BIRTH DAT GIFT TO "OLD GRAN"

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 291, 7 December 1929, Page 22 (Supplement)

BIRTH DAT GIFT TO "OLD GRAN"

Dear Wendy,—Hello, Wendy! I corned back to you, and the Hut again. I say, fank you for making “Dreamland Fairy” let me sit on “Old Gran’s” knee and pay marbles wif back balls wif her. I did go seep one day, and “Old Gran’ was going rock rock in a chair, an’ I just sit on mat by her feet and “Old Gran” did look down an’ smile at me a lovely smile just like that. I do bub that Elf ’cause he did find "Old Gran’s” ’sidering cap and I did see that aeroplane go right past our house when you did take ’sidering cap back to “Old Gran.” Do you know that little boy Sodderman (Solomon) who had a lot of wisdom, and when he got big he was King Wisdom, and one day he was not good, so he lost his wisdom ? “Old Gran” does, and do you know “Old Gran” is Queen Wisdom now ’cog she has a ’sidering cap and she always does good fings. Wasn’t “Jumbo” good when he did mind that little boy that was sick ? I wish I was wif “Old Maid,” and I would give lots of nice fings to him and “Hasbeen,” too. Mtimy says this is all I can tell you, but I will tell you lots nudder day. Please, Wendy, will you send this wee parcel to “Old Gran” for mo and will you tell mummy if postage is correct as she does not want another mistake made? With lots of love to you and all. x x x x.— DADDY’S LOUD SPEAKER,” Wanganui.

How jolly of you, my dear, to write to me this week. I was almost on the point of sending our Elf to look for you. You see, when my little folk do not write I become ever so worried for who knows but they may be ill or something. Wasn’t it lovely of our dear "Old Gran” to nurse you off to sleep and smile at you so kindly? Oh I and so you saw the ’plane. Goodness, I imagined I was not seen by anybody. Now, I wonder just where you were hiding? How true it is that “Old Gran” is the Queen of Wisdom. Let me whisper this to you. “Old Gran” once sent me a big parcel of blankets to keep little boys like you nice and cosy on cold nights. Those are the kind of things she does. “Jumbo” and “Hasbeen” have asked me to give you their love. They both promise to give you a ride on their backs one day. How will you like that? I will send the birthday gift to “Old Gran.” How happy it will make her.—Wendy.

“STEWART ’TARTAN.” Oha’-.-ui T •!•’•! like very much to enjoy the fresh country air again, but I’m afraid my duties are far too numerous to permit me much time for holidaying. I love swimming, and now that I have commenced this year I shall go almost every day for a dip. Yes, our "Betty Blue” is a clever njemlier of oip- Hut nrd I am proud of her. I saw “Les Miserables” many years ago. I think the principal actor was William Farnum. It was a wonderful picture and one which, long as I live, I will never forget. I am keeping quite well, thank you, dear.—Wendy. “LITTLE GINGER MICK,” Mangaweka.— I am so happy to hear that you have passed, my dear. I am so proud of you. You must have worked hard indeed at your studies. I hope you spend a wonderful time on your holidays. Are you going away for them ? Many thanks, dear, I am keeping quite well. How lovely to have the dear wee chickens. Thev are such fluffy little mites, aren’t they ? —Wendy. “RED ROSEBUD,” Rangataua.—l am ever so happy to have your most welcome letter this week, my dear. The weather has been very changeable here also. However, the rain, while upsetting the shearing operations, will do a lot of good to the pastures and gardens. I hope the concert is a great success. You must tell me something about it. I will see if I can send you particulars of a fancy dress for the ball. There are new members joining our page each week. The 2000th mark creeps gradually nearer.— Wendy. “DICKORY DANGLE.” Ohingaiti.—Why, this is really splendid, my dear. I thought you had been spirited away by the fairies. I am so happy to have your long-looked for letter. So you are a prize essayist, also, dear. W’hat a lovely story you must have written about your doggie. To-night, I shall think of you as you dance at the fancy dress ball, and I shall wish you a jolly time. How funny you will look as a mischiefmaker.—Wendy. "GOLDEN SUNRISE.” Ohingaiti.—How jolly of you to remember me and write this week, dear. I wondered how you succeeded at the flower show. Never mind, dear, perhaps success will attend your efforts next vear, for I am sure you tried hard to win. Oh, how lucky you are. I shall think of you to-night as you dance at the fancy dress ball. I hope you enjoy yourself immensely, dear. Tell me all about it in your next letter, won’t you?—Wendy.

