Peter Pan’s

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17840, 12 October 1929, Page 16 (Supplement)

Peter Pan’s

« Morning Glory,” Motumaoho. —Such a long- time since you wrote, Sissy, and tne Circle has seen many changes. Do you iiKc our new Page ? We hope you will wri.e to us often again.—Peter Pan.

Iris Upson, Horsham Downs.— lt seems ages since we had a letter f^ olll V° u ’ It Is just as well for Peter that the whole Circle doesn’t write each week, or ru would be swamped with mall, wouldn t he ?—-Peter Pan.

" Sunray,” Frankton. —iWas the letter rrom “ Sunray” ? You forgot to sign tt, so Peter had to guess. Thanks for the little laughs.—-Peter Pan.

« Ballerina,” Paterangi. —Your trip to Otorohanga sounds topping, “ Ballerina. How lovely the country looked! Peter loves the fresh greon of spring, don t you. —Peter Pan.

“ Pirate,” Hamilton. —-Write and tell us all about vour concert, “ Pirate.” We are so glad that you like the name we gave you.—Peter Pan.

« pearl Feather,” Claudelands. —We are so glad that you liked the Card we sent you Jean. Well done on winning the Competition! -Stick to learning French — you’ll enjoy It immensely later on. Write again soon.—-Peter Pan.

«Lasca,” Tamahere. —The days were awfullv hot last, week-end, weren't they, Elloen ? bigger sounds a dear. Yes, Peter likes gramophone music Immensely—especially records of the Wurltlzer organ. —Peter Pan.

Shirley Katavich, Ngaruawahia.—Welcome Shirley, we are so glad to have you In the Circle and hope to get -many letters from you.—-Peter Pan.

Btewart Christie, Frankton. —-What centuries since you last wrote to us, Stewart. We really thought you had rorgotten all about us and so were so -pleased to get your letter. Write again soon, won’t you? —Peter -Pan.

Dorothea do Montalk, Frankton —What excitement Mary’s llrst day at school must have been, Dorothea ! It seems ages sinlce we had a letter from you, and we hope for another soon.—Peter Pan.

“ Yellowhead,” Koromatua, —Have you a very big strawberry garden, Owen? Strawberries sound so summerish, don't they? It won’t be long berore the holidays are hero !—Peter Pan.

Frank Bowler, Hamilton. —What luck to have the wireless installed only two days berore your birthday, Frank. It must have been most exciting hearing your name called over the air. What is your tinker toy like? —Peter Pan.

Desmond Dixon, Frankton. —As Peter writes this, your gifts Tor the C.C.C. have not come, but we are looking forward to them. Your holiday at Te Aroha was georgeous fun, wasn’t It?—Peter Pan.

Blanohe Stephenson, Te Mata. —Welcome to the Circle, Blanche—wo hope you have some very happy hours wfth us, and we are looking forward to another letter soon.—Peter Pan.

"Pansy Queen,” ClaucJelands. —We hope you won’t forget all about us again Joy, and we are looking forward to lots of letters from you in the near future. Are you going away for the Xmas holidays? Peter Pan.

"Water Lily,” Hamilton. —No, Peter has never -been to Taupo, but has hopes or going before long. -Ho has heard or the wonderful fishing and the lovely scenery and so Is looking forward to a visit, will you go home to Tokoroa Tor the holidays? • —-Peter Pan.

“Mountain Dalay,” Hamilton. —Germaine writes a wonderfully descriptive letter, doesn’t she, Helen? I’m sure we all think she Is very lucky having had so lovely a trip. We’ll be glad to receive your gifts for the C.C.C.—Peter Pan.

Margaret Clothier, Whltlora. —How you all enjoyed your little sister’s party, Margaret ! It’s a long, long time since Peter had a birthday and he has quite forgotten what they feel like.—Peter Pan.

“Rooklonda,” Walmal.— -What a pity that you missed seeing the aeroplanes pass over your house, -Dawn. You haven’t had many up your way yet have you? As Peter writes this, the rain doesn’t seem far off. —Peter Pan.

Gordon Thomaa, Frankton. —The raft must have been fun, Gordon. Did you see any frogs in the pond? Peter loves listening to them croaking In the night.— Peter Pan.

"Geno Tunn-ey,” Frankton. —What sport the dog had, rabbiting, “Gene”—he caught a nice haul, too, didn’t he? Do you like rabbits, to eat?—Peter Pan.

Audrey Oliver, Te Aroha. —What fun, Audrey, seeing the planes land and getting a near look at them. Would you like “Queen of the May” for a pen-name? Peter Pan.

"Masked Bandit,” To Aroha. —The four aoroplanos high In the cloudeless blue sky must have made a lovely picture, Philip, and we can Imagine the excitement when they landod.—Peter Pan.

Buster Ar milage, Frankton.—What a family of chicks you have, Buster—the celebrations on your mother’s birthday sound a huge success.—Peter Pan.

“Old King Colo,” Whltlora. —Germaine’s journey was a wonderful one, wasn’t it, Bryan? Maybe the day will come when you will take It, too. Best or luck In the gymnasium display.—Peter Pan.

“Ivanhoee,” Frankton. —History Is wonderfully Interesting when It Is acted, Isn’t It, “Ivanhoe?” It makes events ever so much more real and easy to learn.—Peter Pan.

Alan Fisher, Frankton. —Thanks for the ttem3 for the Page, Allan—the photo looks well, entered In the album, too. Is the trolley fixed ye;?—Peter Pan.

