WENDY HUT

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19990, 5 November 1927, Page 20 (Supplement)

WENDY HUT

Dear Wendy.—l was glad to ree my letter hi the paper last week. Wendy, are we allowed to use pencil for I cannot write well in ink. I like to read about Peter and Pam. As it is nearly tea time I must close. With a love and a kiss.—From “MISS MUFF,”

You may use pencil as you are still very young. Peter and Pam are great twins. Thank-you for the kiss; same to you dear.— Wendy.

Dear Wendy.—Thank-you for enrolling me as a Wendyite. I went for a week-end out in the country with my chum Herbert and we had good fun. We have eleven baby chicks and I look after them. I am glad it is Guy Fawkes day on Saturday and we will have some fun. Good-bye. with love to all the Wendyites and yourself.— From “SIR GALAHAD.” Waverley. Glad you enjoyed your week-end in , the country with your chum. Your baby chickens will need your attention till they are grown up.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l am over the measeLs now and I did not like them at all. This last *eek was the third week we have been away from school but we are going back on Monday. Wendy. I am sending No. 47* in beautiful New Zealand's for “Dewdrop” and 1 hope she has the complete set then. I think the complete set looks beautiful, don't you, Wendy? I am sending some other cards for any Wendyite who requires them. The other evening when i went to get some wood 1 was surprised to see the two magpies standing on one leg. Wendy, you have another Wendyite from our country. “Sally Loo." She lives next to us. Some of the Wendyites write some nice little stories. Well. Wendy. I will close with love to all.—From “ADA. Kaitoke. Glad you have recovered from the measles. Yes. the beautiful New Zealand scenes are very pretty and a fine advertisement for our Dominion. —Wendy.

Dear Wendy .—Please may I become a member of your happy band. I am in Standard IV. and ride to school. May I have “Golden Rose” for my pen-name. I have been very interested reading Jacko: be gets in to chief, doesn't he. Wendy ? As it is my ;rst time writing I will close with love.—From “GOLDEN ROSE. Wangaehu. Glad to enrol you as one of my large family. Yes. you may have “Golden Rose” for your pen-name.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy.—l have been out playing with my little brothers and sisters. We have two frogs and two thrushes and we caught a young magpie this afternoon and we hope it will live and be able to talk when it is older. Could you tell me if a magpie has to have his tongue split to make it talk .’ I hope it will be fine for the show nert week. A»> you going Wendy? Well that is all I have to sav just now. With best wishes from. “GOLDEN SUNBEAM.” Wangaehu. Your frogs and thrushes must be interesting pets. No. I don’t think it necessary to split the magpie’s tongue. It will talk later on.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy.—l was very pleased to see my letter in the paper again. I am going to tell you about some of our native birds and how they build their nests. The sparrow's nest is made of a mass of straw with a feather lining. The eggs are spotted, and streaked with ash colour and dusky brown, and some so slightly a- to be pale grey. The blackbird. which builds a grass lined nest of thick mud. resting on a structure of stems, grass and roots. The nest 'generally contains four or five eggs. The eggs are blue in colour and are nearly covered with brown spots ana streaks. The starlings build their nests in a great variety of places and four or five eggs are the usual number that are laid. The colour of the egg is a pale uniform blue. Haven’t we been having windy days, Wendy? Last week we had four fine days. Last Tuesday was a very cold day. There are many Wendyite-- from Wangaehu now. “Apple Blossom's” letter is very interesting and “Jolly Jumbo's” are. too. We will soon have our The ninth, tent hand eleventh will be exciting days. I think there will be two more new Wendyites from Wangaehu. Thank "John o’ Dream’s” for the card. I am sending you some cards. Wendy for those who haven’t gat them. Well, I must close, with love to yourself and the other Weudyites.—From “SILVER PRINCESS,” Wangaehu- . .

Your letter about the birds is very interesting. Yes. the weather lately has been very trying. I have a lot of Wendyites at Wan-g-’ehu. Hope you do well at your exams. — Wendy.

