AUNT HILDA'S LETTER-BOX.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18340, 17 December 1927, Page 18 (Supplement)

AUNT HILDA'S LETTER-BOX.

(Late lee letters Thursday.) Bream-Fairy: Pleased to see your neat writing once more, Ena. Will record change of address. Pest wishes for school next year. Love.—A.H. Princess Alethoa: Kiddles welcome, dear. Will keep Joke-Box fed over the holidays. Love and happy times to you. —A.H. Clematis: No cards exchanged till February. Thank you for Christmas wishes, and the same to you, dear. Much love.—A.H. Xla Ora: Someone forgot to sign, her name. Oh, Bernice! How Is the new pen behaving? You are having great times, aren't you? Love from A-11. Elsie Rowe: A welcome, Elsie and Purple Glory, for you. Glad to have every little member. Love to all.—A.H. Sunset Fairy: Someone has done good work at school! Keep it up next year, too. Pleased to enrol you. Much love. —A.H. Tinker-bell: That will be a lovely place for a holiday, dear, and you did well at school, indeed. A happy holiday to !you.—A.H. Blue Eagle: Afraid T have not time to write asking boys to join, Ron, but never mind; you keep on being interested. Evelyn is getting fine, and loved your book. Love.—AH. Joy-bell: Glad you are ringing in the Page once more. A name for the pup? Would Jinx do? It sounds mischievous, and I am sure he will be, too. Jumble sale good—eleven pounds. That was good so near Christmas. Jokes very good. Shall we see you soon? Love.—A.H. Sylvia: Drawing was indeed nice, Sylvia, and see the laurel! Would like writing to improve a bit next year, dear. You did fine at school. Love to you.—A.H. Twinkle-Toes: Hope you are doing really well. Shellah! Longing to see you happy and well. Much love.—A.H. Shirley Britton.: Cowboy Ken gone, dear. Those are quite good hobbies. Oh, yes! of course Father Chi-istmas likes a nicely swept chimney! Hope you have a nice picnic. Love.—A.H. Roblna Oswald: A welcome in, Robina. Yes, Snap-Dragon for you. Write more next time, dear. Love.—A.lT. John Eric Fullan: Thank you for card's, Erie, and give wee brother a hearty greeting from me. Letter was nicely worded. Love from A.H. Taranaki Blue-Bell: Will post your badge, Alma. Writing is immensely improved this time. Weather is changeable here. too. Happy times for you. Love.—A.H. Nightingale: Sweets popped in on Friday morning, and thank you. They were, lovely. Good luck at show. It's , nice to try, nny way. Love.—A.H. Rosella: How writing has improved, Molly! Will use jokes when I can. Love to you.—A.H. Apple Blossom: Thank yon for good wishes, dear, and the happiest of Christmases to all of you. Love to you all.— A.H. Stax Countess: Dear, oh, dear! What a short story! What a brave prince

though! Did you make it up yourself? Love to all.—A.H. Dorothy Mtuufora: I think you might need one or two more yet. The competition doesn’t end till Christmas. Try for a few more. Love to all.—A.H. Karry Boyd: Congratulate Hex for me, Harry. Sky-Rocket is yours. Best wishes to you and Rex. Love.—A.H. Good Xiuok: You will improve in writing the more you write to me! Happy days to you.—A.H. Korma Tomlinson: Welcome to us, Norma, and 1 think your writing very good for left-hand work. Badges Is any Saturday morning. Love and hope you like our family. Sweet Clover is yours. —A.H. Peach Blossom: Will print drawing on December 24, dear; crowded out of Christmas issue. 'Twas very good. I like your work very much. Love.— A.H. Chips: Yes, that is you, Ray. Writing good. Hope you pass, too. Love, and don’t be so long next time.—A.H. Teddy Webley: We wondered who that came from Ted. Evelyn Jiked It very much. That is the way, help others and you are happy yourself! Love.—A.H. Golden Bell: Story and riddles quite good, Veda. Thank you for snap. Exchange closed till February. See me on Saturday mornings. Love.—A.H. Olive Kissman: Sorry you have been ill, dear. Hope you're better for Christmas. Writing improving fast.. Hope there'll be another letter soon. Love from A.H. Tom Cox: Lucky boy! A watch for Christmas! Babies are very interesting, aren't they? Love.—A.H. Karo Id Restall: All right, Harold— Sin Her Is yours. That was a great motto, wasn’t it? My love.—A.H. Mount Cook I«ily: Best wishes for a happy holiday, dear. Give Phyllis ray love—and take some yourself.—A.H. E. Bowen: Appreciated your help very much. What a pity about the ducks. Merry Christmas to all. Love.—A.H. Tigrer Tim: Did badge arrive, dear Tiger? Looking for your next note. How are all the things in the garden? Love.—A.H. Mary Mitchell: You coloured the birthday panel nicely, Mary. It’s nice to make your own Christmas card, isn’t it? Love.—A.ll. Fra»o«s M’FUerson: Many thanks for dear little “tiki” card, Frances. 1 liked it ever so much. Love from A.H. Eileen Band: Like letter about yourself, Eileen—though I liked the jokes. Much love to you.—A.H. Xitiughiaig Water: An excellent description. dear, and I’m sure it is just wonderful a.t the Estuary. Mope sister’s arm is soon better. Love to you all.—A. 11. Jim Palmer: Posting badge, Jim—let me know if you receive it. Good luck to you.—A.H. Rita Coutts: Glad you passed, dear. Think we will have to stop the use of pen-names, as the family is too large. Happy holidays for you all.—A.lL. Mulbery G-lading: It was lovely to see your printing again. I will post those cards when I get them. You have the most of anyone I know. That’s splendid, and keep it up. Love to all.-—A.H. Eileen Fanning: A welcome in. dear, and am posting badge. Yes, Spring Flower is yours. Love.—A.H. SANTA CLAUS. When still is the night with twinkling And the moon is shining right next to Mars, It’s then that comes Santa Claus, He always obeys the city laws; And that big sack of toys, Is full of presents for good girls and boys. Peter Lovell-Smith (original).