The Answer Bag

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 219, 15 September 1928, Page 19 (Supplement)

The Answer Bag

“JINGLE BELLS,” Greatford.—Thanks so much for your interesting letter, my dear. Wasn’t it sad the baby monkey died. Pitcairn Island is very unique. It was a pity it was evening, and you were unable to see it. The song the islande-s sing is beautiful. New Zealand. Oh, many thanks for the parcel for the “Relief Ship,”—Wendy. “SCARLET MANUKA,’’ Sanson.—So pleased you wrote, my dear. The weather has indeed been very rough and cold. I am glad your father won the fountain pen. He was lucky. What a lot of eggs you found. Thanks for the cards you sent.—Wendy. “FIDO, ’ Bulls.—l am so pleased to hear the Bulls seniors won the championship. Wasn’t it lovely to hear that the All Blacks won the last Test? So glad the name for the calf was suitable. Will “Nero” do for the other calf’s name? I will ask “Taipo.”— Wendy.

“THE SHEPHERDESS,” Bulls.—l am so glad to hear from you, my dear. The time does fly swiftly by, doesn’t it? Yes, there has been a great deal of sadness in the Hut lately. The weather has been very rough and cold. I will ask "Grey Dove.”— Wendy.

“KONINI BERRY.” Rata.—How glad I am you have written. Thanks so much for the cards. I will, I think, be closing the exchange for a while. It is impossible for me to supply the great number of cards that are asked for each week. The weather has been very boisterous. I am- pleased you enjoyed your holidays. How good of your mother to teach “Christmas Chimes” to cook. What a lot of cows you have to milk.—Wendy.

“TALLBOY,” Castlecliff.—Yes, the weather has been very rough. I was on the beach on Sunday afternoon, watching the huge breakers that landed upon the sands with a thunderous roar. I hope the conceit will be a success. I will tell “Tomboy,” my dear.— Wendy. e

“DINKUM,” Castlecliff.—l am quite well, thank you, my dear. The weather has been dreadful. I am so glad you were so brave while undergoing your operation. The windmill would not be idle lately for want of a breeze, would it? I am pleased you attend , bunday school.—Wendy. ■ “FALLING STAR,” Rata.—Oh' dear, lam i sorry to hear you have been ill. I am glad that vou were able to leave your bed this [week. I hope your little brother is soon well. ' Yes, it was kind of Mother who Smacks Them All." What a lot of cows you have Ito milk. Will “Joey,” “Nini” and Happy ido for the three calves’ names? Arent tne I lambs lovely? I do like to see them gambolling in the paddocks. It was sad for our j Wendyites.—Wendy. # “LITTLE MISS MUFFET,” Waverley What a nice cat “Fluffy” must be. It is nice to see the dog and cat play together. lam i sure “King” does not mean to hurt her. IW endy. “MADAME MELBA,” Maxwell. —How pleased I am to hear from you once again. I had been wondering what had become of you. The weather has been very cold and rough. We have had a fine day or so lately. How nice to go (or a motor-drive. I will try and get the cards you ask for.—Wendy. “ROBINSON CRUSOE,” Waverley—l am so pleased you are now a Scout. I think it a wonderful organisation. If you live up to the Scout laws you will grow up a good ana useful citizen, my dear. So glad you enjoyed yourself while at Kohi. —Wendy.

“RED BERRY," Mangaweka.—How pleased I am to hear from you, my dear. It is nice to have the p?t lambs. What lovely names you have given them. I hope your father s hand and leg soon mend.—Wendy. “WILD .VIOLET," Mangaweka.—The weather has indeed been very rough and wintry. It is lovely to be able to ride horses to school. How nice to have Wendyites for playmates.—Wendy. “ALLEN QUARTERMAN," Fordell—How glad I am to hear from you, my dear. Oh, dear, how curious the lambs must have appeared. Thanks for the cards. “The Mother Who Smacks Them All’s” letter was very nice. Yes, I am sure some of my Wendyites will become authors.—Wendy. “JACKO,” Ohakea.—l am so pleased to hear from you again. It does seem a long time since you last wrote to me. It was nice to have your cousin to see you. The weather has been very rough. What a lot of cows to milk. Will “Fido” do for your pup’s name ?—Wendy.

