“Aunty” Hears A Whisper!

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 300, 18 December 1937, Page 12

“Aunty” Hears A Whisper!

Dear Wendy,—l am sure vou will think I am lost, or the Old Witch has me in her clutches, but I am still in the Land of the Living. and still interested in our Wendy Hut. I heard a ! little whisper that we mav have two pages very soon, for our Wendy page, now, and that will be nice. Surely, we may have some of our old Ites, waking up and write in a few lines to our pages. My word, wasn't it nice in see a wonderful letter from our dear Ite, ‘Madame X”? That shows, she still’ has an interest in the Hut, although she has not been able to write much, with having extra duties in her home, with her dear wee girlie, who, I see, is doing so well now. She is a lovely little baby, by the look of her photograph and “Madame X.” and “Minnie the Mouse” are both doing fine, and like their new abode, but fppl a bit lonely away from all their old friends. Dear Wendy, yesterday I received a pretty card from “Wood Violet,” and •Rambling Rose,” I thought it very kind of them to think of me again; as they always remember me at Xmas. I also heard from dear “Old Gran,” she is doing very well too. Well, Wendy, Xmas will soon be here, so I hope you and aJI the Ites will have a happy festive sea«on and that Father Xmas will remember you all and I wish you and all a very Merry Xmas and a Bright and Happy New Year, and the very hest of health. I notice, Wendv. it was your birthday last Sunday, so I hone you spent a very happy birthday. Although late, I wish you verv many happy returps of the day. the best of wishes.—From' "AUNTY,” Z.S.W.M., Wendy town. It would be just too grand to have two pages again, indeed. There would be wonderful times asiaip, then, wouldn’t there? However, hope is still strong and maybe some day our happy clan will blossom forth, among the multitude all those Ites of the Old Brigade as chattery as of old. It was a tremendous surprise to have "Madame X” with us, and good to hear that all is going well for her. 1 am pleased you were remembered, particularly by "Old Gran.” She remembered me also, and made me very happy. Many thanks for your wishes for lhe festive season. 1 send you the wishes of our entire clan for a Merry Xmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.—Wendy.

“IT IS GREAT FUN READING OUR j PAGE,” SAYS “JUST MYONVNSELF.” Dear Wendy,—Can you guess who this is? 1 have not written to you for a Jong time. We have been having lovely weather lately. We have just finished our examinaton. Our sheep are being shorn to-day. Thank you for publishing my storv. It. is great fun reading our page. I would love to be able to swim. Good-bve now, Wendy. From "JUST .MYOWNSELF,” Upper Tutaenui. I am pleased to have your letter, dear. How did you succeed at your examination? I hone you have passed. 1 am glad you find cp-h a lot to interest and amuse you in our pages. I hope you will he «ble to learn to swim. Do not attempt to do so though unless you ba” 0 either daddy or mother with you. A Merry Xmas and thanks for the story.— Wendy. “I EXPECT ALL ARE LOOKING FORNN ARD TO XMAS DAY,” SAYS “COLE'S BOOK ARCADE.” Dear Wendy,—How are you and all the co-Ites? 1 expect all are looking eagerly forward to Christmas Da.y. It means a lot of extra toil but it is ■worth it; it's great to watch the joy and excitement of the kiddies’ faces as they line up for dinner, wondering what treat of good things are in store for them. I was looking at the Hut's two pages, Wendy, dated 1931 and 1932. I read every letter and enjoyed them all. But what has 'happened to all those Ites now? Come ’along ‘Orient,” “Occident,” “Winty,” "Thistledown,” “Wanderlust,” “An- ! other Mystery,” and oh! hosts of ’others, give dear old Wendy a Christi mas greeting, if nothing else. I ; know quite a number of Ites; some •are my relations and have written to I you, Wendy, for years. I have no in‘teresting news this time, Wendy, so Ivvill gc back to my work. With love Ito you and co-Ites.—From "COLE’S IBOOK ARCADE,” Marton. Yes, dear, I expect the Xmas Day | feast and all the fun of the festive '.season occupies our young folks’ (thoughts these days. 1 often look ithrough those other day issues and wonder how fare those sterling Ites who wrote such wonderful letters. I know many of them are busy carving 1 out careers for themselves but I ; would like to hear of their progress • occasionally. My wishes to you, dear, . for a merry Xmas and a happy New ( Year.—Wendy.

