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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 192, 15 August 1931, Page 16 (Supplement)

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“TRUE BLUE IN ALL THINGS

4 ‘QUEEN MADGE 12 years. HON. MEMBERS. “TE TAUTOKO” 19 years. “TUWHARE TOA” 21 years. Dear Wendy.—Our Wangaehu friends "Pertinette" and "Annette” have asked us over and over again to join your renowned i circle, but invariably our answer was ’ “Right oh ! Later on." At last, however, we have decided to write, so here we are asking you to enrol us as two Honorary Members, land if they aren’t already taken, could we have "Te Tautoko” and "Tauwhare-Toa” for ’ our pen-names? It was only by chance luck {that we met and made friends with "Per- ' tinette” and "Annette” when, we were last down that way, and since we’ve been home they have corresponded regularly with us. Last time they wrote they gave us a list of several Katana Ites’ real and pen-names, and of those on the list we find we know "Rangiora,” “Billy Kanaka’” "Ahihi-lehua,” "Piki-te-kaha,” "Rangi-marie,” "Te Whetu Marama,” "Dixie.” “Ahoha” and "Lloma.” And, if our friends’ suspicions as to the identities of "Karepa-te-whetu” and "Ngatikoata” are correct, then we kmjw them, too. So you see, Wendy, they wiH not be all strange faces that we will encounter when we visit Letterland. Oh! what fun we are going to have in the Land of Make-believe! Honing you will grant us admittance. —We are, very truly yours, “TE TAUTOKO” and "TUWHARE-TOA,” Tokaanu. Welcome to the Wendy Hut, my dears. So I have to thank our two Ites of Wangaehu for your entry into our midst. They were ever ones to work hard in the interests of our band. You may have the pen-names you have asked for. What a large number of Ites you already know. It is true you will be no strangers when you knock upon Letterland’s door, and make merry within. You I will, I hope, soon write again.—Wendy. Dear Wendy,—Please may I become a member of your happy band of Wendyites? as I have been very interested in it. Please may I have "Queen Madge” for my penname? I am 12 years old, and I am in Standard 5. Last year I came fourth in my class, just missing a prize. I go to the Upokongaro school, and I know qnite a lot of children who write to your page. Well, Wendy. I must close now. With love. —From "QUEEN MADGE.” Papaiti. Welcome to the Wendy Hut, my dear. You I may have the pen-name you have asked for. I I am pleased you have found much to interest I you in our pages. You are getting on eplen- : didly at school. Never mind, next time I an: sure you will win the prize. Write again j soon, won’t you.—Wendy.

'WHEN ARE TRUANT ITES GOING TO WRITE?” ASKS ‘‘BROWN WALLFLOWER.” f | Dear Wendy,—Oh I dear Wendy, I think I the Weather Clerk has come to his senses • again, don’t you? We can boast of having ' five line days now. There has been three , frosts and fine days, and two dull, chilly , mornings. We have two little lambs now. one pet and one out in the paddock. Nearly I everybody has some lambs. I saw a picture j in the paper of a mother sheep and her tw< I iambs. We are starting our exams, on WedI nesday, and I don’t know how I will get on. I Last Saturday I saw another episode of “The | Indians are Coming.” The men are cleaning | the slips off the roads. One good thing about ! the bad weather is that it is giving the unI employed men work. We are pleased to hear ! that the football match, Press v. Police, was , a success and raised so large a sum. I was : pleased to eee the letter from ‘‘Old Gumboot.” He is a friend of mine. He lives in the house ' where “Jack Frost,” "Shining Star” and "The Mother Who Smacks Them All” used to live. By the way. when are these people going to write to the page again ? I was disappointed at not seeing letters from them at reunion time. They are very naughty. Love.—From "BROWN WALLFLOWER,” C.W.K., Taihape. And so can we, dear. We have had some lovely days, too. Quite a treat from the cold and rain, isn’t it? The lambs are dear, wee things, and it is lovely to eee them at play. I have not seen many yet, but I understand quite a number have made their appearance in the country. The Charity Rugby match was an immense success indeed. It was a great game, too. Now, perhaps our truant Ites will write to us. I do hope they will. We miss them ever so much.—Wendy. i ‘ ‘PIKI-TE-KAHA” AND “RANGIMARIE” DECIDE TO PAY A VISIT. ; Dear Wendy, —lt is a very long time since we last visited you in the Hut, so we have decided to "hit the trail” for Letterland this

