“BI BROTHER MUST BE EXPERT

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

“BI BROTHER MUST BE EXPERT

Dear Wendy.—All the exams, are over now, and I do not have to study hard any more. Mother and I went to Feilding, and I sat for the scholarship there. Only four of us sat at Feilding, so we were not so nervous. The work was not so hard as I thought it would have been, but parts of it were very difficult. The proficiency is over, too. but the results are not out yet. I am sorry I did not tell you who won the tournament, but it must have slipped my memory last week. Well, Wendy, another lady and I tied for first place, but she won the toss up. It was not really a real tournament as the tennis enthusiasts made it up that afternoon. Hasn't the weather been changeable lately? One minute it is blue sky, then the next moment the scene is changed into sombre clouds and a sullen sun. The rain is good for the gardens though. and the vegetables look very nice. Some people had been expecting to go swimming this week, but by the look of the river they will not he able to. “Big Brother” must be an expert to be able to cook a sponge cake, and I hope no one will suffer from it afterwards. Isn't “Mimosa" lucky to have a ride in an aeroplane, Wendy ? I am simply dying to have a ride in one. I must close now or I will be taking up too much of the precious Wendy page. Love to all the Wendyites and a kiss for yourself.—l remain, your loving ’ite, “VIC,” Mangaweka.

Now, I wonder how you have succeeded, my dear. You will not fail to let me know, will you? Yes, the weather has indeed been changeable, but judging by the many reports I have received, it would seem that rain was badly needed. Many of our country readers’ tanks were quite empty. I have as yet not received any news of disastrous results per medium of 'Big Brother's” sponge. In fact. I think I am quite safe in saying his cooking was hailed with delight by all who sampled his expertness. Perhaps some day soon, your wish to take a ride in a ’plane will materialise. Who knows? I will forward your greeting to our “Old Gran.”— Wendy.

"HONOLULU DREAM GIRL.” Crofton.— The rain was most welcome, wasn't, it ? How fresh the gp.'dens an j pastures appear after its cooling showers. Many of my readers tell me their tanks were quite empty, too. The poppies make a beautiful show, don’t they ? Many thanks for the poem. I like it very much indeed. I shall use it for our Christmas issue.—Wendy. "STAR OF THE DESERT.” Hunterville.— How jolly of you to write this week, my dear. I am pleased you appreciated those marks I gave you. Oh, I was so happy to receive "Just Jenny's” letter. I had wondered and wondered what could have become of her. I am almost sure. too. that I have you to thank for this unexpected surprise. up, dear. Yes, wasn’t it funny “AoteaRoa’s” teacher making the sponge our “Big Brother” was so proud of. His little omission has caused much mirth on all sides. How lovely to spend the week-end with our Feilding reader. You’ll be having lots of fun. I’ll warrant.—Wendy. "BIG BROTHER’S PAL,” Wanganui.—l am ever so happy you were able to attend our "pig Brother's” birthday party. Dear me. and so he gave you away. Never mind, vour identity would very soon have been discovered. I see last week two of our Hut detectives were after you. I do not think that "White Forget-me-not” meant the compliment other than in a complimentary spirit. I will send you your badge and anxiously await your next letter.—Wendy. "FIRPO,” Patea.—So pleased to* have your welcome letter this week, my dear. How kind of mother to lend you her fountain pen to write your letters with. The weather has been most changeable here also. How lovely to have a Brownie Christmas Tree. I do think that is fine indeed. Ah, dear, what hearts of gold your Brownie had when you gave presents to the sick children in hospital. That was a noble action indeed. Never mind, although the little blind girlie could not see her present she would still know just what it was like. Her fingers would tell her They are ever so much more sensitive than ours are. How lucky you are to be -.ved to nurse your little bahv brother. What a dear wee soul he must be. It was ki ' i indeed of mother to let your two chums spend the .vght with you, while their daddy and mummy went out. That's right, dear, give “Toomess” and “Minnie” their milk. It would never do to neglect our members of the’ Animal Kingdom.—Wendy. “SWEET CARNATION.” Marton. So pleased to receive your welcome letter this week, my dear. I have forwarded your letter to "Prairie Bird.” I have received the poem for “A Weary Wanderer.” Many thanks, dear, for your thoughtfulness also. Yes, give our “Serenade” a ring on the ’phone dear, she may not be well. 1 think pansies beautiful flowers. Remind “Poppy” of her promise, won’t you?—Wendy.