Dear Wendy.—Please enrol me as a “Hut Reader.” I am longing to join your happy throng. I am sending you some cigarette cards for “Bones." “Briar.” “Margaret,” and “Kiltie.” May I have “Shimmering Cascade” for my pen-name? I go to the Margin School and am in Form IV. “Ayacanora” and “Juan de Fuca” are in the same class as I am. I will be sitting for my Junior National Scholarship and Intermedia's examinations next month. You must have a terribly busy time reading sueh a large budget of letters from the Wendyi*e«. Some of them writes such interesting letters that it must be quite a pleasure to read them all. Could yon tell me who is th.? Wendyite who lives the farthest away.from Wanganui. I learn music and I do enjoy listening to good music.

“Ayacanora” is quite a good noetress. is she not? Don't the Wendyites’ letters take up a large space in the “Chronicle” supplement. It has not been very nice weather here lately, but better days will soon be here. I am longing for the day wb**n the baths open sc tha* I can have a dip in the cool water. I think that is all the news this week.—With love.—From “SHIMMERING CASCADE.” Marton.

Welcome to my happy throng “Shimmering CatyarU ’’ You have selected a very uncommon name for your pen-name. “Apple Blossom” is my furthest member. Hope you are successful in your exams. —Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Thank-you for the badge you sent me; it is very pretty. I am sending you tome recitations for the paper. We had two very cold nights, but luckily the frosts kept off. We are building a guy with scr—b. The rain we had has freshened the garden up and it looks quite nice.—With love from “JUMBO” Hunterville.

Glad you like your badge. Thank you for the recitations. —Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l am sorry I did not write last week. It was too late when I thought of it- Now I will tell you about the orchard. We have a lot of pear treej. three peaches, one apneot, several apple and plum trees. Most of the apple trees are sti'l in blossom. Love to you, Wendy.—From “ECHO, ’ Waverley. Yoar or«-hard must present a pretty picture when the trees are blossoming. I iter on you will enjoy gathering the fruit.—Wendy. Dear Wendy.—l am very sorry I could not write to you for the last two weeks as I have had the measles. I received my badg-? in good order and I think it is iovelv. so I must thank you for sending it. Last Monday 2nd Tuesday snow was falling and on Monday the ground was covered with snow. At present I am reading “Dorothy Arden,” and •The Golden Road." Have you read any of these. Wendy? Jacko has some exciting adventures, has he not” Topsy, our cat, has started to kill birds and three or four have met a rather sad end. She sits in f he paddock and watches for them. When they <-ome she makes a sudden spring and sometimes she gets them too. It is very naughty of her and we shall try to cure her of this bad habit. I am keeping all the dressmaking patterns because I have a hig doll that I received for my birthday. T am calling it Gladys because I left a big one in England and her name was Gladys, too. As it is getting late I will close now with lots of love to you and all the other Wendyites.—From “RAVENSWORTH," Taihape.

