WENDY HUT

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20110, 31 March 1928, Page 22 (Supplement)

WENDY HUT

Dear Wendy,—l am sc-rry I did not see my letter in the paper on Saturday. I’forgot to post my letter on Tuesday so that it would reach you in time. I have a sewing machine that I helped my father to buy. It came for my birthday. I sew all my dolls’ clothes on it. We had some rain here on Saturday afternoon, did it rain in Wanganui, Wendy? We have to drive our cows to water now as we have none in the dam. I am sending some more cards for the Wendyites. I must close 1 now with love to the Wendyites and yourself—from “BRIER.” Greatford. How nice to have a sewing machine to make dolls’ clothes on. Yes, it rained here last Saturday. It was very welcome, too. Thanks for the cards. I will try and get the ones you ask for.

Dear Wendy,—Please may I become a Wendy Hut reader and may I have “Clematis” for my pen-name ? have an old horse which my sister and I used to ride. She is too old now so I cannot ride her. I have four little kittens, and they are very playful. Two of them are black and and the other two are grey. Some time ago 1 had four opossums but I let them go because I thought they did not like being shut up all the time. I live seven miles out of town and I go to a little school about a mile away. I am in Standard 111. There are five of us in the class. We are all very glad we are having holidays at Easter. I might be going to Castlecliff to stay for mine. I spent some of my Christmas holidays at New Plymouth.—Love from “GOLDEN TULIP.” Marton.

Welcome to the Wendy Hut, my dear. The pen-name you ask for is in use. How will “Golden Tulip” do? I hope you have a nice holiday at Castlecliff, if you go there—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Thank you very much for the nice Christmas card you sent me. I hope you had a very enjoyable holiday, as I did. I went to Wangaehu for a •wcec to stop with “Ice Maiden.” One morning we got up early, and rode to the Wangaehu sea-beach. It is

about six miles from where 1 was stopping, and we had to ride over paddocks and sandhills. We arrived about half past ten and after tying our horses to a log we ran down to the water. Big white-crested waves came rolling in, splashing us as we walked along the beach. We picked up quite a number of pretty shells, and then we had lunch. After lunch we went in for a swim. The water was

lovely and we enjoyed It very much. About four o’clock we got dressed and went over to watch some Maoris fishing; they caught quite | a number of herrings, they did not get excited when they got a catch. We left the beach about five o’clock and reached nom-s at six, tired but happy. I think I will close now, with love—from “ROSE OF THE DESERT,” Kaitoke.

Glad you liked the card. What a glorious outing you had. I spent a lovely holiday also.

Thanks very much for the cards; I will try and get the ones you ask for.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Have you ever read Tennyson's “Idylls of the Kings”? I have and I think they are very interesting now, though when I first read them I thought that they were very dull and long. They are written about “The knights of the Round Table” and deal chiefly with these knights and the lady of their love. I think the one about Sir Galahad is one of the best, though some of the others are just as good. Some of Tennyson’s other poems are very good too. His big poem

“In Memoriam,” which ne wrote after the death of his best friend, is considered one of

his best, but I think it Is rather hard to understand. “Maud” and “The Brook” are two others by the Poet Laureate. Well, Wendy, I will close now w»tn rove —-rrom

“STAR OF THE DESERT,” Hunterville. Yes, I have read, I think, all of Tennyson’s works. Some of his poems require a second reading in order to fully appreciate them.— Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l was very glad to see my letter in the paper. Jacko gets up to some funny tricks. He is a funny monkey. I sit with “Blue Eyes” now at school. I used to

sit with her sister. We are having lovely weather. 1 still go to rhe beach and have a swim, but it is a bit cold. That rain xve had will do the ground good. We dug our school garden the day before it rained. The next day we planted our seed and then it rained that night, so we ought to ges them to grow. I ?m going to send the stamps for another badge. I hope you will send me one during the week. Well, Wendy, I must close. Love to all the Wendyites and yourself—from “IRIS,” Maxwell.

