AUNT HILDA’S LETTERBOX.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 563, 17 September 1932, Page 18 (Supplement)

AUNT HILDA’S LETTERBOX .

Gordon MacLacblan: Do you think you will be goln g to Mickey's Party, Gordon? Good attempt. Love.—A.H. Olive Campbell: We may be able to save you a photo, Olive. Love to* you in Westland.—A.H. r > Audrey acillow: I -was pleased to see your name and address wtfitten so plainly on your entry, Audrey. Welcome in, little thoughtful one. Love.—'A.H. Joan XCillow: Are you going to write to me soon, Joan? Welcome to Starland. Love.—A.H. Travers Smith: Are you going to our Starland friend’s birthday party? I’m sure he'll save a big slice of cake for you aftejr drawing him so well. Love. — A.H. 7 Joan Zthidary: May use your story later, Joan. Original work is always welcome. Love.—A.H. Norma Small: One more Lin wood lady cornea.to“Starland. Write again and tell me all about yourself, Norma. Love from A.H. Scott Touitf: Interesting news from ; Blackball. I remember that lovely old | poem, Scott. Love.—A.H. Jim Black: Yes, Jim, I think I can answer your riddle. A hole? Is that right? Using poem in Comic later. Love.—A.H. Marjorie Barnes: How excited our Starland friend looks over his party, doesn't he. Marjorie? Love from A.H. Walter and Gwen Cere hi: Westport eends us two more new people. A huge and happy welcome.—A.H. Dorothy Lennle: Yes. of course, you may Join, Dorothy. Good girl to draw Mickey for us. Love.—A.H. Madge Bobsrtscn: Thane you so much for the squares, this helper. Will post a badge. Love.—A.H. Peggy Blvlnes: The second huge drawing we have had for the competition. Very nice. Love. —A.H. Baymond Gibson: Two very good ; drawings, Raymond. Z hope to stee you ; enter lor all our competitions. Love from A.H. I Jimmie Bateman: Mickey's boots were j a little on the small side, Jimmie, but j try again. South Brighton artist. Love.— j Beg. Blay: Are you having a holiday in Christchurch, Reg.? Have you managed to fly your kite very high yet? Love from A.H. Jean Black: A page full of Jolly riddles, and a poem for our Comic. Love to Jean.—A.H. Leslie Boss: Bright letter from Leslie. Mickey was pleased with your drawing. Love.—A.H. . . „ „ Bussell Bowe: The Mischief Sprites must be watching you every time you take Out a new kite, Russell. What do you think? Love.—A.H. Derek Grant: Very good indeed, Derek. Please send some more work. Love.—A.H. . „ Belli Bills: Nice clear work from New Brighton. Send som*a more soon, Neill. —A.H. Baymond Turn ess: Have already planned to come and see you next year, Raymond, and next year isn’t so very far away, is it? Love.—A.H. Kathleen Tew: Always glad to have work from this trier. Love. —A.H. Gloria Dane: N«at writing, Gloria, and I liked your entry very much indeed. Love from A.H. Betty Hobson: Have you won certificates for swimming, Betty? A big welcome to you from A.H. _ Betty Huttall: Another Betty from Unwood comes to join the Circle. Happy welcome. dtear. Love.—A.H. Allan Boblnson *. Such a neat writer. Mark for you, Allan. Love.—A.H. Gwen May: Going to the party, Gwen? Mickey was proud of the drawing you sent. Love from A.H.