“SNOW FAIRY," Taihape.—Yes, the weather has been very cold indeed. How pleased I am you had a lovely time on your birthday. It was nice of mother to give you the book, and your aunty to give you the other presents.—Wendy.

THE “TOM BOY” HAS A DAY OUT WITH A .SHOOTING PARTY Dear Wendy,—ln my last letter I told you about the day I went riding. This time I am going to tell you something more interesting still. During the past week-end my brother-in-law and several friends of his came out for the day to our place, which is roughly four miles from town, to go shooting. My sister and I were not very willing to go, but after being persuaded to, we decided to go with them. We motored up the road and left our lorry on the side of the road. Carrying the guns a,nd ammunition we all climbed over the fence into an open paddock. Walking across this paddock we noticed some gullies and swampy land. Just an ideal place for bunnies. “Brownie,” our sporting dog, gave a sudden yelp, and “Nipper,” another dog (who was dodging about for scent of a rabbit), started on the chase. The noise both dogs made must have frightened the rabbits to the next gully. After some hunting “Brownie,” nose downwards, raij up the hill over towards the next gully. We all gave chase and crept through the dense scrub and gorse and scampered up the hill like Indians on the war path. A rabbit darted out in front of us and Tom fired at it and over it rolled. J had the game bag on my back so the rabbit was passed to me to place in the bag. I could feel the warmth of his little body pressing against me through the bag. We had great sport. Something that town people miss. Do you like country life, Wendy? I hiive lived on a farm all my life. Perhaps that accounts for me not being shy, as I must say I am a lively little spark. I am not shy like most people who live in the country. I know town people have an opinion that we who live in the country are country bumpkins. Well, I don’t want to start a debate, Wendy, so Au revoir Love.—From “TOM BOY,” Bonnie Glen. Oh, what a day you had. It must have been exciting. Aren’t the dogs cunning when out hunting? I like the life of the country, my dear. I prefer it to that of the city. You musn’t think that, my dear. The days when country folk were thought to be shy have passed.—Wendy.

“XMAS HOLLY,” Raetihi.—l am afraid that the cold weather has been ?. trying time for the little lambs. Will “Nigger” do for the kitten’s name? Yes, it was a nice piece of poetry, wasn’t it? I was pleased with it also.—Wendy. “RASTUS,” Tutaenui.—l am quite well, thank you, my dear. The weather was very rough and cold. It is nice to have a pet lamb. They become so playful. I am so glad you are a regular attendee at Sunday school. Thanks so much for the cards.—Wendy. “CUPID,” Marton.—Oh, how delighted I am to hear from you, my dear. I am so pleased you find our pages so interesting. What a pity it was wet on the night of the fancy dress ball, still I am pleased it was a huge success. I will think over the competition you ask for.—Wendy.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS. “MANY HAPPY RETURNS" OF THE DAY To “Flutterby,” Marton, Sept. 15. “Rosemary,” Tutaenui, Sept. 15. “Trixie,” Mataroa, Sept. 16. “Golden Thread,” Mayweil, Sept. 16. “English Violet,” Taihape, Sept. 16. “The Mysterious Masquerader,” No. 2 Line, Sept, 17. “Dad’s Delight,” Wanganui, Sept. 17“Hiawatha,” Marton, Sept. 18. “Springtime Fairy,” No. 2 Line, Sept. 20. “Breezy Girl,” Mataroa, Sept. 20. “Meccano,” Hunterviile, Sept. 21-

“ROB THE ROVER,’ Rewa.—l am so pleased your set of cards is almost complete. Yes, my dear, the Wendyite you speak of is “Snowdrop.” She is a clever girl. I hope you will work hard and gain your proficiency. Thanks for the cards. I will try and get the ones you ask for.—Wendy. “JUST JENNY,” Feilding.—Dear me, howpleased I am to hear from you. It is a long time since you wrote. The Hut has grown immensely. It was nice to have “Cyclamen” with you during the holidays. The weather was rough and stormy.—Wendy. “C T ” ■'UIUGAH,” Marton.—Thanks so much for the cards you sent. I will try and get the ones you ask for. They are now difficult to secure. The weather was boisterous, wasn’t it ? How you must have blessed the rain, my dear. I did not see the picture, but I h-e/rd it was good. I am pleased your cat is a good mouser.—Wendy.

