PETER PAN'S POST BOX

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19457, 22 December 1934, Page 16 (Supplement)

PETER PAN'S POST BOX

Fairy Rose Bud, Tauplrl.— Peter hopes the cold is quite better now, T a T os ° ristYou do n'ot want to have ■it for Christ mas do “ou ? That would be very miserable 'Yes, Peter likes haymaking,'but It is very hot work just now, Isa. HPeter Pan.

mignonette, Hamilton.-—Peter thought you had rorgotten him, Mignonette, it is so long since lie 'has had a lettei. • How well your vegetable garden is growing. The peas will be lovely, Tor Christmas dinner, won’t they? What fun tho swim must -have been'.—Peter Pan.

Sweet William, Aotea. —Have you had the picnic yet, Sweet William? Peter is sure it will bo wonderful run. Belays are verv exciting, aren’t they? Wdsii t the bazaar a success? Peter is sure you were very pleased. There are no points for “What Members Say.”—Peter 1 an.

Soarkilng Dewdrops, Hamilton. —The breaking-up concert must have been veiy enjoyable, Sparkling Dewdrops; they are always fun, aren’t they? Yes, Peter loved tho Grenadiers too. They looked splendid when they were marching, didn t they? What a jolly party it was.—Peter Pan.

Little French IVlaid, Hairini.— Yes, It Is verv «ad about Mr Ulm and his companions, Little French Maid. Peter is hoping to see the Duke when lie comes this •wav The carnations are lovely m.v, aren’t they? They seem to love the, beat, Peter thinks. —Peter Pan.

Sistio, Karamu. —Peter is glad you chose Billy Boy, Slstie, It Is such a Jollyname lie thinks. White Whisker must Se a pet. What fun the visit to Santa Claus will be. It/will be lovely hanging up your stocking again, won t It? Happy holidays to you.—Peter Pan.

Philgarlic, Karamu. —Yes, Peter’s plums are ripe now, Philgarlic, and he is having a splendid time, but they soon go don t they? How lovely the little pigeons will be? J Did Joe get hurt by the bull. Peter hopes not. —Peter Pan.

Dorothea Bremner, Frankton. —Peter was so glad to Hear from you again, Dorothea. It seems ages since we had a letter. Peter is sure the picnic was great fun. Where did you go? Tile Dip to Santa must have been exciting. How is little banty?—Peter Pan.

maidenhair, Cambridge. —Have you cut vour hay yet, Maidenhair? It is very hot weather for it, isn’t it? The Parents’, Dav must have been so interesting. And Peter is sure the primers enjoyed their pond. Are you going away for your holidays?—Peter Pan.

Evelyn Donaldson, Hamilton. —The woolly balls were splendid, Evelyn, and Peter was so pleased to get them. Did you have a jolly break-up? The rain made a great difference to the gardens, didn t It’ The poor flowers were so drooping. Write again soon.—Peter Pan.

Bonneo IVloColl, Leamington. —Peter was verv glad to welcome a llotliel ‘ new mem " her, Bounce, and -hopes for lots of news of you. No, this is not the same Circle as the Star. it is a relief when the exams are over, isn’t it? Peter did not ever like them very much. He is sony, but Tomboy Is taken.—Peter Pan.

Weo Pat, morrinsville. —The wee sister must be lovely now, Wee Pat, They are lovelv when they begin to take notice, aren’t they? Was the concert a success? Peter hopes so. How busy you have been at Guides, but 'how splendidly you did. it will be wonderful If you go to Auckland for the Ciller’s visit, won’t it? Peter Pan.

Bing, Melville Peter was delighted to near your good news, Bin-g, and -he congratulates you very heartily on doing so well It was splendid, and Peter is sure Mummy and Dadd.y were pleased too. Yes, Peter is hoping he will have a jolly i Christmas too.—Peter Pan.

Digger Dick, Glen Massey. —What a wonderful treat It was, Digger Dick. Peter wishes he had been there. Christmas trees are wonderful fun, aren’t they? And It Is Jolly to see dear old Santa again. Write again soon.—Peter Pan.

Trader Horn, Cambridge. —Peter Is so glad you have passed, Trader Horn. Now you can enjoy your holidays, can’t you? It should be great fun at Milford, and Peter thinks it is going to be wonderful weather. Weren’t the Grenadier’s splendid? Peter loved them. Thank you for the greetings.—Peter Pan.

