MR WINTER’S ICE-CHEST.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 145, 20 June 1931, Page 18 (Supplement)

MR WINTER’S ICE-CHEST.

June Townsend: Sorry your poem was written on both sides of the paper, dear, but your drawing was very fine indeed. Love.—J.F.

Gwen Whitfield: Do you go to school, Gwen? Love, and a big welcome from J.F.

SColly Smith: What was the name of the picture, Molly? That was good of auntie and uncle, wasn't it? Lovfe.— J.F.

Norma O’Halloran: When will they be putting you in Standard 11. for arithmetic, Norma? Soon? Love, and lots of good luck from J.F.

Clarice O’XCaUoran: I liked the snap, Clarice. You and Norma do look two bright little girlies. Love.—J.F. Rita Whitfield : And will Rita be sending me a letter soon? I do hope so. Love.—J.F.

Bnnioe Scott: Never mind, Eunice. By the way, you could see the “ Star ” in Wellington public library. Love. —J.F. Xtita Richards : Welcome, Rita! Write a letter soon, will you? Love.—J.F. who is this little person without a name? I wonder!—J.F.

3PfctriCia Nicholas: Try another story, Patricia. You have a good flowing stylo but your subject was everyday. Love, and write again soon.—J.F. Gladys Levy: I liked your “ Tuning In ” poem, Gladys. Good work. Cheerio! —J.F.

ICarg&ret Byrnes: No, I have not seen one of those wonder-shells, Margaret. If you are up in Christchurch will you bring it up, to show me? Love—J.F. Sydney Lester: Not at all bad, Sydney. Keep right on with those drawings. Love.—J.F. Robin Smith: Will you write soon and tell me some more about yourself, Robin? A big welcome.—J.F. Helen Jamieson: Hankies are always very handy, aren’t they, Helen? Especially in the winter! Love.—J.F.

Jean Bollock: A very charming piece of poetry sent in by this new Starlet. What is your address, dear? You forgot to say. Love.—J.F. Marie Owen: Then it is- well worth while to be kind to the little ladybirds, Isn t it, Marie? Aren't they quaint? Love.—J.F.

yal* r ie Paefleld: A good entry from this new Starlet. We do not have pennames, Valerie. There are far too many Starlets. Love.—J.F. Grace Laurence: It is winter now Grace. Too late for Autumn entries "FTT*. j, « e answer to Douglas Smith aimut being topical. Love to you from

Hamlin: Yes, it was quite corUY’ J ohn - What are Phyllis’s pets’ '.lk Write a sain soon, will you?

: Hamlin: I think everyone enjoyea the party, Phyllis! Wasn't it run!! Love.—J.F. Mor eran: Have enrolled Jeanjp Hove, and write again soon.—,

Woln Smith: JJa! Ha! What was It njeant to te, Nola! It did not look teiy much like .Tack ProSt! But do Artists*? y °Sv2.~j.p. <ta,sins the ciroio A Smith! Be topical, Douglas nP„ ct '! re IS not quite suitable wishes' from J.P Paße! Try Best Amos Smith: What a tiny, tiny piece off pofetry about little brother Phllin» Love to this flve-year-old starlet from Honald Smith: So there was ouite on upset in Fairyland, Bonald! Entry not 'Si' ter luck ne *t time.—J.F. litfl““a7- f r *m,’ : j A ir bie We,COme this Boas Wright: All correct except the missing one, Ross. Hope yo S try more o£ our Puzzles. Will you? *f r ua -5 3r ; Wh at did you do all the time in Nelson, Lnrna? Love and a big welcome from J F scabal Rontledge: Your drawing was quite satisfactory Mabel, but pencil will not reproduce. Love, and send In your drawings to J p ***• H'Mißani Yet another Greymouth reader to welcome. Write’ soon won’t you, Effte? Love.—J.F. ' Ivy Keith: Yes, T guess it is the first page /or which you look, Ivv! J),, V ou know Effie? Love.—J.F. * •

Phyllis Blacklar: Mickey was well drawn, P., but I liked the boat best. How well you coloured the sea. Love. — J.P. Gladys , Chaney’s: Yes, dear, there were hundreds upon hundreds at our party. Perhaps you will be able to come next time. Love.—J.F.