“GUELDA ROSE” WONDERS WHAT THE WENDYITES DO WITH OLD POSTAGE STAMPS? Dear Wendy.—What dreadfully cold and wintry weather we are having? Our winter, which some people thought was over, is really with us. It is hard to leave the warm fireside. We have nearly eight hundred readers now. Wendy, I wonder what those Wendyites do with their ordinary postage stamps? At a childrens’ home in Manurewa, Auckland, a very few used postage stamps help to buy some of those children, not so fortunate as us, a dinner—in fact a meal. I was given some stamps years ago by a lady, and I was asked to send them to the secretary. Since then I send boxes of stamps every now and then. I understand those stamps are cleaned and are sold. Just think ! It costs nothing and yet look at the good it does. I was wondering if, through you, some of the Wendyites would send away all the stamps they can get? Every letter that comes in to each home the stamps must be torn around. It does not matter how much envelope, but no stamp must be torn. To send the stamp the address is: Thos. E. Whitton, Esq., J.P.. P.O. Box 386, Auckland. I hope I have not asked too much of you. Wendy, and that some Wendyites will help? In fact I am sure they will. Tons and tons of love from your pestering Wendyite.— “GUELDA ROSE,’’ TUtaenui. Yes, the weather has been anything but warm, my dear. Oh, how pleased I am with your suggestion. I am sure the Wendyites will only to be too pleased to do as you ask. I shall ask them. Just fancy the good that can be done with what is usually consigned to the flames.—Wendy.

“PRAIRIE BIRD," Wanganui.—Yes, I have been there, my dear. I am pleased -mu went to New Plymouth for your holiday. The spring flowers are beautiful. I wiil try and get the cards you ask me for.—Wendy. “SWEET CARNATION,” Marton.— Yes, I I have been worri<’< w what to do with all the letters. There arc so many now. Will I “Snowy” do for the lamb's name? Thanks for the cards, my dear. I am glad you sit with “Lilac” at school. The violets are my favourite. The spring’ bulbs are iovely.— Wendy. “BELLBIRD, ’’ Mataroa.—So your mother used to write to “Uncle Ned.” That was some time ago. It is a very good idea to put down in the book those things you wish to write about. Write to “Lorna Doone” care of me. Put your letter in an addressed, stamped envelope and I will forward it to her. It was “Blue Bird’s” name.—Wendy. “POPPY,” Marton.—lt is nice to have the pet lambs. How funny they are sometimes. I will be pleased to hear about them. I will try and get the cards you ask for. The Hur has grown, hasn’t it?—Wendy. “DAFFODIL,” Marton.—Examinations and so forth keep you busy, my dear. They do not leave you much time for vJriting. I am so pleased you and "Daphne Queen” had such fun together. I will see if I can get you a pen-friend. No. your brother is not too young. It is glorious to have the sunshine.—Wendy. “WHITE RABBIT,” Rata.—The weathei has been very rough and wintry. I am so glad you like your new teacher. The airmen arrived safeiy. Don't you think it is just wonderful ? Thanks for the riddles. —Wendy. “SILVER STAR,” Mataroa.—l was beginning to wonder what had happened to you, my dear. I will try aud get the cards you ask for. How sad the lambs died. The weather has been very cold.—Wendy. “SO LONG.” Mataroa.—Yes, the -weather was very cold and stormy. The Hut has grown immensely. On fine evenings it is almost light enough for games after tea, isn't it ?—Wendy. “YELLOW BUTTERCUPS," Utiku.—There are now 831 in the Hut and more have joined this week. It has grown immensely, hasn’t it ? We have had a good deal of rain here, also some lovely fine days since the storm. I have read the book.—Wendy. “BLUEBIRD OF HAPPINESS,” Marton I am so pleased you went to the birthday party. I hope your mother enjoys her holiday. I will try and get the cards you ask for.—Wendy.

