Peter Pan's Post Box.

Waikato Times, Volume 112, Issue 18809, 3 December 1932, Page 16 (Supplement)

Peter Pan's Post Box.

“Morning Sun," Walmal.—You Save IS polnt3 now, “ Morning' Sun," Only two more to win before we send you a Card! best of luck to you In your erf.ns, and thanks for the motto.—Peter Pan. Jessie Clothlor, Hamilton. —Such a neat latter you wrote us Jessie. The picture was very good, wasn’t It? Peter enjoyed It Immensely.—Peter Pan. Beryl Clothier, Hamilton, —Yes, Beryl, you seem to have been to such a lot of parties lately. We're looking forward to hearing about tbe anniversary.—Peter Pan. “Scarlet Poppy," Frankton.—Such a long time It Is since we last heard from you “ Scarlet Poppy," but this letter was beautifully neat. The parcels were perfectly gorgeous. Wo’ro glad that you liked the book prizes.—Peter Pan. Eileen Jacobs, Tauplrl.—Welcome to the Circle, Eileen. Yes, you may have “ Hosy Morn ” ror a pen-name. Wrlto again soon.—Peter Pan. Dorothy Rogers, Claudelands.—The feto sounds such a jolly success, Dorothy. Petor Pan would havo liked to have seen the dance and heard the concert. They sound very’ good. Use only one side or your paper when next you write, will you ?—Peter Pan. Noel Condor, Hlnuora What ages It seems since we last heard rrom you, Noel! We were so glad to get this letter. Do you see the Page Now?—Peter Pan. “ Billy Boy,” Frankton. —Did you have a very Jolly birthday, “Billy Boy”? Write and tell us all about It. —Peter Pan. “ Plum Blossom,” Hamilton Christmas will be here very soon now. How are the exams going? Wrlto again soon.—• Peter Pan. “ Goldilocks,” Hamilton.—We were so pleased to hear from you again “ Goldilocks.” Your now home sounds very nice. And Mary Katherine sounds perfectly adorablol—Peter Pan. “Starfish,” Hamilton.—Thanks for the verse “ Starnsh." Wo will use It? The riddles were very untidily written, though, and Peter Pan couldn’t read them. Wrlto again soon.—Peter Pan. Morva Webby, Tauhel.—Welcome to the Circle, Morva. We hope to hear rrom you of ton now. Sorry, but “ Rippling Waters ” has already been chosen. Is there another you would like? —Peter Pan. “ Glittering Ice,” Melville.—We were so P J ®®sed to get another letter from you, Glittering Ice.” We can Imagine the run you would have on the fallen trees.— Peter Pan. Walton—We loved your neat letter " Vlvendere.” The bunny a Perfect nuisance In the lettuce hod.—Peter Pan. A" o ® Harrls - Hamilton—Such a neat mm h. VnY, 010 1,3 Alice! Yo " r garden must be looking very pretty now. Icoland popples seem to have done so well tms season. 'write again soon.—Peter ‘‘ ® , ® e P |n o Qeauty,” Frankton We were 10 Il8a r; from you again. We really thought you had forgotten all about us. inn’ ™™ ny „ 3re V le cral)S Peter has caught, ana some havo hurt, too!—Peter Pan. win *^ lsy J 3 ®’!’’' Hamilton—Parents’ Day will soon be here, “ Daisy Bel' ” Yes tun is becoming, very big now. Write Peter te pan US al 31,0111 tilQ tournaments.— Frankton Yes, it was quite in order Tor you to roll your entry Rosemere.” Well done on winning voZ Honours Board Card—Peter Pan * . “ Honeybun,” Frankton How jolly hav“L b3nl tf m3 ll flven 10 y°" for Christmas “ Whispering Flowers,” Tauplrl Such ) otter ’ Shirley. We were beginning /° r 1 ’ tlatl forgotten us. Maybe Dad and D-ouglas ” will pay us another visit soon.—Peter Pan. Edward Robson, Taotaoroa.— Peter Pan drove through Taotaoroa last week-end Edward and thought It such pretty coun- , try. Your puppy sounds very mischievous.—Peter Pan. Marls Cols, Frankton.—How pretty your .garden Is Marie! You must write ami -tell us all about your holdays In Napier—Peter Pan. Phyllis Waugh, Frankton— Such a neat letter you wrote us Phyllis. Yes, you lla y° “ K'nkora ” for a pen-name, xotir Dli tliday cake sounds such a pretty one.—Peter Pan. J “ Do ‘>” Hotokaurl—We hope that you enjoy the book we sent you. Write and Pan US al * 31)0111 tha garden party.—Peter Daphne Forrlman, Te Pahu.—Sorry Daphne, but “ Golden Crocus ” has already been chosen Tor a pen-name. Would you Uko “Pansy Queen”?—Peter Pan. “ English Rose,” To Fnhu.—Thanks for the verse, " English Rose." We will use It.—Peter Pan. Billy Abbott, To Pahu.—Welcome to the Circle, Billy. We hope that you will spend many happy hours with us now. No, Peter did not see the picture, but heard that It was very good.—Peter Pan. “ Taranaki Laos,” Karaplro.—We were so glad to get another letter frmo you, “Taranaki bass.” The letters In the Page make Jolly reading, don’t they?—Peter Pan. “ Torpedo," Elstow.—What a long tlmo It seems since we last heard from you, “Torpedo”: We were so glad to get tills one. The riding competitions at shows are always Interesting, aren’t they? Peter Pan. Eunloe Wood, Frankton.—Wolcome to the Circle, Eunice. We are so glad to have you Join us. Will you send In your birth date?—-Peter Pan.

