Wendy and Her Family

Taranaki Daily News, 12 November 1938, Page 14 (Supplement)

Wendy and Her Family

LETTERS to be addressed to "WENDY," c/o P.O. Box 119, Taranaki Daily News, New Plymouth. Wendy replies this week to letters from:—

"Emu," Mt. Messenger: Yes, we had some fireworks on Guy Fawkes night and we had good fun, you may be sure. Some of the rockets went up .ever so high. "Long-Legs," Kaponga: You did surprise us this week with the news of your new baby sister. I wonder if you will be able to take her out for walks later on in the prarn. June and Clive Glentworth, Rahotu: You must have had a grand time on Guy Fawkes night with all those people round the fire. Billikins wants to know if you found any crackers the next day that had not gone off. "Princess Egriwinkle," Tikorangi: You see, . Tink, your name is in the Birthdays Corner this morning. You must be longing for Monday to come, the Hut people think. Thank you for the pretty piece of poetry. "Kiwi," Huinga: When you have a big Guy Fawkes fire making plenty of sparks you do not need so many crackers, do you? I expect you all had a very good time. Nancy Sorenson, Eltham: We do not know how old you are, Nancy, so we have not been able to write it into the Hut book yet. Do you think you could remember to tell us next time you write? "Daddy's Boy," Mt. Messenger: Dicky Boy wants to know if you have seen any more little frogs just lately. He heard some croaking in a small swamp the other day, but he says they were hiding for he did not see one. "Circe," "Scapegoat," "Mad Hatter" and "March Hare," Okato: The picture of the Guy arrived quite safely, so of course that means that your letter arrived safely too. Who are the three new rooms of the house going to belong to? "Bluebell," Waitara: Your recipe and piece of poetry will both find their way on to the Hut page one of these days. It was good of you to send them, Tink. And your Guy Fawkes picture arrived quite safely too.

"Peaches," Okaiawa: How funny it must have been hearing those crackers going off "pop" inside the Guy. You must have had some good fun that night, Tink. "Dutch Doll," Awatuna: We loved hearing of all the fun you had with those fireworks on Guy Fawkes night. Did any crackers make you jump? "Grandma's Girl," Rowan: There is still time for you to decide what you want for Christmas, isn't there? Dicky Boy is very anxious for Father Christmas to bring him a balloon. ' "Bantam," Rowan: It sounds as though you had some lovely fireworks that night. We thought our fire was not going to burn at first for all the wood was damp, but after a time it blazed merrily. "Sand-Toy," Kakaramea: Another piece of poetry, Tink! That is splendid, the Hut people say. We are not quite sure of the exact number of Tinks now, but last time we counted there were over two thousand. "Fantail," Okato: We enjoyed reading all the news in your two letters this week. It is a pity the birds have got used to that scare-crow in the garden now, isn't it? "Mountain Mist," Rowan: The sachet would look very pretty, I should think, made in those two colours. Hut Dressmaker hopes it turned out well. "Chocolate Stick," Kohuratahi: Yes, the Hut people had a grand time on Guy Fawkes night. And then the next morning they went out and collected all the crackers that had not gone off and had some more fun with them then. "Water Sprite," Rowan: We have been laughing at Billikins this morning for nqarly every thing he has said has begun with "I wonder . . ." And now I can hear him again — "I wonder how many sheets of paper the Rowan Tinks have used up in all their letters to the Hut?" Yes, I wonder! "Princess Sheba," Ohangai: It has been fun seeing all the Guy Fawkes pictures ar-riving at the Hut this week. Yours is here with all the otliers and we were very pleased to get it. "Erln," Okato: So there are three eggs in that thrush's nest now, are there, "Erin?" I wonder when you will be telling us that there are three baby birds. "Jacko," Huiroa: Yes, Baby Margaret likes feeding Nibbles the lamb, and Dicky Boy does too. Dicky Boy looks after Nibbles, you see, while Baby Margaret is at school. "Lilac," Huiroa: Yes, the three bantam chicks at the Hut are growing quickly now. They are not as pretty as they were, though, for their yellow fiuff has turned to feathers. ■ "Glistening Dew," Rowan: Yes, there are lots of gooseberries in the Hut garden and they are almost ready to use. The Twins say they must remegiber to wish when we have our first gooseberry tart this season. "Wotan," Huiroa: We were glad to hear that you had let that little frog go, for it would not have been happy living in a glass jar away from all its"r friends. Dicky Boy heard some frogs croaking the other day. "Mr. Sparrow," Rowan: Some more news from a faithful Tink! ' The Twins think it is wonderful the way you write every week, and they would be proud if they could do as well. "Jumping Joe," Huiroa: 1 wonder if there are any more snowballs left on your trees now. The ones at the Hut are just about over and they are shedding all their snow on to the ground underneath. "Pink Aster," Warea: What a habpy birthday you must have had, and what lovely presents you received. Now there is Christmas for you to look forward to, Billikins says! "Fairy Glcn," Warea: No, we had not heard about all your lambs before. It must have been lovely to see them in the paddocks when 'they were tiny, but I suppose they are growing up quickly now. "Blackbird," Oaonui: Another letter from "Blackbird" this week! Baby Margaret has just been watching a real blackbird having such a . struggle with a worm on the lawn, He had to tug and tug before he could get it! "Cowboy Noel," Oaonui: The Twins have seen your name in the pen-friends corner this morning so they are wondering how long it will be before a letter arrives for you. They hope it is soon. "Primrose Bank," Warea: It is good when you can begin wearing summer frocks to school, isn't it. Baby Margaret's all had to be lengthened this time for they were too short when she tried them on. "Pink Fairy," Okato: Baby Margaret and the rest of the Hut people all hope you are feeling much better by now. That lovely bunch of roses must have cheered you up, they think.