Myrtle Simpson: So sorry you were misinformed. Myrtle. The party was open to everyone and no or enrolment forms were needed at ali. Love. Tatsy M’Zntyre: Good! little Cobden member. Keep on trying. Love.—A.H. Patricia Shannon: Welcome, Patricia. I hope to see this little new Starlet some Wednesday. Love.—A.H. Haney Hart: Are you going to have one of the lambs for a pet, Nancy? Happy days.—A.H. • • Corry O’Gorman: It was really jolly seeing you all. Corry. Love to a Westport Starlet from A.H. Edna Dove: Sorry you were too lace with the Plunket Competition entry, Edna. Am putting your name in the Circle Artists. Love. —A.H. Dorothy Xing: Mickey’s eyes and shoes were a little faulty, otherwise work very good indeed, Starlet. Love from A.H. Desmond Smith: So pleased to have Desmond’s work in Starland. Love to you from A.H. Thomas Simpson: At last a long letter frbm Thomas. I dkl enjoy it, West Const member. Love.—A.H. _ Beryl Boldero: Mickey drawn with black crayon. Good Starlet. Love. — A.H. Q. Boldaroa Write your full name always, please.' I would like a letter, too. Lots of love.—A.H. . Rene Bucktin: Welcome into our jolly circle. Renei Lcrve to you.—A.H. Jack Brown: A "Waltham member steps through Starland’s gates this time. Happv welcome. Jack.—A.H. Alice Price: A very nice drawing from a new member. Hope Alice will send a letter soon. Love.—A.H. Edna Bodger: A good picture, Edna. Are you going to our Startand friend’s birthday party? Love.—A.H. Alma Qolran: Yes, Tiny Tim was very naughty indeed, Alma. "Will you remember to begin each line of poetry with a capital letter? Love. —A.H. Tlo Bruce: Sumner sends us yet another little Starlet. Happy days to Flo and love from A.H. Violet Holmes: Welcome in, Sydenham lady. Posting a card. Love from A.H. Peggy Hancock: Yes, Peggy. J love the shy spring flowers ever so much. Have you had pussy long? Aove.—A.H Joan Bdwards: So sorry to disappoint you. Joan. No copies left after the great demand for them. Write again. Love.— A.H. Agnes People*: We are happy to open Stariand’s gates to Agnes. Love.—A.H. Charles and Peter Priestley: A very fine entry indeed, boys. Will these artists write soon? Love.-; —A.H. Sena Mann: 1 was hoping I would hear from Zena ayain. Happy thoughts to a Kaiapoi artist. Love.—A.H. John Anderson: At last a letter and some work from John. Was wondering what had hdppejietT to This new person. Love.—A.H. Ronald Davies: Would you like “Bonnie” and “ Bunty ” for your pigeons’ names, Ronald? Love from A.H. Eunice Pullar: I'm glad you are going to write often. Eunice. I liked this neat, interesting letter from Burnett’s Face. Love.—A.H. Margaret Cochrane: No, dear, I hadn't time to go through the mill that day. Have you seen through it? Lots of love from A.H. Alan M’Xvor: Will be pleased to have little Brian In the circle, too, Alan. The photo will be very nice. Love.—A.H. Zelda. Norris j Are you going to paint your model when it is finished, Zelda? Colouring makes such an improvement. Happy days to a trier.—A.H. Joyce Burrows: I’m sure you’ll remember that jolly day at Oxford for a long time to come, Joyce. Neat writing. Love.—A.H.

I Harry Hannah: Such a good «'l*i>irit shown in this Starlet's letter. Love to [ Harry from A.H. Phyllis Blythe: Quite a good drawing, Phyllfs. Keep ‘On working. Love.—A.H. Dissette Robertson: An enrolment . form from a -splendid artist. A very big welcome, Lissette. Love.—A.H. David M’ivor: I was pleased to have this fine entry from Brunnertop. Try again. St Noel Dowell: Will be sending a badge to Noel soon. A huge and happy welcome from A.H. Daphne Cashmore: I am expecting some good entries this year, Daphne. Happy days.—A.H. Julie Bowman: Another little knitter hard at work making squares for us. Love to Julie from A.H. Billy Hayward: A very good attempt, Billy. Always pleased to see this neat writing. Love from A.H. Hay Hern: I will put out a notice for you, Ray, and hope it finds you some jolly pen friends. Love from A.H. • Marjorie, Kettle: Have you many flowers out yet, Marjorie? Love to a St Martins member.