Peter Pan's "The way to be happy oneself is to make other happy." Post Box.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18927, 22 April 1933, Page 15 (Supplement)

Peter Pan's "The way to be happy oneself is to make other happy." Post Box.

Eunice Wood, Frankton —Peter is sorry, Eunice, but “Rosebud” is taken. Y\ uat other name would you like? He liked the poetry very much.—Peter Pan.

Maurice Atkinson, Hamilton. —What a happy time you had, Maurice. gymnasiums are fun, aren’t they? Would-you like to join one? —Peter Pan.

“Setting Sun,” Matangi.— Your day at Matamata sounded very jolly, Harold. And what a feast you had at the sports, vour school did well, didn’t It?—Peter Pan.

Agnes Salter, Waharoa. —You may make up your stories, Agnes, but If you know a real one, that, is just as good.—Peter Pan,

Pearl Brown, Newatead. —W'hat a shame about your banty, Pearl. Peter loves cosmos, they make such a show. Did you like “Siege of the South”?—Peter Pan.

dean' • George, Frankton. —'Peter was glad to get your entry, Jean. You may have “Queen Mary” for a pen-name.— Peter Pan.

Marjory George, Frankton. —Peter loves lilac, Marjory, and your shrubbery sounds delightful. Are you going to write to Garden Corner? Kumaras are delicious, aren’t they?—Peter Pan. ,

‘‘Grape Vine,” Te Uku. —Such a nice letter, “Grape Vine.” Aren’t white butternies swift? Peter spent ages phasing one, but he thinks he will need to grow wings to catch one. W'e’re glad you like the Page.—Peter Pan.

“Red Shoes,” Matengi.—Peter was glad to hear from you, “Red Shoes,” and hopes you had a nice Easter. You will he working hard this year if you have to sit lor your Proficiency, won’t you? W'hat colour is your jumper going to be? Peter Pan.

“Modereen Rue,” Okoroire. —Many thanks for the story, Faith. We are printing it this week. Your .garden sounds very bright. You must write to our Garden Corner when it begins.—Peter Pan.

“Sussex,” Hamilton. —Peter was glad to hear about your jolly party at Virginia’s place, and wondered who the tiny envelope was rrom, Phlllippa. Did a fairy leave that notepaper for you?—Peter Pan.

Herbert Limoner, Te Kowhai. —W'e’re so glad to welcome another new member, Herbert, and we hope you will write often. You may have “George O’Brien” Tor your pen-name, but “Tarzan” is taken. —Peter Pan.

Joyce Brown, Newstead W'elcome to our band, Joyce. We hope you will write often. What did you get Tor your prize? The beads sound pretty.—Peter Pan.

“ Scarlet Pimpernel,” Walton. —We’re glad to hear you are a gardener, Blanche, and hope you will help to make our Garden Corner a success. Peter thinks saving your letters Is a very good Idea. — Peter Pan.

Ralph George, Frankton, —Yes, you may havo “Ralph the Rover” for a pen-name. What a dashing one It Is. Peter 'hopes you will write to the Garden Corner.— Peter Pan.

Jean Riohmond, Tauplri. —We’re so glad to have- another new - member, Jean, and hope you will write often and tell m more about Peachy. W'ill you write to the Garden Corner?—Peter Pan.

“Silver Star,” To Kowhai. —Such a neat newsy letter, “Stiver Star.” ' Congratulations on doing so well at the sports. It was splendid to have a fine day, wasn’t It-? See reply to “Wee McGregor” about the letters.—Peter ran.

•>■ “Pirate,” Hamilton.-— Peter is glad you ■haven't, forgotten him, “Pirate,” and it glad to hear you arc getting on well at school. Were the eggs still good when you found them? Weren’t the bands Jolly?—Peter Pan.

“Lone Hike,” Hamilton Peter was so Interested to hear about Tom, as he is very fond of cats and lias a big black hair-Fersian himself. Aren’t they nice old things? Write and tell* us some more about him.—Peter Pan.

Doreen Kemp, Hamilton. —Peter was so glad to hear from you again, Doreen, and about your gay-trip to Cambridge. You had a very bright day, didn’t you? Yes, .you may have “Veronica” for your penname.—Peter Pan.

Kathleen Trcnberth, Hamilton. —The nearest words Peter can get to moonbeam In Maori are Ata marama and Ata rau. There does not seem to he the actual word for moonbeam, only words for moonlight, etc. If we hear of any move we will tell you.—Peter Pan.

