Peter Pan's Post Box

Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17750, 29 June 1929, Page 16 (Supplement)

Peter Pan's Post Box

THIS WEEK’S MOTTO. “Practice Makes Perfect.”

Sent by Ivy Peterson, Hamilton.

“Tinkerbell," Frankton. — Your letter arrived safely, and' how Pleased . qua u e was hear from you again. The Q homehorrible, wasn’t It? Y\ e tmp writing work won’t Prevent you r om writing again soon, “Tinkerbell.”— Peter Pan.

“Sunehlno Fairy,” Frankton.—We will bo so * la ?J o c g c et c 50 Gladys do your best, won’i you? Your picnic must have been such good fun. —Peter Pan.

Desmond Dillon, Hamilton.— -We were nleased to get your letter, Desmond, and U T near what a Jolly birthday you had. Yes, Peter Pan loves Iced birthday cakea. —Peter Pan.

Doris Marychurch, Hamilton East, You were lucky having a Jolly drive Into the country, Doris. What a busy time you have been having dressmaking foi joui dolls! Do you like sewing? Peter.l an.

“Mountain Daisy,” Hamilton.— We were so glad to get another letter frorn Helen. How dull Peter was-ne .should have guessed about Miss Liljwhlte s Party,” shouldn’t he? —Peter I an.

Bapty Roach, Hamilton East. —Welcome tn *he Circle, Barty. We were so pleased to hear how you enjoy, the Page and hope ror lots more letters from you.—Peter Pan.

Et3na , Ngahlnupourl.— Welcome, Edna. But what a little you told us ol vn ,, r apiri Will you write and tell us your fuil name, address, age and birthclay?—Peter Pan.

“Sweetbriar,” Pukeatua.— Thank you for the cigarette cards, Kathleen. Will It he long now before your schoolmaster s ankle will be better? It. was most unfortunate that he should have hurt it.—Peter Pan.

Eddy Pascoa, Frankton.—Wo h°P e won’t rorget us now that you are going to Rotorua, Eddy, but hope that you wil write to us orten, and wish every happiness In your new home. —Peter Pai.

“Ivanhoe,” Frankton. —It’s a pity that the ’plane isn’t back at Te Rapa, lsnt It, Ivan? Though this weather is hardly suitable for Hying. The rain has been awful, hasn’t It?—Peter Pan.

Joycelyn Mole, Frankton.— Such a lovely view you see from “Braemar, 1 Joyce,, and you seem to have enjoyed your visit there immensely. Have you ever been ill In a hospital?—Peter Pan .

Gordon Thomas, Frankton.— You certainly enjoyed yourselves damming the water, Gordon. The h a >' s liai ( e very wet .this week, haven’t they? The rain Just, pours down at times.—Petei Pan.

Buster Armltage, Frankton.— -What do you call your dog, Buster? He must be a great playmate for you, and we can imagine the good fun you have together. Peter Pan.

Lorraine Pardlngton. Forest Lake.— Did vou have a happy birthday, Lorraine. We hope so. And the party you went to sounded a Jolly affair. We don t want any more ’quakes, do we?—Peter Pan.

Jessie Ferguson, Frankton. —Your holiday in Papakura sounds a Jolly one, Jessie. What were the days like? The weather at present is hardly fit for holidaymaking, is it? —Peter Pan.

«Qeno Tunney,” Frankton. —You did have fun damming 1 up the water, "Gene. The rain has been very heavy during the last week, hasn’t it? —Peter Pan.

“Mayflower,” Frankton. —Kittens just love playing with something roiling round the floor Peter had one once and he used to drag a string threaded with cotton reels all round the place. And didn t puss love it!—Peter Pan.

Ruby Moore, To Rapa. —'So Tarzan the Mighty” got married safely, Ruby? I suppose you are quite sorry that there isn’t more or It. Do you go to the “nicks” often? —Peter Pan.

“Eastern Prlnoese,” Hamilton. —So you liatl a surprise when you read that you had won the competition, Joyce? We hope vou enjoyed the book prize we sent. you. Your painting was very well done. No, Peter doesn’t know 'that record.—Peter Pan.

Norah Flynn, Hamilton.— Thank you Tor sending the date or your birthday, Norah. We are so pleased to hear how much you enjoy reading the Page. Some or the letters from members are awrully interesting, aren’t they?—Peter Pan.