—A.H. Valinae Bonning'ton: Welcome, this little new person from Brighton. Hope you'll send some work along. Love.— A.H. Maurice Bowman: Never mind, Maurice; you’ll soon be able to pull up. You must be very proud of that lovely radio. —A.H. Amanda Dong: No, Amanda, I had not forgotten you, and was delighted to have a letter again. Love.—A.H. Clifford Thorn: A City Starlet draws Mickey. Well clone! Love.—A.H. Kathleen Smith: I hope you will be able to attend Mickey’s party, dear. How nicely you drew him. Love.—A.H. Beater and Ashley Gray: How jolly to be able to welcome these twins to Starland. Two excellent drawings. Love.— A: El. Phyllis Windsor: Your painting was not quite so good as usual, dear. Thank you for the entry. Love.—A.H. Keith Bradding: Welcome to our happy band of Starlets, Keith. Will post you a card soon. Love.—A.H. Deborah Kelly: A bright Mickey from this new person. Welcome in. Love. — A.H. Alma M’Gregor: Save up all the marks you win for writing, little one. Love. —A.H. Thelma Dowe: Welcome in, Thelma. I hope you will write soon. Love from A.H. Dnlcie Beauchamp: I can see that the Holiday Sprite led you down a very happy road this year, Dulcie. Love to you from A.H. Joyce Beauchamp: Have you found your purse yet, Joyce? Such a nice lorg letter. Love.—A.H. June Harper: Yes, I would be very pleased to have you visit me some Wednesday, June. Bathing time isn’t very far away, is it? Love.—A.H. Margaret Wilson: I liked your work very much, dear. Ate you going to try again? Love.—A.H. Desmond and Brie Badger: Welcome, Desmond and Eric. Love.—A.H. Joyce Ware: Work came just too late for the Spring Page, Joyce. Will try to find some addresses for you. Love. —A. El. Doris Stanton: Thank you for your good wishes, Doris. I am sure we wilt have a fine party in Lyttelton. Love. —A.H. Maureen Anderson: May print the song again, Maureen. Am already looking forward to my next visit. A very big welcome" from A.H. Johnston Dove: I suspected your

story was a true one, Johnston. Was it? Ha! HaJ—A.H: ] Edna Dove: A sad little verse and a J funny little verse from Edna. Carry on dear. Love.—A.H. , Thomas Ford: Perhaps Thomas will try an Indian Ink drawing next time, j Sorry you were too late for the Spring Page. Love.—A.H. , Nad a Isaacson: Your little poem was ] ever so sweet, Nada. Love from A.H. Mollie Isaacson: And Mollie’s poem was lovely, too. Write again, little one. Love.—A.H. , Ethel Teape: Can you sing the Boy’s Song, Ethel? It is ever so pretty. , Love.—-A.H. John Brown: All the Starland people are happy to have John in Starland. ] Love to this Oreymouth member.—A.H. Margaret Stevenson: Another very interesting letter from Dobson. Glad ] you liked the party so much. Love.— A.H. K. Turner: Quite a good story, K., i arid very neatly written. Try again. Love.—A.H. Florence Brydon: Some silver paper and a bright verse from Florence. Happy days, and thank you.—A.H. Joe M’Oallum; it is lovely to think you enjoyed the party so much, Joe. ; Happy days to a Dobson Starlet. Love. —A.H. Joan Bull: Thank you for the silver ■ paper, Joan. Mickey ready for football. Ha! Ha! Love.—A.H. Florence Teape: A hundred marks win . a prize. Florence. I liked the poem. Love.—A.H. Charlotte Teape: The crayon work was" very good, indeed, Charlotte. Carry on.—A.H. Shirley Foster: Of course you may join, Shirley. A very jolly welcome to you. Love.—A.H. May Kelly: What colour will the little suit- be, May? The White lamb was pretty. Love.—A.H. Gordon Tibbie: I will be most .interested to receive the photos of you and your wonderful little pets, Gordon. Love from A.H. • Peggy and Jill Taylor: I am always pleased to have, these bright little letters from Ki.lbirnie. Love from A.H. Evelyn Jury: That’s the way. little artist, always take your colour scheme from nature. Love.—A.H. Poggy Crawley: I am always? .very pleased to have your letters, Peggy. Quite a nice picture. Love.-—A.H. Betty Boy: Yes, it will be nice, if i you write in ink, Betty. So glad West- j port has sent us this Starlet. Love from A.H. ? ? ?: Who, I wonder, wrote this nice story, but forgot and used both sides of the paper? Love.