PETER PAN'S “The Way to be Happy oneself is to Make POST BOX

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19765, 21 December 1935, Page 18 (Supplement)

PETER PAN'S “ The Way to be Happy oneself is to Make POST BOX

Bernioe Barton, Whatawhata. — We are so glad you have joined us too, Bernice, and are hoping you will have lots of fun with us. It will be fun at the beach, Peter thinks, and he does hope It will he fine Tor you. Peter Is sorry but Blossom is takerr. —Peter Pan.

Bantam, Whatawhata. —Peter hopes your foot Is getting on splendidly, Bantam, and you will soon he about again. Stuart has been having .lovely weather Tor the beach, hasn’t he? Did Daddy get the hay In before the rain? Good luck in the 'exams.—Peter Pan.

Ocean Fairy, Te Rapa. —Was the parents’ afternoon jolly, Ocean Fairy? Peter is sure the Mummies and Daddies enjoyed themselves. Sammy sounds a darling; wliat colour is be? The Canterbury bells are lovely, aren’t they? and such pretty colours.—Peter Pan.

Muriel Delaney, Hamilton.-i-Yes, the haymaking is making everyone very busy, Muriel; Peter thinks the rain must have spoilt quite a number of stacks. What run the party should be and seeing Santa. Bow is the canary? It will be lovely when he sings, won’t it?—Peter Pan.

Pixie Peter, Morrinsville. —The baby canaries are lovely when they ily, aren't they, Pixie Peter, and they make such funny little chirpy noises. Isn’t the wireless friendly and nice these evenings when it is wet? Peter is looking forward to hearing more about the party.—Peter Pan.

Tinker Taylor, Te Kowhal.—Laurel was luckv to have her Proficiency granted, wasn't she, Tinker Taylor? Peter-is so glad. Yes, it is lovely lo see dear old Santa’s cheery face again, and he will soon be paying his rounds, won’t be? Was the concert , a success? —Peter Pan. Sweet Lilac, Hamilton. —Yes, Peter received the parcel, anil a lovely huge one it was .too, Sweet Lilac. Aren’t you Just tip-toe with excitement waiting for Christmas Jive? The concert must have been such a jolly and interesting one.—Peter Pan. Holy Rob, Waihou. —Peter is sure the report was a splendid one, Holy Rob. Do you collect samples? It is great fun; one or reter’s mends had 500. The Christmas Cards, will be nice for Mother and Dad. The Weather Man seems to have changed his mind, doesn't he? Peter Pan.

Pansy Queen, Hamilton.—Congratulations on passing your exam., Pan's,y Queen; Peter is sure you are delighted, and Mummy and Daddy too. Yes, Peter Is going to the beach, and it should he lovely, he thinks. You will have the jolliest time at Raglan, won’t you? What l'un the Christmas party must have been.— Peter Pan.

Wliat Fairy, Te Uku. —How lovely the scent of the lavender and the stocks must be, Mist Fairy; the lavender looks benutlrul.whcn it Is in full bloom, doesn’t it? What run the Christmas tree must have been, and how pretty the dancing would be.—Peter Pan.

Blue Mountain, Te Rore Peter thinks Mother’s garden' must he the prettiest place just now, Blue Mountain; the foxgloves are so lovely, aren’t they? Yes, Peter’s garden' has quite a number of flowers blooming just now. Puppy must be a darling.—Peter Pan.

Silver Arrow, Okoroire. —It will be nice to got all the autographs or your school chums before you go to tlie other school, Silver Arrow, won’t It.? Peter is looking forward to hearing about the Christmas tree; It must have looked so gay.—Peter Pan.

Trumpet Lily, Leigh.—How splendidly you- dkl In the exams., Trumpet Lily; Peter was so delighted. The trip to Auckland must have been quite exciting, and the native orchids sound so pretty. Did you like the Christmas Supplement? Do write and tell us about the prize-giving.—Peter Pun.

John Quinlan, Te Poi. —No, you are quite a stranger, John, and it is so jolly to have another letter. What a wonderful time the Cubs will have at Tatiranga; It is a splendid holiday to look forward to, Poter thinks. AVas the swim cold? Peter Pan.