I think all the Wendyites like reading about the adventures of Jacko. I am afraid he is naughty and mischievous ai times. I will send your badge as soon as possible.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—This week I am go?ng to tell you about the show which was held last Saturday week. We were looking forward very anxiously for a fine day for the forthcoming show. The day dawned bright and sunny to our pleasure. At last the time arrived wnen we -were to set off. On our arrival we found that the show grounds were crowded. The horse jumping was very nice except for one horse which nearly knecked a hurdle over. I then went to see the home industries; there was some very delicious baking. Some women got a good number of prizes. The school work was splendid, some children getting a few prizes. After looking around in the shed I went up to the machine gun from which I could look down on the grounds. After the horse jumping, the steer riding came on, so I went down near the cage; tne esse >s a yard with a race on one end. They brought the steers up into the race. Then they tied a rope around their stomach to which the rider holds on. When the rider is settled on the steer they open the gate at the end of the race, and away the steer goes, kicking anS bounding. The winner vras Harry Walker. I then went to look at the sheep and cattle. Ihe sheep were white and soft some were small and some were big. Some of the cattle were creamy, red, white and others black. We then went home tired but glad that we had a fine day for the show. This is all. so good-bye. With love—from “SIR WALTER RALEIGH,” Waverley. Many thanks for you interesting letter, my dear, and I am so glad you enjoyed vourself at the show.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l am sorry I did not write last week as I had to do the work. My mother has a bad hand. I am getting on quite well in my school work. Patea and the smaller districts held their sports on Saturday. I did not go as it rained nearly the whole day, but I read the results in the Patea and Waverley Press. Alton won the cup by 178 points and I think Patea came third. I did not enter for any of the sports myself but nearly all the Convent boys and about twelve girls did. There are twenty-three children in Standard V. VI, and VII. The teachers have a lot of work to do. don’t they, Wendy? We are not having very hot weather now but lovely cool rains and breeezs. I am verypleased that you publish my letters for which 1 am very thankful. I am rather late in writing my letter this week : I nearly forgot about it. I remembered it when I was doing my work in the morning. I must thank you for sending me those cards, and also thank “Laughing Lilac” and “Primrose Lass” for sending them to you to /end to me. Doesn’t it get dark quick now that the daylight saving is finished? Well, Wendy, I must be going to bed as it is late. With tons of love to all the Wendy Hut readers and yourself—from “RED ISLAND ROCK,” Patea. I am very sorry to hear that mother has a bad hand and I hope it will soon get better. The teacher’s work is hard, and often very trying. The evenings get dark quickly now. Thanks for the cards. I /rill try an d get the ones you want.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l am svery sorry I did not write to you before. Thank you for the pretty little card tha£ you sent me. I am in Standard VI. now, and I hope to get my proficiency this year. I am sorry that our headteacher is leaving in a month’s time. We have started basket ball and I like it very much. The Wendy Hut seems to be growing every week. "How many Wendyites are there now?” I am sending in some cigarette cards. Well. Wendy, I must close now, with love to you and all the Wendyites—from “MINNEHAHA,” Waverley.

Pleased to hear from you once again, my dear. So glad you liked the card. There are over 500 Wendyites now, my dear. Thanks for the cards.—Wendy. Dear Wendy,—l am very sorry that I have not written to you for «uc*i a long time. I thank you for the lovely Christmas card that you sent me. I am in Standard 111 this year and our headmaster is going away soon. Our flower gardens are looking nice. The big girls play basket ball and or tne ilttre ones play, too. There is scarlet fever going about now. With love to all the Wendyites and yourself—from “TINKLE BELL,” Wav-

Pleased to hear from you, my dear. I am glad you liked the card. I nope tnat you will not get the fever. Keep in the fresh air as much as you can.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l am very, very sorry for not writing before. Thank you very much for the little card you sent me at Christmas, and my birthday greetings. I enjoy reading the letters in the “Chronxcle." The Brownies were inspected by General Andrews. We are getting on very well at Brownies now, we have nearly all got our second class badge, and are going for our first class badge as soon as possible. Weil, that is all just now; I will write again soon. With love—from “CUPID,” Marton.

I am glad you liked the card, my dear, and am also pleased that you are getting on well in the Brownies.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—lt was very nice of you to think of my birthday, and thank you so much for the greetings. We motored through to Auckland at Christmas and had a beautiful time. We were away just a fortnight; a week travelling and a week in Auckland. Winter will soon be here, and we will have to have fires, and the worst part is riding to school, because the water runs down the saddle and Oh! It is so horrid.” I have to work hard nt school now in order to get my proficiency •at the end of the year Well, it is bedtime now, Wendy, so I must close. With much love—from “WHITE ROSE,” Fordell.

