THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 840, 7 December 1929, Page 35

THE HOLLOW TREE.

I MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

The Hollow Tree closes each | week on Wednesday at * p.m , j

Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as follow: Margaret King. Whangarei: Margaret has solved the secrets of Tiptoe Street, and we are all glad to welcome Zoe’s friend. I love birds, too, Margaret. The world would be a strange place without them. I hope you will enjoy your holidays. Hilda Strong, Pukekohe: Wliat a funny address, Hilda: “Miss Dawn Lady, Tiptoe Street, Happy Town.” If you look at the foot of the page you will see .exactly how to address your letters. That story has arrived also. The Little Thought says that you should whisper >otu- wish near the chimney, and perhaps Santa Claus will bring you a doll. Herbert Blair Wood, Morrinsville: That mystery picture was very interesting, wasn't it, Herbert? Thank you for sending it to me. Florence Roore. Foxton: Welcome Florence. You have come to Happy Town on a rainbow bridge. That is an amusing poem. My love to this new Sunbeam. Addie Dodscn. Rotorua: Those pixie. look very attractive in your picture, Addie. Do you like painting flowers? Olive Rackham, Avondale: Your painting has arrived, Olive. I hope you will soon have plenty of money to buy your Christmas presents. Norman Mills. Auckland: I was glad to see that story. Master Norman. Won’t it be fun when the holidays come?. Ivy Dodson, Rotorua: You managed that mystery picture very cleverly, Ivy. Thank you for letting me see it. Alsace Brown, Waiheke: Many happy returns, Alsace. Your next excitement will be Christmas time. The Woodpecker is taking care of your love for Doreen Hooks, and the Little Thought sends a kind wish to your bunny. Ross Blackman, Auckland: Welcome, little man. Your sweet-peas look very pretty. When cloes vour birthday happen, Ross; Pearl Stewart, Point Chevalier: “Pearl has been busy with her paint brushes,” remarks the middle-sized Pixie Postman. Those sweet-peas are very Popular in Happy Town Just now. Willie Hatwelt, Huntly: Thank you for unit story, Willie. All the Happy Town People send their love to the Sunbeams in iour house. Esma Smith, Western Springs: Yes. Jean Mclndoe is surely a model Sunbeam, Esnia, and I quite agree that the Woodpecker is a good friend to have. The Uttle Thought will he waiting at the corner of Tiptoe Street to bring your To** ?ister trough the gates of Happy Eunice Jensen. Green Lane: Still our army of Sunbeams grows. The W«»od-Pe'-ker is glad to see this new name in r he Hollow Tree. I hope I shall soon a ,elter from you, Eunice. Don Donnelly, Thames: So you have a fishing line and you hope to catch some sprats? I loved fishing when I was * Httle girl, Don. Isn't it exciting when you feel a tug at j’our line? I hope you have a verv happy time at your Christmas camp. Elsie Thorpe, Whangarei: The Woodpecker was deeply interested in that Ppem, Elsie, and he thinks the Hollow Tree would make a splendid shop. Thank >ou also for your painting. We are all E‘ a d that you have come to Happy Town. Warren Gardiner, Mangere East: Your Ounipetition posy has arrived, Warren. Soma Happy Town love for this laddie. A my Brewer, Grey Lynn: Amy has crossed the magic threshold. Welcome to 5, Ur little world for little people, Miss wey Lynn. Melva Mclntyre. Remuera: The memoW museum is a beautiful structure. ~ lelv a. and I am glad you were able to attend the opening ceremony. I have entered your painting in the competition. Dorothy Deed. Te Aroha: “This is from ' orothy Deed,” said the smallest Dixie * ostman. "it is postmarked 'Te Aroha,' •Did i remember her writing.” **atne Hewitt, Parnell: This wee girl !,,* s drived in Happy Town. The Little ‘nought sends you a bright smile and the ¥y his warmest greetings. * Stuart, Moaninfltitiei Xour KKtan

might like to be • called Pax, Alisa. I am sorry you have lost one of your ducks Dorothy White will be glad to have your congratulations, and I have left your love with the Woodpecker for Thelma Hurling and Joy Hill. The Little Thought feels sure that Billie will pass. Henry Moore, Takapuna: Yes, my Sunbeams are all busy with examinations, Henry, but their worries will soon be over. I was glad to see your painting and to know that Phyllis is coming to Happy Town, too. Vernon Macdonald. Waiuku: I had not forgotten my little friend. You are quite a schoolboy now, Vernofi. What a tine family of ducks you have. I was sorry to hear that Teddie has crushed his finger, and I hope it will soon be well. Joyce Wilcox, Pukemiro: Joyce is now a Sunbeam of Happy Town, and I shall look forward to many letters. Are. you busv with school work, too, .Joyce? Rona Whittle. Parnell: Your competition painting has arrived, Miss Parnell. My best love and thanks.

