THE JUNIOR LEAGUE.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18874, 18 February 1933, Page 15 (Supplement)

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE.

This Is an old, old story, a fable told by a very wise man called Aesop. Many or you will have read It before but I want you to read It again, and think very hard about It.

“A lion who was basking In the sun spied a little mouse. The lion pounced on him and was about to kill him. The mouse begged to be let go, saying that some day he would help the lion. The lion laughed and let hint go, saying: ‘You roollsh mouse, how could you help me, a king of beasts!’ Some time later the lion was captured by hunters and tied with strong rope 3. He was struggling desperately trying to to escape, when he heard a small voice say: ‘Now It Is my

PREVENTION OF OR UELTY TO ANIMALS. LAUREL'S LETTER TO YOU.

turn to help you.’ It was the Uttle mouse, whom the lion had let go. He nibbled through the ropes and freed the king or beasts.”' If all you children who are members of the Junior League and all who would like to he, would write to me and tell me Just what you think or this fable and what It teaches us; also tell me your pet's name, I’ll get to know you all better. I promise to answer every letter I get, and I want you all to help me to make the Junior League of the S.P.C.A. a very big thing. I’m hoping for a big mall next week; you won’t disappoint me, will you? LAUREL.