BROWNIE FUN. Dear Peter Pan,—l’am so sorry I Have not written to you for so long-, but it Has been such a liot summer that I have not been able to settle myself down at all, but now I will be able to write a long letter. We went to the Mount at Christmas for a fortnight, but even .then we did not seem to get cool. Soon after we went back to school we started practising for the Guide Rally. I, of course, am only a Brownie, but we took part. It took place last Saturday in Tauranga, and every Brownie Pack and Guide Company in the Bay was represented, To Puke Brownies acted the song “ Froggie Would a Wooing Go perhaps you have heard of It. Tauranga won, the shield, Te Puke being only one point behind. I am so glad that you have started the competitions again, and I hope I will !• able to do them all and get another Honours Board Card. 1 feel very lonely now, for Margaret has gone away to school, to Wanganui College. However, she will soon be liome ror the term holidays, to which I am looking forward to ever so much, so godo-byo now, Peter Pan.—Kathleen, To Puke. Peter enjoyed reading aliout the rally, Kathleen. It seemed such run. You forgot to put your name on the letter, so will you write and tell Peter what It Is, he would like to put you on the Honours Board. With 1701) liltlo people it- Is hard to remember everyone.—Peter Pan.

"Wee MoGregor,” IVtorrlnsvllle. —Peter has fixed your name up, “Wee McGregor.” Going to hospital, If only Tor a week, is no good to rotor. What was the trouble? The letters'must bo in by Tuesday midday lo be in on Saturday, but it’ they c.oino later In the week they are in the following week. —Peter Pan.

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

Olga Hintz, Hamilton. —(Another new member, Olga, amt we liopo you will have some happy times with us, We’re sorry, but “Fairy Twlnkletoes” Is taken. What oilier name would you like? You haven’t been very lucky to be in hospital so much, hut Peter 'hopes you are Quite strong anil well now. —Peter Pan.

TIDDLES AND PADDY. Dear Peter Pan,—l am pleased you like my writing'. Tlddles is a black cat with a white chest; Paddy Is a grey Persian. You would like" Paddy.' I saw the bands today. Good-night, Peter Pan.—Desmond Le Prou (6), Melville. Another nice letter 1 , Desmond, and Peter was so glad to get it. Would you like a pen-name? Didn’t you love the bands? Peter wished he were a soldier so that he could march to their music.— Peter Pan. STRAWBERRIES. Dear Peter Pan,—l have a large patch of strawberries, about a hundred plants I think, which produced a lot of , fruit this year. On Saturday I was busy weeding 'them and giving the patch the necessary attention. My strawberry patch is situated on a clay bank facing the east, so it gets all the morning sun. Around the edges I have placed string with pieces of rag tied to it to try and prevent the birds from eating the fruit, in the summer time they are watered once a day, as the ground gets very hard. When the fruit begins to ripen hay is placed under the strawberries to stop thorn from going bad. lan Murray (14), Frankton. Peter was so interested in your strawberry patch, lan . Strawberries are delicious, aren’t they? Do you sell them? Peter hopes you will write to our Garden Corner when it begins.—Peter Pan. ENJOYING MATAMATA. Dear Peter Pan,—What kind of Easter holidays have you had, Peter 7 I have had a really enjoyable Easter. On Saturday we went out to Matamata for the day to visit the Bible class camp. When we arrived at our destination a most welcome hot dinner was awaiting us, which was much appreciated after a long, cold ride. In the afternoon we all went over to the Opal Baths and when I dived into the baths I nearly died of surprise to flnd that the water was not icy-cold as it usually is at this time or the year, hut quite hot, as they were tepid baths. After I had been swimming for a while I felt as though I could just get out and lie on the side; the water was so warm it had made me most terribly tired. In the evening we w'ent to a most enjoyable concert, which was given by the girls from all over the Waikato, and so, Peter you can Imagine what a splendid variety of items there was.—“ Sunshine Fairy” (15), Frankton. Peter loves Matamata, Gladys. It’s a lovely place to go In the jolly to hear from little people who have been to tbe same places as Peter. You have six points to your Second Card. — Peter Pan. SIEGE OF THE SOUTH. Dear Peter Pan,—Last Tuesday morning, at half-past ten, quite a number of the High School children marched rroin the sohool to the Civic Theatre to see Captain Mawson’s min of . the South Pole. It was great to see the penguins walking so sedately down to the water’s edge. The seals were very funny to watch as they wriggled their way down to the water, making runny noises like a lion. When the crew reached some part of the Ice Barrier, Captatn Mawson put up the Union Jack and they all sang “ God Save the King.” The picture was a very Interesting one. Are you going away for Easter, Peter? We are not going away. We will be having our exams, soop, Peter We -are still prastlsing for our anniversary. which is to come off in Slay. Two weeks ago I saw in the Childrens’ Page that I was sent a card,’but I haven’t received it yet. Last week-end I made myself a llttio vegetable garden, in which 1 have planted lettuce and carrot seeds but they are not up yet.—“ Westerly Breezes” (13), Olcete. The picture sounded very thrilling, Lorna. When Is your anniversary coming otr? Peter has sent you another card and hopes you get it this time.—Peter Pan. A SPLENDID LETTER. ; ] ] ' i i i i (

