THE TUNNEL THROUGH THE BILL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 45, 22 February 1936, Page 12

THE TUNNEL THROUGH THE BILL

“I WILL LIFT UF MINE EYES UNTO THE HILLS FROM WHENCE COMETH MY HELP” Dear Wendy and all oar beloved toaaeie vt Letterland,—May I just for < brief apace call in at the Hut for t chat with al] and leave with yon a me«*-age. I noticed recently that a ■Bbli e notice was issued by our City Oecn< il prohibiting the use ot water for garden purposes and householders were requested to conserve water for irdinary purposes as much as possible ind that a father notice draws atten tion to considerable damage being done to the pipe line which brings the water from Okehu. Did you ever think, dear Ites. what a terrible thing it would be for our ’ity to to be with out water. Do you ever think when you just turn on the tap for water what a tremendous amount of time, thought and money has been sj»ent >•» that you may have an abundance of water at your disposal? Perhaps some of you may’ have visited Okehu from whence our supply’ conies and have seen that glowworm tunnel through the hill from one valley to the other through which flows a lovely stream of clear, cool water into the Okehu ‘lam. Let me tell you of another tunnel and a wonderful water-scheme: — This tunnel is in the Catskill Mountains and is IS miles long. They began to bore through the mountan in 1917. Two groups of workmen began on each side of the mountain and they each bored away every day, night and day, for more than five years, and one morning they met nearly half a mile under the mountain and the tunnel through the great hill was completed. That tunnel is called the tfhandaken Tunnel, and through it there flows from the mountains 250,000, " |( i gallons of fresh crystal clear water, which is car ried right into the horn# of the mi; Hons of rich and poor who live in the great city of New \ork. 1 thinK that is one of the most wonderful things I know. In the hot. hot days of summer, those who live in alleys and slums and boulevards have cool fresh mountain water to drink. There could be no greater blessing than that. M hen the work was begun the committee in charged quoted the words of the 121st Psalm: “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help.” But I know of a still more wonderful tunnel, only I do not know where it is, or how long it is, or whether it goes through mountains. I have an idea it runs through clouds and sunlight, past sun and stars and ampties its crystal water at our very door*. I read about where it begins. It begins at God’s throne, and opens into this world of ours. Here is the story: “And he showed me a river of water of life, bright as crystal, proceeding out of the. throne of God and of the I/amb, in the midst of the street thereof. And on this side of the river and on that was the tree of life, bearing twelve manner of fruits, yielding its fruit every month; and the leaves of the trpc> wer.< f..r the healing of the nations.” This great stream of water which flow- t- on? the throne of God and of the I.an; ». is carried down to where we arc, and everyone whn wishes may stoop down and drink. I think you know what that story mean-. The water » f no is the love of God that come- to us through Jesus. It begins with God and comes down to earth and flows from Calvary and from the open Easter Tomb and everyone who drinks of that water is satisfied. It flows pa-‘ every door, and rich and poor, white and black, people of all lands, maydrink and be content. Jesus often <-ninpared the Gospel to fresh water. He told the woman at Jacob’s well that everyone who drank of th» water of that well would thirst ag;. • • bn- whosoever drank of the water Ho would give would never thirst. I heard the voice of Jesus say: “Behold, I freely give The living water; thrst v <>» • . Stoop down and drink a:• I liv#'!” I came to Jesus and I drank Of that, life-giving stream; Mv thirst was quenched, mv -«»ul revh ed. And now I live in Hii There was plenty of water in fie Catskill Mountain. , but a tunnel had to be made before the little < hildren in New York could use it. 1 her. was a boundless source ot life and love in God. but a way had to be opened f«»r it to flow to use. and th.- way >»s opened in Jesus. There i> an unfailing source of supply nf love a’ i gra - in the Gospel for all men, but it mu-t be taken to the homes of thos- who have it Every and Christian worker ’is like a tunnel through which flow.- th.- healing -er-, of the Gospel. J- your bfp I k»> a tunnel? ft is sa d th r <)1 • • r ' mniWaII, who was firirp t iu- rr of Eng land, visited the <’:Ph«-J' ot Yand there he saw twelve statu# of thApostles in solid sih»r ‘W’-it they doing there?” he ask#- I Th* • I*• said. “Take them down ht.<| h-t them go about like their Master, d#«i’ 1 good. ' So they «. .• t;. i J-.wi . I melted, and turned into m-.i t<» 1 • 1 of use in the world. N-.t g that is beautiful sh »;.L! l*e turned H- . money, and perhaps Oliver Umniwelll might have left the silver statues i- ] the Cathedral, but rertaHlv pverv -g ••• 1 Christian is not for ornament but i • use, and should, like hi- Ms-ter, .be in the world tn dn good. He should be n tunnel through whi-h goodness and blessings flow out into the world. M . lore and good wishes tn vnu all. “HUT’S PADRE.” R.G.W.B. “WE HAVE LOVELY TIMES AT THE SWIMMING BATHS.” SAYS “POULTRY MAID. 11.” Dear Wendy.—l was pleased t- see mv letter in the ‘‘Chronicle’’ on Saturday. We have lovely timer at the swimming bath*. They have swimming competitions of a Wednesday night. I have come third in a race for two nights. My little brother has had the ‘Flu. I have a cold, so I hope, that I am not getting it, ton. We have had two lovely days, and hope the weather keeps fine for quite a long time. I suppose if it was fine too long, we would be crying out for rain, ns the tanks «rould be soon empty. Well, dear Wendy, this is enough this time co I will ring nff and sayanrevoir for new. Best wishes to the Wendv Hut and yourself. Wendy.—From “POULTRY MAID 11.” Hunterville. How pleased I am to hear that you are such a swimming enthusiast. I will be the proudest person possible when vou tell me you have won a race. What times you have at those baths. Old Mr. ’Flu Germ is a scamp, irn’t he? I hope you do not get a cold.—Wendy.