, "Lavenrler," Oaonui: The Hut people were glad to find that there was a letter from you this week for they had not heard from you for a long time. Do you like learning music, they want to know. "Eastcr Lily," New Plymouth: When Ihe Hut people read your letter this week they all wanted to wish you luck with your dancing on Thursday, but of course by the time you see this letter the dancing will be over, won't it! "Binlcie Stuart" and "Cowboy Leo," Oakura: Thank you both for the riddles you sent to the Hut. We were sorry they could not go on the page last week, but your letters did not arrive in time you see. j "Hollywood," Matapu: Now that your name is in the pen-friends' corner I expect some Tinks 'will write to you. Perhaps Postie will bring you a letter quite soon. "Japanesc Palm," Eltham: How good to see this pen-name on the Hut page again. It is the first time for ever so lcrg, isn't it? Thank you for your piece of poetry. We are keeping it until winter here. Kui White, Waitara: Yes, you may use cardboard for the toys— any thing you like. Tinker Bell and the rest of the Hut people all hope you had n good birthday this week. "Rosabelle," New Plymouth: Thank you for sending those jokes for our page. Your letter had to wait until this week to be answered for last week it arrived toc late. ' Kay," Okaiawa: What a pity about that nest, "Kay." The Starlings will have to make their, next one more secure, won't they? Which of you discovered it first? "Lady Gay," Okaiawa;, Once again there are two letters of yours being answered together— the one that came last week, and this week's one as well. It I is too bad when they arrive late, isn't it? . Atholie Cochran, Oakura. Thank you, for sending us that piece of poetry about Cliristmas. We are going to keep it unt.l nearer Christmas time before we put it on the page. "Texas Ted," Pehu. Yes, the Hut people had a most exciting time on Guy Fawkes night. Their rockets went up beautifully and they had some crackers that went oif with very loud bangs. Did you have a good time too? , A "Grecian Maid," Eltham: Your letter came as a big surprise this week for we had not heard from you for ever so long. You will find just the pen-friend you are wanting if you look in the penfrjends' corner this morning. "Lord Nelson," Pehu: Billikins was very glad when he found there was another letter from you. But he is waiting for your next ofie now to hear of all ydu did on Guy Fawkes night. "Lucy Attwell," Kakaramea: Baby Margaret was sorry to hear that you had had a cold and had missed some days at school. She hopes you are ever so much better by now. "Nippy," Okato: What a splendid drawing, Tink! I am sure neither Billikins nor the Twins could have managed so well. : It is good being able to draw pictures when you have to stay in bed, isn't it? Robert, Mick, Sylvia and Josie Grant. hangamotnona. The Wendy Hu,t is ealing a big welcome to you all to-day. Sad to say, though, Mick is the only 'one who can have the pen-name he asked for. The others have been taken. Eric Laurence, Awatuna. Yes, Eric, oi course you may join the Hut Club, and you may have "Goldy" for your penname. Dick Boy wants to know when your next letter will come. "Bonny Lee," Ngaere: I hope your fireworks went off well on Guy Fawkes day. We had some good ones at the Hut, but poor Dick Boy was a little bit afraid of the 'Jumping Jacks.: Peggy Sorensen, New Plymouth: 1 am afraid that pen-name has already been taken, Peggy, so it cannot become yours this week. You alieady have a good pen-name, though, haven't you? ' "Bright Eyes," Riverlea:. Tinker Bell says she thinks Ninkie would be a good name for the little brown goat. She wants to know if it is going to - be your very own pet. f "Musical Box," Gmahina: Baby Margaret and the rest of the' Hut people think it is lovely hearing from you every week now, Tink. Why, they have quite -come to expect your letters and they miss them if they do not arrive. "Daphne," Okato: We were very pleased to get your piece of poetry this week, for of course the mora things that are sent- to us for our page the more interest- ' ir.g it becomes. Are" you feeling quite well again now?. "Silver Eagle," Bell Block: The Hut people think it is good to see this penname on the page once more, and they are glad to know that you and Ewen are both better. Dic! you have to be away from school for long? "Helpful Jenny," Tauranga: A different post-mark on your letter once again, Tink! The Hut people were quite curious before the letter was opened, for you see they had not had any from Tauranga before. "Petcr Pan," Mt. Messenger.. Yes, you will have to work hard at school now to be ready for the exams. The Hut people all want to pass this year and they say they are cure you do, too. Gwen Bryce, Kaimata: Huilo. Gwen! I wonder if an enrolment card has reached you yet, for you have been made a member of the Wendy Hut Club this week. "Silver Wing" is the pen-name we have been able to give you. "Just Me," Ruawai: No there are not any ducklings at the Hut, but there are three little bantam chicks. Baby Margaret decided to christen them this morning, so she named them Chick, Check and Speckle. "Lollipop" and "Happy Bird," Stratford: So you haven't forgotten your resolve about writing often to the Wendy Hut! We were very pleased to get your letter again, and we liked hearing about the Guy. "Tulip," Huiroa: It was too bad that you missed Guy Fawkes this. time, vvasn't it? Still, I expect you' will have some fun with your crackers when you are feeling better again. "Grandma's Boy," Huiroa: Nobody at the Hut could guess your riddle this time for it was a catchy one, wasn't it? You will see it on the page this morning. "Bunty," Auroa: I am afraid that riddle cannot be put on the Hut page this time for we have had it before you see. What a tinker your lamb is! You will have to tell her she must be tied up if she does not behave. ' A-