What a tremendous motor journey you had! I am glad you enjoyed yourself. Work very hard, my dear, and I am sure you will pass.— Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Thank you very much for putting my nafne on the Honours Board. It is the first time I have had marks for “best letter.” This year we are having a new idea for our school sewing; we are to make as many garments as we can. The first thing is a nightgown which most of the girls have finished. I made mine of pink fuji and worked my initials on it. I did it all by hand. The next thing is a petticoat and I am the omy one that has started it. We are allowed to sew in our spare time so we are able to get a fair amount done. We have very nice grounds at the school, and when it is too hot to play we sit under the trees and sew. Miss Wyatt cuts out our garments; we may lie able to get half a dozen done this year. I am very fond of sewing, so it is no hardship for me. I must close now as it is time to go to bed. With much love to you and the Wendyites—from “JONATHAN JO,” Wan-

I think it is a grand idea to be able to make your own garments. I used to be very fond of sewing when I was young. Now that I have such a large family of Wendyites to look after I do not get much time to myself. I received the cards all right my dear.— Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l am very sorry that I have not thanked you for the lovely little Christmas card you sent me. On Saturday we went to the sports at Westmere. I won a book. It rained during the day and we got wet. They sold ice cream, sweets and meat. The band played nice music. I am going to school now, so I must close or I will be late. With love.—From “BONNY DOONE,” Rapa-

I am glad you liked the card. What a pity it rained. I will try and get the cards you ask for.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l hope you will excuse me for not writing to you for such a long time, but the summer evenings are so light that you do not feel like writing, do you? Thank you very much for the Christmas card you sent me. We went to the Victoria Avenue Baths, I swam 50 yards and so did nine others, eight gained their beginners certificates. We took a hive of bees about a month ago and we got a few stings. I was stung on the eye. Would yow like some honey? If you would daddy would leave some in town for you. There are not many mushrooms about yet; do you like them, Wendy? I do. We had our school picnic on March 1G at Aramoho Park where we had a lovely time. I won one and six in the races. We olayed on the chute and the other things and had a very enjoyable day. Have you had any blackberries this year? We went blackberrying the other day up the Wanganui River. I am sending you some cigarette cards. Well, Wendy, I must close now. with love to you and all the Wendy-ites —from “JOLLY JUMBO,” Wangaehu.

I am pleased you liked the cam. I am very fond of honey, my dear. I hope that your eye did not suffer as a result of the sting. I am dreadfully afraid of them. Yes. I like mushrooms very much. I have been out blackberrying several times.-—Wendy.

■Dear Wendy,—l cannot express my joy when I picked up the paper this morning and found my letter published in it. At last we have had some rain which we were badly in need of. Wendy, “White Forget-me-not” asked me to thank you for those cards which you kindly sent her and to put these few cards in my envelope for you as she cannot write to you this week. Poor Tibby (as we call her) was cutting rose-slips for her garden the other day and my brother was helping her but while he was passing her the knife slipped causing her to give her hand such a nasty cut. Unfortunately for her it wan cut so deeply, and such a big one that she had to have four stitches in it. Easter is nearly upon us again, isn’t it, Wendy ? My niece is staying at our place, Wendy, and she is funny. She has just come in and said to “White Forget-me-not” “Poor Aunty Tibby got a sore hand. Let Margy kiss it better.” Well I must close now, with heaps of love to you and all the Wendyites—from “WHITE FORGET-ME-NOT’S DARLING.”

Thank “White Forget-me-not” for sending the cards. I am so sorry to hear that she has cut her hand so badly. I shall be anxious tor news of her progress. You will let me know, won’t you, my dear? What a sympathetic little soul your niece is. I must try and get the cards asked for.

