ANSWERS TO LETTERS

Timaru Herald, Volume CL, Issue 22043, 16 August 1941, Page 9

ANSWERS TO LETTERS

Bruce Bradford: Chum must be a great pet Bruce. I think a pony is one of the best pets of all. Can you ride bare back? I expect you will be going to “hunts” some day.

Margaret Page: It was a pleasure to hear from you again Margaret—and such splendid contributions too. I particularly liked your story of the old elm which will be printed next week. You must have had a lovely day at Ryan’s gully. Doris Butler: Your name is still on our membership list Doris. Did you get a membership card? If not, let me know and I will post one. What lots of animals you have. Are your ducks and hens laying yet? Your poem has earned a merit card. Isabel Butler: A good story and verses, Isabel. Only one verse-maker’s merit cared may be earned each month, so I cannot post cards for both poems. Your oak trees will be published next week. Margaret Lenihan: Your spring flowers are early Margaret. It is always a pleasure to see the first flowers come isn’t it? Is the snow still on the hills?

Gerald Baker: A very charming poem Gerald, and it will grace our special page next week. Trees are certainly lovely things to have about the home. Valerie Schmelz: A very interesting letter Valerie. It has earned a merit card, tho’ the drawing did not quite manage it. I am so glad that you are going to make a square for our Red Cross Quilt. .Enid Evans: I shall look forward to getting those squares from the Evans family Enid. You all write so neatly that I am sure your sewing will be neat too. No, the squares are not to be hemmed, as they must all be sewn together later'on. James Gilmore: A very interesting story about peat bogs James. It has earned a merit card which has been posted. It does seem funny doesn’t it, to be making fires with stuff from a bog? Colin Neill: Thank you so much for your letter and the poem Colin. I took a fancy to it also. Did you make a snowman in the snow? I think Robin Hood is my favourite of the books you have read.

Gladys Bradford: You must have had fun at that birthday party Gladys. No wonder you did not get up early next morning. Scott must be a cunning dog. Would you like to call the calf Bunty or Judy?

Helen Lenihan: A dear little letter from you wee Helen, and a merit card has been posted to you. Give Patch a pat for me. Vera Evans: More merit cards for you Vera. Your letter was very original dear, and I like your riddle-me-ree.

Mary Lenihan: Have you had that concert yet Mary, and were you taking part in it? Tennis and basketball are grand games, aren’t they? Shirley Jack: Yes Shirley, I am glad that spring is coming. I think it is the nicest season of all. Thank you for your riddle-me-ree, dear.

June Schlaadt: I was so glad to hear from you again June, and glad too to know your cousin is safely out of Greece and Crete. Your letter has earned a merit card, but the poem did not quite manage. Thank you too for your puzzle. Lois Turnbull: I am sure you must be glad and proud to see your sailor brother Lois. How clever of you to make all that money for the soldiers’ Christmas parcels.

Joyce Turnbull: Such a nice newsy letter from you Joyce. It must have been grand to have your sailor brother at home again. Yes I do think it <s too bad of Jack Frost to appear when spring has started. We have owls here too, and often hear them at night. Agnes Allen: I was so glad to hear about “life at your place” Agnes. Your lambs are early aren’t they! What did you make for the Red Cross Bazaar? Write a longer letter next time and earn a merit card. Glenis Bill: A neat little letter from you Glenis. Congratulations on gaining those certificates. What flowers did you have in your garden. I shall look forward to getting a longer letter next time, and then you will earn a merit card.

George Smith: Your North Island tomtit has earned a merit card George, though he will not quite manage to fly into our special page. Thank you for sending him. Joan Fraser: Your wise old owl has earned a merit card too Joan, but he didn’t quite manage either to find a perch in our special page. Draw something for our spring page next month, won’t you.

June Carlton: A splendid drawing June, which will adorn our special page next week. A merit card too. for your poem. I am glad you like-mak-ing verses. I think it is fun too.

Joyce White: A big welcome to you Joyce. I hope you have received your membership card. Yes dear, drawings unless done in Indian ink will not make a picture in the paper. Edwin Talbot: Thank you for your little letter Edwin. Write a longer one next time and earn a merit card. How is your scarf getting on, and have you finished digging your garden? Was that drawing really like you? I wonder! Joyce Ashwell: Another splendid drawing Joyce. Your merit card has been posted and the picture will appear next week. Thank you for sending it. Lilian Armstrong: Thank you for sending the drawing dear. It did not manage to earn a merit card, this time. Try again for our spring page won’t you.