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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18380, 4 February 1928, Page 18 (Supplement)

BETTY'S SCALE SONG. When Betty practises the scales, She starts ’way down at C -And sings this jolly little song. As happy as can be:-i- y II rist out, thumb under, second up, Transfer—Oh, this is fun! The thumb goes under, second up, Third up, transfer—C's done ! ” And then she plays the scale of G, And many others, too; All perfect, for the song just tells Her fingers what to do. FROM THE VISITORS’ BOOK. Two interesting little visitors to the Club Room during the holidays were Kathleen Vanstone (Gloria) from Waitahuna. Central Otago, and Jack Hart, from Greymouth. Both are active members of the “Star” Circle, showing that distance is no object to the enjoyment of the Page. FAIRY ADVERTISEMENTS. Lost—Lost at Pearlyfield, one dewdrop armlet. Please return to Miss Lilyleave, Crossflat. Found—Found one fairy camera in red leather case. Apply Mrs Rosy, 46, Lcavelight Street, Meadow Field. WEATHER REPORTS. 1. Rain coming from south. 2. Warm dry spell in the east.. 3. Warm rain due in twenty-four hours. Barometer falling slowly. TONGUE TWISTER. Sammy slide down the slippery slimy slide. EILEEN STOKES. THE HOMEMADE FAIRY. “ I'm a little Home-Made Fairy, And I'm dressed in palest blue. I'm made of paint and candle-grease, And cottonwool, it's true. My wings are made of silk and wire And fastened on with glue. Lm a little Home-made Fairy, And as happy as can be. Because when Mr Papingay Was busy making me, He put a bit of magic in— So I can ring, you see, And I can talk, and I can walk. And I can dance upon my toe. And I can fly, And laugh and cry, And yet—l’m all Home-Made, you