BETWEEN OURSELVES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18512, 8 March 1930, Page 12 (Supplement)

BETWEEN OURSELVES.

LITTLE MESSAGES FOR LITTLE PEOPLE.

Enid Greer, Canada: I was just ever so pleased to get a neat little letter from this very far-away Circlian of mine. I am glad you had a merry Christmas and happy New Year. I had a jolly time, too. You are a clever little needlewoman. What are

you making for your doll now? Write again soon, won’t you, dear.—P.P. ‘Blue Iris,” Pleasant Point: I think “Bobbie” is a spoilt little rabbit, Blue Iris. No wonder he is fat, when you give him so many good things to eat! Have you any other pets?—P.P.

“Texas Jack,” Pleasant Point: You were lucky to get a bicycle for Christmas, Texas Jack. Are you fond of riding? What do you call your new 'pussy? lam glad you have lots of fun hunting for the hidden things in our Picture Puzzles.—P.P.

“Heather of the South,” Dunedin: I was so glad to get another letter from ! my Heather of the South. I am sorry ! you were just too late to see our splendid exhibition of toys, but perhaps you will have better luck this Christmas, j Have you been to the Gardens again ! lately? I am sure they arc very beau- j tiful just now.—P.P. “Princess Winsome,” Timaru: Thank ! you for sending me that nice little i poem, Princess Winsome. Have you ; been for many bathes lately? Yes, our ! “Christmas Ship” toys were beautiful. 1 I liked the crinoline dolls, too, and think our sick Circlian was very clever j to make them all.—P.P. “Arlette,” Timaru: I think “Scamp" would be quite a good name for your little black kitten, Arlette. You had a very jolly holiday in the country. That lamb must have been a playful little fellow. How astonished the dog would look when it ran up and bunted him! —P.P. “Dorothy May,” Timaru: Such a nice little letter from Dorothy May. Baby Brother must be a darling. Give him a “thimble” from me. Father Christmas filled your stocking with lots of good things, didn’t he.—P.P. Fleurette Simmonds, Cave: A big welcome to this little new Circlian. Your wee letter was very neat, Fluerette, and I hope you will write again soon. What pen-name would you like to have?—P.P. Kathleen Morton, Pentland Hills: A ; big welcome to this new Circlian. You and “Lanky” both write interesting letters. I am sure you had a delightful voyage to New Zealand. “Irish Colleen” has already been chosen, so would you like to call yourself “Maid of Erin”?—P.P. “Anderson’s Jo,” Four Peaks: I was pleased to see that you were so careful about the Letter Rule, Anderson’s Jo. 1 What a jolly time you had at the Guide Camp. I am glad your leg is so much better.—P.P. “Viola.” Seddon: Your letter was /ery nicely written, Viola. Nancy Ridley's address is “19 Craighead St., Timaru.” —P.P. “Fairy Whispers,” Craigmore: Thank /ou for sending me those nice seaside puzzles, Fairy Whispers. They will find a place in Our Page soon.—P.P. “Fairly Lily,” Pleasant Point: I am glad you like your new pen-name, dear, xes, I have been for lots of jolly bathes this year. I hope Cicely will join Our Circle soon. You had a happy time ! during the holidays. I am glad Father enjoys solving puzzles, too. I wonder if ou ever find them sooner than he does, i —P.P. “Fleetfoot.” Timaru: Such a neat letter from Fleetfoot. You were a lucky little person to go for a holiday j away up to the North Island. Tell me more about it next time you write, won't you.—P.P. Daphne Thornhill. Waiplata: Welcome to Our Circle, Daphne. Your letter was neatly written, and I hope your next one will be longer. No Circlians of that age want pen-friends at present, but I think I will be able to get an Australian pen-friend for you soon. That pen-name has already been chosen, so would you like to call yourself “Silver Leaf” or “Abie's Irish Rose”?—P.P. “Little Silver Tassels,” Levels: I was so pleased to get a wee letter from my Little Silver Tassels and hear that she has made three things already for the ! Christmas Ship. Splendid, dear! I hope lots of other little people have J started Toy-Making, too. —P.P. Amy Fazakerley, Waiplata: Welcome i to Our Circle, Amy. I already have a ; “Pat” among my Circlians, so would you like to call yourself “Roy” or “Cir- ; cus Queen”? I think I will be able to find an Australian pen-friend for you soon.—P.P. "Kewpie," Otaio: Yes, I am sure your little sister loves having you all to play j 1 with, Kewpie. She will be delighted when 3 r ou make clothes for her dollies. : too, I know. Have you many dolls? — j J P.P. “Scarlet Manuka,” Geraldine: Your j 1 name suggestion is quite a good one, j Scarlet Manuka. What are you call- ! 1 ing your three little kittens? —P.P. 1 t