Bryoon Davlßon, Nowstead. —You did have a Jolly holiday, Bryson. The main highway to Auckland is in excellent, condition now, and driving through is retfly a pleasure. Auckland is a Jolly place, Isn’t it? —Peter Pan.

“Weka,” Matangl. —You. people had •mme had lightning in Matangl during the week hadn’t Sou? It. is so wretched, Peter thinks, and Just hates both it and thunder. —Peter Pan.

“Laughing Fawn,” Hillcrest —Yes, the weather has been wretched lately, Elva. Thanks so much for all the howlers and riddles —they will be most useful. You have eight points towards an Honours unard Card. Write again soon.—Peter Pan. *■

LETTER® to be Addressed t PETER PAN, Caro I Valkato Time*, Box 165, HAMILTON.

Pat Smith, Hamilton East. —Welcome, Pat; we hope to have you write us lots of letters now that you have Joined the Circle. Yes, you may have “Golden Meadows” for a pen-name.—Peter Pan.

Moira Collins, Hamilton East. —Welcome, Moira; we are sorry, though, that “Wild Rose” has been taken already. Is there another you would like? Write again soon.—Peter Pan.

Owen Thomas, Koromatua. —Yes, you may have “Yellowhead” for a pen-name, Owen. We were very glad to hear that you wanted to Join the Circle, and we are looking forward to another letter from you.—Peter Pan.

"Shamrock,” Pukeatua.— Yes, your entry arrived safely, “Shamrock.” We are glad'that you have quite recovered from ’ilu. It Is a wretched thing, and so much of it seems to be about.—Peter Pan.

MANY HAPPY RETURNS. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to Ina Ratollffo (15), June 29. Oreti Morgan (8), June 29. Myrtle Griffin (12), June 30. Phyllis McGregor (9), July 2. Zena Duok (7), July 2. Verdoun Till (13), July 5.

Barbara Bennett, Forest Lake.—Welcome to the Circle, Barbara; wo were so pleased to get your letter, and hope foi lots more now. How Is Percy 7 Little kittens are such dears, aren t they; Peter Pan.

Renee Duck, Rotokauri. —Y r ou did have a proper “scare” when the ’quake rame, Benee. Yes, It was a really, unranny feeling, and Peter Isn’t keen to have another come.—Peter Ran. “Tompln,” Claudelands. —When you write, “Tompin,” will you put your full name, pen-name, age and address at the close of your letter? We havent r nen-name entered In our roll, and so, with so great a membership, It was Impossible to know from whom your letter came. ■ Peter Pan. Elva Womyaa, Ngaruawahla. —Punctures are an awrul nuisance In motoring, aren t thev Elva? But nowadays spare wheels are so easily substituted that they, seldom cause much delay. Y’ou must have had a Jolly trip.—Peter Pan.

Lilias Rlohardaon, Frankton. —The aeroplane was badly smashed during a gale In New Plymouth, Lilias, It was a pity, wasn’t it? And will take some time to be mended, I suppose. Yes, send in some more verses by all means.—Petei Pan.

“Kewple,” Whitlora. —Such a full description or the crowning ceremony you gave us, Doris. Yes, we will be ever so pleased to receive books for the C.C.C. and hope you will be able to send us some. —Peter Pan.

“Joan of Arc,” Hamilton East. —You are lucky having a bicycle on which to get to school. Ruby. The wind must make riding very difficult at times. Yes, Peter felt “all queer” too when the ’quake came. —Peter Pan.

Patty Roach, Hamilton East. —Welcome in the Circle, Patty; we are looking forward to another letter from you soon. Do you like school? it is horrible going on rainy mornings, isn’t it? —Peter Pan.

Julia Roach, Hamilton East. —Welcome, Julia; we are very glad to have you join our Circle, and hope to receive many letters from you. How old are you, Julia? —Peter Pan.

“Skylark,” Fairflold. —Yes, Peter would like summer to hurry up and come, too, George. He hates these cold rainy days, and looks rorward to the warm sunshine and host of lovely flowers. —Peter Pan.