Joan Quinlan, Te Pol, —The visit to the Hot Springs must have been lovely, Joan, Peter thinks; they are so pretty, aren’t they? The cricket must have been fun. There has been quite a lot or rain since you wrote, hasn’t there?—Peter Pan.

Margaret Quinlan, To Pol. —A'ou have begun your holidays by now, Margaret, and Peter is sure you are enjoying them. it Is fun having Christmas Day to look forward to, Isn’t It? It Is bard toirace In the hot baths, Peter thinks; they make you so tired.—Peter Pan.

Malsey Thomson, Te Pol. —Welcome to a new momber, Malsey; such a nice Christmas box It was for the Circle. What a number of pets you have; the wee chicks are lovely, aren’t they? What a pity Blackto went away. Has ho come back yet? Do write again soon.—Peter Pan.

Aerial Bolls, Hamilton. —Kittens are such playful little rellows when they are tiny aren’t they, Aerial Bells? What does your sister call hers? How splendid it is to have passed your exam. Christmas In Auckland should be lovely and so bright and happy.—Peter Pan.

A SPLENDID DARDEN,

Dear Peter Pan. —I have Just finished weeding rav garden. 1 had nothing lo do so I came In here to write you a letter. Mv garden 1 Is placed in a very good spot, for in the morning early, It will get the sun, and in the late arternoon. I have set the biggest plants at the back and arranged the others It size. Catching .our eye are little mauve an'd blue primroses. 1 have two gardens, a flower and vegetable garden. The vegetable garden has been planted hair in potatoes and the oilier half has been planted In peas, beans,' pumpkin's, cabbages and radishes. I would like to know IT the cheer chest Is still open as 1 will be ablo to send something along. I think Dad and Douglas was so runny tills week. Can I have Desert Cold as a penname, please Peter.—Max Plummer (10), Hamilton. Peter Is sorry but Desert Gold Is taken. Max, Is there another name you would like? The Cheer Chest Is closed now after a verv busy week. Tho garden should do splendidly with such lots of sunshine.— Peter Pan.

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

FROM A NEW MEMBER.

Dear Peter Pan.—How happy r am for now i am a member of your Circle. At borne here, I have the best hobby one could find, of keeping and breeding ferrets. A ferret belongs to the rat family, AAHien full-grown it stands about one Inch off the (ground and Is about one root six Inches In | length. I am a pupil of tho Te Pahu ; school, and I have a four-mile bicycle i Tide to school, but sometimes I go orr tho mall bus. One of my best friends is " Sand Boy.” No, Peter Pan, the weather (ia.s not been very good. At school we would, If we could, play cricket, but all wo have is a five and a-quarter ounce cricket ball. The school Is just beginning swimming now, but three of my mends, tho school teacher and I, have been going for swims regularly for several weeks. That Is. all the news Just at present, Peter Pan.—Kim of Kalima, Harapepe. Wo -. n X°_ so elafi t 0 llear from you again, Kim of Kahma. There has been good swimming weather lately, hasn’t there. The rorrets are very Interesting Peter thinks Do write again soon.—Peter Pan