“ The way to he happy oneself is to make others happy.”

Lorna Stockley, Elstow. —Thank you so much Tor the stamps. They were top-ping-.—Peter Pan. HAYMAKING. Dear Peter Pan, —I have been helping my father and my elder brother to make hay. We made one largo haystack and It nearly caught tire. The dampness and the greenness of the grass combined cause terrific heat when compressed, and If the air cannot get at It, It generally causes lire; that Is why haystacks are generally insured. One has to let the hay lie for about a week before It can be stacked.—“ Boxer” (12), Frankton. What a busy time you must have had with the hay, “Boxer.” It’s, lucky that the, stack did not catch fire.—Peter Pan. A NEW HOME. Dear Peter Pan, —At the beginning of August we shtrted over to Hamilton arter spending over 30 years In Plrongla. Our friends were awfully good, for they gave us a most enjoyable farefell, which we greatly appreciated. Coming here Jessie and 1 sat on two chairs at the back of the lorry. It was great run waving to everybody, but as It was a hot day the dust was almost unbearable. On reaching Hamilton we wero covered with dust, but it would have taken more than dust to dampen our spirits. Here we milk five cows, our house being situated on the banks of the Waikato River, about two miles from the Traftlc Bridge. We attend Falrneld School, which Is about a mile Trom here. At present we are In the midst of our examinations. I am hoping to pass Into Standard 6.—“ Fairy Flora" (11), Hamilton. Do you like your new home better than Plrongla, “Fairy Flora”? It sounds very’ lolly. You have 16 points now.—Peter Pan. AFTER A LONG TIME. Dear Peter Pan. —It seems a long time since 1 last wrote to you. T hope you have not rorgotten me. My sisters and I have been poisoning rabbits with daddy. Olive round a fantail’s nest with three eggs In it. We did not take them because fantails arc pretty little birds, aren't they Peter Pan? Daddy said that next Saturday be Is going to cut the oats and we could go and watch him. T am collecting stamps Tor you. I am sending some with this letter. We have a little white kitten. It’s name Is Kitty Kat. My mother has gone for a holiday. 1 think she Is coming home next week. Our little baby sister Is growing bigger and bigger. She Is a lovely little fat thing. Our exams, start next week. I hope I pass Into Std 3. —“ Fluffy fiu(Ties ” (S), Okorolre. Thanks for the stamps “ Fluffy Ruffles.” We loved your newsy letter. Write again soon. Ob, no. we certainly had not forgotten you.—reter ran. A BIRD’S NEST.

Pear refer Pan,—At home we hart a little nest In which were four baby birds. On Monday we wont to see how they were. To our surprise they were not there. 1 suppose they Hew away. I am going away for the Christmas holidays to Te Aroha to stay with our Auntie May. On Roxlng Day we are going- to the I.ake for a picnic If it Is fine. We are going to meet some other people and stay with thorn till It Is time to go home. We are talcing our bathing costumes to have a swim. You asked how my ralry dress was made Tor the fancy dress ball. It was my cousin’s dress. The bodice was made of tinsel and the skirt or white net. It has Tour great big frills with little tinsel strings with knots on the end?hanging nil round It. r forgot to tell yon, Peter, that I would write and tell you about my holidays. r suppose you would like to hear about them. We might he going by train or car. I hope we go by train. I have not been In one for a long time.— “Bunty” (10), Frankton. Ob yes, we’d like very much to bear about your holidays. The baby birds must have flown away.—Peter Pan.

