PETER PAN ANSWERS CIRCLIANS' LETTERS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19953, 10 November 1934, Page 13

PETER PAN ANSWERS CIRCLIANS' LETTERS

Joan Mary Thomson, Timaru: Your letter was newsy and well written, Joan, and your contributions for “Baby” Page were splendid. “Babyland” is the best poem you have written. I hope you are busy writing something for our Toy-Makers’ Page. I am glad the Jubilee celebrations were so successful, and am sorry that I was unable to see all the pretty fancy costumes on Monday. Ruby Keene, Timaru: Baby Robin must be a darling, Ruby, and I enjoyed reading all the nice things you had to say about him. Give him a “thimble” from me. Mavis Edgar, Rangitata: Your poem was very good, Mavis, and your letter was nicely written,too. Yes, I am sure Baby Brian is well worth writing about. You are lucky to have such a dear little brother. Give him a “thimble” from me. Alice Keeffe, Lake Coleridge: Donald must be a dear wee fellow. Alice, and you must write and tell me about the next holiday he spends with you. Reta Keeffe, Lake Coleridge: I think “Frisky” would be an excellent name for that nice little pet of yours, Reta. Olive Hopkinson, Temuka: A nicely written letter from this little Circlian of mine. I was sorry to hear that Mother had been ill, and hope she is quite better again now. That picture you painted for me is very gay, and I am sure you could make a splendid ‘Peter Pan’ scrap-book. Give Daphne a thimble from me. Barbara Scott, Pareora East: I am sure your pet lamb is quite a spoilt little fellow, Barbara, but he must be a very jolly playmate. I wonder what you call him. Gwen Scarf, Timaru: I did not go to the Fancy Dress Party, Gwen. You did very well indeed to win a prize, but you did not tell me what your costume was. Have you seen those little new cousins yet? Doris Markham, Woodbury: I enjoyed reading your jolly little letter, Doris. You have some nice pets, and I am sure Twink is a beauty. Your puzzle is very good. Nancy Turnbull, Redcliffs— Very good Verse-Making, indeed, Nancy. Wee Norma Claire will be very proud indeed of that poem, if you read it to her when she is a year or two older. What about making more verses for me? Margery Donehue, Otaio: Those flowers were lovely, dear, and it was very sweet of you to send them to me

Sybil Dale, Timaru: Your “Baby” poem and story were very good indeed, Sybil, and I hope you are writing something Special for our Toy-Makers’ Page. Leslie Stapley Necklen, Timaru: Welcome to our Circle, Leslie. I hope you will do well in your proficiency exam. Dawn Ayrey, Hunter: Iwas pleased to hear from this little Circlian of mine again. I am glad you have made those good things for our Ship, Dawn. I liked that dear wee Spring poem, of yours, my dear. Margaret Ayrey, Hunter: A neat wee letter from you, Margaret. lam looking forward to seeing the lovely things you have made for our Ship. Have the little ducklings arrived yet? They are such pretty wee things when they are tiny, aren’t they. Wallace Sides, Maungati: “Hide-and -Seek” was an excellent Baby story. Wallace. I hope you are writing something for our Special Toy-Makers’ Page. I Alcxa McLeod, Temuka: Dear oh me! I was sorry to hear that Goblin Measles had caught you Alexa. I hope you are quite better again now, my dear. How are all your pretty flowers? Agnes May, Otipua: I am sure you had a very happy week in Christchurch during the holidays, Agnes. You have some nice little pet things. Dorothy Lyne, Timaru: Your story was very sweet, Dorothy, and just the thing for our Baby Page. I hope you are writing something for our next Special Page. Elaine Cole, Blenheim: I was ever so pleased to see that you had not quite forgotten me, Elaine. Such a neatly written letter, too. You were quite an early bird the morning you wrote it. How is Tinker? lam fond of long walks, too. I hope you will do well in your proficiency exam. Dulcie E. Turner, Geraldine Downs: A nice wee letter from you, Dulcie. What about calling the calf “Heather” or “Daisy?” I hope you are quite better again now. “My Birthday” is a dear little poem. Joan Swap, Temuka: Your “Baby” story is excellent, Joan, and I hope you are writing for our next Special Page Patricia Isobel O’Brien, Timaru: The Ribbon Dance must have been lovely, Patricia, and I believe you did it very well Indeed. The drill and the Maypole dancing must have been very good, too. I wonder if you had any luck in the three-legged race. Mabel Gray, Timaru: Your riddle-

me-ree is a good one, Mabel, and you will see it in our Page soon. Alice Reid, Willowbridge: Your letter was neatly written, Alice. You did have a rat hunt on the day of the flood! What about calling your calf “Judy, 1 ' ‘Brownie,” or “Patsy?” Erica Kellie, Pleasant Point: Your letter was well written and most entertaining, Erica, but it arrived too late for Letter Day. However, lam keeping it till next month. Harold Logan will be a favourite now; What do you call your mischievous puppy? I hope you will write something for our Toy-Makers’ Page. Shirley Todd, Hook: “I Love a Tree” is a beautiful little poem, Shirley, and will find a place in our Page soon. Marion O’Donnell, Pleasant Point: Your instructions for making Mickey Mouse are very interesting, Marion, and will appear in our Page soon. I am sure Mickey would be a lovely toy for the Christmas Ship. Pauline de Montalk, Suva: I was delighted to hear from you again, Pauline, and am glad your Circle Badge arrived safely. The Letter Word Limit is 350 words. Your letter was very interesting, even though it was so long, and several Circlians wrote and told me how much they had enjoyed reading it. Don't any of your old school friends send you Saturday’s “Herald” now’? I hope your friend will poin our Circle. Roy and Ken Dailey, Timaru: I was pleased to hear from you both again, and liked the wee verses you sent me. Helen Baker, Timaru: I was very pleased to hear from you again, Helen. Although I am sure you love your new life, the country is very hard to beat, isn’t it. I can just imagine how you are looking forward to those Christmas holidays. Best of luck in the flowerpot race! Your poem is most entertaining, and you will see it again soon. Douglas Elliott, Timaru: “Jeff and June” is a nicely written little story, Douglas, but is just not quite good enough to find a place in our Page. Sandy Henderson, Napier:. Many thanks for the photo, Sandy. You do look a happy, jolly pair. Your dog is a beauty. “April Rain” is a lovely little poem, and you will see it again soon. Thanks for the riddles. I am sure you had a splendid holiday. May Smith, Kimbell: What lots of lovely baby things you have, May. What about calling the calves ‘Clover,” “Gwen,” and “Hazel,” or “Jane,” “June,” and “Judy?” You must have some jolly rides on that pony of yours. Thanks for the jumbled names. Ken Smith, Kimbell: I am glad you have joined our Circle, Ken. What a pity that hawk killed all those little goslings. Do you help to look after the chickens and ducklings?