I am iilease-l to hesc that you like the badge. Dorothy. It is very late for snow, isn't it? Yes. I have read *The Golden Road” and enjoyed it- Cats seem to be very cruel sometimes, I am afraid.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy.- I received the nice badge safety on Thursday. We have oome little chickens. My brother and I went fishing tonight; we caught one fish sixteen inches long. Your family is growing bigger every week. I like -ending the letters very much; most of them are very i ntcre.'-'ti ng. I am very proud of the badge. I most hurry now to get ready far school. With much love to all the 1.-om "JEAN." Mataroa. Glad to bear that your badge arrived safely. Yes, our family is indeed a large one now.—Wendy. Dear Wendy ,—A week or two ago we went to the espianafi* in Palmerston North and it was really beautiful. We drove right through and turned round and drove half-B_ay back where we stopped. There were numerous cherry trees in bkwwn, all along the drive which we all though’ very beautiful. Some were a very pale pink, while others were a deeper shade of pink. The tulips also were very street; they were nearly ail red. but there were a few yeflow one*. Wendy, the lilac was simply lovely; there was some the ordinary colour, but the flower was double. Also we saw a tree of cream lilac; this was beautiful. Well. Wendy. I have not told you about half of it, but it would take too long to describe it all. but I can tell you it was all glorious. Love to you and all your big family From “PRINCESS PEGGY. Marton. Palmerston North's esplanade is very pretty. I have often been there. The cherry trees are very beautiful when in bloom.— Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l have not much to write about this week, so perhaps you would like to know about my sewing at school. We have sewing every Friday and I have just finished a d’oyley, and now I am making a little fugi frock for a little friend of mine. I love sewing and fugi is so nice to work ; it is so soft. I was pleased to see you had printed the riddles I sent . Mum and I had the last crossword puzzle right, and we have got this week’s one done, too, except the bird and two down. Lots of love to all the Wendy Hut readers and yourself, Wendy.—From "SCOTCH LASS,” Mangaweka. Pleased to hear you like sewing. I think it is so very usetui. Doing crosswords is good fun. isn’t it?—Wendy.

The weather is still cold. The opening of the motor-boat season commenced on Saturday and will be held every Saturday fortnight. Dad’s new boat came first. Have you heard of Caille outboard motors that have opened a special class now lor racing 7 So far there are only two, but in the near future it is expected to have a good number. The average speed attained so far is 30 miles an hour. They are so light that tv.o men can carry them. Well, that is all. Could you get me No. 32 and 34 in “Zoos,” Wendy?—l remain, "VALENTINE.” Putiki.

Motor-boat racing is great fun. isn’t it? I have not heard of the Caille boats. No doubt I will see them on the river soon. — Wendy. Dear Wendy.—Thank you for the badge you sent me; I like it very much. On Monday we nad a school holiday. On Saturday I went to see them shearing at the station. Last Monday we lost two little chickens. This afternoon I was playing with a boy friend. Wendy, will you ask the children for Nos. 1, 2.3, 4, 6. 7,8, 9. 10, 12, 13 of “New Zealand.” With love from “SWIFTFOOT,”

Glad you like the badge. I hope no more chickens have been lost. I will try to get the cards you want.—Wendy. Dear Wendy,—Now I will tell you about our fancy dress ball. Over 200 children took part in the grand march. I went as a Fairy and my brother as Aladdin. Some of tire oresees were very pretty. We danced until IV o’clock, then had supper and went home. 1 am sending you some cards. I have a little garden, and I have spinach, beans, and garlic in it. Wendy, did 1 tell you that I was a Brownie ; we are going to have a concert on r rioay night. I will tell you about it next time I write. We are having our exam some time this month and if I pass I will be tn standard 1. With love from “QUEEN OF DIAMONDS.” Hunterville.

What a fine time you would have at the ball. It must have been great fun. I hope you pass.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Don’t you think your family is growing bigger every week? I think so. Wendy, do you think you could supply me with Nos. 1,2, 4, 5. 6, 7 of “Beautiiul New Zealand.” On Sunday we went down to the Rangitikei River. It was very deep on one side so we went on the other side so we could go in for a paddie ; we had a very nice time. I have found one bird's nest with four little birds in it. I think they were little warblers. Weil, Wendy. 1 will close now with love.— From “FORGET-ME-NOT,” Marton. Yes, my family is growing every week. I hope to get the cards you want. I’m sure you would enjoy yourself at the river.— Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l did not write last week as there was no news. This week-end we wept to New Plymouth to the Boys’ High School sports, and they were very nice. Nearly ail Waverley have got the measles now, but we have not got them yet. All our family have nad them except the two youngest ones; ail tne same if they do get them it means we will have to stay home for a few days. It is getting Late now, so 1 must close, with love to you and all the Wendyites.—From “NO, NO, NANNETTE,” Waverley. What a lot of measles there are about. I hope you won't be further troubled with them. Xou could have a nice time at New Plymouth. —Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Will you please enrol me as a Wendy Hut reader? I have been reading your letters for quite a while now, and thought I would joint your band. May 1 have “Pussy-Willow” for my pen-name“ if it is not chosen. With all love.—From “TITWILLOW.” Wanganui.