THE EARTHQUAKE. Dear Peter Pan, —There has been a lot about the earthquake In the papers. I was out washing eggs and mother was washing clothes when it came. Wo both felt =ick and I was just going to mention It when mother looked at the house and saw It rocking. Then It dawned on us that it was an earthquake, so mother went into the house and took Bob and Mona out because she was afraid of the chimney breaking. The window weights were rattling. I was glad when It stopped. The people down South had a bad time and I feel very sorry for them. We have a setting or the flve-gutnea duck’s eggs under a hen. I ain trying this week’s competition, and will try to send In some suggestions Tor others.—Lorna Stocklcy (13), Elstow. Quite a number of people thought, they were going to faint when the earthquake came, Lorna. Everything swayed to and fro, and it really, was a horrible reeling until one realised that. It was only a ’quake.—Peter Pan.

SATURDAY. Dear Peter Pan, —Yesterday was Saturday, and mummy and my two little sisters and I went to the pictures in the afternoon. It was the end of “Tarzart the Mighty,” and I am rather pleased, a» I did not care for It very. much. The rest or the pictures were good, and u joyed them. How many marks do I hatfe to get beroro 1 get an Honours Board Card?—“Little Bett,” Frankton. Peter didn’t like “Tarzan” much cither, “Little Bett.” What are your two little sisters names? Y'ou have 18 points towards- a Card—only another two to win berore we send you one.—Peter Pan. ANOTHER LETTER FROM CHRIBTCHURCH. Dear Peter Pan,—l now have the pleasure In thanking you for the Children’s Page It was very nice, and made me feel as though I was in Hamilton again. My grandmother, auntie and myself would iike very much to be back there. When 1 looked at Dad ana Douglas I laughed. Douglas never grows any bigger, does he? Uncle gave my little brother and me a snowy-white rabbit with pink eyes, and when the light shines on them they look, a bright pink. Do you think you could give me a name ror It, please? My little brother Dick is 111, and my mother does not know what Is the matter with him. He turned six on June 5. A girl friend of mine wrote to mo from Hamilton. She said she saw my letter In the paper. Did you feel the earthquakes? They are awful We are having miserable weather what ’with rain and earthquakes. Dear Peter Pan, I came out of the hospital on a Tuesday and I am staying with my grandmother. I have missed a month and a half from school. —“Little White Rose,” Christchurch. We were so pleased to hear how you enjoyed the Page, Agnes, and to hear that you were out of hospital again. Will you be coming back to Hamilton at all. Would you like ‘ Snowball ” for your bunny’s name? —Peter Pan. FUN WITH A COW. Dear Peter Pan,—l am very pleased to have won that competition. Yesterday we had some fun with a cow. My. brother Stanley and I were taking her to the Crown land by herself, and my other brother, Arthur, was waiting at the turn-off in the road to turn her right. We had her In a lane near the gate, and I sent Arthur to open the gate. When he w.as nearly to the gate the cow came at- hint as fast as she could. She very nearly had her feet on him, hut he jumped aside and she passed on. I got In her way with my horse but she dived Into the tl-tree and passed on again, making for home. I went and opened the gate and sent Arthur away to hide, and then went back arter the cow. We got her back again but she would not face the gate, so she crawled Into a neighbour’s paddock. My uncle came out then and took Stanley’s horse. When the cow saw him coming she went through another fence, but It was not very long before we got her to where we wanted her. —Mona Stockley (16), Elstow. -Such a busy time you had with the cow, Mona. They can be such obstinate, annoying animals at times, can’t they? You must have been very relieved when you Anally, got her settled. —Peter Pan.

A BIRTHDAY PARTY. Dear Peter Pan, —I am very sorry I did not write last week, because I was too busy. Did you get alarmed when the earthquake came to-day, Peter? I went to a fancy dress hall last Friday week, and I went as a Jester and had a lovely time. Yesterday I went to a birthday, party and we had all sorts of games, and I got. threepence out of the birthday cake. Mother bought us a game of ludo on Friday and we are playing It all the time. My brother is going to write to you next week, : Peter.—Peggy Hebdltch, Frankton Junction.

Did you have a Jolly time at the fancy dress ball, Peggy? The earthquake was horrible, wasn't It? All the buildings In Victoria Street felt the shock very much. The birthday party sounded such a happy one.—Peter Pan.