—A.H. Yolande Swann: Yes, Yolande, your entry came in time, and it -was splendid. Carry on with the good work. Love from A.H. Dynley Bruce: Pleased to hear this ??ember is.- planning, to make us a tin or. A hkppy birthday to little 23hj>ley to-day. Love from A.H. Nancy O’Neill: Thank you, Nancy, for the sweet little Spring posy. Love from A.H. Margaret Cochrane: Mr Joke Box lias | been laughing ever so much over the ! jokes you sent, Margaret. Love.—A.H. Eunice Demon: Did you walk along | by the Avon, Eunice. It looks very beautiful and Spring-like now. Love to you in Cobden. Love.—A.H. June Chappie: Will you enter for our Gardening Competition, June? Love from . AvH. Prances Dloyd: A blue square from St Martins. Thank you, Francis. Love.— A.H. Cyril Bamilton: We are very glad to have Cyril in our big family. Jolly days.—A.H. Betty Stevenson: Will try to find room later for your poem, Betty. I liked it very much. LoVe from A.H.

Helen Marks: A very nice entry, Helen. So good to see your writing again. Love.—A.H. Verdi Hopkinson: Do you like whitebait, Verdi? It is nice, when you can . be content with the towri you live in, isn’t it, Verdi? ‘ Love from A.H. Lila Hoatten: Wasn't Tirty Tim a naughty little kite flyer, Lila? Mark for you. Love.—A.El. Ina Hoatten: What a pretty tree you painted, Ina, but you forgot the poor lamb. Love.—A.H. Roderick Scbimanski: I think “ Saeed” will reply at once, Roderick. You should have your answer quite soon. Love.—A.H. Yvonhe Boaff: Welcome in, Yvonne. Will you try a painting or drawing? Love.—A.H. Delia Stead: Did you draw the picture of Mickey, new member; no name signed, dear. Lots of love and a welcome from A*H. : Gladys Eastraond: Good rhythm in the verse, Gladys, but try to work out little themes for your poems. Love. —A.H. - i • Gladys Weir: Good girl to draw Mickey so-nicely fo-r us, Gladys. Love. —A.H. Ella Weir: And Ella sketched Mickey, too. That’s the way! Love.: —A.H. Celia Elliott: Thank ydii. Celia, for the lovely -spray ~of Pussy, Willow. It was like a spring messenger in Starland. Love.*—A.H. David Guild: A tree in a shower of blossoms and a snowy lamb. Excellent, David. Love from A.H. Mary Kitchinff: So glad thp book pleased" you; Mary. Good luck' to you. —a.h. Betty Cowlin: Did you have a nice time at Mickey s party, dear ? Merry days tor*you,-*-A.H.-Hester Fort: Yes, we. prefer writing, Hester: it saves time. Your little friend writes quite often. Love.—A.H. Noollne Steel: Good painting, Noeline. Please keep trying. Love.—A.H. Eileen Dale: Did y6u like the Spring page, Eileen? Enter for our competi- i tions. Love from A.H. Raymond Myers: Thank you, this sender of silver paper. Love.t—A.H. Grace Blay: Wel'come to this garden lover. A neat writer,. ; too. Love.— A.H. Marie Robertson: Dear me! You must all hurry and get better soon, Marie. Happy thoughts to a Te Kinga writer. Love.—A.H. Stan Hemsley: I should like to have seen the wattle decorations, Stan. I knew you hadn’t forgotten Starland. No addresses just ,npw. .Love.. —A.H. Eydla Lyraman: Delighted to have this neat person in Starland. Merry days from A.H. Valerie Matthews: Are you coming to our party on Saturday, Lyttelton member? Love and a welcome, —A.H. Gwen Wear: It’s fun watching for the names of vOiir friends, isn’t it, Gwen? Love to you.—A.H. -. Ursula Fentiman: A great improvement, Ursula. Carry on.—A.H. Noelene Mlnlfie: This ,-time we open Starland’s gates to a Beckenham .member. Welcome, Noelene! Love from A.H. W. Cutbush: Thank you.'N., for the silver paper. I am happy to enrol this helper.—A.H. . Nola Mauger: Sorry you won’t be able to come,, Nola, but I hope you have a happy day on the river. Love.—A.H. Doris Thompson: Another Darfield lady joins our family. Sending some work, dear? Love.—A.H. Duster Scluroeder: Is this new Wools-i t<sh • member ’going t-o try- fore -some! marks? Welcome jn, Lester.—A.H. Margaret Early: We may be able to li£e yolir 'jolly verse jn the Opmlc, Mar-' gd&cz. " ' • Sheila Radford: Ha! Ha! Some bright, jokes, from Sheila. Love to you in Westport.—A.H. Betty Holland: Yes, Betty, lots of girls are really excellent kit© flyers.