“JONATHAN JO,” Wangaehu.—l will ask “Snowdrop.” I enjoyed watching her performance very much. Oh, I was so pleased with the flowers you sent. The weather was most unpleasant. It would not be nice to be at sea on such a night. I hope you enjoy yourself at the ball. I shall be pleased to hear about it. I hope you win a prize.— Wendy. * “STARS AND STRIPES," Mangamahu.— Dear, dear, how unfortunate you have been. I do hope your hand is soon better. It does seem strange that such slight things often means so much. I hope you enjoy your ride. No, I have not played the game. I will forward the letter.—Wendy. “MARITANAJ* Castlecliff.—The weather has been very cold and windy. I am pleased the teams won. I was so pleased when I heard that the flyers had reached New Zealand. You may one day take a flight in a ’plane. Thanks for the cards you sent.— Wendy. “TAIPO,” Taihape.— Oh, how lovely to see all the little lambs. They are such pretty little creatures, aren’t they? I was so pleasied to hear from “Shining Star’s” mother, i The weather has been very rough and cold, j How painful your eye must be. I did the ! same thing once myself, and I know just how painful your accident was. I was pleased the airmen landed safelfr. I will try and get the cards you ask for.—Wendy. “WATTLE,” Poukiore.—The weather has been very changeable. It was nice to go and | get the shrubs from the bush. The lambs 1 are lovely, aren’t they ? T will try and get the cards you ask for. —Wendy.

“SINBAD,” Mataroa.—l am so glad you have written. Time passes swiftly, doesn't it? Yes, the calves do make a terrible din. The lambs are lovely little creatures, aren’t they ?—Wendy. “RED FEATHER,” Crofton.— Yes, my dear, there will soon be 1,000 in the Hut. Hasn’t it grown? I am pleased you liked “Wood Vioiet’s” letter. I was pleased also to hear the All Blacks won the last Test. I am pleased you went to “Begonia’s” sister’s birthday. It would be awkward milking the cows in the dark. I will try and get the cards you ask for.—Wendy.