Dear Peter Pan, —We-are having our Easter holidays now and are returning to school on Wednesday. It Is rather showery here to-day, but I hope It clears up for the last few days of the holidays. How many points have I towards my third Honours Board Card, please Peter? My Auntie and Uncle have an Alsatian dog, which they call Kazan and as they could not take him with' them he Is staying with us for the time being until they return. Ho misses them too, and sometimes frets and whines pitifully, but I take him. for a run on his chain in the evenings, so he riuite enjoys himself. 1 have just come back front taking him for a walk round the hills and a paddle In the creek. 11c liked that Immensely, but when ho got out he shook himself and, of course, I received a shower bath. I ride my pony Hero to school now, Peter, and think it much nicer than walking. Hero used to belong to my best chum, but she goes to a new school now, so Daddy bought Hero for me when he was sold. He Is a nice bay horse, with a white nose, three white feet and one black, and a beautirul long tail; he Is as quiet as a lamb, too. On Saturday Daddy and Uncle Harold were chasing a sow and her four little pigs Into a sty and they had to cross the creek, which Is only a very few Inches in depth. Three little pigs were crossing sarely, but the fourth one doubled back and tried to run away, so after chasing It a while Daddy eventually caught It and carried it squealing back to the creek, but Its mother heard her little pig squealing and came rushing back, with her mouth wide open and looking very rerocious indeed. Arter a few more exploits by the same irttle pig they were safely put into the sty. Have you ever seen a pigeon taking his bath, Peter? I saw my pigeon having and enjoying his bath the morning before yesterday. He stood in the water, rulfled his feathers and kind or ducked hlmseir. There is a weasel at our place and it has been taking our hen eggs. The other day Daddy round two eggs In the garden which the weasel apparently had dropped and I also found an empty eggshell. I am sending you a little poem which I hope you, will liko and which I composed entirely by myself, Peter.— “Golden Daffodil” (11), Karaplro. Peter onjoyod your newsy letter and pretty llttlo poem, Mavis, and hopes you will send us many more. Just bo careful to Keep tile metre even, and you will do very well. You have 18 points.— Tcter Pan.

A JOLLY DAY. Dear Peter Pan, —We were lucky Having Friday fine, weren't we, although there were a few showers in the early morning. Easter is such a happy time, isn t it? On Saturday morning my sister and X went in the train to Cambridge, while the others went in the car. As it was the first time I had been to Cambridge by train, I was quite excited, and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. There were eight of us in the party altogether and arter lunch my sister and I walked round the Lake. The ducks are gathering together on the Lake now that the shooting season is near at hand. We had a lovely time watching the bowling tournament, after which we went home. I think that to start a Gardening Corner would be a very interesting subject to put in the Children’s Page. Our salvia Still remain a beautiful show,'their bright red flowers showing up well among the bright green leaves. One of our prettiest azalea shrubs has Just died. It was a lovely red one.—“ White Cloud” (11), Matangl. Many, many thanks for the splendid collection of stamps, Hetta. They were very welcome. The Domain is a marvellous sight, isn’t it, especially in autumn. — Peter Pan. A SPLENDID SHIP. Dear Peter Pan,— Although I have not written to you for a. long time I still enpoy reading your page. Last Friday week Dad took us to Auckland to see my.brother off to Australia hy a lovely big boat, the Wanganella. To get to the bqat we had to go up a ricketty gangway. First or all we had a look at my brother’s cabin. Then we went to the dining room and it looked very inviting. In the smoking room there was a writing desk with special writing paper, which had a picture or the “ Wanganella ”on it. lam hoping soon to get a letter rrom him on a piece of writing paper. We then went into the lounge. There were little hand-painted stools, a very largo sofa covered with shaddNv cloth, on which reindeer were patterned. In one corner of the lounge stood a boautirul grand piano. As I am very fond of reading I was very interested in their beautiful library. ■ The books were kept in glass cupboards and were all very neat. Wo then went on to the top deck and looked down on to tho busy wharf. As we had seen everything and it was almost time Tor the boat to leavo, we once more went down tho ricketty gangway on to tho wharr. Thousands or streamers w’ero thrown to and from tho ship. Slowly tho boat moved oiT, leaving a crowd of pooplo with broken streamers in their hands. Wo watched her until she looked a dot on the ocean. When I arrived home I was very tired, so I went to bed.— “ Pooh,” Frankton. Such an interesting letter, “ Pooh. You had a wondeiTul day didn’t you? l’eter thinks your brother will bo sorry it is such a short voyage to Australia, on such a comfortable boat. Wero the library books nice? Write again soon.— Peter Pan.

