Peter Pan's Post Box

Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17131, 18 June 1927, Page 16 (Supplement)

Peter Pan's Post Box

“MANY HAPPY RETURNS.”

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS. TO Roy Forbes, (10), June 16.

“Sonorita’’ (13), Frankton.—' "Gloria ’ has not received your letter, probably berausc it was sent to lier former address. Would you like to write another? Send it to me to forward, or address it. rare or Morrinsvillc Tost Office. —Peter Tan. “Gloria” (13), Post Office Morrinsville. —I forwarded “Senorita’s” letter to your previous address. However, I have asked her to write another, for I think you would enjoy, corresponding 1 . The poetry is suitable. I should like to hear more about your honour mark system. Tou seem to have done very well indeed to obtain so many. Styes are very troublesome and painful things. I hope you have got rid of them. —Peter Pan. Phyllis, fllf and Clarice Turner. —Thank you, my little friends, for your fine parcel for the Christmas Cheer Campaign. It arrived just too late to be acknowledged last week. Linc’a Belcher (12), Te Uku. —I am delighted to hear rrom you once more. Tne competition you mention is over, but another is announced to-day. When is your birthday? With a few exceptions, I answer only through the page.—Peter I an. “Zebra” (13), Hamilton East. — T thought you little rolk who were prize-winners at the Show would like to see your names in our page. It was fortunate that you had your writing done before your hand became sore. Thanks Tor motto. I trust the holiday will make your brother quite well. I hope to hear from him soon.— Peter Tan. Gwen Bluett, Motumaoho. — I think either vou or your sister sent items without putting your name on them. A poem about spring - is one. Some, are suitable, so wilt vou try to find whose they tire, Gwen. They are J'rom someone at Moturnaono. rcter Pan? “Mother Hubbard,” Hamilton East.—Your made me laugh, but it would not. do, lam afraid. Write again soon. —Peter Pan. Thelma Hirst (16), Horsham Downs.— Thanks for your girt, for the Christmas Cheer Campaign. It is splendid to be bt ginning so early. You seem to be very good at plasticene work. Do you do much of It at school? —Peter Pan. Marie Webb (14), Hamilton. —-Thank you for the items, some or which will be used very soon. It was good of you to use (hose few spare moments in writing to me.—Peter Pan. Maud Birdling (11), Claudelands.— Like you, I notired something fresh each time i visited the Show. Yes, the cats were beauties. I spent, a good while talking to them. Would you like “Scattcrjoy Tor your pen-name?—Peter Pan. Cedric Jobe (10), Hamilton. —How pleased the forlorn little kitten would he to find its mother! Once I saw a hairgrown cat come hack to Its mother, after having been away many days, and they put their arms round each other and made- a great fuss. —Peter Pan. Nikau (14), Elstow. —Thank you so much for the snap, “Nlkau.” It is a beauty. “Mabblt” looks the picture of innocence. I shall be delighted to give her a prominent place in my Art Gallery, ror I have heard so many or the pranks of vour pet goat. Your brother is not a hit'too old to write. He sure to enter for the competitions.—Peter Pan. “Kiwi” (10), Ngaruawahia. —The crown_ lng of the four queens in their beautiful costumes must have been a brilliant spectacle. What a large amount was raised! Write again soon.—Peter Pan. “Apple Blossom” (12), Tauwhare. — Lunch in the cool shade of the bush is most appetising, isn’t it? Ugh! Wouldn’t. It he rold there now? As I answer so many letters, it took some time to recollect that Hie sly old fellow was a fish. He was, wasn’t he? Glad you like the pen-name. .—Peter Pan. Noel Owens (7), Hamilton. —I am so pleased to hear rrom you again, for you are one of my old friends. A our parcel arrived safely. It is splendid. Thank vou so much. Hurry up and got rid or that cold. lam glad you enjoyed tho Show.—l’cter Pan. Lon French, Claudelands. —Thank you for the jokes. They are not. as funny as some, but I may use thorn later. I hope you will write me another loiter soon. — i'eter Pan. “Robin Hood” (7), Hamilton. — I am pleased „ you appreciated the “letter for you in the paper.” You must love the tales of Sherwood Forest, and of Robin Hood and his merry company. There seems to have been a lot of good in the ramous outlaw, whom one writer calls “the prince of all robbers.” —Peter Pan. Lolia Lovelock (14), Eureka. —Yes, it always pays to do one’s best. lam glad you were pleased about the prize and that 'it came as a pleasant surprise. Perhaps next year Eureka School will exhibit at lhe Show. Splendid work was done by some of the country schools. —Peter Pan. Roy Forbes (10), Opotiki. — l shall use most of your letter in the Nature Notes column. l must confess that I have never seen a large centipede and did not know that tliev Invariably have an even number of pairs of legs. Are you sure you did not mean an even number of legs (not pairs)? Some authorities mention centipedes having -21 and !15 pairs or logs. It may he only a coinI eidence that the. ones you have seen have 22 and 20 pairs. Write and tell me what you think. 1 am looking forward to your 1 brother’s letter, too. —Peter Pan.