You are welcome to my family, dear, but the pen-name you chose has been claimed, so I have called you 'Tit-Willow.” I hope it will suit.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy.—Thanking you very much for enrolling me as a Hut reader reminds me that 1 must send the coupon to you stating my age and address. I am very much interested tn the other letters of Wendyites and 1 think that “Apple Blossom” and “Romoia” write some beautiiul letters, although 1 do not know them. I am a great reader and there is hardly a book in the whole house that I haven’t read and, mum calls me the book-worm. It is shearing time again and a very busy time it is. too. Weil, 1 must close now with love to ail the Wendyites, and yourself.—From "KILTIE,” Fordeil.

Thank you tor the coupon “Kiltie.” Reading g<jod books is a very nice hobby, and most instructive, too.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy.—l am just a new writer and I hope you do not mind me joining- May I be called “Queen of the Fairies.” My favourite friend is “Scotch Lass.” She comes to the same school as I and sits in the same desk as I do. Our teacher is very nice and we like her very much. Both “Scotch Lass” and I are in Standard 111, T have seen Scotch Lass’” badge and I will soon be sending for one. I remain, your loving penfriend“FAlßY QUEEN,” Manyawpka, I am delighted to have you as a member, and you may have “Fairy Queen” as your penname. You and “Scotch Lass” must be great chums.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Please excuse me for not writing for quite a time. I suppose you thought I had forgotten you, but 1 haven’t. My little sister, Edith, has a bad foot, and isn t very well. As I have no news to tell you I will tell you about our farm and animals We have twenty-two cows, and a few pigs. We have a cat and a dog. The dog’s name is Rock. My father has a vegetable garden and a lot of young fruit trees. I remain, with love.—From “FAIRY SNOWDROP.” Westmere.

I hope Edith’s foot is quite well again. Give her my love, please, and a nice kiss. You have a lot of animals.—Wendy. Dear Wendy,—May I join your Hut and receive a badge. And may I have “Robin Adair” for a pen-name. I am 13 years old, and I shall be 14 on the 20th of this momji. I have two young puppies to look after and I have to give them milk every morning and evening. I go to the same school as “Swiftfoot.” I must close now as it is getting late. Yours, sincerely, “ROBIN ADAIR,” Hunter-

Certainly. you may join, Jim, and I hope you will be able to write often. Yes, you may your pen-uame. Hope the badge arrives safely.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy.—Will you enrol me as a Wendy Hut reader? I enjoy reading the letters. lam thirteen years old and am in Standard VI. at school, and 1 hope to get my proficiency this year. We have three cows and four calves. My three sisters, my brother, and my sell walk two and a-half miles to school. We have had nice weather up be re., We are getting a benzine pump put in at our garage. We have got a lot of flowers coming out. Well. I must close now, with love.— From “QUEEN BESS.” Utiku.

Yes, I will enrol your as a Wendyite. but as “Harebell’ has been taken I am giving you. “Queen Bess” for your pen-name. Hope it will do.— Wendy. Dear Wendy, —Please may I join your happy hand. I will be eleven on November 28, and 1 am fn Standard 111. I started school when I was seven. Every Saturday morning I get the “Chronicle” to read the letters, and some are very interesting. Last week there was a heavy fall of snow, which did not thaw for three days. It was a holiday on Monday as it was Labour Day, and I had some fun in the snow. On Tuesday I went to school, and there were three girls and four boys in my class. We had a half holiday. On Wednesday nearly all the class turned up. 1 have missed only a week from school this year. Please may I have “Bell Tea” for my penname. This is all the news for now.—From

“BELL TEA.” Ohakune Junction. Welcome to my happy band of Wendyites. Yes, my large family write very interesting letters. You must have some heavy falls of snow in your district.—Wendy.