A NEAT LETTER. Dear Peter Pan, —I was very pleased to receive rn.v Honours Board Card. l think the design Is very nice. I must work hard again and try and get another one. This morning, when our dog Peter was having his brenkfast, one of the bones stuck In his throat. He tried his hardest to get It out, but didn’t succeed. He wa3 Just gasping. My ststor was ready to go and get the vet. to attend him. In the meantime my other sister put her hand In his mouth and was Just able to shirt It a little, and then he got It up. Imagine our relief and poor old Peter looked so grateful. 1 went to the Gymkhana on Saturday. The events were very Interesting. My sister won the young ladles' cycle race. We are working very hard at school now, as the examinations have’ started. 1 will be In Standard V. If I pass. The fire siren Just blew; I ran down the street but couldn't see any sign of the lire. I think It Is quite exciting seeing the fire engine, don’t you, Peter Pan? —“Greenstone” (15), Hamilton. Fire engines look so very bright and shining, don’t they “Greenstone”? We are glad that you like your Card. —Peter Pan. ABOUT MANY THINGS. Dear Peter Pan, —I suppose you wdll think I have been a long time writing to thank you for the nice book you sent me as a prize for the Competition I won. I wanted to finish reading It so as to tell you how much I enjoyed It. It was very thrilling, especially about the Cornish superstitions. I do not get much time for reading after school, as I have to practice my music. I am taking the Intermediate exam, next time. I have Just lent the book to rny school friend, and 1 think she will enjoy It, too. Just now we are taking our school examination work, and all we have to do to finish It Is geography, history, science and grammar. At the end or the year, when we break up, we are to have a fancy dress ball, but so far I do not know what I am going as. Last time I went as a Dutch girl, because 1 have long plaits. The proceeds are to go to buy racquets and a tennis net for our new tennis court at school. I think It will be finished arter tho Christmas holidays.—Frances Mudford (12), Walton. We were so glad to get your letter, Frances., You must write and tell us all about the fancy dress ball.—Peter Pan.

A TRIP TO A FARM. Dear Peter Pan, —I had a lovely trip to a farm on Saturday and I saw some goldfinches, pheasants and baby pheasants. There were also a large number of fowls and bantams, and over a hundred chickens. In the afternoon we had a little concert that we had made tip and my auntie brought her little baby and her little boy to play, so you see I had an enjoyable day all Saturday.—“ Black Mumbo ” (9), Hamilton. What fun you seem to have had when you visited the farm “ Black Mumbo.” Yes we like the printed letters.—Peter Pan. A CHEEKY SPARROW. Dear Peter Pan.—lt has been very hot to-day and I was tired when I came home from school. I have been trying to catch a sparrow. It Is a cheeky one and comes on the porch and eats the crumb 3 when lam In bed. I sleep on the porch. Sometimes When T come home from school I go to see how much ensilage dad has done, and sometimes I have rides on the sledge, l.ast night dad ran over a hare with the mower and cut three of Its leg 3 off. — Tommy Wilson (6), Frankton. Some of the days have been very hot and tiring, Tommy. We feel very sorry for the poor hare.—Peter Pan. SWIMMING AGAIN.