LETTERS to bo Addressed : PETER PAN, Care Waikato Times Box 165, HAMILTON.

Aide Turner (3), Frankton. —Why, I hope you are better by this, Alfle. It is no run being sick, but having such an interesting book would help to pass the time. Docs I’eter go into church? When dogs do that most folk think they are very bad, but you and I know they are trying to be good.—l’etcr Pan.

j Phyllis Vercoe (6), Hamilton. —Yes, you may join our Circle, little six years. We are pleased to have you. Your printing: is very neat for a tiny girl. It is a splendid plan Tor your mother to read you our page, isn’t it? When Is your birthday. —l’eter Pan.

Audrey Belfleld (9), Ngarua.— Y r ou wrote a good little letter ror your first attempt, Audrey, Welcome -to our happy Circle. Thanks for good wishes to the Circle and myseir. Have you any pets? I suppose you live on a I'arm, do you?—Peter 1 an.

Evelyn Morley (8), Hamilton.— -AVe are glad you have joined in our good times, Evelyn. There is a story in our page about a little girl who liked riding on the merry-go-round so much that she fell on. iSeo if that is not true!—Peter Pan.

Doreen Weal (8), Pukeatua. — One or our Circle members uses the pen-name “Daffodilly,”, and as “Daffodil” is almost the same, I should like you to choose another. It is certainly runny to notice all the different kinds of weather we sometimes have in one day. 1 hope you keep on writing every Saturday. Aou have made a good start. —Peter Pan. A WIN FOR HAMILTON EAST. Dear Peter Pan,—Please excuse me fpr not writing sooner. I have been brushing Torn (my guinea-pig) and getting him ready for the- Winter Show which has gone by lam in Standard IVA of Hamilton East School. Our teacher is a very good one On June 2 our school went to the Winter Show. We lert at five minutes past one p.m., went up Opoia Hoad, up a path, across the railway bridge, then over the road, and wc were there. I was born in Kinlochleven, Scotland. I have been out in Now Zealand 21 years now and I like it. I am in Hamilton East soccer team. My position is goalie, and my companion, Norman Dutton, is full-dick* Last Saturday week we beat Whitlora by o-o, and the first Saturday by 7-1. Last Saturday week the scorers were Frame Webster and Tommy Wallace, our captain being F. Webster. —‘ r seottie” (11), Hamilton East. , . „ . Tom must have looked very sleek and shiny after all that brushing. lam sorry 1 missed tho children’s pets. Thanks for the items, which are good. Your’ team seems to bo making short work of Whitiora Have you had any further successes? Would you like to tell us or the land of your birth next time? —Peter Pan. " A TRIP TO TARANAKI. Dear Peter Pan, —Thank you Tor enrolling me in the happy Circle. lam going to tell you about a trip I had a shprt time ago Wc lert Frankton by the night express and arrived at Marton about 8 o’clock. We then caught a train for Taranaki, and i first stopped at a little township called I Tarikl. After a few days we went to a place a few miles from New Plymouth. !Mt Egmont was very pretty. It was 1 nearly covered with snow. Pukekura : Park in New Plymouth has very nice lakes I with swans and a lot of native trees. The l sugarloaves are huge rocks not far from the breakwater. Coining home we stopped : at Wanganui for a few hours and climbed to the top or the Memorial Tower. —“Bowwow” (10), Ohaupo Hd., Hamilton. I am pleased to hear your bark again, Mr Bow-wow. I. too, have been to : Taranaki, and I attempted Mt. Egmont rrom the Ilawera side The hush-track Is delightful and even ir the summit is not ati tained, the-*view well repays one Tor the climb One puzzle is too well-known; the other will do.—Peter Pan. A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER. Dear Peter Pan, —I wonder ir you have forgotten me, for it Is a long time since I wrote. In my last letter you asked me if I fed our little calves. I was not alilo to feed them last year, but Hope to be able to help next year. Tb,ey are able to feed themselves now. lam going to tell you about a short holiday my little sister and I had on Labour Day. Although it is more than six months ago It is still rresh In :mv memory. We lert Te Awamutu ! station at 2.30 p.m. on tho 'Saturday and 1 arrived at Taumarunui at about 7 o’clock. AVe travelled by train and saw some very line sights on the journey. When we arrived the town was lit up with electric j lights and looked very bright. After we had tea w r e went to the pictures. The next morning (Sunday) we walked up a 1 big hill. There was a zig-zag footpath with railing on one side and a high bank ion the oilier. It was a very stiff climb 1 up but at the top the ground was almost ■ ,i a t and there was a beautiful church, a i convent, and some very pretty buildings up there The name or the hill is Rangaroa and when you look over the side you I can see the railways and trains and tho i whole township of Taumarunui. In the ! evening we went over to the bridge and i saw two narrow boats on the river. There ■ willows and greens 1 on the river- : banks and some large rocks showing above the water. On Monday we left by train i for home and arrived at our station about ill 30 a.m . We then had lunch with some I friends and spent the arternoon with them, I and arrived home about half-past four in i the evening, which ended one of the most i pleasant holidays I have had, and one I , do not think 1 shall roi’get.—Cyril Corboy i (10), Kihikihi. You described your good times well, Cvril. Although you may have more exciting times, I think that holiday will he remembered all your life. The rivers, 1 hills and bush make Taumarunui very pic r I turesque. I had not rorgotten you, but write again soon.—Peter Pan.