Zillah Ives: Yes, Jack Frost paints our noses, too! But they don’t look white like the grass, do they? Ha! Ha! Love. —J.F.

Winnie Honter: Yes, Gene Stratton Porter’s books are ever so fascinating:, Winnie. But the author is a lady, not a man. Love.—J.F.

Jessie Franklin: Hope to use your drawings later on, Jessie. Good work, and would like to see some more of it. Love.—J.F.

Betty Hawker: A big welcome to Betty. Have you any little brothers and sisters, Betty? Love.—J.F.

Gloria Kusson: And here’s another eight-year-old for Aunt Hilda to welcome! Love and write soon.—J.F.

Norma Marks: Correct, dear, and I hope you will enter for more of our interesting competitions. Will you? Welcome! Love.—J.F;

Evelyn X. Ziittle: Another Starlet to our hkppy circle! Have posted Evelyn an enrolment card. Love.—J.F.

Shirley Chetwynd: I wish you had come up and spoken to me, Shirley. Yes, wasn’t it a jolly puzzle? Hope to see you all soon. Love.—J.F. Dnlcle Beauchamp: Yes, I hope to see you one Saturday morning, Dulcie. Are you feeling better now? Love.—J.F. Joyce Beauchamp: Another little Starlet who has been sick. I hppe you are quite better, dear? Love.—J.F.

Betty Robb: Quite correct, Betty. Looking for a letter soon! Love. —J.F. Joan Dove: Would you like Loa for the little black kitten, Joan? I think 5t would be a good name for it. Love. — J.F.

Jock Robb: But I am sure you are that without having to try very hard. Jock! Happy thoughts.—J.F. Ben Crawford: And here is another Starlet who guessed it correctly. Writ-

Jean Russell: Your picture explained itself, Jean. There was no explanation needed. That is as drawing should be. Love from J.F.

Elva Blackler: A Christmas story at this time of the year! Oh. dear! Elva! But I liked the way you coloured those animals. They were good. Love.—J.F. June Francis: That was a fine birthday Surprise, wasn’t it, June? Puzzle was quite correct. Love. —J.F.

Zoe Bartlett: Very good, dear. That is the type of story I want. Love.—J.F. F. Bartlett: That is quite all right. Delighted it was as you say. Love.— J.F.

Norah Barnes: Received that little poem and am printing, dear. Good work. Love, and write again soon.—

Jean Russell: How well you drew Winter, jean. Keep right on with your drawing. You capture expressions excellently. Love.-—J.F. Frances Henahaw: Well done, Frances. And more good luck to your hockey team! Love from J.F.

Joan Tonkin: Well, I am very glad you made up your mind. Joan. Trv some more of our competitions, wiil you? Love.—J.F.

Harry Jones: I do believe nearly everv entry was correct, Harry. We’ll have to find a harder puzzle next time.—J.F. Betty Burn: Jack Frost sends a special thaw for Betty and also his love, even though it may be cold!—J.F.

Avis Merle Powell: Will this new Starlet try some more of our competitions? I hope so.—J.F. Helen Randle: Very good, Helen. Will be in the Thursday Comic. Welcome, and write again soon. Love.—J.F. Robby Dohnnaa: .Such neat woilc ; from Bobby. And what a pretty shade of hotepaper.—J.F. Doreen Hannah: Your entry, was really splendid, Doreen. It Just missed the prize. Weleome! Love.-—J.F. puzzle with no name. Who?—J.F. Joan Shirlaw: Such an interesting letter from Joan. Jack Frost thoroughly enjoyed it, too! Love.—J.F.