Enter . 3910 •Kosv Riding Hood.’ 3911 ••Lady of Mystery.” Dear Wendy.—May I join your Hut? I an five years old and my birthday is on October 9. My sister, “Queen of the Birds” is writing this for me because 1 am too small. J have a cat railed Rainbow, as it has three colour-. | go to school and can read & little. I av< i lolly wl ich <an say * ‘Ala, ma.” ami a big pram. Can I have the pen-name, “Red Riding Hood”.’ I have a toy piano which I can play.— J remain, yours truly, “ROSY RIDiNG HOOD,” Taihape. Welcome to rhe Wendy Hut, my dear. I am ever so pleased to have a little tot like you join our merry ranks. How lucky you are to have such a. dear hi tie pet as Rainbow. You must, be very proud of your dolly, too. As the pen name vou ask for is in use 1 have gii - - • u •R< RIDING H(>OD.”— Wendv. Dem Wendy -May I become an Ite or am I too old? Although looking through the letters it seems as though quite elderly people write. L do feel sorry for “Stranger” what a lonely life must have. The be.-t letter and most interesting I think was “Just Blue Danube’s.” What a marvellous imagination. The descriptions were good, clear, and vivid. 1 could almost feel -v-.- i there. Did you go and see Wirth’s circus? ’We did ami thought it qui-e goo-1. The acrobatic tricks were about the best and the seals next. la <»ae part the seal had a large lighted tabi** lamp on his nose and he wriggl -i ami climbed up about twenty steps and then he slid down the other side backwards. He then rolled over ami over am] he still had the lamp on his nose. We all thought him very i. Hi- reward was a large piece of fish. Oh, may 1 have “Lady of My- • ry’’ for my pen-name, please? Well, Wendy, L suppose I must close now. With all g«»o<l wishes to the Ites and ■ ain. “LADY OF MY ST TRY.” Hunterville. Welcome to the Wendy Hut. my •l« :.r. Thr-re is no age in our ranks. In ‘lnk-- >» Sieve no one has any age. We • ••'' ju-t what we imagine ourselves tn . • .W< : ■ • - a real gem in our *‘ J.B. D.” I - i ; the circur. It, is astonishing just what an animal ran be taught Io 1 i-n’t it? Yes, you may have the pen-namp and 1 will publish your serial story as space permits.—-Wendy. • QUEEN OF BIRDS” ATTENDS CIRCUS FOR FIRST TIME. Dear Wendy.—How a»e you? Lt’s ages simp 1 wrote last, did you think I v.as in the Witch’s clutches? 1 went to -re Wirth’s circus. I was thrilled. It !- tin* tin t time I have seen a circus an.l I enjoyed it very mm-li. I loved the animals in it, Wendy. Did you see »t ‘ Mi friend, “Queen of the Bunrib--.” ,-aw it. fo#». The weather is no; so g<* • I h*’rr. it i> inclined to be • lull nud showery. We have been out a!n"-» every nig|it gathering fruit. It is verv watery and there in not much nn ih.- tree-. Well. I must close nn-.t. 1... VP.. From “QI.’KEX OF THE BIRDS,’’ Taihape. I am p\ or so pleased to have your wrlromp jpftpr. dear. I did think that the olfl Witch had you in her clnt.-hr-. I am glad you were so in t erpste! in the circus. They arc truly wonderful. Yes, I raw it here in Wanganui. The fruit season appears tc- he vprv poor. Wendy. YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS” REMARKS UPON SIZE OF HUT FAMILY. Dear Wendy.—Well, here J am again, pepping in t*» say helio and to thank you v.-i v much f'»r my birthday greeting-. So you nave discovered who I am at last, have you, “Tottie?” Well, why not print my initials? You seem to In* keeping pretty quiet, lately, ••\. ed Princess.” I hope you didn’t get wa.-hed away in that terrible storm. I’prh. j*s you are hiding from “Hairy Goaf ’ and his “Brother,” are you? My word, you have a big family now, Wemly, almost four thousand- It would keep you bu.-y if you had to tuck us all in bed and kiss us good-night every night. What has happened to you lately '‘Mother <--f Four?” We miss your cheery letters. Well, Wendy, dear, news is scarce and as you can see, I am not very good at writing letters, so 1 will say an revoir. Love to yourself and co-Ites. —From “YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS,” C.W.K., Arapae. I am pleased to have your welcome letter, dear. I hope you spent a very happv time and received lots of lovely gifts on your birthday. Yes, our Hut is growing very near to the 4000th. mark. How wonderful it will be to announce the enrollment of that Ite.