SATURDAY’S JOY. •Dear Peter Pan, — I was so pleased to seo my letter in the paper last night, and so was my little sister, Doreen. I love reading the Children’s Page very much, and I think the Nature Notes ' Column and the Campaign are two lovely Ideas. We could not go to the Show, which was very disappointing for us, but however, arter reading the letters in the Children’s Page one gets a good idea or everything. Did you enjoy the merry-go-round? I think I would like my pen-name to be “Marigold.” Do you think it Is nice, Peter Pan? I will send something for the Campaign soon, and I might try and think of some Nature Notes. Do you just have to think or something about flowers and trees and write -it down? I wish our page every success.—Mary Weal, “Marigold” (13), Pukeatua, Te Awamutu. We have had your motto, “Marigold.*• The pen-name is pretty. Thanks for the gift for the Christmas Cheer Campaign. The book looks very interesting. I hare answered your enquiry regarding th#‘ Nature Notes elsewhere. It is good to And you so enthusiastic. —Peter Pan, THE WINTER SHOW. Dear Peter Pan,—l visited the Show twice, as there were many things of interest to be seen. Like most children, a great amount or my time was spent in amusements, but I was also interested in the numerous exhibits inside. It was evident that great care had been applied in , the arranging 'of each section, for they looked very artistic. The soap exhibit was exceedingly pretty, attracting great numbers or admirers. The sewing was wonderful, showing what can be made with a needle and material. Of course ths school children were very interested ia their own section, which was made attractive by many eager competitors, who each endeavoured to gain a prize. All the other sections were equally interesting, proving to us how the 'Show is annually progressing in popularity and size.—"Bluebell* (12), Claudelands. A r ou would learn a great deal from your visits, “Bluebell.” There is no doubt that much time,' thought and trouble were given to the arrangement of the exhibits. , Wo have reason to be proud of our great Waikato Winter Show.—Peter Pan. AN INTERESTING MOTOR TOUR. Dear Peter Pan, —One golden morning tt summer just as the heat waves were beginning to quiver in the hazy distance, my father and brother set out on a long motor tour to Rotorua, taking with them a stock of provisions and a tent, together with an axe and a slash-hook, all these things being packed haphazard in the hack seat or strapped onto tho running boards. They did not take a direct route, but wandered at will, calling ■at many out-or-the-way places, and, fortunately for them, the weather was perfect; had it been otherwise they would have had a sorry story to tell, as most, or the roads were, to say the least, rar rrom being ideal, as they were composed chiefly of clay. In their wanderings they passed through Waihl and continued through the gorge until, upon unexv pectedly rounding a sharp bend, they beheld to their utter amazement the long line or foaming v breakers stretching Interminably, while the sea itself seemed to melt away and become part of the blue sky. Upon reaching the beach they became enthusiastic, and decided to stay there ror a week, but as I have already told you about tbe beach, I will not describe that part of their tour. At length they reached Rotorua, with its boiling inudholes, tho mysterious formation or the ground making it possible for a boiling spring to be bubbling merrily a Toot or two from a river ley cold to the touch. AVhenover they proceeded down the street they were immediately assailed by a bottle or Maori children who cried, “Give me S . penny! Give mo a penny!”