Hola Garrett: Yea, I heard from Joan this week, Nola. Do you play basketball? Love.—J.F.

Dennis Wilson:' Ha! ha! I think that puzzle must have been too easy for you all! Love.—J.F.

Barbara Fuldseth: Yes, a thoroughly enjoyable time, Barbara. Is the shoulder quite better? Thank you for that beautiful poem. Love.—J.F. John Creevey : I would like to see Paddy, John. But I would like to see him climb up the ladder, too! Love.— J.F.

Ida A. Evans: Very good entry, Ida. Oh, if only I could have awarded a prize to everyone. Love.—J.F.

I’sggy Taylor: Oh, please do, Peggy. I would like to see that snap. And what a beautiful prize you received. Love.—J.F.

Kathleen Few: Ha! ha! Wasn’t that funny, Kathleen? Thank you for that pretty little card. Love. —J.F. Joy Rasmus sen: Will look for that letter, Joy. It promises to be most interesting. Will ask Tinker Bell when I see her. Poem in Comic. —J.F. Xri&urie Blakeway: Very neat, Laurie. Try some more of our competitions.— J.F.

Joan Bust: Did you like that competition better than the others, Joan? I think you did. Love.—J.F. Jack Frost does not know the writing, seeing that he is a stranger to Starland!—J.F.

Nonna Herring: Yes, you are quite right in thinking that, Norma. And your entry was quite right, too. Love. —J.F.

Kathleen Scott: Am very glad to welcome Kathleen to-night. Love from J.F. David Guild: Did you see that your auntie had won that picture competition, David? Good work.—J.F.

Helen Heaney: Did you come to the party with Donald, Helen? Welcome to you. Love.—J.F. May Kelly: The heart of a rose is always deeper than the outside, May. Otherwise your painting was excellent. Love, and see you soon.—J.F.

Nona Pope: And here is Nona to welcome. Happy days. Love.—J.F. Russell Zsherwood: Welcome, Russell. Have you any pets? Such numbers of .my suburban Starlets have. Love.— J.F.

Kathleen Billy: A very neat entry, dear, and they were all correct, too. Love.—J.F.

Donald Heaney: Then perhaps you will join our Model Aero Club when you are a little older, Donald?—J.F. Myrtle M’Eaves: Will Myrtle be writing to Aunt Hilda soon? A big welcome and love from J.F.

Ross M’Farlane: Have you any other brothers besides Billy, Ross? A big weleome from J.F.

Billy M’Farlane: And another big welcome for Billy. Looking for a letter soon,—J.F.

Zelma M’Cracken: Hope to see some of your drawings soon, Zelma. A big welcome from J.F.

Maureen Moroney: You write very neatly, Maureen, and I’ll look for the promised letter in ink. Love.—J.F.

Noel Johnston: Do you know any of the other Starlets living out Templeton way, Noel? Welcome.—J.F. May Ball: Didn’t they look well mounted that way. May? Love.—J.F.

Richard Molyneaux: Welcome, ‘ Rich ard! Do you feel cold to?night? Ha ha! T do.—J.F.

Eileen Wilson: You have been having a very happy time, haven’t you, Eileen? Little Margaret must be a good baby. Love.—J.F.

Ronald M’Xinley: Oh, I have quite de cided that the puzzle WAS easy Cheerio, Ronald.—J.F.

E. Bugg: Will be very, very glad of the coats, L. Mary thanks. Just what we are needing. Love.—J.F.

Jim Albertson: Welcome. Jim! Hope you will try some more of our puzzles. Will you? . Best wishes.—J.F. Hilda Glbftcto: Kee-p on with the drawing, Hilda; you Show promise, £ee you soon at the Handy Fihgers’ Circle. Love.—J.F.