“LILAC,” Marton.—Dear me, I am so very sorry to hear your dear aunty has passed over the Great Divide. Will you please convey to your uncle our deepest sympathy in his sorrow ? I am pleased you enjoyed the birthday party. I will try and get the card? you ask for.—Wendy. “WESTMERE BEAUTY,” Westmere. I am so pleased to hear from you. I was wondering what had happened to you, when along came your letter. I am glad you intend to write regularly. I am glad you spent such an enjoyable holiday. I did not see the picture. The weather has been simply outrageous. I hope you win the match. Yes, spring is well advanced now. The flowers are so fragrant. I am sorry, but once a pen-name is given I am unable to alter it. I have received many requests to do so. and I have as yet not done so. I could not now commence, could I ? I do hope you will not mind? If I were to alter pen-names as often as I am asked my book would become absolutely unintelligible.—Wendy. “PINK WINGS,” Patea.—The weather has been very cold an<| windy lately. We had a great deal of rain and hail here. What a lot of letters your sister has written.—Wendy. ■k • * * “BLOSSOM,” Patea.—Yes, the days are be coming longer now. On a fine evening it is very noticeable. Soon it will be light enough to have games after tea. The weather has been cold and windy. There has been a fine day or so. “Red Island Rock” must be very busy writing so many letters. —Wendy. “RED ISLAND ROCK.” Patea.—We had a severe storm here also. Many fences were blown down, and a great deal of damage was done to flower gardens and fruit trees. I am afraid many lambs have died as a result of the bitterly cold weather. The Hut has grown to an enormous size now.— Wendy. * “DIANTHVS/’ Taihape.—Oh, how sorry I am to hear that you are not well. I do hope you will soon be better. I am so pleased [ you liked the names for the kittens. Yes, I I love music. I have had the ’flu. It is ' wretched, isn't it? How hard it must have . rained.—Wendy. “LITTLE MISS MUFFETT,” Waverley.— How nice to be able to write in ink, my i dear. Your brother was very unfortunate to ' get the measles while on his holiday. I am so pleased you have enjoyed yourself at the parties.—Wendy. * “ICELAND POPPY,” Marton—l will ask the Wendyites you mention. Yes. “Jacko,” does get up to a lot of mischievousness, doesn’t he? Some of the letters are very interesting.—Wendy. “FAIRY ROSE.’’ Marton.—Thanks so much for the cards you sent. I felt confident the flyers would reach New Zealand safely. I will ask “Sea Sprite.” Yes, the weather has been very rough and cold. I am afraid the wind has caused an immense amount of minor damage, especially among the flowers and fruit-trees. No, I have no help, my dear. We shall soon be having another competition.—Wendy. “AUTUMN VIOLET,” Gonville— l am so pleased you are a Brownie, my dear. What a splendid time you had at the concert. The picture was a nice one. I am so pleased to hear you are working so hard at your studies.—Wendy. “YELLOW BLOSSOM,” Waverley.—The weather has been very cold and miserable. I am so sorry to hear that you have had the ’flu. I hope you are soon better. How sad to hear of the little chickens. I am glad the name was suitable. I will be pleased to receive the cards.—Wendy. “QUEEN BEE,” Rata.—The weather has been very rough lately, hasn’t it? What a party you went to. I am so pleased you met some other Wendyites, my dear. How nice for them to have the trains to play with. I will try and get the cards you ask for.— Wt ndy.

A LETTER FROM A “LOVER OF WENDYITE LETTERS.” Dear Wendy,—Don’t think I am going to join your happy band, as I am far too old, but have a number of cards I would like you to ’ have for your exchange, as I see quite a number of children are sorry you are closing it down, so hope these wiil help you along. I th.nk your pages are wonderful for the children, and I just love reading all their letters Wendy, you have had a lot of sadness in your Hut and I send my deepest sympathy to “Blue, Eyes,” “Golden Thread,” Lorna Doone” and “Stout Heart.” Lots of love to your Wendyites. Yours in haste.—From “LOVER OF WENDYITE LETTERS,” Rewa. My dear “Lover of Wendyite Letters,” —I was so pleased to receive a letter from you. I thank you so much for the cards you sent. They are always welcome. There are now a great many asked for each week, and I have been almost at my wits’ end to supply a portion of them. I thank you for your interest in our pages, and hope that they afford you many an interesting hour. . To those to whom you send your sympathy I will leave the privilege of thanking you. With kind regards.—Wendy.

1 "BLANCO-CITO,” Mangamahu.—l am ao | jdeased to hear from you again, my dear. Yes, "Stars and Stripes” told me she had poisoned her hand. I hope it is soon better. It is kind of you to write her letters for her. I am pleased you enjoyed your holidays. I hope you enjoy yourself at the dances. Yes, I love dancing very much. Thanks so much for the riddles.—Wendy. “DEWDROP,” Marton.—Oh, many thanks for the cards you send. The weather has been very stormy lately. We have had a fine day or two though. Dear me, what a shame the horse got into the garden. Many thanks for the little bunch of flowers you sent me. my dear. The flowering currant has a delightful fragrance. I thank you so much. The cards were acceptable. It is nice to have an Open Air Class. How you must have enjoyed the opening ceremony.—Wendy. “ROSE OF THE DESERT,” Wanganui.— Yes, I would never have enough room for all i the letters now. The Hut has grown so i large. “Midnight Star” is progressing favi ourably. “The Mysterious Masquerader” i does have a lot of accidents. It is nice to i have the lambs. Thanks so much for the cards. I will try and get the ones you ask for.—Wendy. • * » •

“TOM THUMB,” Waverley. I am so pleased you have written once more, my dear. No, I never tire of reading all my letters. They are always so interesting. Sometimes I like going to school, and very often I didn't. It is when you leave that you realise ! just how happy those school days have to you. I often wish I was at school again. I am glad you intend to work hard. You will pass if you do so.—Wendy.