“SLOW COACH,” Ohau.—Yes. dear. Let-terland-time again. How swiftly the time passes. It is really now only a matter of days and Santa Claus will come to us bringing his great bundle of toys from which ne will select our presents. I wonder what •he will leave you ? I hope it is something lovelv. Santa Claus will be able to visit a great many of the poor children this festive season, for much has been done to help him bring the joy of Christmas to the hearts of our little less fortunates. I received the competition safely.—Wendy. “DADDY’S DARLING.” Rata.—No, dear, I had not forgotten you. Oh, dear, no, but I have often wondered what could have happened to you this long while. I was just talking to our Elf about our absent ones when along came the postman with your letter. Sir Richard Elf, C de L., was quite concerned about you and had wanted to set off in search of you. The gooseberries are awfully prickly bushes, aren’t they? I am so pleased mother finds so much to interest her in our pages, also. —Wendy. "WALLFLOWER,” Marton.—The weather la changeable here also, dear. However, the rain has been most welcome for I am told br a number of our members that their tanks were quite empty. I am pleased the mother bantam brought out her brood successfully. What a wonderful time you had at the Guide birthday party. Just fancy your troops three years old! I am afraid I can supply no more cards until our exchange reopens, dear. I do hope you will not mind. You must let me know all about the sports. Will you be entering in any of the events? I will convey your message to our dear “Old Gran.” —Wendy. “THE KIWI QUEEN,” Marton.—l am pleased you appreciated the marks I awarded you, dear. We have had some lovely days I indeed. How lovely of “Don John” to give you the wee baby rabbit. So you have called it “Nibby.” A nice name, too. You will Let me know how you get on during the examination, won’t you? I do hope you will pass. I went for my first of the season swim last Saturday afternoon, and oh! it was so cold. I am so pleased "Sunset Echoes” is a chum of yours. I will pass on your greeting to our dear “Old Gran.” —Wendy. "LADY TULIP,” Marikirikiri Valley.—l am so pleased to hear you are keeping quite well, my dear. Goodness, yes, Father Christmas will soon be here now. I wonder what he will leave you ? I hope it is something nice. I hope you will pass, too. You will not forget to let me know, will you? Dear me, how wretched of the frost to kill all the apricots. What a loss that will be to be sure. How lucky you are to have a cow, a calf and a lamb of your own. I will insert the notice upon our Board.—Wendy.

"808 CUSTER,” Mangaweka.—How pleased I am to have your welcome letter this week, my dear. What a lovely walk you went. It is interesting watching the men at their work, isn’t it? Did your brothers get many gooseberries? How kind of your chum’s mother to give you such a lovely refreshing drink. You would appreciate it after your walk.—Wendy. "PERCY PORCUPINE,” Hunterville.—Oh, I am so happy to hear that you are now at home and progressing nicely. You will soon be up and about now. How lovely to have, such a lot of beautiful pets. Won’t they all be happy to see you among them once I more? I think the name you have given] your pony a nice one. Shearing is a busy time and daddy will be pleased his task is finished, won't he? Isn’t it wonderful how intelligent the sheep dogs are? Many thanks for sending me the particulars I asked for.—• Wendy.

A DUNEDIN RECIPE Perhaps some of th. 'ltes would like a nice recipe. These are so nice and easily made:— lOozs flour, sozs butter, yolks of 2 eggs, 1 teaspoonful baking powder. Mix thes e all up nicely and roll the mixture nice and then spread one half with raspberry jam, fold the other piece over and place on cold greased oven shelf. Next beat the whites up stiffly, beat in 4ozs of cocoanut and 4ozs sugar; spread on the mixture and bake in a moderate oven for half-hour. When baked, cut into diamond shapes. I hope some of the ’ltes make these, and that I hear how they have managed.—From, “THE MYSTERIOUS COOK,”