PETER PAN ANSWERS CIRCLIANS’ LETTERS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19512, 10 June 1933, Page 13

PETER PAN ANSWERS CIRCLIANS’ LETTERS

Shona White, Dargaville: The very ( biggest welcome, Shona. You are j quite a far-away Circlian, and I hope j you will write often. I have a “High- I land Lassie” and a “Poo Bear” among j my Circlians. so would you like to call : yourself “Piglet,” or "Tigger the j Tiger?” “Daddy’s Girl,” Timaru Another nicely written letter from this Circlian of mine. That was quite the right sort of lady to meet at the end of a long bicycle ride. You must have spent a happy afternoon. You had a jolly holiday at Oamaru, and went for lots of interesting drives. Have you had that trip to Christchurch yet? Shirley Tubb. Pleasant Point: Both those pen-names are very pretty, my dear, but I think "Shirley Poppy” is the best for you. lam sure you loved having “It” and "Lorna Doone” stying with you. What lots of little pet things you have. How is the latest addition—the little magpie? And how is poor Toby? I hope I shall soon get another happy little letter from you. “It,” Timaru: Your letter was well written, my dear, and I enjoyed reading it. You did not begin the holidays very well, but must have had a splendid time later with your little friends and cousins. You had some lovely games of make-believe, and I wish I could have had a peep at your “jungle,” and “tiger!” “Pixie,” Timaru: A jolly letter from Pixie. I wonder if you and “Bill Pickle” climbed the hill to the Dog's Head Rock, when you were staying at Cave. I chuckled at Father’s first experiences at the skating rink, and am sure he soon out-skated the girl who laughed at him. I think all Chopin’s waltzes are pretty, and know you will love Mendelssohn’s “Spring Song.”

“Little Pink Dolly." Tycho: What a happy holiday you had at your Aunt’s Little Pink Dolly. lam sure lots of small people would love to play with that beautiful % tea-set your Aunt had when she was a little girl.

Marjorie Cooling. Crieklewood: The warmest of welcomes, Marjorie. Yes, you may have “Autumn Tints” for your pen-name. I am very fond of reading, too.

“Brer Rabbit,” Holme Station: I enjoyed reading your newsy letter. Brer Rabbit. I sometimes think the best part of a holiday is coming home again to all the surprises and nice things that have happened while one is away. I am sure you had a splendid holiday, but I am sure you were glad to get home again, too. Yes, lam very fond of honey, and think you were a lucky boy to be given such a nice present. Geoffrey Ayling, Timaru: A big welcome to you, Geoffrey. You may have “Meccano Boy” for your penname. I wonder if you have a Mecanno set of your very own. Kim must be a nice kitten, and I am sure he is very playful and mischievous. "Chestnut,” Fairlie: Such an entertaining, newsy letter from this Circlian of mine. Yes, Chestnut, I think Chrissie is very lucky. How is the new pussy? I am glad you had a jolly holiday. “Shepherdess,” Timaru: I loved your poem. Shepherdess, and am keeping it for the Birthday Page. Unfortunately, Christopher Robin has not returned yet, but I know he is still alive, and Bill and I may be able to find him yet. Your letter was well written. All Arthur Mee’s books are splendid. Have you read “Little Treasure Island?” Helen Kain, Christchurch: The biggest welcome to you. Helen. I have a “Farm Girl” among my Circlians, so would you like to call yourself “Lotus Lily,” or “Country Maiden?” It is great fun following the hounds at a hunt, isn't it. I am glad you like your new school.. “Queen of the Sea.” Temuka: I was ever so pleased to hear from you again. Queen of the Sea. lam sure you had lots of fun at home during the holidays. Basketball is a splendid winter game. Have you played in many matches yet? “My Ship and I” is a fine little poem, but I think it has already appeared in our Page. What about sending me another favourite poem of yours sometime. “Dimple Dot.” Totara Valley: I will ask our Circlians to write to you Dimple Dot. I was sorry to hear that you had lost your rabbits. Have you any other pets? “New Zealand Flora,” Ma Waro: I liked the riddle and jumbled names you sent me. New Zealand Flora, and am ever so glad you are going to make a scrap-book for our Christmas Ship. Your little letter was neatly written.

Marie Shirley, Waitaki Hydro: The very warmest welcome to you, Marie, You may have “My Colleen” for your pen-name. “Sun Star,” Upper Waitohi: A neat wee letter from you, Sun Star. lam glad you enjoy reading our Page. Yes, Bill still misses his little playmate.

“Woggles,” Albury: Such a budget of good things from this Circlian of mine. “The Fairies’ Birthday Party” is very good, Woggles, and will appear in our Special Page. Your dog and essay have been placed in the Competition Box, where they will stay until they are judged by the Lady-Who-Knows.

“Frisky,” Pleasant Point: I was pleased to hear from you again, Frisky. Bluecap has just been counting those wee thimbles you sent me.

“Dusky Maid,” Waimate: I will ask our Circclians to write to you, Dusky Maid, and hope you will get a good pen-friend this time. What about writing to “Dimple Dot?’ “A Psalm of Life” is a splendid poem, and I enjoyed reading it again. Your letter was very neat. “Hillside Primrose,” Albury; What do you call your new white bunny, and your fluffy kitten? It will be no time before the pretty Spring flowers are here again. "Sherlock Holmes." Timaru: I think “Sherlock Holmes” is a good penname for you. Yes, I saw the bonfires that night. They looked most effective, and lit the sky beautifully. You did well in your exam, last term. Your letter was neatly written. “Snow White Cloud,” Pleasant Point: Your letter was newsy and nicely written, Snow White Cloud, and will find a place In our Page next Letter Day. What a lovely surprise the new kitten was. What are you calling It? You must have had a very happy holiday.