AUNT HILDA’S LETTER-BOX.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20274, 7 April 1934, Page 23 (Supplement)

AUNT HILDA’S LETTER-BOX .

Allan. Elliott (Huruuul) : We prefer long-hand much more, Allan. Keep on. —A.H. Allan Retallick (Sumner): Good work just spoiled by the smudge on the lady’s face. Love.—A.H. Betty Smith (Duvauchollea Bay): Hearty greetings, little Starlet. Work and be happy in the Circle.—A.H. Margaret Early (Oxford): Autumn beauty comes now from Oxford. Such prettily tinted leaves Margaret found.— A.H. Betty- Whittaker (Avonsifle) : Laurels for painting count three marks, Betty. Do you like our page to-night?—A.H. Joyce Clark (Binwood): Neat work is always welcome. Joyce is a good scribe. —A.H. Alwynne Pengelly (St Albans): Try again, St Albans member. We welcome you in!—A.H. Jean Cox (St Albans): We send you Cheer Sprites and healthful thoughts, little friend. That should help you, shouldn’t it?—A.H. Jessie Cochrane (Blackball): Yes, i shall be glad to see you, too, Jessie. Pleased to have your news.—A.H. Celia Elliott (Burunui): I was much younger than you when I heard that first, Celia. Ha! Ha! Love to you.— A.H. Veraer Miller (Sector): Will you be careful to sign your full name each time you write? Cheerio and love.— A.H. Rita Wakelin Tmwald) : The Weather Clerk was really kind to Christchurch at Easter time, Rita. Sorry to hear he gave you rain.—A.H. SCary Murphy (Granity) : Such a sweet poem, Mary. Thank you for the silver paper.—A.H. Lilian Hardy (Jackson’s): How proud you • will feel wearing your badge, Lilian. Posting soon. Love.—A.H. Eileen Smith (Opawa) : Yes, the kindly wish served just as well. Ha* Ha! Thank you for the receipt.—A.H. Joan Dorn well (St Albans) : A mark for a St Albans entrant now. We hope Joan will win many more.—A.H. Edna Tapp (North Beach): Edna is a Btarland niece now. Happiness thoughts from A.H. Ron Read (City): So glad to place your name on the Circle roll, too, Ron. Write often.—A.H. Iris Hamilton {Glentunnel) : Ever so neatly answered, Iris. Love and merry wishes.—A.H. Esther Read (City): A big call of welcome to you, Esther. You managed the puzzle answer well.—A.H. Batay Phillips (Sydenham): Joke Box says thank you for the happy bits, Patsy. See where your name is again? —A.H. Nola Cant (New Brighton): We send you and your wee brother happy wishes from Starland, Nola. The poem has bemi sent several times.—A.H. Joyce Jardon (Opawa): We very much appreciate all the good work vou are sending, Joyce. Carry on.—A.H. Gertie Goulding (Ngakawau): Joke Box, of n.iursp, liked .Gertie’s poem. Lots of love.-—A.H. Rt-.y Lewis (Aranui): Neat and good. Ray. but unsigned. The leaves were a delight. A.H. Elsie CreUin (Ashburton): Greetings a r «tarlet Sw- Ashburton. Elsie is Gwyneth Crocs ( Warepa) : We shall be pleased to post them. Gwyneth. They often heir* members.—A.H. Rinxa Mason (Arahura): T shall be really delighted to meet mv ('oast Starlets again. I am always * thinking about you all, —A.H.