Isn’t it fun. too? Love.—A.H. Brenda Payne: The singing sounded very gay, Brenda. A pretty, topical verse. Love.—A.H. Daphne Dickie: The picture needed a little more colouring for the scenery. Daphne. The Indians were fine. Love.—A.TT. Joan Stilling: T think you laughed at the strange minstrels, and not at the music, Joan! Ha! Ha! Love.—A.H. Heather Milner: A very happy birthday to you. Heather. A good letter and good work. Love.— AJi. Shirley M’Fadden: A Circle Artist mark for Shirley. Try again soon, i Love.—A.H. Valmai and Ngairs M’Fadden: I'm sure you had a very jolly time at the ! fair, little Starlets. Love to you.— A.H. Peter Brown: A big and jolly welcome | to Starland, Peter. Love.—A.H. Esma Bell: Did you visit the Museum, | Edna? I’m glad you had such a mete j holiday. Love. —A.H. The Retallick Boys: Such a nice long ; letter this time. boys. You must be very • fond of the new pet. Love.—A.H. OTtan Sullivan: I noticed you have been taking "bply one mark for each j drawing, Ultan. Three marks for draw- | ings, and one for “ Scribes ” and Artists.’’ Love.—A.H. Fred Hawes: Did you know that you had painted an Autumn Fairy, Fred? Spring fairies now, please. Love from A.H. Dorothy Hawes: I liked the pretty blossom you gave the tree, Dorothy. Carry on. Love..—A.H. Josephine Davie: The . second little Starltel whose birthday falls on the same day as Mickie Mouse's. A big welcome from A.EI. Harry Cooper: It was very nice of you, indeed, Harry, to Knit for us. Thank you. Love.—A.H. Ivan Mitchell: What a lot of. prizes you have been winning lately, Ivan. How many have you now? Love.—A.H. Valerie Brown: Excellent colours, Valerie, but you forgot to paint the background. Try again. Love.—A.H. Louise Dightbown: A far-away member comes to Starland this time. Welcome to Louise. Love.—A.H. Eleanor Winstanley: Why not enrol .the whole family, Eleanor? There's always room 'for more 'Starlets. Love.— 4-H. Netty Agar: Good colours, Betty, but they were a little smudged this time. Try again.—A.H. Verner Miller: I loved the pretty verse you sent, Verner. Happy days.— A.H. Gordon Steer: I am sending this little new member a eard soon. Happy days and a huge welcome from A.H. Alfred Preston: Why , not let Lorraine join - now, Alfred? We should love to enrol her. —A.H. Sadie Moore: T am giving this little person a mark for colouring her pictures so nicely. Love.—A.H. . Kathleen Moore: A surprise to hear from this Starlet in Styx. LoVe.—A.H. Chris. Qstenfield: Welcome to our merry Starland, Chris. Some work and a letter soon? Love.—A.H. Juno Laurie: 1 was pleased to have Mickey from Ashburton. A nicte letter, too. : Love from A.H. Marjorie and Billy Taylor: r have always wished to see Kidntey Ferns, and was delighted with them. Are they easy to grow? Perhaps you could get me a root, Starlets. Love.—A.H.