week. Do you know, Wendy, that last Saturday was the first time for over a month that we saw our two acquaintances. "Pertinette” and "Annette.” It was at the foot-

I bal match at Wanganui, and several times ; we started down the field to speak to them. 1 but just before we'd reach them our habitual ; shyness would overcome us, so the day passed and we missed our chance to renew our friendship. But in “the days that are coming by and by” we’ll pluck up courage enough to address them. Another reason why we were rather shy was that they were with two other girls we haven’t yet nie. We used to wonder why they didn’t attend certain previous matches at Wangaehu until we asked their cousin where they were and he informed us that they were "holidaying” in Kaiwhaiki. We are trying to get some of our mates to join the Hut next week. Regards. From "PIKI-TE-KAHA” and "RANGIMARIE.” Ratana. Now, dears, this is a splendid surprise. I had thought you had forgotten all about us. Dear me, but how sorry "Pertinette” and "Annette” will be to know how near you were to them, and yet did not speak to them. > Never mind next time perhaps? I shall be ’ happy to have your chums join us.—Wendy. ! "GOLDEN SUNSET,” C.W.K., Porewa.—So j pleased to have your welcome letter, dear. The ' weather has been ever so much nicer of late, indeed. The sunny days soon make us forget the gloomy days. I hope mother enjoyed her visit to the ball. Yes, our band is always growing larger and larger. I am pleased wur little sister’s chilblains are now better. They are wretched things and so sore.—W< •- 1

"SYBIL THE WITCH.” Rapanui.—l will tell "White Wattle,” dear. How pleased she will be. A name for your puppy? Well. I must think. I know, it shall be "Rough.” How will that do? I’ll send you back the cards. No, dear, I haven’t heard of “Red Ridinghood’s” visit to Matamata. I hope they are all spending a jolly time. —Wendy.

I BLEW THEM OUT BY MYSELF,’ SAYS “HONEYBUNCH”

Dear Wendy,—Just these few lines to thank you for my birthday greetings. Mummy explained to me that Wendy wished me "Many Happy Returns,” and I was very pleased. We had a little party, just mummy and daddy, and 'Munjmy’s Man” and I. I had a lovely little cake and mummy helped me to light Xhe candles, and 1 blew them out by myself! Then daddy gave mea little parcel and I unwrapped it and found a lovely little picturebook in it. Wasn’t I a lucky little girl? Best love to yourself. Wendy, and all the ’ltes.—From "HONEY-BUNCH,” Okirae. What a wonderful little party you had. dear. I am so glad you enjoyed yourself so immennely. It was so good of mother to give you a party and explain my wishes to you. You were a lucky girl. I wish I was you.—'Wendy. “THE WEATHER CLERK MUST HAVE HEARD OUR PLEA,” SAYS “SOMEBODY’S SWEETHEART.” Dear Wendy,—Well, here I am again, just trying to puzzle my brains for some news to tell you. Wendy, I think at last the Weather Clerk has heard our plea for sunshine. Tuesday, August 4, I went round to “8.8.P.’5” place for the evening. Wendy, we received the exam, marks to-day, Sunday, end I passed, but my marks I am not g; **»■: to tell you, because I am ashamed of them. We played basketball last Saturday, and lost by one goal. Well, Wendy, I don’t think that “White Forget-me-npt” and “Mick” are the only teases, for what with “Big Brother’s Pal” and "Red Ball” I don’t get much peace. But aay what t.hey might they can’t hurt me by teasing. It is just lovely out in the country sitting on the doorstep trying to write a letter which seems hopeless. Well, Wendy, I must close now with heaps of love. —From “SOMEBODY’S SWEETHEART,” Wanganui. i lam very happy to have your welcome let- | ter this week, dear. I wondered what could ' have happened to you of late. I thought at first, until Sir Richard assured me otherwise, that you had been carried off by the old Witch. How pleased I am to hear you passed at your Sunday School exam. That’s splendid. Oh. so our worthy "Red Ball” and “Big Brother’s Pal” tease you? What fun. I. too, think it lovely to be in the country amid the sunshine and green meadows.— Wendy.