Hoar Peter Tan,—How glad I was to seo my letter printed In the Children’s Page on Saturday. I have cut It out to put in my serap-hoolc. The weather bus been very tine and as soon as my cold Is better I am going for a swim In the school baths. I am very rond or swimming and I I am always very excited when we are t going, to. to the beach about a montli a’go'for a week-end and had a lovely time. Daddy has chopped a bluegum tree down to make posts for the fence. I have a little cream Pom. called Peter. He has a black nose and looks such a cheeky little fellow. My mother has taught me to knit and I have made my doll quite a lot of things. I have a white lacy jumper that mother knitted for me. My little sister is such a mlschler, and pulls the heads off my pansies.—Dawn Halorow, Frankton. You’ll have lots of swims In the baths during the summer, Dawn; won’t that be run? Peter sounds’ a dear.—Peter Pan. A JOLLY LETTER. Dear Peter Pan, —Thank you so. much for the lovely Third Card and Stars; they i are very nice. We went down to the beach the other day and had our first bathe in a pool that mummy knew or, and it was lovely and warm. We aro having some lovely days now. How is the weather down there? still pretty frosty, r suppose. This morning Daddy had given one of our calves Its milk and he was feeding one or tlie others when he heard, Splash! Squeak! and when he went along there was one or 'our little chicks In the tin! He did not know how it got in. Mummy went out at breaklast time and found It lying on the grass squeaking feebly, and 'lt was all cold and wet. She took It in a basket and put It In the oven. As I am writing this letter at school I do not know Whether It has died or not. We did not have even a j bonfire on Guy Fawkes night, which I thought very silly. On November 14 was Daddy’s birthday, and that was when we bathed. it was his birthday treat. P-S. —The chick recovered and now you cannot tell him from the others.—Belinda Story (S), Leigh. Wo loved your newsy letter, Belinda, The tlrst hat.he sounds such a Jolly one. Days have been lovely here, on the whole; the frosts have quite gone. We’re so glad that you like your Third Card, and to hear that the chirk Is quite better again. We think that “Queen Rose of Tralee” Is Just a wee bit too much alike lo “Bose of Tralee.” which already belongs | lo one of ttie Circle. If you want a j change, will you choose another? We were verv thrilled with Nancy’s wee shell. —Peter Pan. GREAT FEATS OF SCIENCE. Dear Peter Pan.—,what do vou think Is man’s greatest Invention. Peter? I think it Is a “ toss-up ” between electricity and wireless. Nowadays the malorlty of people are so used to electric lights, stoves and vacuum cleaners that they do not very often think what an immense asset to the world electricity Is. Some years ago machinery wa« run by steam nr oil, and the eoa! or nil 11=0(1 needed large spaces to store It In, while the grease and fumes emitted by these substances caused a deal of discomfort to the workers. At present all of mis Is controlled by switches and there Is no dirt lo cope with. Types of machinery hi which the work Is lessened are: Lifts, trams, electric Irons and fflachInery used in factories. Then In the ordinary home life rooking is made much easier bv the electric stove, kettle and I kelvinatnr. As an aid to the eyes, bright j or shaded globes are manufactured, and In | winter heaters can be placed in all con- | venlent corners of rile bouse, and in the hot weather, cooling and easily-worked fans may be used. But one or the most useful rlertr'rai Inventions Is the telegraph. By simnie means, messages may he sent from citv (o city and from emu're to empire. With the aid of (lie tele- j phone and wireless, country and town are I brought into contact, with a result ttiat u-■■"fill, and perhaps life-saving Ideas, are j exchanged and the pooniat'on is pencilled as 1 a whole. From doomed shins the wireless I oneralor transmits the S.O.S. and across the sea entiles de news that a war is j ended. Perhaps another life-saving machine Is the X-ray. the means of which may send new health into a person or make j a timely discovery of some disease that is . dreadful. We use elect ricil.v for both of these. While, for amusement, we now j have the electric gramophone, electric j Wireless, and the pictures, with the late Invention of the " la'kle ” machine. We lave lunch lo thank Michael Faraday for; j he was the inventor nT the dynamo, which | makes tips wonderful electricity, we have I'O electricity whatsoever here, blit some day we hope to. Next time I will write about the wireless. [ was so pleased lo get two more silver stars. Peter. Mv ratal seems to be gradually getting lilted. 1 am going to have a try at the Christmas Compel itions. | have never seen any of the Cumpetitloris displayed In the limes lobby, so I do “id know the standard of work but we can only do our Iv-l, can't we. Peter? -“Mickey Mouse," iddnewai. B"l!i elect turn v and wireless are marvellous feats of science. “Mickey Mouse." but. it Is bard In decide which 1= the more wonderful of the two. Were sorry you'ie IV*t been able to see our display of ■log entries. Make yours n= attrar as possible, special marks are given , illustrated work.—Peter I’an.