THE DOMAIN. Dear Peter Pan, —On March 29, at Uui'tly, we had our combined school.sporls which 17 children from our school attended. Each school had a number and ours was 23. Tauplrl school in A grade won a cup, while Ngaruawahla Convent and Ortnt school together in B grade won a cup. There were also some miniature cups presented to tlie children who gained many points. Our school won seven points. Last Saturday I had a trip In a car to Cambridge, where I had a lovely time. We went in the Cambridge Domain and saw the. Lake, with many wild ducks swimming round. The gardens are beautiful and so nicely kef)t. There are some very prottv trees In the Domain and also in the Cambridge streets. Alter our walk in the Domain we went to. visit my Aunt and Cousin. My Cousin took me into the Leamington Domain, where 1 saw some pretty goldfish. Then she and i went for a bicycle ride along the road. A little while after we came hack, we commenced our Journey homeward. Have von boon in either of Hie Domains, Peter? i think having a Garden Corner in the Page would lie very nice. Are you collecting stamps now, Peter? r am glad we are having more competitions.—“ Lavender” (12), Taupirt, Peter was so glad to get yoffr neat letter, “ Lavender ” and hear or your Jolly times. We are still collecting: used stamps, so if vou have any send them along please, Peter has visited both the Domains, but ha lavei the CAt«ftriafre one, ■-Peter pan, _

A LOVELY EGO, 1 Dear Peter Pan, —I thought I woultt like to tell you about my Easter Egg. My brother is working away from home and he came (home for the Easter and he brought me a big chocolate egg. It had a tartan ribbon tied round it and a big yellow chicken Inside. * Now, don’t you think that was nice? lam going to use the ribbon for my hair, llow many point* have I, Peter Pan, please?—•“ Vlvendere (7), Walton. Peter thinks you are the luckiest littlel girl to have such a kind brother. 1$ sounds a lovely egg. Such a neat letter* too. You have 16 points to your Second Card.—Peter Pan. J ~ ■U&.'tfUbU. A GREY KITTEN. "" Dear Peter Fan, —When X came sack from Devonport at Christmas, I round that Fluffy, our cat, had a haby kitten. She 13 /. a Persian with wee blue eyes. In the mornings she used to play with Fluffy’3 tail, and Fluffy would get wild and blta her. When she got older we gave her to my grandmother, where there Is a big dog. At first the dog was Jealous of her, but now she plays with his tall and be does not mind. One day when she thought nobody was looking she stole up by tba dog and climbed upon his back.—“ Miss-. ! tress Mary” (ll), Hamilton. | The kitten must be a dear, “ Mistress I Mary.” What do you call It? You could 1 get a nice photo or It on tho dog’s back. I couldn’t you?—Peter Pan. I - ! *' AN AMUSING INCIDENT. Dear Peter Pan, —It seems as ir ageu \ bad elapsed since I last wrote to you, but, \ however, It cannot be helped. We will ba ' having term exams, soon, as we “break up ” on May Bth. Tor a fortnight’s tion, and all the pupils in Standard VI are studying hard. On Thursday we are having the Bible class camp and most or tho Bible classes of the Bay or Plenty will bo present. It Is to bo held at Ohope Beach, and we will be in camp for three days, rrom Thursday evening to Monday morning. On Saturday afternoon wo are having sports, and In tho evening there Is to bo a concert. Tho weather has been very unsettled down here in the past few i days, and to-day there Is a cold wind blowing in from the sea. and besides that a miserable drizzly rain is falling. The Maoris down here say that we are going to have a very cold winter, which I am sure is not good news to us. One day last weok Dad was a rew inile3 out or Opotlkt and his car got stuck in the mud.Ho called out to some Maoris and one said lie would get a horse and rope, so baekl ho came with an old draught horse. Ho 1 then began to tic the rope on the horse’s tail, and tho man with Dad asked tho Maori what he was doing, and he started to laugh, and the Maori said, “By to corry, him tail strongest part or him.” Jho car was pulled out all right, hut I pity the poor horse.—“ Banefc ” (12), Whakatane. :

Peter was very amused at the Maori’s way or pulling the car out or the mud, and chuckled for quite a long while. Tho camp sounds delightrul. You have eight , points to your stars.—Peter Pan. 1