PRINCESS ELIZABETH’S BANK BOOK

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20722, 8 May 1937, Page 13 (Supplement)

PRINCESS ELIZABETH’S BANK BOOK

Princess Elizabeth has taken out a Post Office Savings Bank book. Perhaps she will put in the shining threepenny-bits once sent to her across the world, as we read in Arthur Mee’s book “Salute the King,” published recently by Hodder and Stoughton. It was in the days when the King and Queen, as Duke and Duchess of York, were in Australia for the opening of the Commonwealth Parliament House at Canberra, and they visited Adelaide, where two little children came up to the platform and gave the Duchess two threepenny-bits for Baby’s money-box. ALL MOTHERS Because of the gentle mothers We garner the blossoms white, A symbol of true worth living, Of love, and its selfishness giving. Of faith that is still triumphant. In sorrow and doubt’s despite. For the flowers is the outward token That each as an offering brings, To honour the truly royal, The mother of earth most loyal, Whose love is the world’s white jewel, Divinest of earthly things. —Nellie A. Evans. CORONATION DAY ’Twill soon be here—the twelfth of May, King George’s Coronation Day; Throughout the Empire there will be Rejoicing, praise and revelry. Hang out your flags, and bunting, too, Of royal colours, red, white and blue; Tune up your voices, that all may sing In mighty chorus—“ God Save the King.” (5 Marks and a Merit Card awarded to Betty Howard, Tiraaru).

Honor Doherty, Timaru: A big welcome, Honor. What jolly books you received on your birthday. I am sure your cake was good, dear. Write again soon, won’t you.

Vera Gardner, Fairlie; Thanks for the riddles, Vera. What lots of piglets you have. I think "Frisk,” Felix,” and "Fay” would be good names for your kittens.

Hazel Rawson, Gleniti: I was pleased to get such an interesting letter from you, Hazel. Your poem is nicely written, my dear, and might have found a place in our Page if it had arrived a fortnight ago. That Missionary must have given a most interesting address.

Eileen Connor, Cricklewood: A very newsy little letter from you, Eileen. What a lovely dolls’ house you have, and what a large family of dolls. Yes, I have seen Shirley Temple acting, and think she is a very talented little girl. Your lamb did treat poor Mr Sailor-man badly! Daphne llopkinson, Temuka: I was sorry to hear you had been a sick-a-bed, Daphne, and hope old Goblin Flu’ will not catch you again this Winter. What jolly games you play at school. I am so glad you are enjoying Michael’s Adventures and the Furry Photos.

Bob Green, Claremont: I was glad to get a letter and story from you, Bob. What about calling yo.ur white kitten "Mist,” and your black kitten “Dusky”? Or would you rather call them “Bruce” and “Bunty”? What a shame the other kitten’s mother was shot. I liked your story, but it was not quite interesting enough to win a Merit Card.