Frances Caver hill: You painted your lady to look like the Spirit of Autumn, didn’t you, -dear? Love.—A.H. Xan Roberts (Linwood): Did you have a picnic in the gardens, lar. ? Yes, do send some paintings.—A.H. Salli Bines (Avonoi.de): Very attractive work, Salli, but it arrived late. Love.—A.H. Brenetta Taylor (Merivale) : The sunshine we have had lately ought to move Valerie's cold. Love to a happy little friend.—A.H. Bill Roberts (Linwood): We hope to have plenty of news from Bill, and often. Cheerio.— A.H. Nordica Miller (Hector): Tell me all .about school when you attend, little one. Lots of love.—A.H. Verna Bright (Waltham): It is the very young Starlets whom we like to help, Verna. Will post. Love.—A.H. Daphne Pepper (Papanni): That is a lovely poem, but it has been sent many times before, dear. Love.—A.H. The Betallick Boys (Sumner): Thank you, boys, for gathering the beautiful leaves. It is like autumn in the office just now.—A.H. Doreen B&nke (Hornby): Ha! Ha! Some Hornby humour to cheer us. Love —A.H. Marjorie Taylor (Nelson Creek): No, it did not grow in spite of the greatest care. We think the air is too dry here. Lots of love, and thank you for the snap.—A.H. Mary Molloy (Kotuku): We were delighted to see your writing again. Good work, Mary.—A.H. Lynley Brnce (St Albans): Just too late for the serial chapter, Lynley, but bravo for trying!—A.H. Dina Sheard (Spreydon): Your entry was well-written, dear, and a most welcome contribution. Please write and send work often.—A.H. Josephine Cooper (Beckenham): Yes, cats know what the clatter of dishes means. Love to you, Beckenham niece. —A.H. Doreen Sheldon (BuUer Oorge): T shall love to see the snap, Doreen. It is nice to hear your praise of the place where you. live.—A.H. Nellie Woolhou.se (Lower Xokatahl): Another mark for a worker of Starland. •—A.H. Madge Bellamy (Spreydon): Thank you, Madge, and now watch the comic. —A.H. Euan Retallick (Stunner): I loved the gilt, bevelled effect, Euan. Carry on.— A.H. Melva Morgan (Westport): Thank you, Melva. Your contributions were very welcome. Happy wishes.—A.H. Ngaire Guy (Spreydon): I hope there is a suitable pen-friend for you in the Circle. Ngaire. Glad days.—A.H. Anthea Smith ((Sumner): A sunny, yellow dress for Anthea’s Victorian lady. It looked so pretty.—A.H. Roy Elliott (Hnrunul): Well done. Roy. and aren't you pleased you tried? Love.—A.H. Batricia Bettel (Spreydon): We are very happy to make you a member, Patricia. Your leter was most interesting.—A.H. Betty O’Neill (Sumner): ITow are you now, Betty? Please let me know. Love.—A.H.

Mavis Brown (Linwood): Hurrah! Mavis had a try and did quite well.— A.H. Elsie Leaworthy (St Martins): Thank you. little worker from St Martins.— A.H. Noeline Lewis (Aranui) : Such a lovely scent and colour your leaves had, Noeline. Love to yo,u.—A.H. Dorothy Stanton (Addington) : Your best is the best you can g\>, isn’t it? Carry on!—A.H. Raymond Elliott (Hunutoi) : The clown in yellow was jolly and bright. Raymond. *A mark for you.—A.H. Jean Hughea (Denniston): Yes, the Southern Cross is a remarkable machine. I pass the Avon almost every day. Greetings.—A.H. Maurice Stanton (Addington): You are a Cricle member now, Maurice Glad*?—A.H. , Hoatten : The Starland love l k A <1 H t^e autumn entry Lila sent. Muriel Collison (Papanui): Glad to hear of your merry holiday. Excellent colour work.—A.H. Dawn Elliott (Denniston): I shall when the Party Sprites grow busy’ again, Dawn. Love and greetings.— Brenda Bayne (Woolston) : Many SS. 8 I Ap, ; n h « d s'-t of good things. What an enjoyable ride!—A.H. Joyce Smith (St Martins): isn’t it fun bargains? Ha! Ha! An original frame, just right tor Easter.—A.H. Jack Bayne (Woolston): Joke Box envies your good fortune. Jack. He had !hSSM!SLS" a a wooden one himself ' ** earso » (Greymouth): Plod on, Billy! We loved the autumn verses.— Iva Franklin (Spreydon): Another crimson bouquet of autumn glory. Thank you, Iva.—A.H. Donnie Pearson (Greymouth): Just carry on, and it won’t be long before your mark total is 25. Love.—A.H. Wrey Rills (Denniston): News at. last f \ l" 1 Wrey! Cheerio and glad wishes.— Nola West (Xumara) : Kumara vields a nice autumn entry now. Love to the sender.—A.H. Evelyn Jury (Chaneys): Dors the fold-up farmyard look attractive, Eve]y*j? 1 am sure you liked making it.— Jim Taylor (Denniston) : Welcome to Starland, Jim. More news soon?—AH. Roy Bottinger (Timaru) : I was ever so pleased to see the snap, Roy. Yes, all Starlets must keep their own marks. Love.—A.H. Eddy Banks (Hornby) : Some jokes from Hornby, neatly written. Cheerio, Eddy.—A.H. Nellie Woolhonse (Lower Xokatahl): Nellie knew how to colour the dainty mermaids. Cheery wishes to Lower Koka tah i.—A. H. Lily Stirling (Sydenham): Keep the clippings carefully, Starlet. Yes, autumn is truly here now.—A.H. Ivy Morris (Woodend): Yoi* are a Starland niece now. Ivy. Will you send your birthday date?—A.H. Daphne Dickie (Rotherham): Thank you very much indeed. What ingenious ideas you have.—A.H.