Pandora, Te Kowhai.—Peter is sure yoi enjoyed every moment or the Fancy Dres: Dance, Pandora. The Australian gir must have been such a pretty frock, am Ron must have looked a dear as the golly How splendid it was having your Profi ciency granted. Is the watch keeping good time?—Peter Pan.' Verna Alderwiok, Gordonton.—Just £ line, Verna, to thank you for the lovelj parcel and to congratulate you on' gaining your Proficiency. Peter is sure you were delighted.—Peter Pan. WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS. Dear Peter Pan. —School exams’ are over now and the children are looking forward to their holidays. Christmas is also being looked forward to. This afternoon I took my little niece into the toy department of a shop and she was frightened of Santa Claus. Our gardens are looking very pretty Just now. The sweet peas send forth a lovely fragrance. The beautiful blue giant rorgot-me-n'ots are all in bloom. Our dahlias are also coming into bloom. We hHve one red which is the best we have had. This week I am writing you some Nature Notes. On November 21, we had our Sunday School Anniversary. The prizes were presented on the Sunday afternoon. On' Monday night an enjoyable programme was given to a large audience. —Alice Harris (13), Hamilton. Santa must have seemed a fearsome creature to your little niece, Alice, but Peter is sure.she will love her stocking on Christmas morning. The giant forget-me-nots are lovely, aren’t they. The Anniversary sounds splendid.—Peter Pan. THROUGH TULIPLAND. Dear Peter Pan.—Thank -you very much Tor printing my Nature Note. I hope you will like this little calendar I am sending ■ you for Christmas and here is my postal note for the Cheer Chest. Christmas is nice and bright in town tills year. The shops look wonderful. I went to Mouse City and there were black and white mice in a big glass cage and even big white rates. Most of them were eating, drinking, and sleeping. I got a mirror and a comb in a case for a present. Then I went to Tulipland. I had'to sit in a litle boat and I went right around. I passed a little Dutch boy fishing and then I passed a big field of tulips and then under a big tunned and when I came out I saw a Dutch man making clogs and selling them. And then I got out and received my present which was a water-ball, t thought my trip through tulipland was very nice. I am going to hang my stocking up, are you? Wishing you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. —Mary McDonnell (11), Auckland. Such fascinating visits they must both have been many. Peter loves the wee calendar and it is in his bedroom now. He used to have the loveliest lacebark tree and it reminds him of it. Thank you for the Christmas wishes.—Peter Pan. LOTS OF NEWS. Dear Peter Pan.—l am looking forward to Christmas, and the holidays because I ant going to Auckland for a fortnight., 1 got my proficiency granted and I was pleased because I did not have to sit for it. Nigger is now one month old to-day and he is Just starting to run about and play. He cannot drink milk yet but he. often walks over the saucer. Our garden Is looking nice at present and so are the lawns, but I suppose the strong summer sun will dry the lawns up soon. I often wish we had a hose so that we could keep the flowers alive during summer. Dad planted 180 asters yesterday so wo should nave a nice show of asters next year. Our godetla bushes are one mass of flowers and they brighten up the garden with their gay colours. In my garden I have some honeysuckle out and the flowers grow into a circle. It looks lovely with smaller flowers. Our sweet-peas are gorgeous colours this year and we nave not got one common one amongst them. We also have some red and pink shlrley poppies. Aren’t the flowers and birds lovely at Parana Park? I have not been to Parana Park for ages until I went the other day. We had our breaking-up concert on Thursday and I received my proficiency certificate. Well, as I have told you all the news I shall close now wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Best wishes from deverley Vernall (12), Frankton. Your gardens must be marvellous Beverley, best wishes to Nigger. You should nave a rainbow of colour when the asters oloom. Congratulations on the proficiency certificate and the happiest of Christmases.—Peter Pan.

NEWS FROM AFRICA, Dear Peter Pan. —On December 0 I lnvvitecl live friends to tea to celebrate my birthday. After tea we played hide.-and-seek, chasey and throwing the cards Into a hat. They all went home about eight o'clock after playing a lot or enjoyable games. 1 had given me a long string or pink pearls that go three times round my neck and a string of darker ones, eight hankies, a needle book, five shillings, a butter dish, a green dish of bath salts add a small calendar. Dawn Munro, who used to belong to your Circle went to Africa in July and the other day a neighbour received a letter from her mother. They left Auckland and went to Sydney and saw the great bridge and pretty suburbs. Their next port of call was Melbourne, while though not as big a city as Sydney, was very pretty. Then they went to Adelaide which was 13 miles inland, then on to Perth which was was also inland and very pretty. Then they

were on the sea Tor a rortnlght until they reached Durban, wbere Mr Munro met bis relatives. The next day they took the train to Port Shepston which was 87 miles down the coast all the way down towards Capetown. On on’e side of them was the blue sea while on the other side was thick tropical bush in which they at times could see the monkeys climbing the trees. They have seen several snakes and the other day one was wriggling across the garden path, in Dawn’s grandpa’s garden there was an abundance or fruit among which are 14 different kinds of fruits. Tbe birds are of glorious undescrlbable colours. lam sending some holly sometime this week to decorate your office for Christmas. —Nancy Fetch/(12), Waharoa. Peter will love the holly Nancy, It will cheer his omce when all the toys have gone. So lovely it was to hear about Dawn’s new home. The party must have been a Jolly one and such lovely gifts you got.—Peter Pan.