AUNT HILDA’S LETTER-BOX

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18615, 17 November 1928, Page 18 (Supplement)

AUNT HILDA’S LETTER-BOX

Joyce Betliaby: Drawing will be accepted, Joyce. Glad you’ve tried so hard. Good luck to you.—A.H. Iris Anderson: Yes, I received mother’s letter. May use one of the stories later on. Love to a splendid trier.—A.H. lUI Ida Stewart: Nice little drawing, Hilda. When you send poetry, send something quite uncommon if possible, neatly written. Love.—A.H. Olive Richards: Thank you for lots of help, Olive. Am glad you are helping the Fair. Happy wishes.—A.H. Eileen Kemp: Writing was neat. Yes, sometimes the thunder does spoil eggs for sitting. Riddles were too crowded to use. Love.—A.H. Jimmy Wilson: How quickly you learnt to write, Jimmy! Be glad of help for the Fair. Much love.—A.H. Grace Smith: Could you not try making up some more limericks, or enter for the story? Glad you still like the page.—A.H. Colin Kemp: Two letters from Colin in one week! The Post Office must be doing a good trade out there! Love to you both.—A.H. May Kelly: A bright little note from May again. Are the fingers still very busy? Love to you.—A.H. Sylvia Butclier: Hearty welcome to Sylvia and Noel. Did you like your cards? We hope you'll love the Circle. Happy thoughts.—A.H. Joan Bacon: Writing was nice, Joan, but try simpler studies. Geraniums are very hard to draw. I. saw the pigmy man, too. Did you like his leopard-skin trousers? Love to you.—A.H. Stella Karrle: It is lovely to hear the Maoris singing as the boat goes out. Always use a capital for Maori. Love to Stella.—A.H. Betty Reed: Another nice little letter from Betfy. Have you got holidays now? Love, and send me some more little mottoes.—A.H. Itfene Kocrrie: Yes, I went to the Show and got very tired, like everybody else! Keep on helping the Fair. Much love.—A.H. Colla Ohamb&rs: And so you have given up your housekeeping, Colin. 1 hope all the family survived your cooking! Should like more neatness, Colin, for the printer. Love.—A.H. John BLewltt: And where did you spring from, John? I wish you luck with your 100 marks. Much love.— A.H. Roma Rill: Nice to hear of you again and to know you will help with the Fair. I suppose you are having a rest at present, are you? Love to all.—A.H. Rona Cochrane Thank you for your pretty little gift, Rona. Every little bit is precious. Love to you.—A.H. Borothy Chamley: We will be ever so glad to have you play, Dorothy. It is such a change. Painting was quite well done. Love to both.—A.H. Mavis Jones: We have used that tongue-twister before, dear. We try to keep it as new and fresh as possible. Much love.—A.H. Andy Chambers: Laurels have to be won, Andy. They are the standard of merit for the week. I cannot award them unless they are deserved. But I am ever so pleased to notice that writing improving so much. Keep on and 1 hope mother has a speedy recovery. Love.—A.H. Gordon Adle: I hope you did not feel ill after all that soft drink! Did you see any of the side-shows? I saw the pigmy Kaffir and the monkeys driving cars. They also ate pineapple. Lovo to Gordon.—A.H. Janet Louffmore: Thank you for bundle of help, little Janet. You are one of my most wide-awake little members. Love, and carry on.—A.H. May Bucking-ham: Writing is very neat, May. Nice to know you are trying so hard. Christmas and father will soon be here. Love to all.—A. H. Doreen Spr? ks: Nice to hear an echo from Fen dal ton once more. Do you enjoy painting? Much love to all up there.—A.H. Phyllis Mills: Will be always pleased to have you help at Music Circle. There were a few Guys round the city, but not so many as in former years. Love to all at Yaldhurst.—A.H. Marie Buckingham: Entries for Baby Show will close at the Fair. Put Pat in. You did fairly well at sports. Love 1 to all.—A.H. Colin Kemp: You had a splendid party, didn't you? How far is Southbridge? Love.—A.H. Miibrey Reap: Do miss your cheery little face on visiting day. All about the 'Fair in next Saturday's page. Love to you and hope to see you at the Fair. Borothy Euncock: Life is pretty much what we make it, Dorothy, and an invalid can be quite happy in hospital once she makes up her mind to be bright and happy. That was what you did, wasn't it? Love to you.—A.H. Maud Owen: Did the storm do much damage at Methven? Did you visit the Christchurch Show? Love to you and Doris.—A. 11. Beatrice Snook: Thank you for help, Beatrice. You could always leave parcels at “Times” counter if you wished. Try and help. Love.—A.H. Dap line Hancock: Yes, .1 did like the cushion, and hope you will sew some Clifford Bezar: Were the drawings sent, Clifford, or have I misplaced them? Are you coming to the Fair? Love to Oilda and you.—A.H. Vecra Cooksley: That is the way to take a real interest in the page. Did you have that big storm at Methven? -ove to aii my family up there-- Y.H. irJe Anderson: What a pity it was marked "Not for print”—the sort of letter I like to use. Read my letter about the competitions, and do them almost at once. What fun on November 6. Love to Iris.—A.H.

Mary Aadersoa: Oh, dear! And 5s the arm better now? That was sad. I have been down to see the chickens again and Chummie. Love.—A.H. Doufrias Webb: Y r ou remembered every little bit of the 'trip, didn’t you, Douglas? But you left out the bit about the bruises. How is baby progressing? Lov« to Marjorie and you.—A.H. Courtxtey Young: Thank you for very pretty gift, Courtney. You are showing a splendid spirit. Happy thoughts and a warm welcome to the family.—A.H. Joyce Talbot: Your letters are always bright and breezy, like the sea. What, happy times you have been having. Letter in comic. Love to all the Timaru Starlets.—A.H. Mavis Jones: Thank you for nice little note, Mavis, and for offer to help. Just any little trifles you can manage to make. See you soon. Love to all.— A.H. Jack O’BozuieU: Am ever so pleased to know you are doing so well. Will you be out for the Fair? . Much love to Pat and you, and keep cheery.—A.H. Brio Ryazi: Good to hear from you once more; sorry about the pets. Please try this week for the Christmas Page Competitions, else you’ll be too late. I want you to try. Love.—A.H. Kellie Blackburn: Thank you for parcel, Nellie. Keep on helping all you can. Much love to both.—A.H. Beth Ashby: What pretty peg-bags, Beth! I would love to do the washing just to wear those peg-aprons. Good girls. Love.—A.H. Jack M’Kessar: Nicely painted. Jack. Are you going to try for the 100 marks? Love.—A.H.