They Say

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 150, 27 June 1931, Page 5 (Supplement)

They Say

It in Baid that the following happened during the re-union celebrations in Make-believe: That “Merry-Makers” were startled by an ominous sound, and a dreadful tiger appearer and growled, "A noisy noise annoys an oyster Sec that you tip-toe in silence past my barrow.” (The crowd did as requested, with unc exception). That a literary lady was heard to exclaim “Charles, Charles! I wonder where the ‘Dickens Charles’ can be?” (She was directed to “Dombey and Sons” at the “Old Curiositj Shop,” and possibly found him editing “Pickwick Papers,” along with old “Nichola: Nickelby.” But the aged Father Time, on be ing consulted, was under the impression that Charles was either searching for “My Losl Youth” or else manufacturing newspapers >r “tabloid” form). That this notice was put upon the Hui walls: “E vietato fumare Signorina.” (Nc one knew in the least what it meant until some one unknown translated: “It is forbidden to smoke, Mist.” It was supposed that the interpreter was no other than our esteemed “Patti Corelli,” because he was on intimate terms with words ending with a vowel.) Thai, a “snorting,” "puffing,” so “peculiah” sent the children flying to welcome “Old Liz.” (Instead, they met one with a chariot, who enquired, “Is the ‘Mysterious Masquerader’ within ? Because, if so, I evade her. Do I. the grader ?’’» That an urgent appeal was made for keys, in ordei to get one that would release our beloved “Mother Hubbard” from her long imprisonment, in her Nursery Land cupboard. (Jack, the Dog. was despatched with them. Their return was expected at any moment.) That old Santa arrived in his motor-car with Mickey, that nicest of mice, and gathering al! the wee tots around him, told them “it was only about 180 days to Christmas, and they were only to be allowed one hole in their stocking this year.” (This has resulted In an epidemic of acute “stocking-darnitis” in almost every home ' That in the gallery many chairs had been decorated by Ites for their companions. One was heaped with “White-Forget-mo-nota.” Many displayed “Stars.” Another had a miner’s lamp burning brightly, “Made in Wales.” A third was loaded with gorgeous pansies. Thoughts for “Stranger.” A fourth had been luxuriously upholstered and bore the inscription “ ‘ln-as-much’—when pain and sickness rend the brow, an ever present thou. Rest now.” Yet another had an old battered horse-shoe, reserved for “Has-been.” Mounting guard over all, wan a life-size fairy with a circlet of wild flowers on her brow, picked out in the letters “Let’s Pretend.” That there was a wireless call from Overseas members of, "We join hands across the seas for Auld Lang Syne." and the home team replied: "We are not divided. All one body we. One in Faith, One in Hope, One in Charity.” (Indited by the Mysterious Pen of “They Say.”) “OLR ANNIE LAURIE/’ Buckland. —Oh, but how pleased I am to have your most welcome letter after yuch a long time, dear. Just as well you wrote or otherwise the tigers ‘‘Thistledown’’ spoke of would have come bounding after you. We have had very changeable weather here also. What a great game of basketball, and to think you suffered defeat by such a narrow margin. Too bad indeed. The chums have such lots of exciting adventures, don’t they? ‘‘Molly Moo-Cow’s” story was lovely. You will write again soon, won’t you, dear?—Wendv.

“ VVAI-NUI-ARUA, ” Wanganui River. —So pleased to have your letter, dear Yes, I am keeping quite well, thank you, and I hope you are also. I air glad you liked the piece of cake Bii Richard carved for you. I trust that the good Father’s blessing will rest upon us all until next Re-union Day too. Within his kindly care we need fear nought. It was kind of ”Madame X,” was it not? 1 read your essay, too, and commended your thought for your fellows. The spirit of sincerity you possess is in keeping with our code. I am sorry to hear you have been ill. I hope it docs not mean you will miss your examination. I wonder will the present holders of the Whenuaroa Shield again defeat the challengers.’ Sialo’s’ address is Miss Adeline Hamilton, Tafakia, Niue Island. You may write to her, dear.—Wendy.