Peter Pan’s Corner

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23324, 6 October 1945, Page 7

Peter Pan’s Corner

attuununjttusuKJxmnuuntmmsnatttu:::::::::::::::::::::::::::!:::;::;;:::;:::::: DEAREST LITTLE PEOPLE, | Cocklie the Pullet has been carrying on the family tradition, •• for like her ancestors she has a fond liking for laying in funny p places. Cocklie Ist chose to lay upon a soft eider down, and on ft one occasion, on top of a high cupboard. Cocklie 2nd was a matey « bird, and one rainy day settled herself cosily in the armchair, n clucking away happily while she laid a fresh egg for my tea. Cockfie 3rd flew upon the top of the. summer house and made her H nest in the midst of a mass of yellow banksia. She had an eye for || beauty, had Cocklie3rd. Her daughter, Cooklie 4th, also liked ft high places, for she laid on top of a high macrocarpa hedge and jt —what a trouble we had rescuing those eggs. Cocklie sth was j? another household bird and laid in the linen cupboard. She nearly came to a sad end. for I shut the door, not knowing she was inside, h It was lucky for her that someone, needing a clean towel, opened h the door a few hours later. Cocklie 6th was very cunning, and hid H her nest at the back of a big woodpile. I climbed that woodpile •• in an effort to collect the eggs—and I’m sure 1 heard a chuckle from st that beastly hen when 1 slipped, and the whole pile of wood || slipped with me! But Cocklie 7lh has done “the hat trick!” I p don't mean to suggest that she is a cricketer and has taken tiree wickets with three successive balls-—but simply that she’s laid three ♦♦ successive eggs in my best hat! Of course, lam to blame, for my H hat should have been hanging tidily on its peg! But who tvould have thought that a pullet would choose it for a nesting place! She H is very annoyed because I’ve rescued the hat and pul it out of reach! And now, if you please, she has taken to laying on the || seat of the car! :: Do write and tell me, Little People, if you have hens that •• lay in funny places? H Lots of love to everyone H From Your Own i| PETER PAN H

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS September 30: Brian Kennedy « Joyce Andrews Valma Craig October 1: J"hn McKenzie Moira Morris Margaret Patrick Noeline Fraser October 2: Penelope Robinson Douglas Webb tsileen Stringer October 3: Heather Howes Betty Gale Peter MacDonald Donald Cunninghame October 4: Kathleen Narbey Octooer 5; Hrtwe Bradford Rase Mcßeath Jriiuei Smail! Nan Waters October 6: Patrick Thyne Colin King Rona Taylor Janette Marshall Margaret Rogers WELCOME TO Beverley Green, Waitohi, Temuka. Vivienne ? ? 216 Talbot Street, Geraldine. NOTICE BOARD So many excellent paintings were sent in that two prizes havg been awarded. Senior, Margaret Page, Falriie. Junior, Judith South, Winchester. 3 Mark Merit Cards Awarded To:— B_eryl MnKnlght, Temuka; Margaret South, Winchester; Deidre Lawson, , Timaru; Joan Evans, Tlmaru; Marie Ferguson, Temuka. Thank you everybody. This Week’s Competition:— Print the poem "The Animals' Prayer,” and put a frame around It. Entries close on Otcober 16. THE ANIMALS' PRAYER Dear, Man, dear Woman and dear Child, Who own each creature tame and and wild, To you we make our prayer. You are so clever and so wise, Don’t pass by our beseeching eyes As if you didn’t care. In many ways we work for you, We feed you, clothe you, guard you too, You say It Is our duty. We drag your cart, we draw your plough, I We sing to you from bush and, bough, And please you with our beauty. And in return, this much we pray— Have mercy as you go your way, And tittle things defend. Be gentle, pitiful and kind, So that In child and man we find A true and faithful friend. SPRING TIME Spring is here, spring is here, After waiting all the year, It has brought us lovely sun, So now’s the time for fun. Out among the paddocks green, Jolly little lambs are seen Racing round while mothers eat, But answering to the old sheep’s bleat. In the trees In garden gay Happy birds all like to stay Working witn an eager zest, Building each, a cosy nest. The blossom is a lovely sight, Trees all dressed In bridal white, And the hum of busy bees Is wafted on the morning breeze. <3 marks to Ella Darling, Cave, age 14) PUSSY WILLOWS Soft silver pussies up in a tree, Won’t you come down and play with me? I’ll give you milk for dinner and tea— Just you come down, and you will see. I’ll keep you in a cage, all day, But let you out, to romp and play. And people watching, then will say "Oh pretty pussies, won’t you stay I” <3 marks to James Gilmore, Tlmaru) SPRING In all her glory Spring is here, In rainment bright she doth appear, Walking like a stately queen, ’Neatn leafy bowers, on carpets green. Hark! The birds call merrilv, From many a tall and leafy tree In joyous harmony they sing— It is the symphony of Spring. The garden full of flowers bright, Brings to our hearts a great delight. And bleating lambs with frisky bound Frolic and ehf,se each other 'round. All these things seem very glad. The Jolly lambs so woolly clad; The sun. the flowers, the birds on wing. To see the bright and glorious Spring. <3 marks to Beryl McKnlght, Temuka, age 12) JOKES A boy went into a butcher shop and asked for a pig’s head. The butcher asked him whether he wanted the eyes out. “Why no! It has got to see us through the week,” answered the boy. Billy: “Why are you rolling that big roller over your field?” Jack: "Because I’m going to grow mashed potatoes this year.” Grandpa: "How are you getting on at school Reggie?” Reggie: "Jolly good grandpa! Centre fnrn'o-H in football and right back in lessons.” Wife: “Your cough seems to be a lot easier to day dear?” Husband: "So it should be, I practised all night.” I (Sent by Joan Broadhead, Timaru |