Evelyn Matthews: Verv neatlv writ--1 en, Evelyn. Sorry we did not have —J.F. ° PIUI e ' ei >ones en ~tß' '°' e ‘

Sylvia 2>river: Entry arrived too late for the Jack Frost page, Sylvia, but may use later. Love.—J.F. Patricia Wilson: Another exceptionally neat entry from one of my Starlets. Writing soon, Patricia? Love.— J.F.

Rita Quaid: I did not know of that sadness, Rita. Please accept my sympathy. And are your sisters and father better now? Love.—J.F. Hgraire Karris: Oh, what heaps of lovely birthday presents you had given to you, Ngaire. But Ido not wonder! Love.—J.F. Xioslls Karris: Tea, I guess he did. Leslie! Wasn’t it a jolly party? Love. —J.F.

Oora X.nnd: That’s the way, Cora: Love.—J.F.

Betty Xatixid: Welcome to this little Starlet. Writing soon, dear? Love.— J.F.

Leslie Cockerell: Yes, and you painted It so that it looked more so, Lesley! Good work. Love.—J.F.

Karold Davies: Do you know many of my other Lyttelton Starlets, Harold? Welcome to our happy Circle.—J.F. Dick Roberts : Here comes Dick to join up, too! A big welcome.—J.F. Jack Falconer: Well, well! That is the first time I believe Aunt Hilda has been likened to a sugar doll! Ha! Ha! Bonnie Falconer: Aunt Hilda told Jack Frost about that beautiful bunch of mignonette you gave her at the party, Bonnie. It was beautiful! Love. j.p. Mavis Barrett: Music is a wonderful hobby. Mavis, and it Is more than a too. Try another? Cheerio! —J.F. Rita Richards : Oh, what a jolly drawing, Rita. Will you send me another? Love.—J.F. . , Margaret Simmons: You mounted your animals most attractively, Margaret. Love.—J.F. , Virginia Windues: That will be lovely, Virginia. And don’t forget to tell me all about it! Love.—J.F. Leonle Levin: Why didn't you. 1 would like to have spoken to Leonie. Morris Banyon: Glad Morris entered, too. Try another. Cheerio!—J.l*. Helen Biggs: Yes, Helen, time certainly does fly, and you have a busy life, don’t you! I thought that picture was excellent, too. Love. —J.F. Mary Brace: There was no need to correct it, Mary. It was quite all rignt. What quaint notepaper that was. Love. Annie M’Xntosh: No need to fill in the enrolment form again, dear. Yes, my bulbs are up, too! Love.—J.F. Shirley Robertson: Is Grandma any better now, Shirley? Hope you will bo able to come to our next party. Irene Kenden: Thos»e were fine fancy dresses, weren’t they? Sorry the poem was too late. dear. Love. —J F. Jean EUten Jeffs: Thank you for that photo, dear. Looking for you soon, little Brownie. Love.—J.F. Betty Bugg: Oh, that will be lovely. Betty. Will watch for you all coming in the door next Saturday morning. Love.—J.F. Joy Primmer: No, dear, I have not read it. Are there many pictures m it? Love.—J.F. , , Annie Biggs: Yes, I have. Annie, and there are some in other people's gardens. They have little pipes, too. Love.—J.F. Brie Holland: Very good, Eric. Will use if we can find a corner for it.—JrDaphne Dickie: Quite correct, dear. Looking for another of your little letters soon. Feeling better? Love—J.r. Alan Eatwell: Yet another little Starlet who loved solving that puzzle. Cheerio. Alan!—J.F. a 41 Elsie Saunders: You mounted them very well, Elsie. Write soon. Love J.F. Rohan Knight Hughes: I thought Rohan would enjoy puzzling out that animal game. Happy thoughts.—J.F. Euan Taylor: Your writing is excellent, Eo&n, and your composition shows a improvement. Best wishes.— Douglas Stawtini Weicome, Loggias! Hope you will enter for more of our competitions. Will you? Best wishes —J-F.

Maurice Bowman: That is quite all right, Maurice. Newspaper is rather difficult to write upon. Welcome.—J.F.