* and in hopes of obtaimng tho coveted article they commenced a lively liaka, gabbling it with such haste as to be unintelligible; ending 'll with a breathless whoop as they scrambled tat the pennies thrown.. As it is impossible to descrlbo tho whoio or their journey, I will leave it for another time. —“Clematis.” Motumaoho. ' t-■ • . Your account of tho tour is Inter esttng, “Clematis,” and I am sure that, like myseir, Circle members will bo looking., fore ward to the next Instalment. —Peter Pan. THE TRIALS OF A COOK. DW Peter Pan,—This time I shall teH vou about the cooking school which, as I am in Standard V., I attend every other Tuesday. We work in pairs; and I am pleased to Say that I work with my girt friend, Phyllis O’Neil. We were doing quite well when one unfortunate day the teacher told us that we had to make pancakes. Wo made tho batter without any blundors, and then stood around tho teacher while she showed ns the knack of throwing them up in tho air and catching them again. We fried one side of tho first pancake beautirully, but when wo tried to throw it up we. had disastrous results In future we wisely turn them over with a knire and fork. The next pancake was not so bad, but Phyllis eyed it doubtfully when It suddenly broke in two as she put it on a plate. Another one was put on while Phyllis went away to get some fat. While she was away tho teacher brought some round, and I raced artor Phyllis to tell her. In our absence the pancake burned. When we came to eat it wo found to our dismay that our teeth stuck in it and it was only arter a hard struggle that they were freed agatn. We enjoyed the ride home In the train, although the hoys teased us unmercifully about our leathery pancakes. Perhaps we will hav,e better hick next time.— “ Verbena” (12), Motumaoho. I expect you were very fascinated and thought juggling with pancakes looked easy ’when the teacher did it, but, alas! It is & sad story. However, next time, I believe they will be delicious. You see! Thanks for items. Some will be used.—Petet Pan. A MECCANO ENTHUSIAST. Dear Peter Pan, —I have just read th§ Supplement to the Times. lam in bed with a bad cold so I will take the opportunity or writing to you. I went on Thursday and Friday to the. Show and saw many interesting things. I belong to the Meccano Guild, therefore I was very interested in 1 Meccano model building at the Show. The school work drew a lot of my attention, particularly the maps. I like studying the different motor car engines very much. When I was on my holidays I saw a picture called <f Peter Pan. The picture was all about Peter Pan’s adventures in the Never Never Land. I liked it very much because I had read the story and it reminded me of your page, I like reading. We have ten volumes of- the _ Children’s Encyclopaedia, which are very interesting. They tell all about the world wonders and many other things. It would take too long to write all the items, I will close now with best wishes to the Circle. —“Hercules” (it), Frankton. I am keeping part of your letter for the Nature Notes Column. The Meccano work was indeed clever. You must And the Children’s Encyclopaedia an unending source of delight.—Peter pa l^