"IT WILL BE THE SHORTEST DAY THIS MONTH,” SATS “ARAWA II.”

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 139, 13 June 1936, Page 12

"IT WILL BE THE SHORTEST DAY THIS MONTH,” SATS “ARAWA II.”

Dear Wendy,—Just a few lines to lei you know that the old Witch has mil yet got nte. Winter has crept upon us and this mouth it will bo two shortest day. Isn’t it surprising how the time flies? 1 don’t have much time for writing now, as I have a 10l of knitting to do. A jumper lor my sister, a pullover lor my uncle and another pullover tor my sister's husband, So you can imagine how much spare tune 1 have. 1 went to the -Marlon races and thoroughly enjoyed myself, vh.it with eating ice creams, watching the horses, ami to end up the day we all went to the pictures. I drove the ear and wasn’t .1 pleased when the journey was ended. -My grandmother has let! us to go- to the South Island where she is to spend a holiday with her youngest daughter. 1 enjoyed my 'Holiday in Auckland very much and only wished 1 could have stayed longer., We’ll, Wendy, it is halt-past twelve and I I think it's time all good children | went to bed, so I must say ohecrio.- , From “ARAKAWA 11.,' C.W.K.,| Ngutuwcri. How pleased 1 am to know that you are sate, dear. That old Witch has given us quite a time of it, hut now, L am so happy to say, we are gradually overcoming her. What a large amount of knitting von have Io do. I am j glad you spent such a lovely time m Auckland.— Wendy. "LOVER OF FLOWERS" GAINS AWARD FOR WRITING Al' SHOW Dear Wendy,—Now lirjt of all, I must thank you very much lor Ire great honour that has been bestowed upon me. 1 am very proud of the C.8.W..M. after my pen-name, and J will try to do my best to make niyseit worthy of it. Il was very good of . you and 1 thank you Sir Ernest Endeavour both very niucii. Did 1 tell | you before, Wendy, that 1 entered | some writing in the Marton Show at the beginning of the year? Well, I came second and it was a nice surprise as I didn't expect to come anywhere, lhe show was in January out I didn’t get my card until last week. Well, we aie at school again, but 1 had a very nice holiday and I had my two little cousins from Wellington staying with me. It has been gorgeous here but tuis morning it was simply freezing, and there was a very heavy frost, too. J ant glad to say Hint I have got rid of that nasty cold 1 had, as a cold makes one feel so miserable, doesn’t it. I haven’t any news this lime, Wendy, dear, but 1 just thought 1 would write and thank you very much for the C.S.W.M. Well, 1 will say cheerio for now until the next time I write which I hope won’t be very Jong. Hoping | this letter limls you quite well, 1 remain, your loving Ite.—“LOVER 01' FLOWERS,” C.S.W.M., Bulls. I am happy dear, tc- know that your Order of -Merit brought so much joy to you. 1, too, commend your handwriting. How nice to have your cousins to stay with you. i am pleased obi .Mr Flu Germ Ims left you. A «eamp, isn’t he?- —Wendy.

I "HOW JACK FROST NIPS OUR I FINGERS AND TOES,” SAYS ‘ SLOW COACH.” Dear Wendy, lic-pe you have not forgotten me because 1 nave not written tor some time. My word! isn’t old Kiii' r Winter creeping round us now and how Jack Frost nips vur toes and fingers, these cold mornings, nl April I enjoyed a trip to Wellington and J M.'ited the show and also J Hana s Palace. It was a marvelous thing. 1 hope you are keeping well. We have l.iiree’u.iby calves, but L think we are only keeping two of them. Our holidays are over now. To-day is a beautiful day and it is cold out cl’ the sun. Do you get chilblains? I do. .1 have some already on my feet. Well, I will say cheerio till next time.—From •SI .O W CO ACH, ’ ’ M. W.L., Wendy. mere. Your visits are always a great joy Ito me, mv dear. I wondered it the old Witch' had you in her clutches. A I am pleased you enjoyed your holiday, j I seldom have, chilblains. They me | wretched things, aren’t they?. — ■ \\ mid x