•■A POTATO TO SUDDENLY HIT ONE IN THE EYE WOULD BE BAD ENOUGH.” SAYS “THE VEILED PRINCESS." Dear Wendy,—Just another Hunterville Ite popping in for a short chat that is if you think it is safe tor me to come in. When I have to be sent off on an errand before another lie may enter, it sounds rather bad doesn t it? but VVencty, although 1 was very thrilled to be sent on an err-nnd to our Fairy Queen, you need not have feared for our “Yellow Rose of Texas,” as I would not even think of throwing a potato at her- That's not to say that I wouldn't very much like to sometimes, but ’tis true that a black eye would not suit fie" "eculiar type ot beauty and besides, I have heard her make very dx?*ti" threats that I certainly would not like her to carry out on me. You see, Wendy, our “Yellow Rose" has a pet cat and she recently planted some choice flower seeds which the cat seemed to think were planted just so that he could have the pleasure ot scratching them out again and when tl’“ “Yellow Rose” found seeds in all directions and the cat sunning himself in the middle of her seed bed —well, the last I heard she was chasing the poor cat round the house threatening to cut him in half with a hoe —so We"T". dear, a potato to suddenly hit one in the eye would be bad enough, but methinks to be cut in half with a hoe would be very much worse. I don’t think 1 ever thanked you "Yclld"' R<'“e” for your advice of some time ago re •monkey climbers,’ but I did once use a flying tackle that would put even Earl McCready in the shade, I have not as "Our Little Boy” says taken up wrestling. I prefer in listenin to your favourite "Lofty.” I believe you were rather disappointed that he did not win the recent British Empire contest, weren't you? but cheer up, dear, he may have better luck next time. Yes, I did manage to start that letter and thanks so much for your help. I may use it sometime. Tis true, "Madcap,” that “Cuddle’s Chum” has been keeping our Hunterville Ites well rounded up and what a sport she is. too.

If only all the Ites would answer questions in the manner she does we would have quite a few less headaches trying to puzzle them all out. * So, “Kelly, the Great,” I am off the trail of your identity? Well, would you please tell me if I am wrong in thinking that you are Mrs. W.W.—more usually known as Mrs. Bill W. and that before your marriage your initials were E.C.? So you had your day’s fishing, "Big Sister”? That trout you sent us certainly went down well. We had "Big Sister” and none other than our “Hairy Goat” in to see us recently, Wendy, and what do you think? “Hairy Goat” actually said—and without tne aid of anv well-aimed potatoes—that he is going to pay us a visit soon, so come on “Hairy Goat," we’ll be waiting for your letter. "Unlucky Love,” you certainly have all the Ites puzzled. I’m so very sorry that you hurt your leg while on your way to help us recently.

I’m sure “Laughing Lizzie” would have appreciated your help if you had come along the other evening and you would have earned my undying gratitude if you had brought a camera with you. You see, “L.L.” was milking away when the cow suddenly decided to shift her foot—so shift it she did—rigliz on to “Laughing Lizzie’s” big toe and was her face a perfect camera study?

Needless to say I was too helpless with laughter to offer either sympathy or assistance. "Yodelling Cowboy No. 1,” you’re rather a mystery, too. I wonder if you really know ’Our Little Boy” or if, like some of the other Ites, you are just guessing at his identity? If you know him then were you at the partv held at W's on November 27 and did you warble a few lines of “Wahoo?” We’re still waiting for that letter of yours, “Bell Tea,” and what has happened to you “Golden Glimmer”? and come on "Mother of Six” and "Jolly Waratah,” we want, to hear from you, too. You were looking well in Wanganui last week "Tottle,” dear, but i haven’t received that letter vou promised me yet. Well, Wendy, dear, I must away to blanket bav now so will close wtih best wishes to all the Ites and yourself for a very happy Christmas and a glad New Year. Lots of love.-—From "THE VEILED PRINCESS,” M.W.L.. Hunterville.

What a gem you are, dear. Of course, “Y.R.0.T.” could alw°ys wear coloured glasses over the black eye, could she not? Oh!, poor cat! So many thanks for your wishes dear. I send you mine, too, for a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.— Wendy.

“HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTINC SHEEPS HEADS ON GATEPOSTS,” SAYS “LAUGHING LIZZIE.” Dear Wendy,—Hello folks. Gossipville calling again! Thanks a lot, “Cuddle’s Chum," ror answering my questions. You're a real sport. “Unlucky Love,” you're still a mystery, but I wonder if I’m getting near the mark when I say that you are married and your initials are R.N. and that you’re a real sister to the youngest of the “Big Sisters.” Now, be a sport and answer this. I’m ever so sorry that you fell and hurt your leg when you were coming to milk the cows for "The Veiled Princess" and myself. I wonder if you would have finished up at the right shed, as I don’t think you’ve ever been in our shed. How are the shorts for tennis going "Big Sister.” Have you acquired them yet? What price backless swim suits, "Veiled Princess?” Has that lovely pink turned to tan yet? So you know me “Yodelling Cowboy No. 1.” I wonder? Do your initials happen to be J. A. And how's "Our Little Boy” these days? Come on, be a good lie and write as such. A number of our clan are having rather wild guesses at your identity. Have you been putting any more sheepheads on gate posts? How’s the swimming, "Hairy Goat.” Did you enjoy that ducking the other day? "Smiling Bush Fairy,” it’s ages since we saw a letter of yours. “Bell Tea,” how are you feeling after celebrating your 21st.? “Madcap,” you say Hunterville Ites are going strong. Well, if you could see the hectic scrambles in a big lot of homes on Saturdays you’d be surprised. The Wendy Pages are causing more fun than anything else. Well, I must be off now. Wishing you, dear leader, a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.—“LAUGHING LIZZIE,” C.W.K., Hunterville. So pleased to hear from you this week, dear. Oh, gracious, but surely those sheepsheads would appear funny mounted upon gateposts. Many thanks for your wishes. 1 send you mine for a Merry Xams and a Happy New Year, too.—Wendy.