“ROLLY,” Orautoha. —I am pleased you sent me the particulars I asked for. Yes, I like reading very much. It is a great exercise. I am so glad you liked the pen-name I gave you.—Wendy. * * * ♦ “SCOTTISH LASSIE,” Rewa.—The holidays always seem to pass swiftly, don’t they? I am pleased you enjoyed them. The crossword puzzles will help you a great deal, they are very educative. Thanks so much for the cards you sent. Oh, my dear, do not give up your night of pleasure purposely to write to me. I want you to have your amusement. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your thought. I was delighte<l when I heard that the All Blacks had won. —Wendy. “SUNSET STAR,” Wangaehu.—l was so pleased to receive your letter, my dear. The little opossums are pretty creatures, aren’t they? What have you called them? Oh yes, the weather has been ter/ible, but recently we have had a glorious day or two. I am afraid that the bad weather has killed a great many of the little lambs.—Wendy. “ARMED POLICEMAN,” Waverley.—Dear me, I was beginning to think you had forgotten me. I am so glad to hear from you again. The little lambs are such lovely creatures, aren’t they? How nice to stay with “Sailor Boy.” The time will soon be here when we shall be able to spend wonderful hours in the swimming pools.—Wendy. “RED RIDING HOOD,” Rapanui.—l am so pleased the cards completed your set. Hasn’t the weather been very cold and miserable? We had a little hail here also. I was so pleased when I heard of the All Blacks’ victory in the last test. You will have great fun catching the whitebait when they become more numerous. —Wendy. “H.M.S. HOOD,” Wyndham.—l am so pleased to hear from you again, my dear. I will tell “Minnehaha” and “Prairie Flower.” Yes. I was quite confident the aviators would reach New Zealand. The weather here has been particularly unpleasant. I am pleased you found “Red Island Rock’s” letter an interesting one. I expect you do find it difficult to do your work when so much talking is going on. I have thought over the request you made of me some weeks back. It was in respect to some competition you wished to send me for the Wendy Hut pages. You may do so, my dear. —Wendy. i

i I “VIOLET,” Omoana.—How nice to have I the pet lambs. What original names you - have given them. Yqu were lucky to find 3 . out where the turkeys had their nests. I i am so pleased, my dear, that you are having . such a nice long holiday. Thanks for the - i riddles.— Wendy. - ! “KING EDWARD,” Waverley.—l am r ; glad you have written, my dear. I am so ? I pleased you found the cards alright. The ? : weather has been very rough. I will try and > . get the cards you ask for.—Wendy. .| • • • • i 1 “PEDRO,” Ohakea.—l am glad to hear I ' from you. my dear. Thanks so very much . i for the cards you sent me. They were ac- [ ceptable. What sort of weather have you i had in • ’>r disU'ct? —Wendy. >!• • • • j I “TIT WILLOW,” Wanganui.—Dear me, t'• what a long time ago it seems since you , I last wrote. I am so pleased to hear from r [ you. The Hut has grown to large proport i tions now. The weather has been very cold i 1 and windy. The spring flowers are so bcauj tiful. I love their fragrance. Thanks so much for the cards you sent me.—Wendy. . I “WHISTLING BOY,” Taihape.—l am so j ' pleased to hear from you, my dear. I am r ! sorry to hear your brother and sister have • i the whooping cough. I hope they are soon ; better. It is a distressing sickness. I trust . you do not get it. Thanks so much for the I cards. I will try and get the ones you ask [ for. 13d.—Wendy. i * * * * . [ “LITTLE PICKANINNY,” Wanganui. ■ How pleased I am you have written once ; 1 more. I was beginning to think you had I * forgotten me, my dear. There are a lot in [ the Hut now. It has grown a great deal t since you last wrote. “Snowdrop” was lovely, wasn’t she ? I am glad you have a garden. The spring flowers are lovely. 1 j will try and get the cards you ask for.— Wendy. • • • • “SUNNY ROSF»” Wanganui.—l am pleas* • ed to hear from you, my dear. "Snowdrop” deserves all praise for winning the 1 medal. Yes, the airmen have safely crossed Ito New Zealand. I felt confident that they would do so. Isn’t it wonderful ? The other two poor men had not the instruments nor a machine equipped so well as the “Southern Cross.” Thanks for the cards. I will try and get the ones you ask for.— Wendy.