' Dear Wendy. -Just a few lines to thankyou for my badge which I liked very much. ' I also wish to thank "John o’ Dreams” for ' sending me the cigarette cards which I reJceived on Friday. We have three kittens, I two being jet black and one grey. Would 1 you please *el! me some names for them, j Wendy. I could not enter for the paintinz j competition because my* brother painted it. Don’t the fruit trees look lovely when out in I flower, Wendy. I will have to say good-bye now. I remain, your sincerely.—“TWlNKLE,” ITurakina Valley. I Pleased to hear you like your badge. ThankIvou for the cards; I win try to get th« num* [bers you want. Will Silvery, Darkie and Pet do for the kittens’ names.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Another week has flown past and it is time to write again. Could I change my original name to "Big Ben” please? How boisterous it is outside; it is raining and blowing. I hope you are having good weather down your way. Do you tbfnk you could get me No. 2,6, 28. 30 and 31 in “Beautiful NewZealand.” Last Thursday the Scouts had a celebration of their birthday. They have been going a year. We had a lovely evening; there were games, dancing, and Scout work. I went in for blind-fold boxing and I only hit

my opponent once and he hit me once. At one time my opponent would be at one end of the room while I was at the other and we were both trying to hit one another. Once or twice I had a crack at the scoutmaster, or at someone seated round the room. I must close now, with love to you and all your readers. — From 'TOM TYLER.” Mangaweka.

I’m afraid you cannot change your penname. The weather has been very boisterous lately, but it will settle soon. Congratulations to the Scouts on their birthday.—Wendy. Dear Wendy.—l would like to become a member of your happy family. I am twelve years and nine months. Please may I have “The Silent Lover” as my pen-name? We live on a farm and milk over a hundred cows. I am in Standard V. I have had my left hand cut. The horse pulled back and I cut it on the shed door. I have been in bed with the mumps for a week or more. I have not been long at this school, but 1 like it. I have a lot of school friends and 1 like them all. I like riding to school every morning. While I was in bed I cut out a lot of pictures for the school. I am going to send some riddles for the paper. With love from “THE SILENT LOVER,” Wangaehu.

I am pleased to have you as a member and I hope you will write often. Glad you like your school-mates.—Wendy. Dear Wendy,—Do you know if any cigarette cards were sent to me by mistake, please ? I received some on Friday and I wondered if they were intended for me or the other “Bluebell.” That’s the worst of two writing under the same pen-name. Do you think you could get me numbers 2 and 18 of “Wonders of the World.” please? I am sending two others in exchange. Would you be kind enough to send me a badge, please? I am sending in 13 stamps for them. Don’t you think chicks are lovely, Wendy? We have nine. About how many are there in your family now, Wendy? I’ll now close with Iove.—“BLUEBELL,” Wai-

I am afraid I sent the cards to you in error. You are the only “Bluebell” on my books. If you do not want them please send them back to me. Hope the badge arrived safely.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Would you please enrol ma as a member of your fast-growing circle? I am eleven years old and am in Standard V. at school. We get the “Chronicle” every Saturday and I enjoy reading the letters very much. Isl’t Jacko naughty. He is always trying to tret up to some mischief? Aren’t the lilac trees lovely now that they are in bloom? We are not far from Christmas. May I have “Evening Star” for my pen-name if it has not already been chosen. Well, I mu.-t close now, with love.—From “MIDNIGHT STAR.” Utiku.