SEE WHAT THE FAIRIES EROUGHT “DADDY’S DAUGHTER

Dear Wendy,—lt is some time since I wrote, but I could not borrow anyone’s pen. if you understand. Wendy. Thank vou for the nice answer to my last letter, and also the mark you gave me. Oh, Wendy, it was nice to see my name in the birthday book. Thank you for the good wishes. The fairies brought me a pair of slippers and some pretty handkerchiefs. I hope you are quite well, Wendy. We like the frost and ice better than the wind and rain. Please, Wendy, I have sent a email packet of tea and sugar. —Your loving Wendyite, "DADDY’S DAUGHTER,” Marton. How pleased I am to have your welcome letter this week, dear. I am so glad you spent such a lovely time on your birthday, and received such a nice gift from the fairies. They were kind to you. I am keeping quite well, thank you, dear. Oh, how splendid of you to think of the poor wee children. T must giv e your name to our Gnome of Gratitude to place in his book of -Good Deeds.--Wendy.

“PLENTY OF SU. SHINE COMING SOON,” SAYS CHEERY “WELLW HER.” Dear Wendy,—Many thanks, my dear, for your birthday greetings to me. Oh, I see ■ that our Ship has sailed and is back awaiting • to be loaded ready for a second voyage. Isn’t it splendid, Wendy, to know that by each ] doing our little bit we are helping to make j life a little brighter and easier for others. “Wayback Liz.” your letter was wonderful; write often, for I assure you your letters will j be very welcome. What say you, Wendy? ( Why, "Ben,” what a time you had getting ' to the "match,” but I’m sure it was worth 3 it. Wendy, do you think there is an Ite who has the Hut Page August 1, and will loan . it to me? My paper went astray and I was y unable to get another. I will return it willingly. And now, I think this is all to-night, ( and what a night, for there’s a gale raging y about our hilltops, with the promise of more rain. But, why worry, there’ll be plenty of sunshine coming soon, and how we will enjoy it then. Kindest regards.—From "WELL- j WISHER.” Marton. How pleased I am to have your jolly let- ( ter this week, my dear. I hope you spent a ’ happy time on your birthday, and received | lots of lovely presents. It is just splendid indeed to have our ships give so much a’d to our little charges, the poor children. "WayI back Liz” did write a wonderful letter. I vzill see if I can secure a copy for you. That’s the style, "plenty of sunshine coming soon” is true blue optimism.—Wendy. “DO YOU THINK IT SAFE FOR ME?” ASKS “GHOORKA MAID.” Dear Wendy,—Do you think it is '■eally safe for me to appear among you and youl* family, for I never even thanked you for the birthday greetings you gave me? So now, Wendy, I must thank you very much for remembering me. We have quite a township here now, as there is a new mill here and there are always some of the men up at our home. The weather here is really awful, except for to-day, and we had a lovely fine day. Well, I had better go and wash up the dishes, so I will say good-night for just now.—From your loving Ite, "GHOORKA MAID,” Mataroa. Safe? Why, of course, dear, but where have you been this long while? I quite thought you had forgotten all about us. I hope you spent a happy time on your birthday and, received many gifts. Yes. I exnect the mill’s presence would make quite a difference. We have had some lovely days here. Quite a treat after the cold and rain.—Wendy.