A ROUGH TRIP. i Dear Peter Pan, —On Sunday dad took us out to Okaula to a place where the falls are. It Is an awfully rough road and some of the corners were so sharp that I was a wee bit frightened. In front of us were a couple on a motorcycle, and the lady on the pillion seat was getting rather tossed about. Well, everything was all right, but as It happened there was a river to ford and mum said the lady was a heroine for staying on. Further along the road was sandy and the cycle skidded and they fell off, but luckily weren’t hurt. When we arrived at our destination my Trlend showed us around, but we did not have time to visit the waterfalls. —Scarlet Pimpernel (14), Walton. Thanks for the motto, “ Scarlet Plm--1 pernel.” We will use It. Peter would not like to ptllion-rlde along that road very much.—Peter Pan. ABOUT MANY THINGS. Dear Peter Pan,—On Saturday we had a garden fete at our school. In the morning it was raining, but In the afternoon It cleared up. It turned out to be a great success. We bad a play done in dancing; the dresses were very pretty. I have a dear little kitten. Its namo Is Tiger. We call it that because it has so many stripes. We only got It on Saturday, so It Is quite new. It will soon be the end or the year. I’m dying for the holidays j to come, because I'm going to Kawhla. I’m working hard to get my name on the Honours Board. There are a lot of new members lately. At school we are having a tennis championship, but I was soon out. At present my garden Is looking very pretty. I .have tw.o gardens—one,-_ls a vegetable; garden.—“Ylylng'-'Clbud,’’ ilton. Such a newsy letter “ Flying Cloud." We loved reading it.) And you-have your name on the Honours Board! Your .holiday at Kawhla should be,, great run.— Peter Pam A HAPPY MEMBER. Dear Peter Pan..—l felt so happy ye** terday. My dear little pony Jean went to the Show for the first time. Boysie left home very early—about half-past seven—so as not to get a lather on Jean. Boysie loves Jean nearly as much as I do. The rest of us left about nine o’clock: When > we got over there, daddy brushed Jean up arresh, and rubbed hem hoofs until they shone. She did look nice, and with the beautirul white bridle daddy bought for her I was as proud as could be. I had such a funny feeling In my tummy, Peter. When the time came Tor me to ride Jean I was very disappointed; she didn’t like trotting and cantering around. She wanted to get away and do what she liked, so that when the Judge tied a blue ribbon round her neck I was so surprised I cried. In the grand parade Jean behaved much better and I did enjoy riding around with the other horses. But when Boysle’s turn came to ride I was so sorry for-him. Jean was drawing up her back legs and wanted to lie down all the time. Daddy and Mrs Petley said the trouble was gripes. There were three other horses had the same. There were - two beautiful ponies there. Mother admired them. They came rrom Morrlnsvllle and their nnnies were Myrtle and Topsy. I would love to have Myrtle for myself. She had five red ribbons and two blue 3, which were live firsts and two seconds. Myrtle was first In the same class as Jean was second. It was such a good day and mother had packed lots or cakes and sandvuches, and Mrs Petley brought some goodies along, too, so we were able to have a lovely picnic. ATternoon tea we had In the car. as It was cold. The steer- ‘‘ n c !i nfr , was absolutely exciting, one steer tamo to where a lot of people were and knocked a man oIT a gate. Our lawns and garden are looking pretty and the roses are Just beautirul, and so fragrant —talma nowe (12), Frankton. * lou should be very proud indeed nr your Jean, Valma. What a gorgeous dav you had at the Show!—Peter Pan? A NEWSY LETTER. how longVwm tV™ ftam and sle & ° aVpck "of Tvon* «? 55S UN* S&M > rJiS.'SKT’K;. showers that have been threatening w Monday nur Anniversary tea was held aI o dock 'I lien what do you think the sun orritoiulent told us? Why. nothing eiTo !. i’ll <n ‘' u ' lor ’’'a: After having our • ■ "cut outside to piav games their , .?rh M'’: ,n,a m kk ! alps ’ Helped" “ 1 ‘ , ' l> * played nuts-and-mav erangos-and-lomons. etc; while the elder children had a lug-o’-war. Tie games were eorielmled u.v i lollie scramble. At ~m tin 1 concert began. i etijoved every item, men at In o’clock it came’to a close vh an IrNb Jig dance. \ Vc thoroughly ’ njo.v < d tii,' evening and went home, tired Inn happy. We are iust listening in to a rnntn K.F.1.. I.os Angeles Have ■' l,ll s, ' (,| i "'e Indian sparrow about lateiv. leter? they have coloured. spotted pluma'-'e.and also a very peculiar whistle, hast \ rlda.y a man took a photograph of each class, besides a panorama of the school. Is there any age limit for the Circle Peter? What a shame the stamps unis! lie y ones, as i could have sept i" unite a I'd of foreign ones.—nance ’» Claude!,'unis. The anniversary tea must have been a jolly one. <• nance.” Thanks for the stamps. >'o. Pete,- hasn’t noticed the snarrhw. Oh. no. all the letters in the three word- do not have to he used. The v cvample you gave was correct.—Peter i Peter Pan