"Lily of the Valley," Mt. Messenger. Your mother must have been pleased when you weeded the violets for her that day. Weeds are a nuisance the way they grow so quickly, aren't they? "The Cheerfulness Elf," Tongaporutu: Thank you very much for that piece of pcetry.( It will certainly find a place on the Wendy Hut page. We were ever so glad to hear from you again. Sheila Kerrisk, Kakaramea: Your piece of poetry is being kept for our page, Sheila. It is most suitable, the" Hut people think, especially now that sum- . mer is here. "Hop-Along-Cassidy," Waitara: No, the Hut people did not see your letter first this time, so I was able to tell them of the surprise instead of their telling me. I wonder how many weeks it is since we heard from you before? "Lion Hunter," Whangamomona: Here is your pen-name on the Hut page once again, Herbert. We liked the drawings that came with your letter. You must like drawing pictures, Billikins thinks. "Cinderella," Auroa: Billikins wants to know what the name of that sky rocket was that came down in rings of colour. If he knew the name of it, you see, he would try and get one next time. Vi "Bunible Bee," Auroa: How lovely to have new paper on the walls of your room. Has it got any birds or flowers on it, the Hut people want to know. "Dainty Lass," Rowan: It will be interesting to watch those baby moreporks growing up, won't it? Dicky Boy thinks you were very brave to visit the nest again. ' ' j/ : "Fairy Sunshine," Ruawai: Thank 'you for sending those two riddles. We have had the one about the hens before, . but the other one you will find on the page this morning. . ,v,.; - "Shining Star," Ruawai: I expect you will be watching those peaches now and waiting for them to become big ahd ripe and juicy. Billikins says his mouth waters just to think of them. "Bing Crosby," Oaonui: Hullo, D&uglas! (Yes, this is your letter to-day). Fancy ijaving a fortnight's holiday from school. Why, whatever are you going to do with yourself all that time? "The Lady with the Lamp," New Plymouth: When once your exams are over you will be able to look forward to the Christmas holidays, won't you? How many subjects have you had so" far? "Jack," Ruawai: Yes, it will be lovely if the peas in your garden are ready for Christmas. Two of Billikins' rows are staked now and are in flower, and Hut Gardener has some coming on well too. "Jill," Ruawai: You will see your joke on the page this moming, Jill. The Hut people did laugh when Tinker Bell read it out to them. Betty Wood, Omata: Hullo Betty! It was good to hear from you once again. Thank you for the piece of poetry, but is v it the whole piece that you have sent? "Merry and Bright," Ruawai: All the Tinks have been telling us about Guy Fawkes day, and everyone seems to have had a very good time. You must have been sorry to see the' last of your old Guy. "Chcrry Blossom," Okoke! It was lovely to find a letter from you in the Hut mail bag this week. Tinker Bell wants to know if you had a good birthday. Barbara, Opunake: That is a good piece of poetry about the sea horses, and yo.u will find it on the Hut page one of these days, little Tink. Thank you for sending it. "Cowgirl Rutli," Funiho: All the roses in your garden must be looking pretty now. Do you ever pick bunches of them to put in the vases inside? . MIHI IIIIMHI HUI MlllimilHlltllHHIIIlMH'MMMI*