“HOPE," Westmere. —Well, well, I am delighted to hear from you again. How the time passes. It seems ages since you last writee. Hasn’t the weather been wretched.' I except many lambs are now dead as a result of the very cold wind. I think our , school days are the best days of all. I would like mine again. I am sorry, but I am unable to alter the pen-names. I have had to refuse a great many requests to do so. I could not now do so, could I ? I hope you will not mind. —Wendy. “GOLDFISH," Rapanui. Thanks so much for the cards you sent. Although the , weather was somewhat stormy the airmen made a splendid voyage. I will try and get the cards you ask for. I will tell “Stout Heart.”—Wendy. * ♦ ♦ • “BONNY DOONE,” Rapanui.—l am so pleased to hear you received such a lot of nice presents on your birthday, my dear. Oh dear, how nice to have whitebait for your tea. I will try and get the cards you ask | for.—Wendy. “PRINCESS VIOLA,” Patea.— I am «o i pleased to hear you intend to work hard 1 at your lessons. I hope you will pass. The j Hut has become very large. I would loved I to have been in Christchurch to see the ar- , rival of the airmen. The excitement must have been intense. I do not think he will ; come to Wanganui. Thanks so much for- the ' cards you send.—Wendy. “IRIS," Maxwell.— l am so pleased to i hear from you again, my dear. It must have ' been exciting in Christchurch when the flyers . arrived. I have been up in a seaplane. It j was a delightful experience. I am pleased | you like the new method.—Wendy. “PURPLE HEATHER.” Fordell.—l am pleased to hear from you, my dear. Yes. “Jonathan Jo” belongs to Wangaehu. I will ask “The Mysterious Masquerader.”— Wendy.

I “MUMMY’S DARLING," Rata.—l will J try and get the cards you ask for. Thanks : for the ones you sent. How nice to have ’ | the trains to play with. —Wendy. ■ I “EASTER EGG,” Rata. —How good of ; “Queen Bee” to make the toffee. I will try ' and get the cards you ask for. I hope your i ’ daddy will soon be well again, my dear. , i Won’t it l-e Icvciy when he comes home [again?—Wendy. | "THE MOCKING BIRD,” Rata.—l will i | try and get the cards you ask me for. my , dear. It will be lovely to have your daddy | home with you again. The time will ; 1 soon pass. I am glad your head is nearly , better again. I hojte your cousin's thumb is soon well.—Wendy. “SPRING MOON,” Silverhope.—Thanks so much for sending me the full particulars for which I asked. The weather has been very ■ rough and could. No, I do not play the piano. I play a violin. I love music; do I you ? Yes, there are some very interesting [letters written each week. The bush is lovei. ly for picnics. I did not have your full ad- ! [dress.—Wendy. , I * • • • , I “WHITE SWAN," Rata.—l am so plea.*ed [to h<ir from you again, my dear. It is sr<l . ito see the lambs that have died as a result. lof the cold weatherj, isn’t it? I will see if ■ I can get the cards you ask for. I am | pleased indeed to hear that your father is l now almost well again. I hope he is soon j with you. What a lot of cows to milk. The ' spring flowers are beautiful. Hasn’t the Hut i grown ?—Wendy. • • • • | “THE MYSTERIOUS MASQUERADER.” Wanganui.—The weather has been particularly rough and cold. I was almost frozen last week-end. Oh dear. I can just imagine how your brother felt. It would be most annoying to find himself under the bed. and, of course, it. would not add to his dignity either, would it?—Wendy.