MY HOLIDAYS. Dear Peter Pan, —It is such a long time since I last wrote, but I still remember you and rollow your page. This week I will tell you about my holidays. I went to Otorohanga for them. I stayed with my cousin, who is about the same age as I, so we had good fun together. I went into Otorohanga several times, and I went down to the gate every: day for the mall. They have a lovely summer house up there and wo played in it most or the time. I was very sorry when my holidays came to an end. I came in the train as far as Frankton, and came to Taupiri by car.— “Rainbow Jfalry,” Taupiri. It was so nice to get another letter from you, “Rainbow Fairy,” and we hope that you will write to us often now. You certainly had a Jolly holiday at Otorohanga.—Peter Pan. A PRIZE-WINNER,

Dear Peter Pan, —I am writing to tell you how pleased I was when the Times came on .Saturday night to see that I had won first prize for the painting competition, and to thank you Tor the book that came this morning. I think it would be a very good little story and I am longing to sit down and read it, I am entering for this week’s competition, and think It very interesting. Will you please tell me how many points I have towards an Honours Board Card? I think I have ten. I am trying hard now to got twenty points. Isn’t the weather wretched? I will be glad when the warm days or spring come round to us again. Every Saturday morning I go to gym. classes from 9 a.m. till 10 a.m.—Bryan Smith (8), Whlttora.

Such a nice neat letter, Bryan, You have now 14 points Towards a Card, counting this week’s points. We hope you liked your book. Yes, the weather Is wretched, and as Peter writes this the hail is pelting down on the skylights.— Peter Pan.

A TRIP TO ROTORUA. Dear Peter Pan, —We had such an exciting trip yesterday. Putaruru High went up to play Rotorua at basketball and football. Putaruru lost both, but what does that matter so long as we had a good game? And that I can assure you we did. We got up to Rotorua at about 12 o’clock nad had lunch, after which we went where we liked so long as we were back at the High School in time ror oiir game. I went to Whaka. I had not seen the old Maori pa berore. Soon we round ourselves close to a big pool of boiling mud coming up in the shape of poached eggs. We looked around for a while and then went through the Maori village. There, running about on the verandah or a house, was a black boy of about a year old in his birthday suit as happy as a sandboy. From Whaka. wc went to the sports fields, and after two exciting matches reluctantly left for home. —Kathleen Baldwin, Putaruru.

What a gorgeous trip! You certainly enjoyed yourselves, and the match must have been great fun. —Peter Pan.

A BAY AT THE SHOW. Dear Peter Pan, —Although It Is a good many weeks since the Waikato Show, I have nothing else to write about, so I will tell you about the day I spent there. When 1 awoke the morning I was going, I saw a white, sparkling frost covering the ground, like a glittering white sheet. At 10.20 am. \ve left the station, but the train was very late arriving at Hamilton. We went straight to the Show. We had a look at the stalls. Some of them looked very gay with their Huffy dolls auj brightly coloured balloons. Arter looking at the stalls we made our way to-wards the produce. Weren’t some of the fruits large, Peter Pan? Having seen all we could Inside, we went to where the sideshows were. Did you see the little pigmy woman? While we were looking at her she sang a song and did the spear-dance. I also had a ride on the merry-go-round. At a little past four o'clock we started home, and at 5.30 p.m. we reached the station where rather met us In the car. How many marks do you have to gain to get an Honours Board Card?—"Mist Fairy" (1?), Ngarua.

You must gain 20 points Tor an HonBours oard, “Mist Fairy," that means, you must have > r our name on the board ten times. You have eight points toward* one now.—Peter Pan. ON THE FARM. Dear Peter Pan, —I am glad you have welcomed me to the Circle and enrolled me as a member. lam also pleased with my pen-name, 8s I love to see the dewdrops glistening In the sunshine. I pmt ar o a !? u talces a lon F lime to learn to milk, and now I have other things to look or , se e to, my brother has given me nr y l lttle klttens an l It takes most thnm s t 0 see t 0 thom - I have named thom b , a P d and lam teaching AriJlJ 0 catch mlce hy drawing a piece tho Pa n er led on the en(l ° r 8 string along stnn t 1 wi3h they - WoUj d always * t e ’ ■* ust 83 tboy are now. I wrote When 1 ! If , rri< L ncl ln Kn ? lan <l this week. P 1 ! 1 r l te to her again I shall tell her th.„ ho Ut Peter Pan and tbe Circle, as Thk Ve nii n °t Chlldren ’* Page ln England. B .J* all r can think of this time.— Dewdrop" (9), Horsham Downs, frlerm hoc plty that your »«le English andfoifhor. 00 ,! Pag,e - Y °u must write could en/ho 8 " about and you Bub?-ip e ,er Pa a n. C ° Py ' H ° W are Blb and