“Glassy Eyes,” Tycho: I think you should call your pussy “Floss” or “Felix,” Glassy Eyes. You received some nice prizes last year. Your letter was neatly written, and next month you must try to find a place among the “Good Scribes.” —P.P.

“Benny Bunny,” Kimbell: Thank you for telling me the name of the little poem, Benny Bunny. I. am glad to hear that you are good at school. I wonder if you are fond of bathing.— P.P.

“Sunshine,” Kimbell: You found “Bessie” in the Picture Puzzle, Sun. shine. Don’t you think it would be a good idea if you coloured the Picture Puzzles every week, found and coloured in all the hidden things or people, pasted your picture on to a pretty cardboard frame, and then sent your collection of painted Picture Puzzles to me at the end of June, and tried to win the Best Little Artist’s Prize? Thank you frr sending me that amusing poem. I would like you to write to “Enid Mae Greer, Franklin, Sovereign, Sask., Canada.”—P.P.

“Silver Brook,” Morven: Yes, I think “Bonny” is quite a good name, Silver Brook. You will be able to enter for our next Painting Competition, now that you have a box of lovely new paints. L liked the little poem, but you quite forgot to tell me whether it was “copied” or “original.”—P.P. Bettie Hansen, Pentland Hills: A big welcome to Our Circle, Bettie. Your birthday greetings are rather belated, but I hope you had a very happy birthday. You may have “Moon Maiden”

for your pen-name.—P.P. “Sparkling Star." Timaru: I was pleased to get such a nice little letter from Sparkling Star. You have a splendid collection of cups, and the shield must be a beauty. Did your pony win them all? I am sure you have lots of fun playing on the stacks. —P.P.

“Rosina." Waituna: I am sorry your address was overlooked. Rosina, but the mailman is bringing you something today, and there is an old saying, “Better late than never.” Your fancy dress must have been most original. Your ! letter was nicely written, and very nearly found a place in Our Page on Letter Day.—P.P. “Pansy Silver.” Pareora East: Another nice wee letter from Pansy Silver. I think “Betty Blue" would be a good name for your dolly. Yes. that thunderstorm was a nasty one.—P.P. Jean Begg. Timaru: A big welcome to Our Circle, Jean. Your birthday greetings are rather belated, but I hope you had a happy birthday. I am sure your Sunday School Picnic at Cave was very jolly. I already have a “Flower Fairy" in my Circle, so would you like to call yourself “Flower Pixie"? —P.P. “Peterkins." Pleasant Point: I was pleased to get a wee letter from my little namesake. I hope Nigger-John has not tried to run away again. He must be a nice pussy. I hope you had a jolly birthday.—P.P. Ellen Begg. Timaru: A big welcome to this new Circlian. Your letter was neatly written. Ellen, and you must | try to find a place among the “Good Scribes" next month. What a happy picnic you had. “Snow Fairy” has already been chosen, so would you like to call yourself "Snow Maiden”?—P.P. “Wheat Princess,” Peel Forest: Yes, you have been a naughty Wheat Princess, but I was pleased to get a letter from you. all the same. How are Pip, Squeak and Wilfred? I am sure they are playful little fellows. Don’t forget to send the original story next time you* write, will you.—P.P. “Kentish Cob,” Timaru: I was glad to get a wee letter lrom this little Circlian of mine. I hope you had a happy birthday. What present did you get? —P.P.