Adolphus Dear, Aotea. —By this time .school will he over and holidays begun, Adolphus Dear. Peter is sure you will have a splendid time. What a wonderful success the bazaar was and what lots they made. Congratulations on the arithmetic.—Peter Pan.

Electric Girl, To IVliro. —'lt is a relief to Know the exams are over, isn’t it, Electric Girl, and to he able to enjoy the holidays. Yes. it is splendid swimming weather. It is a pity you have nowhere, to bathe. Peter has so many riddles, but he win publish yours as soon as possible Teter Pan.

Madame Butterfly, Frankton. —Yes, Madame Butterlly, it does seem a long time since we had a letter from you, and Peter did enjoy it. It Is jolly to have school over Tor a little while, although Peter is sure you will he glad to be back when the time comes. What run the visit to Santa Claus must hav.e been 1 .—Peter Pan.

Fountain Fairy, Frankton, —The 11 1 Tie rabbit must be lovely now It has Its eyes opon, Fountain Fairy. And how jolly the garden must be. It Is beautiful up at the Lake now, isn’t It? Did you see the water lilies? Peter thinks they are lovely.—Peter Pan.

Golden Moth, Walrakau. —What lots of handwork you had, Golden Moth. Did you get It finished? The shops are so inviting now, aren’t they, with all the Christmas girts and toys? Peter wishes he could buy sucli lots or tilings.—Petei Pan.

Lone Dog, Gordonton. —Peter does not know what could have “happened to your Card, Lone Dog. It was sent some time ago. Will you write and tell him If li has still not arrived, and ho will send another. The pony is very frisky, isn’t it? —Peter Pun.

Beverley Vernall, Frankton. —Peter thought the Grenadier Guards were wonderful, Beverley, and didn’t they lool; splcndid in their red coats and huge hats, peter must be a jolly little rascal now. Slow wonderful it will be to go to Wcl llngton. it is a lovely place.—Peter Pan

White Heather, Te Akau. —Peter fklcks Jock must be a darling, White Heather, and aren’t you pleased with the splendid way he worked lor Daddy? What, colour is he? Are. you getting excited at the thought of Christmas? —Peter Pan.

Mary Ann, Aotea. —What a lot ° r tables you have, Mary Ann, They will be splendid Tor Christmas dinner, won t they? How lovely it must be up at Woodlands. The cherries must he lovely too. Dinah s calf must he quite big now.—Peter Pan.

Mary MoDonnell, Auokland. —No, you were not too late, Mary, and Peter thanks VOU very much for your girt. What a Jolly time you have been having seeing the San'tas. They always look so jolly In their red clothes, don t they? WUtt. ugaln soon.—Peter Pan.

King Pin, Pukeatua. —By now school will he over and the concert too, king Pin Peter hopes it was a great success Christmas shopping is great fun. Isn’t it? Have you got all yours done yet-> Peter loved doing his. —Peter Pan.

Westerly Broezes, Frankton. —How well vou did In your exam, Westerly Breezes. Peter is sure Mother was delighted. Peter saw the Grenadiers and ho thought they were splendid. It was lovely at the Ferry Bank too, wasn’t it? Aren’t you glad to have holidays here again?—Peter Pan.

Shamrock, Pukeatua. —Tho raitr was very welcome in most gardens, Shamrock, md more than ever for the tanks. What i wonderful day you must have had at lie Lake. It is lovely to have a lake icarby in Hie summer, isn’t it? The Boxiig liay sports should be fun. Dkl tho orchid live?—Peter Pan.

“ The Way to be Happy Oneself is to Make Others Happy.”

SOME FREAK LILIES. Dear Peter Pan.—One 'day last week I was taught to make hay rope. All that Is needed is a piece or- shaped wire and plenty or 'hay. First you must hook some hay on to the hook part and another person must be holding on to the wire handle, twisting It at the same time. You have to keep applying hay to the rope as it gets longer. This rope will prove very durable and in the olden days was used to keep covers on stacks. We have two freak St. Joseph’s lilies out. One has only two petals, and the other is really two lilies joined together, so we call It a “ Siamese Illy.” We have a large clump of these lilies blooming profusely and they have a very sweet scent at night. Our local school picnic was held last Friday, the day being devoted to competitive sports. The prizes consisted of coupons, then by arrangement each child could spend Its coupons at a certain' shop. Toward the end or the day there were consolation races enabling those who hadn’t won anything to have a chance. As soon as afternoon tea was over two hair-Persian kittens wore auctioned. We bought one Tor 2s, not that we needed It, because we have nine without it. No cats and kittens are allowed to be drowned on these premises, but we thought it would be all right to have a now colour, as this one Is greyish blue with eyes to match. A Merry Christmas to you and all members of the Circle from your loving pen-friend, Margaret Craig (13, Whitehall. You have been having lots of fun lately. Margaret, with the sports, haven’t you? The hay rope making must be very interesting, Peter thinks, lie would love to see the freak lilies. The St. Joseph lilies have a wonderful scent, haven’t they? Peter Pan.