Dear Wendy,—T must tnank “Shimmering Cascade” and “Primrose Lass” for the cards they sent me. I have got the full set of New Zealand Scenes now. I am sending No. 18 in Pirates for “Honey Suckle” and No. 31 in Motor-cycles for “Sweet Carnation” and No. 1,8, 18 in Motor-cycles for "Sunshine Elf.” On Saturday I went to the military sports which were held at Westmere. It was a wet day, but there was a big gathering at the grounds. I came third in one race and I received nine-pence. There were many kinds of horse events. My brother led No. 1 troop which won the wrestling and the section jump. They had a tug-a-war on horses and many other events which were very good. The Queen Alexandra Band supplied the music. There were ice-cream, produce and sweets stalls. Did you go, Wendy? I must close with love.— From “GOLD FINCH,” Rapanui. Thanks for the cards my dear. I will try and -get the ones you require. I am pleased to hear you won a race. No, I did not go to the sports.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l do not know whether this will catch the post, but lets hope so. Hasn’t the weather been changeable lately? By the way, have you ever noticed that whenever anyone talks of the weather when there are any visitors, it is a sign that conversation is flagging. The hostesses talk of all things imaginable and then as the last resource, the stock of conversation exhausted, they turn to the weather. Poor weather, what a worn subject it is? I don’t know until I sit down to write what I am going to write about. I am a non-conversational sort of person. I suppose you have found that out by the skimpy little letters I write. I don’t believe "skimpy” is a dictionary word, but no one uses dictionary words nowadays, do they? At least, I don’t. This rigmarole will be using up space so I must close now.—From "AYACANORA.” Marton.

The weather is changeable indeed. Yes, the poor old weather clerk has to fill many conversational emergencies. I think your letters are always nice, my dear.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Last week I didn’t seem to find much to write about. When I joined your happy family I was just brimming over with things I wanted to tell you, but doesn’t the supply of news run out quickly? We have h pfg with ten little piggies, they do look so lovely and silky when they are small. I don t quite fancy making pets of them somehow, altnough I love them just now. Dad says ne likes them best later on for breakfast. Ekpecially when there are some mushrooms about to go with them. I go out sometimes and get a small basketful for breakfast like you were saying you used to do in your letter to use last week, but so far this year there has been a very poor supply. Well, I must close now with love to you and your large family—from "GOLDIELOCKS,” Wanganui. The little pigs are very funny and I often used to derive much amusement watching them when they strayed away and then set up a terrific squeaking because they imagined themselves lost. I, like your father, prefei them for breakfast, too.—Wendy

Dear Wendy,—Thank you very much foi nutting my name on the Honours Board. My brother ran down to the gate to get the paper because he wanted to see if my letter was in print. On Sundays we sometimes go fishing in the dam and catch a number, of perch. The perch are not very big, because there is oo many of them. The glorious days are drawing to an end. Now winter approaches, and the days are growing much colder. It is time we are having more rain, as the farmers need it. The day we had our school picnic the rain poured down in torrents, but we ran the races between the showers. I won four prizes such as, a lovely pencil, a watch, a skipping rope and a shilling for the first prize. I received many presents for Christmas. On Christmas Day I went up to my grandmother’s with my auntie and uncle in the motor-car. The fruit is not very plentiful this season as we had too much dry weather during January. The leaves are now making u carpet on mother earth’s bosom. I am looking forward for Easter to come Wendy. I am going to my aunty’s during the holidays at Easter. My eldest sister is not at home at present but she comes home on Sundays. Have you had any blackberries this Beacon, Wendy? He have had many bucketsful. 'Cherry Ripe” is my school friend. My sister is joining this week and she is putting her letter in my envelope. I won three prizes nt the Marton Show with drawings. I am enclosing some cards and I hope they will be useful. I had better close as I shall he taking up too much room. With lots of love to you and all Wendyites—from “SCARLET PIMPERNEL,” Tutaenul. I am so pleased to hear that you won such a lot of prizes. Yes, I have had a few blackberries. Thanks for the cards you sent. I will try and get the ones you ask for.— Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Please may I join your happ> band and may my pen-name be "Rosemary” if it has not yet been taken? I am in Standard II at school. I go to a little country school not far from Marton. My sister and I have a beautiful flowar garden. Did you enjoy your holidays, Wendy ? I stayed with grandma for a week. We have twenty-five children coming to our school. I know “Anzac” and “Cherry Ripe.” Dad gave me a little pup called "Brownie.” My sister has a calf called “Wendy,” and I ride on her but sometimes she bucks me off. Can you swim, Wendy ? I cannot, but I hope I shall soon be able to. I like reading the Wendyites -letters whicli ars very interesting. We have a lovely vegetable garden. I am sending you some spare cards and I hope they shall be useful. I must not forget to tell you our cwws’ names. There are four of them: “Smut,” "Bell,” “Peggy,” and “Nigger.” My mother was in the hospital for Christmas but she is out now and is much better. My sister’s name is "Scarlet Flmpernel.” Well, as this is my first letter I will now close, with best wishes to you and your happy band—from “ROSEMARY,” Tutaenui. Welcome to the Wendy Hut, my dear. You may have the pen-name you have chosen. I had a glorious holiday. Oh, yes, I can swim, but not very brilliant. I will try and get the cards you require. Many thanks for the ones you sent. —Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—Just a few lines, thanking you for the cards you sent me. I have got the set of New Zealand Scenes now, and nearly all the set of Zoos. I only want four more for the set. Well, Wendy, I wonder if you could get them for me, please. I have got some picture cards to change with, and if any Wendyites want any, just send the numbers in and I will try and get them for them. I think I had better close now, with best wishes to you all—From “ANZAC,” Tutaenui. I am pleased that you have almost completed your sets. I will try and get the cards you require.—Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l hope you are quite well, like myself. I am going to the Wanganui Girls’ College, and I like it very much. I am taking a commercial course, and it is very nice. Haven’t we had lovely weather lately, but it has rained during the night several times. I like staying in town and go out at night sometimes. I go home on Friday afternoon and come back on Sunday evening sometimes. Well, Wendy, as time is scarce I will close now, with love to yourself and al! the Wendyites.—From “WILDFLOWERS,” Wanganui.