Vera Wood (Riccarton) : You will understand now why mothers are always so busy, Vera! Jolly thoughts.— A.H. Kathleen O’Neill (Sumaei) : I am sure the scene was a very lovely one, Kathleen. How did you spend Kaster? —A.H. Jean Lowry (Desmlston) : Yes, the Avon is a beautiful river. I hope you will see it one day. Welcome!—A.H. Xna Hoatten < Elgin ): Ina is trying very lrdrd to choose suitable entries, and is managing to do so! Love.—A.H. Beslle Frazer (Linwood) s Yes, I was caught very early on April Fools' Day. Ha! Ha! Will advertise for you.—A.H. Jim Martin (Denudeton) : Thank you for your bright letter, Jim, and welcome in!—A.H. Fay Daurie (Oenuiston): It is jolly to have you in Star land. Fay. Write often. —A.H. Dydia Laraman (X&akaia) : Another fine budget from Lydia. We think 6he will soon secure her diligence certificate.—A.H. Kathleen Turner (Merivale): We feel we must say “ Hurrah!" too, Kathleen. UoocJ girl.—A.H. Alan Coburn (Denniston) : i can remember the wide view you have before you, Alan. Welcome as a Circle member.—A.H. Dorothy Hawes (New Brighton): Yes, the puzzie answer was a big surprise, Dorothy. Keep on.—A.H. Douglas Jacjc ( Dennis ton) : I am sure you have had a grand holiday, Douglas. Happy greetings to you.—A.H. Doris Watson (Dennlston) : Yes, I loved visiting Dennlston, new Starlet. So pleased to enrol you.—A.H. Beta MacDonald (Dennlston): You will be excited when a reply from your lar-away friend arrives. Welcome to Starland.—A.H. Fatty Hearao (Marshall vale) : I am sure you are looking forward to basketball time again. Love ancf greetings from A.H. Ursula Fentiman (Brunnearton): Three marks because it was original, Ursula. Love and happy days.—A.H. Jean Black (Dennlston): Away over the Alps we throw another ribbon of D"^ n dship. Has Jean caught it yet?— Richard Allot (Dennlston) : We are pleased to admit you to Starland. too. Richard. Cheery wishes from A.H. Marie Byrne (Ikamatua): Certainly, Marie Corresponding with penfriends is a jolly hobby.—A.H. Douie Sheriff (Frebtouton) : Call your new pet " Jig." Louise. Did you enjoy , solving the puzzle? Love.—A.H. Florence Brydon (Culverden): Bravo Florence, ana I am sure you will be ab|f * to win them easily. Love.—A.H Walter Clark (Dennlston): Glad to b £ a L ll ° w you appreciate the Comic, A if° r ‘ 11 iR a P leasi,re to enrol you.— Mavis Sheriff (Frebbleton) : To a tinv rebb,eton sene’ a big welMervyii Thomas (Dennlston) : We are P?PP£. to . web rpnie yet another DennistoiHriend. Will Mervyn write again?— Raymond Glenn (Westport) : " Cheer •• was a sincere and pretty verse, Raymond. Love.—A.H. * SS™? 1 * (Westport): Have you tiled keeping a list of the books you nave ing.—A.H. Olive Lareonbe (Papanul): Yes, Howk s Day is April Fool’s Day, Olive. (»lad to bear of the success of the recipe.—A.H.