Golden Kowhal, Tlrou. —Thank you so much ror the pretty Christmas card. Golden Kowhal, They are lovely, Peter thinks, and they make his office so Jolly. He wits so sorry to hear that the peer lark died, Isn’t your garden' dry,?—Peter Pan. I Sambo, Hamilton.— -What a jolly time you had at the farm, Sambo. Peter loves them, they are always run and there are lots or jolly things to do, aren’t there? The ride In the lorry must have been fun. although It was rather hard to talk. Write again soon.—Peter Pan. A LETTER IN VERSE. Dear Peter Pan, — 1 am sending you a rhyme about a happy day I have just had in Auckland. Up one morning bright and gay Then oIT we went to Cockle Bay. There 1 played with Cousin Jim, ’Till it was time to have a swim. Into the tide at last we got, And there we stayed till 12 o'clock. When the whistle blew and lunch was ready, Out we rushed, but Mummy cried “ Steady!” Next we gathered shells ana cockles, And 1 cut my root on some broken bottles. Into the car we were all then packed, Our play was all over and we were soon Daclc. Dinner was ready, and so were we, For you do get an appetite by the sea. By eight o’clock our prayers were said, And we were snugly tucked In bed. Gloria Hayes (10), Hamilton. Such a jolly idea it was, Gloria, to send us a letter in verse. It must have been a wonderful day by the sea. The weather Is Just line for swimming, isn’t it? Do write again soon.—Peter Pan. A YOUNG BARBER. Dear Peter Pan, —I have just come home rrom school with father in the car. Your pussy and blackbird must be so clever and runny. We have one cat named Keena and he is ail black. My, little baby brother orten has a game with him. A l'cw days ago Mother went into the kitchen', to hnd Fay cpiite calmly cutting Keena’s hair off. She was saying. “Use cutting Keena’s hair, Mummy.” Mother Started to laugh when she heard this. Poor Keena was asleep and he did look runny with his glossy hair oIT in places. Please Peter Pan, would you use my motto this week or next? It is “ Practice is everything.” Please would you tell me what you do after you get air Honours Board Book? Dad was kind to Douglas on Suturday, wasn’t he? I suppose Douglas is sick of getting Into trouble. I know quite a number or children at school now. Mother needs me now, Peter Pan, so good-bye Tor the present rrom your loving pen-rriend Water Babe (10), Rotorua. Perhaps Fay will be a hairdresser when she grows up Water Babe. llow is Keena's hair growing now? Are the patches still there? You begin again when you have got an Honours Board Book. How Jolly it is to have some new little friends. — Peter Pan. A NURSERY RHYME PARTY. Dear Peter Pan, —Thank you for my birthday greetings. Mother gave me a party and I had 23 children here. We had many nice games. The tables were sot beautirully. It was a nursery rhyme party, because the cakes had nursery rhyme names. , The candle-stick biscuits were iced with a candle in the mlddlo and; a Jtibe on the side for'a handle. There were ships a-sailin'g, which were • tinned poars on Jelly with r a wafer biscuit cut in half which looked like a sail. We had Jack Horner cake, 80-peep Jelly, Mother Hubbard buns, and Cinderella calre. i had a cake with eleven candles on top and six pansies of icing round the edge. There also was a Noah’s Ark cake. After tea, we had more games and everybody went borne at nine. On Thursday the Institute held a children’s party for the school children. There • was a Christmas tree with balloons and Taney girts on, and every child was given a and a bag or sweets. The children gave several items. We had a few games and arternoon tea was provided and everybody etrjoyed themselves. will close now, wishing you a happy Christmas . and a prosperous New Year.—Nancy Patch (11), Waharoa.

Peter chinks It was the Jolllest party, Nancy, and what a wonderful idea it was to have a nursery rhyme one. Such a clever Mummy you must have, Peter would have loved to see the pear ships a-saillng —Peter Pan.