Yes, the weather has been congenial in Wanganui, but according to some of my Wendyites’ letters, several parts of the district have experienced cold and rains.— Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—We held our school picnic on Wednesday; we had great fun and lots of races. I won a writing outfit; also an autograph book. Betty won a sewing box and Olga was given a doll. We are having lovely rains now, which we badly needed. Do I have to write in ink, and also do I have to write every week? I am learning music, but I can’t play much yet. Good-bye, Wendy, with tons of love to you and all the Wendyites. —From “MAYTHORN,” Rangiwahia. I am glad you enjoyed yourself at the picnic. How pleased I am that you won two prizes. It is not compulsory to write in ink or every week; you just write as often as you like. —Wendy.

Dear Wendy,—l am sorry that I have not written to you for a long time. I have been going cray-fishing lately. One day my iriends and 1 took the cray-fish home and boiled them. They were nice. It has been fine lately, but it is raining now. One day “Piki-a-rero,” my sister and I went mushrooming. After leading our horses up a steep hill, we looked about and to our sorrow there were none so we had to go home again, much disheartened. Owing to the weather being colder and the river flooded we have not been swimming lately, and we miss our daily dips very much indeed. I must close now, with much. love.—From "NGAIA,” Mangaweka. Pleased to hear from you, my dear. How disappointing not to get any mushrooms. I am afraid that the weather will always be too cold now for swimming.—Wendy.

“THE DREAM GARDEN” (Original). The sun shines brightly on the dream garden. On flowers of every hue, The birds and bees they flit and sing, They love that garden, too. There’s roses there and violets, Frail begonias and pinks, In summer time there’s dahlias, Whose honey the busy bee drinks. ’Tis an old fashioned garden, With narrow bordered paths, Where the sun shines ever brightly In its rays the garden bathes. —From “Star of the Desert,” Hunterville. “PORRIDGE.” (Copied). I don’t like porridge, skinny and brown, Waiting for breakfast, When I come down. Whatever happens, However late, Porridge is always, Sure to wait. Nobody steals it, They clear the dish Of eggs and bacon, Of cheese or fish, They eat the butter And take the tea. And all the good things Meant for me. . . . But Whatever happens, However late, Porridge is alw’ays Sure to wait. —Sent in by “Bush Orchid.”

When is a cake like a well ?—When it’s dry. What did the Scotchman see when rhe little boy broke the window? He saw (glass-go) Glasgow. .A little white house full of red meat, no windows, nor doors to get in to it.—An egg. "Rose Glory,” Greatford.