PENALTY We were having history lessons But my thoughts would not "keep right,” I wanted to stand up in class. And yell with all my might. Now, I don't care what the woman said, When King Alfred burnt the cakes, But I can guess what Mum would say, If I made such mistakes. And, if Henry the Eighth had lots of wives, Well, that’s quite OK- by me, I didn’t have to do the dishes, When he asked them all to tea. We know King Charles bought oranges, From charming Nellie Gwynne, But if thoughts of her kept him awake, That was just too bad for him. And when gallant Raleigh spread his For the Queen to step upon, I’ll bet he’d lots of others. To choose a clean one from. I was feeling oh! so drowsy, The clear spring day was mild, When I heard teacher calling, (She really did sound wild.) "Jeanette, for goodness sake wake up, I’ve called you now, three times Would you like an imposition? After school—one hundred lines—” (5 marks to Jeannette Burtenshaw, age 13) THE LONE COTTAGE There's a little cottage at the top of the hill Where the little stream flows close by the mill With pretty latticed windows and rosecovered door Surrounded by flowers and the wide open moor But nobody knows who lives there except me For one day when I lay under the old The wind came and whispered, “follow me, follow me" And he led me right up to the little house And I crouched by the window as still as a mouse I saw a little man with smiling eyes Just like twinkling stars and as blue as the summer skies Well I don't think you could guess who he’d be Why he’s the dream-man who brings dreams to you and me. (3 marks to Jill Newton, Timaru, age 10). IN THE COUNTRY The country is the place for milk As creamy as can be With new laid eggs, and butter fresh ITo spread on toast for tea. i (3 marks to Maurice Connell, Arowhenua, age 6) Father Bunny: “Where is the Red Sea Johnny?” Johnny Bunny: “Why the Red C is in the middle of my report.” (Sent by Dorothy Scott, Timaru) COW-CATCHES AND COLDS Cow-catcher’s sit on the front of a train When it is hurrying over the plain, Catching the cows, that are caught on Smacking them soundly and putting them back. Children, like engines must carefully be fed, Drink plenty of milk, before going to bed. Colds can be caught very easily now, Just as the cow-catcher catches the cow. (5 marks to Roselene Gallagher, age 9, St. Andrews.) ANSWERS TO LETTERS Beverly Green, Waitohi — Welcome to our circle Beverley, and a merit card for your interesting letter. Thank you too for your painting. Beryl McKnight, Temuka— Lots of merit cards for you this week Beryl. Let me, know dear, if your verse maker’s card has not arrived. June Castle ,Timaru — Thank you for your picture and note June. Your hockey matches must be good fun. Aileen Dinnington, Waimate— It has been a cold spring Aileen, but we hope the sun will come out and make things grow soon. Margaret South, Winchester — I wish I could have seen you all in your fancy dresses Margaret! Your picture was very well done dear. Jeanette Burtenshaw, Timaru — A good poem Jeannette. Your dinner made me feel quite hungry! Judith South, Winchester— Congratulations, little Judith on winning the painting competition. That bonfire must have been good fun. Jim Gilmore, Timaru — The first verse of your poem was good Jim. You will see it in print later and your merit card has been ported. I Roger Duckmanton, Winchester — Two merit cards have been sent to you Roger. I hope you have received them. Sign your whole name dear. You see we have a good many "Rogers” in our circle.

Margaret Page, Fairlie— A splendid letter Margaret. I did enjoy it. Do you know Kipling’s poem "If.” The line, “If you can dream, but not make dreams your master,” expresses the same idea as your quotation—doesn’t it! Congratulations on winning the painting competition. Joy McCarthy, Timaru— Thank you for your picture and letter Joy. Write a longer one next time. Marie Ferguson, Temuka —

A pretty picture Marie! Have you finished those mittens yet. Dorothy McComb, Orari—

Thank you for your painting Dorothy. Give Baby John a “thimble” from me. Vivienne ?? 216 Talbot St., Geraldine— A big welcome to our circle little Vivienne. You did not add your surname, dear! Your membership card will be posted as soon as you send your full name. Norma Turnbull, Waimate— Many thanks for your picture and poem ’Norma. They didn’t manage merit cards this time—Try again, dear.