I am happy to enrol you. dear, but the penname you chose has already been claimed, so I am calling you “Midnight Star.’’ Yes, Jacko is a trick. All the flowers look nice now.—Wendy. • • • • Dear Wendy.—l was very surprised to see my name on the Honours Board last week. It had always been my secret desire to get there if I could but I did get a shock; a pleasant one though. I wish to thank “John o’ Dreams” for the New Zealand scenes which I received last Tuesday. This week I am going to tell you about our trip to Wanganui to see the Duke and Duchess of York. Our headmaster was to take charge of us. When the morning arrived w« were all very excited and nine o’clock brought forth dozens of happy smiling children lined up on the Marton Junction station. The train rolled out of the station at a quarter past nine and we were soon well on our way to the well-known city of Wanganui. In the train some children occupied their time by reading while others played games. Each school had a carriage to itself and we could make as much noise as we wished. At last we came to the end ef our journey and after getting off the train w® marched to the race-course where we were given our lunch. After lunch jve marched to Cook’s Gardens where the Royal ceremony was to be held. There were crowds of peoplepresent some of whom were sitting on the hillside while others were sitting on the seats which were situated right in front of the stand. On tho arrival of their Royal Highnesses the peonle gave many cheers. All the Wanganui children formed the white rose of York. The Royal pair walked round the children three times and then drove away amid the cheering of many different voices. Then we caught the train home after spending a very enjoyable day. Well, I will close now with best love from—“DAFFODIL,” Utiku.

It was a great day when the Duke and Duchess paid us their visit and I am sure you will always remember it. We «o seldom see members of our Royal Family that a visit is an auspicious occasion.—Wendy. Dear Wendy,—l was very pleaaed to see my name on the Honours Board this week. By now I suppose you have received my painting that I sent to you. I am very fond of drawing and painting, and I have won innumerable prizes in shows and other competitions. My pet lambs are growing very fast, but the cold weather we have been having has set them back a little. I hope to try and get them ready for the Marton A. and P. Show. I have not named them yeU but would like you to give me two names. Last weekend, a girl friend of mine, came out birdnesting with me, and together we collected a number of eggs. We rode on our x>onies past all the hedges and I spent a lot of my time in pulling out the pricks from my legs when I arrived home. I am enclosing Is Id for my badge which I hope will reach you safely. It is now time to feed my pets, so I will close.—With love from “BONES,” Marton.

I am glad your lambs are growing fast and hope they will do well at the Show. How would Tony and Sambo do for their names 7 Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l am very sorry that my letter did not get in time for Saturday’s paper. I had it all ready to post on Tuesday, but I forgot it. I will see that it won’t happen again. I received the cards quite aafely. 1 must thank you for sending them on to me, also “Jonathan Joe,” “Daphne” and “Morning Star.” I have the set of Wonders of the World now. I am sending you some more cards that are wanted. Dear Wendy, do you think you could get me these Nos. in Zoo animah. No. 1. 3,4, 5. 6,9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. I must tell you that my Auntie sent me some cards so I am only wanting No. 3 in V.C.’s. I still want all the rest I have asked for. Hoping this won’t put you out. Now I will dose with love to all the Wendyites and yourself.—From “BRIER.” Greatford.

Glad to hear from you this week “Brier.” I will try to get the cards you ask - for. No doubt some Wendyite will have spares.— Wendy.

Dear Wendy.—l will now take the opportunity to write to you while I can. I have got five film stars and I hope to get some more soon. The Nos. I want are: 1,2, 3,4, 5, 6. 7, 8. 9. 10. 11, 12, 13. I stayed at my Auntie’s place on Sunday night. I have just finished reading a book called ‘The Wonder Child.” and it was so sad in some parts that teams came into my eyes. I have been trying to get my name on the Honours Board but I have not yet succeeded. Well, dearest Wendy, 1 will close with love from.—“PAVLOVA,” Wanganui. I will try to get the cards you require “Pavlova.” ‘The Wonder Child” must be a very sad story. If you keep trying hard you may get your name on the Honours BoarijWendy.