Maisie Norris. Ponsonby: Yes. you may crayon the pictures f you wish, Maisie, but' they look more attractive \y hen painted. That was *an interesting maze PU p Z nalri Va johnson Parnell: Welcome. Donald. I hope I shall soon hear all about you Are you fond of competitions, Mary Waters, Devonport: What u wonxTeTiUh? von looked very pretty as a lwingnt Fairv How did be happen to see you. He must have »>een peeping. I eomV^Mastm^"o eoffrey!" * You" painting fs ve-y good, and what neat handwriting vours is I know that big place where you live The Little Thought always ml !ett k ; S EMioL Stan until Another Betty under the Happiness Tree Thank you for your sweetpeas and that story, uttie ana. Elizabeth Christine. Auckland: The r; nal u wih'be it 0 ™ to'hi’m .tTchrfstlf nsTv 11 A love thought for Elizabeth. ha°ve you been acquainted with Happy smUMSESSi

1: Aren't flower paintings popular in Happy > r J ow rt ? r Ngaire Andrews, Epsom: Sometimes ! r think Happy Town is like a tree, Ngaire. * It is always putting forth new branches, t A warm welcome to this new member. Jim MacDonald, Avondale: Tap, tap, - tap. Come in, Jim. That is a fine posy , of sweetpeas you have sent the Dawn 2 Lady. t Betty Mabey, Maramarua: Yes, 1 think 2 Phyllis looks very sweet in her photograph, and I hope she will come to Happy I Town. And you call me the “Children’s 3 Big Mother?” That is a great honour, t Betty. I think that perhaps next years you should be thinking about school, but 1 in the meantime if you have the first lesson books there is much that-Mummy 'r can teach you. The Little Thought 1 sends his love to Teddy, i Cathleen Fletcher, Glen Eden: As long I as there are children, snap-dragons will -! be called “bunnies,” Cathleen. When I . ! was a wee girl l used to feed the “bunnies,” but they would never swal-

low their food. Your garden must look verv pretty just now. Joyce Gamble, Devonport: Welcome, Joyce. 1 was glad to have your letter and your competition painting. So Mary Waters is your cousin and Marjorie Butler your friend? You will all be able to come down Tiptoe Street together. Many happy returns of your birthday. D. Bilkey, Papakura: Your sweetpeas and your drawing have arrived safely, Master Papakura. My best love to this young man. Gloria Rawlinson, Parnell: Your last poem is very quaint., Gloria. Do .Peter and Paul still visit you? No, I do not think you have entered, too many poems. Y’ou have been writing some good verses lately. The Little Thought was sorry you could not come to that party under the Happiness Tree, but there are plenty of other days, aren’t there? You are lucky having that little garden of sweetpeas. Jack Lydster, Takapuna: That is a fine poem. Jack, and I was glad to see it. The Woodpecker sends you his warmest greetings. Beryl Bartlett. Papatoetoe: Beryl has crossed the magic threshold. A warm welcome, little lady. I hope you will often be peeping into the Hollow Tree. Molly Elliott, Takapuna: I could almost hear the splash when I read about those,

I ! two girls falling- into the -water, Molly. I That picnic had an unfortunate ending, j Thank you for painting tl>e competition j picture. Jean Farquhar, Mount Eden: Poor ' Jean. It was good of you to write to me (so soon after that operation. I hope you are better now. Yes, I have no | doubt t.hat it was the Woodpecker's j wings you heard as you fell asleep. He I has always begn deeply interested in you. He is taking good care of your kind wishes for Jean Mclndoe, .Elizabeth Christine and Nancy Waller. Howard Fry, Ohajcune: That snow picture of you and your mother makes me long for a sack-toboggan, too, Harold. What fun you have been having. Have you ever used the top of a young cabbage tree for a sled? I like your drawings very much, and I have entered the Happy Town scene in the competition. My best love to you and brother Winton. Norman Lydster, Takapuna: How dreadful to be mistaken for a bun and be eaten by a hungry dog, Norman. That is an amusing limerick. Terangipaia Poata, Te Aroha: So you have been looking down on Auckland from Mount Plden? Yes, there is a wonderful view from all the volcanic cones here, and they are easy to climb. Thank you for your essay, Terangipaia. Betty Anderson Mount Eden: Your story has come safely to hand, Betty. Some Happy Town sunshine for this faithful member. Doris Lydster, Takapuna: Please will

! you thank Mummy for her note. 1 am i sorry you have been ill, Doris. The ! Little Thought says you should take some malt and drink plenty of milk. I like your painting and that pixie poem Murray Gittos, Epsom: Yes, I can see you have taken great care with your painting, Murray, and it is very good indeed. I hope you will have a happy holiday at the beach. Sylvia Woodhouse, Devonport: “Little Brook’’ has rippled over the cobblestones and reached Happy Town, Sylvia Thank you for your competition poem. H. P. Toone, Mount Eden: Yes, you are eligible, Master H.P. What is your Christian name? Your essay is a fine piece of work. Gay du Faur, Howick: You might like to call those kittens Flurry and Fuss, i Gay. though Blackie and Spot would also ibe suitable. I was glad to have your fine letter and your competition story. How beautiful your garden must look. Watch for the Little Thought when next you are passing the rambler roses. Chrissie Olsen, Otahuhu: My love and thanks, Chrissie. It reached me safely, j Louisa Underwood, Edendale: Yours] is a quaint little letter. Louisa, and I can see that you know a great number] of things. My* best love to this wee girl. ] Alison Hamel, Mount Eden: Welcome j f*a Happy Town, Alison. I was glad yoiij