Helen and Jessie, for the story and those riddles. I am so glad you went to see Jean. My best, love to you both. Norman Robertson, Hamilton: The Woodpecker and the Little Thought have had their heads together over those white rats. Here are some names for them: Flit, Squeak, Skip, Scurry, Beadyeye and Paul Pry. Your puzzle arrived just too late, Norman. Jean Buckley, Mount Roakill: That was sad news in your letter, Jean. The Little Thought has sped away with your love for Gav du Faur, Eileen Gracie and Patsy Sheridan. Owen Butler, Grey Lynn: This wee man has come safely down Tiptoe Street. The Woodpecker sends you some lucky ! taps. Jean Norley, Whangarei: And did you j have a wonderful time I ;st Tuesday, | Jean? Tennis is a splendid game. My j best love to you and Marvaret. Meiva Randell. Newmarket: A little ! rhyme from a little new Sunbeam. Thank ’ you very much, Meiva. Nancy Waller. Penrose: I am sure you ■ will treasure that prize, Nancy. It is a | fine book for girls. I have left your kind

thoughts with the Woodpecker for Jean Mclndoe, Elizabeth Christine, Margaret Anderson and Jean Farquhar. Phyllis Wood, Avondale: I was glad to hear from Phyllis. The Little Thought sends his best love. Cathleen Fletcher, Glen Eden: That is an interesting hobby. I wonder if"roses could be preserved like that. I am glad you had such a happy time at the party. My best love to our faithful Cathleen. Jean Miller, Devonport: Welcome, Miss Devonport. You solved the puzzle picture. Gladys Maurice, Auckland: Gladys has arrived in Happy Town. That picture was a puzzler, wasn’t it? Roy Nsely, Herne Bay: You found all those answers, Master Roy, and we are all glad that you have come to Happy Town. Eunice WorraH, Epsom: The Woodpecker is having a busy time this week, Eunice. Y"ou solved the puzzle picture, and I am glad you have decided to become a Sunbeam. Letters and competition entries have also been received from the following Sunbeams, to whom the Dawn Lady sends her love and thanks:— Zoe Miller, Khyber Pass Road; Olive Rackham, Avondale; Harry Murray, Eden Terrace; Olive Cohen, Remuera; Doreen Barnes, Rotorua; .Taney Mclntyre, Grey Lynn; Mavis Fuller, Glen Eden; Mary Rawlinson, Hamilton; Frances McKenzie, Whangarei; Joe Beeson, St. Heliers; Dorothy Gibson, Epsom; MaGs Young, Great South Road; Tiri Gow, Edendale; Ivy Dodson, Rotorua; Margaret Mears, Otahuhu; Alice Smith, Oneliunga; Sybil Rowlands, Taltapuna; Ivy Brooks, Parnell: Ailsa Henderson, Ponsonby; Sydney Butler, Ft. Chevalier; Molly RothVlle, Auckland; Wilfred Gribble, Mt. Eden; Merline Lamb, Tabapuna; Albert Wood, Edendale: Jean Cranston, Mount Roskill; Lily Bauern, Grey Lynn; Molly Curtin. Ponsonby; Margaret Anderson, Mt. Eden; Enid Paris, Mt. Eden; Olwan Molesworth, Ngaruawahia; Euphemia MacArthur, Otahuhu; Trevor Adams. Ellerslie; Pat Towsey, City Road; Trevor Clark, Mt. Roskill; James Evans, Great South Road; Shirley Houston, Frank ton: Elsie Orams, Thames; Flo Edwards, Dominion Road; Kathleen Allington, Mt. Eden; Murray Gittos, Epsom; Eunice Andrew, Ponsonby; Myrtle Stern, Birkenhead; Phyllis Withers, Rotorua; Audrey Christie, Whangarei; Trevor Fry, Ponsonby; Nola "Wolfe, Edendale; Jean Herbert, Mt. Roskill; Ronald Fletcher, Auckland; Rita Nesbit, Avondale; Patty Curran, Herne Bay; Elsie Thompson, Herne Bay: Florence Barclay, Stanley Point; Lilian McLaren, Kingsland: Margerv Kent, Epsom; J. Cameron, Mt. Eden; Alfred Hogg, Herne Bay; Jean Cummings, Otahuhu; Mary Schofield, Napier; Horace Rowlands, Takapuna: Martha Copk, Portland.