Dear Wendy,—l amv ery sorry that I didn’t write last week but I forgot until it was too late. The weather hasn’t been very nice the last few days, has it ? But I suppose that some people want to have their tanks filled. We are having our examination now in whuji I wish to succeed. My brother is putting a calf in the show this year. Swimming season is here but we have not started at school yet as it has been too cold lately, but hope to go in when it is warm enough. Can you swim. Wendy ? I think it is a great sport, don’t you? I didn’t enter for the painting competition because 1 lost the paper. Well, Wendy 1 must close now with love to all the Wendyites, not forgetting yourself.— 1 remain, “BREATH OF HEAVEN,” Makirikiri.

The weather is much nicer just now. Hope your brother is successful with his entry at the Show. Yes, I think swimming a fine sport. I will see if I can supply the cards.— Wendy. * Dear Wendy.—l said 1 would tell you about our fancy dress ball. The grand march started at 7.30 p.m., led by Arthur O'Brien as a Pierrot and Margaret Moir as a Powder Puff. Then wc danced the finger polka. Sir Roger, the set of lancers, and two more I have forgotten. When we had finished that, we danced them all over again, and then had supper. After supper the adults had the floor and I went home. I wonder if any of the Wendyites could send me Nos. 4,8, 13, 18. 20, 25, 29, 30, 42, 47, 49 and 50 ot V.C.’s. It is Guy Fawkes’ day to-day and everybody is getting their fires ready, but this rain wili spoil them ; with love from "HOOT GIBSON,” Hunterville.

Yon would have a grand time at the ball and I’m quite sure you thoroughly enjoyed yourself.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Thia week I am goinsr to tell you about the woollen industry. When tfw» wool arrives at a mill it is immediately sorted according to quality, colour and suitability for different goods. New Zealand produces a great range of wools as the climate varies so much. The finest wool obtained from a sheep is off its back and shoulders, the coarser from the flank and the strongest off the hind legs and neck. All wool that is stained or coloured is kept for dyeing. Only the white is used for blankets. The sorting is done by expert men. After it is sorted it passes into a long bath where it is thoroughly washed. This process is called scouring. The bath is filled with hot, soapy water and a number of rakes keep the wool moving from one end to the other. It is then squeezed through a powerful wringer into another bath where it is again washed in the same way, squeezed and passed through into its th ini and final bath. When it emerges through th« third wringer it is quite clean and is taken away to be dried by not air. All fat, grease and foreign matter have been removed. Wool that is to be dyed is then taken to the dyehouse. Where the dye is to be of a uniform colour the wool is put into a revolving perforated drum, where it is left for one and ahalf or two hours. This machine holds SOO pounds of wool. For procuring different blends of colours the wool is dyed in long vats and men with long poles keep it on the move for about two hours. The different coloured dyes are put in but not thoroughly mixed the proper blends being thus obtained. The colours are thoroughly mixed during a later operation. The wool is also oiled to assist in the carding and spinning. As it i® still in a tangled state it is fed into a teasing machine when it is dry. It has a travelling table and the wool passes through strong rollers. Great combs with spikes inches long tease it and it is then blown out by a draught of air. It is then taken to the eard-ing-machine and a travelling table carries it to the mouth of the machine. It is then combed out by teeth and its weight is ascertained. Then it passes through about 30 big rollers which are covered with leather. In these rollers there are hundrers of small wires wljibh brush out the fibres and mix the colour. When it comes through the last roller it is scraped off into a twister which twists it up. The wool is split into threads and ten threads go on each bobbing. As it would take much space to tell you about the woollen industry I will continue next week. With much love, I remain, your loving Wendyite.—“RAMßLlNG ROSE.” Ngutuwera.