Joan Fisher, Frankton. —Thank you Tor the photo, Joan, It’s awfully nice and we have added It to our collection. Thanks for the verse, too.—Peter Pan.

"May Flower,” Frankton. —A nice newsy letter, Mary. You must have hod a busy time arranging the decorations to celebrate -your mother’s birthday—and what nice presents yon gave her i—Peter Pan.

"Golden Daffodil,” Karaplro.—What, a funny animal Mousle must be, Mavis. What a family or kittens and chicks you have. You must have a busy time looking arter them all.—Peter Pan.

“Swestmeadow,” Hamilton.-— So the concert was a success? It sounded very, jolly and the Hems must have been most attractive. Can you dance the sailor’s hornpipe—Peter Pan. “Glenside,” Hamilton. —Your frocks for the fancy dress ball do sound prerectly sweet, “Glonsldo” and we’re sure, from your description, that It was a huge success. There won’t be anolher till next year now, will there?—-Petre Pan. ABOUT MANY THINGS. Dear Peter Pan, —Dad saw a great big rat in the car-shed. It was so big that he had to shoot It with a rifle. He caught another little one too. Last Saturday Arthur caught a rat In a mouse-trap, hut fortunately it was small and could not drag the trap away. All the fruit-trees are blossoming now and the hedges are green again. Our teacher gave us some trees out of the schooLgarden. Last Wednesday four aeroplanes came from Paeroa to Waihou. About hair or the school children went to see them, but we did not, for we could see them from our place. Uncle Len came down yesterday and gave us' some whitebait. We bad a game of cricket and lost a ball. Norman tried to hit the ball and the flat part of the bat broke off and left the handle in his hand. — “Keep smiling,” (12), Elstow. Such a new3y letter, Stanley—Peter wasn’t the least bit Intrigued with the rats; they’ro miserable vermin. It was hard luck the cricket bat snapping. Do you play much cricket?—Peter Pan.

TENNIS BEGINNING. Dear Peter Pan, —-We have been having such lovely fine weather, haven’t we ? We have had our tennis court cleared or weeds and so I have had several games or tennis; It Is really too hot to play during the day Isn’t It ? I would rather play just berore it gets dark, in the early part or the evening, or late afternoon, for It Is much cooler. I am going to tell you about my little pet hare. One day about, a month ago I found hint in a drain; be was all wot and could not get out, so I was glad I found him. I carried him home and put him In a hutch, where he still Is. He has a little bit of white on his two forepaws. I have not a name for hint yet; could you find one for him, Peter Pan ? I feed him on lettuce, cabbage, milk thistle, and grass. Every morning when I got up, and berore I go to school, and In the evening, I feed him; my little brother feeds him during the day, for I am at school. He looks very pathetic as he stands on hind feet to he given a piece or lettuce or cabbage.— “ wood Pigeon,” Walton. The weather has been awfully good Tor tennis lately, and Peter Is hoping to get some really hard practice in berore summer really comes. What a dear your little hare sounds ! Would you like “ Sad Eyes ” for his name ?—Peter Pan.

AMATEUR TEACH ERB. Dear Peter Pan, —I wish to thank ysu Tor the birthday greetings Jn our page. The Standard I. and 11. teacher has been 111 this last week and I and my churn taught the children. Wc had good, fun, arid the children were good ori the whole. Three aeroplanes passed overhead this morning on their way from Auckland. We watched them as they appeared over the Te Alrau Hills, until they, disappeared behind Mt. Kariol. One day my friend and I went out to Ocean Beach for the day and enjoyed ourselves very much. When we got there we climbed up the sandhills, and then slid down, but oh, dear, It took all our breath away clambering up those steep hills. Wo just sat down on the sand and panted when we got to the top, but sliding down is really worth all the bother of getting up. We had lunch about one o’clock and afterwards wandered round picking up any pretty shells we round and occasionally sliding down a hill. About three o’clock we turned our steps towards home, arriving there about halfpast four, having spent a very, enjoyable time. Sometimes a speedboat goes out on the harbour, and when It does we all rush to the gate to watch It. When we have the field-glasses we can see Its name, which is the “ 'Sea Devil.” I have started playing tennis at school and Like It very much. —•“ Loloma,” Raglan. You are awrully lucky having the Ocean Beach so near, for you to have such Jolly picnics there. The days last week-end were topping for picnicking and what fun it must bo to ride In the speed boat. Have you ever ridden In It ?—Peter Pan.

A LITTLE THRUSH. Dear Peter Pan, —Last Sunday while I was In the shed a little thrush flew in, and after a lot of trouble I managed to capture It. I put It in a cage, but during the night It escaped. The other evening one of my teeth fell out, so I placed it under a sto'no and the fairy left me threepence. We have a small brown pig; its name is Dennis. Isn’t the weather beautiful now, Peter ? We will soon be able to go for picnics and swims.-—Clifford Parker ,(7) Te Aroha. The fairies were very kind t.o you leaving a threepenny piece for you in placo of the tooth. Peter used to put ills under the mat, too, hut none of them seem inclined to come out now. lias the thrush been hack, yet ?—Peter Pan. KEEN AT GAMES. Dear Peter Pan, —I like all outdoor sport, such as football and boxing. 1 go to boxing lessons every Tuesday and Thursday. I have had one tight In the ring and won It, and for a trophy I got two big silver vases. Please could I have “ Limerick ” for a pen-name.—-Roy Bowler, Hamilton. Yes, you may have “ Limerick ” Tor a pen-name, Roy. Well done on your boxing successes ! We wish you luck in your next bouts and hope to hear all about them.—Peter Pan.