What a wonderful industry wc have in our midst, haven’t we? We should all be very grateful to the sheep.—Wendy. Dear Wendy.—l have not much to tell you this week. We went to town on Thursday and had afternoon tea We are having a tennis party to-day. Daddy marked the court last night. I must close now. With love from.—“HONEY BEE,” Gonville. Thank-you dear, for your nice little letter. I suppose you like watching tennis and 1 hope you will learn to play when you are bigger.—Wendy. Dear Wendy,—l did not write to you last week as the time seemed Lo go so quickly. This week there is going to be a concert and dance held in aid of our school. As it is Guy Fawkes on Saturday night you may imagine what fun we will have- with our bombs and crackers. We are having wet weather now but I hope it will be fine soon. Are you going to the Show, Wendy. I am, and I hope I will enjoy myself. The fields are looking very green now and the crops are very well. My Mother has six little chickens which look very pretty; they are like little fluffy balls. Wendy, would you give me a name for two little she kittens. Well, Wendy, I will close now. With love from. —-“PRINCESS TULIP.” Kaitoke.

I hope the concert was a success. Yes, it will be fine fun to-night. I hope to go to the Show. Call the kittens Fluffy and Tinker.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Have you ever heard of a gigantic animal called Diplodocus ? In case you have not I will try and describe one to you. The one I am going to tell you about stood about thirteen feet high. Its great body which was about twelve feet long, was supported by four sturdy limbs. On each foot there were five toes, three of which were armed with sharp claws. Its neck was long and its head small for the size of its body, while its tail was fifty feet long. Perhaps it used this enormous tail with the same effect as a crocodile can use his to-day. The long neck apparently was to enable it to tear up plants from the bottoms of ponds and lakes. It may also have been useful in enabling the animal to breathe while standing submerged in the water hiding from its enemies. One should imagine that most of its enemies would have preferred to runaway from such a monster. Well, Wendy, I will close with love from.—“SPARKLING EYES,’ Wangaehu. No, I had not heard of the “Diplodocus.” I believe the fossil remains have been found in Wyoming and Colorado in AmericaWendy. • • • •

Dear Wendy,—l’m sorry I have not written for so long but tbe time flies so quickly. I had a lovely letter from “The Story Girl" the other day. This week I’m going to thU you about the Kiwi. This native bird, though once plentiful, is now getting rare. It is not a very large bird. It has a very stout, round body tapering to the head and a small head. Its bill differs f«om that of other birds, being long with nostrils near the tip. It is often called wingless but it has very small wings hidden under its feathers. It cannot fly, however. The feathers are woolly and grey ending In long hairs. They live on worms and insects. In the daytime they lie asleep in the shade rolled up like a bait They seek for their food at night. The kiwi lives chiefly in the bush or among tussocks where the soil is soft. They make their nests in holes of trees or crannies of rocks. The eggs are very large considering the size of the bird. I’ve never seen one, have you, Wendy ? This is all I know about them. I don’t know any of the Wendyites except “Bunty,” “Butterfly” and my new friend “The Story Girl.” I’m the only one from Feildinft. aren’t I? I must close now, Wendy, with love from.—“STAR OF THE DESERT,” Feilding.

It is a great pity that the kiwis are dying out. I think we all love our native birds provided they are not destructive. No, I have not seen a kiwi’s egg. So far, you are the only Wendyite in Feilding,—Wendy. Dear Wendy,—l am sorry I did not write last week. I have a sore finger and it is just beginning to get better. Please will you excuse me for writing in pencil. Has it been very wet in Wanganui? It has been awful here. The school examination is drawing near and Ido not want to miss it. I did not go in for the painting competition, because I forgot all about it and then it was too late. We play tennis at school now and I think it is a good game. Do you like playing it? Dear Wendy, news is scarce now so I must close now. With love to all. From.—"POLLY FLINDERS,” Patea. The early part of the week was wet and cold but it is nicer now. I hope you do well at the examination. Yes, I love tennis.— Wendy. • • • •

Dear Wendy,—You must have a lot of letters to publish. I am going to tell you some more about Granny’s garden; she has some pansies; I measured one, and it was two inches long and two inches wide. There are some iris’ out; I have seen four old withered ones, and one more bud. There are sweet peas, too, but they are all pink. I must stop now. With love from.—“RjOYAL ROSi'i’’ Westmere.

Your Granny’s garden must be very pretty. I am fond of pansies and sweet peas.—Wendy.