Kiddies Sunshine Circle

Ladies' Mirror, Volume 5, Issue 4, 1 October 1926, Page 82

Kiddies Sunshine Circle

Hello, dear Kiddies! Have you all settled down to work again? I hear hundreds of voices cry: “Yes; but we’re already looking forward to our next holidays.” They will be here very shortly —before you have had time to make gifts for Christmas presents. You should all start at once to save your money, so that each one of you can buy just one little present for some aged or sick person who is not so fortunate as my “Sunshiners.” Some of you can sew or knit useful garments, and others who usually have heaps of pocket-money can deny yourselves a little each week to put away in a little box. It will surprise you how quickly it mounts up, and then at Christmas time it will afford you the greatest pleasure to give something to others. All of us know of at least one poor family. If not, your present could bring sunshine to some sick child. Now let me know what plans you are making as soon as possible. Last month one of our little Sisters became an Officer of the Sunshine Circle. Can any of you guess who it was? Pixie—a very young member ; only ten. Her work is zuell arranged, clean, neat, and nearly always correct. Let us give her three hearty cheers !!! We expected to publish her photo this month, but it has not arrived yet; so it may be in next month. The Editor sent her a nice present, for which she wrote a very sweet letter of thanks. Her name is the first entered on the “Honours List.” Who will be next? There are sure to be some more this month. All Merit Cards will be made up to the end of September and posted to members. With so many new names to add every month to our “Sunshine Register, marks have been piling up and no cards going out. This seems very dreadful, but a special effort will be made to have them all posted before you get this number of The Mirror. You must forgive your Big Sister if your Merit Cards have been delayed. It is all on account of the wonderful way you have all responded to the idea of our Sunshine Circle, and the way The Mirror has progressed, with so many young and enthusiastic helpers. Hoping to have big budgets of letters during the coming month, I must now wish all my large Circle Cheerio. Your Big Sister, “Sunshine.” Results of September C ompetitions Broken Dial Puzzle: Each of the four broken sections contained figures making up 20. The first break came so as to include I (of the dial figure XI), XII, I, IL HI and I (of the dial figure HIT. The second break took in the remaining 111 (of the dial figure IHI) and V. VI, and VI (of the dial figure VII). The third break took in the remaining I (of the dial figure VII) and VIII, IX. The last break included X and X (of the dial figure XI).

Four Square Word Puzzle: FLOW, LOVE, OVEN, WEND. Five Square Word Puzzles WASTE, ACTOR, STONE, TONIC, ERECT. Cross-Word Puzzle: Across: 1 Dearest, 7 Oil, 8 Moa, 9 Ode, 10 Inn, 11 Me, 12 Erg, 14 Ram, 15 Son. Down: 1 Doom, Eider, 3 Ale, 4 Emir, 5 Songs, 6 Tan, 12 Em, 13 On.

October Competitions. Jumble-Letter Puzzle A Bunch of Nczv Zealand Native Flozvcrs. (For Kiddies of 10, 11 and 12 vears) WOK A H I MELA C S I T AA T R NAK M A U

Merit Cards for CJe r , Kiddies Marks will be awarded this month to all Members of the Sunshine Circle who send in—(1) The neatest essay on “Why I Love New Zealand" ; (2) The cleverest joke, riddle, or puzzle; (3) The best sketch or copy of a picture; (4) The most interesting story; and (5) The brightest suggestion to make the Sunshine Circle more jolly.

Marks will also be awarded for correct answers to this month’s competitions, and also for neatness. Kiddies under ten years of age will have their work specially considered, so that they will have equal chances of gaining Merit Cards and marks as older kiddies. Write clearly on one side of the paper only. Do not cut out the competitions : only send answers. Be sure to sign your pen-name plainly on each sheet of paper. All communications must lie posted before October 13, and addressed to: “Sunshine,” c/o The Mirror, Customs Street, Auckland.

Square Word Puzzle (For Kiddies under 10 years) 1. A girl’s name. 2. A precious stone. 3. To talk wildly. 4. Voice in a part song. Cross-Word Puzzle (Open to all Sunshine Members) (Sec next page)

Original Riddlemeree By Amethyst (Open to All) Mv first is in goose, but not in 'duck; My second is in fair, but not in luck; My third is in forest, and also in bush; My fourth is in quiet, but not in hush ;

My fifth is in eel, but not in fish My sixth is in saucer, but not in dish. My whole is one who, I’m sure you’ll agree, Keeps the Circle bright, and fills the children with glee. Riddle What is the difference between ' * a bottle of medicine and a naughty boy? One has to be shaken and taken; the other, taken and shaken. —'“Dornic” (10 years). Teacher: “Why don't you wash your face? Anyone can see what you have had for your breakfast.” Pupil: "What was it ?” Teacher: “Eggs.” Pupil: “Wrong. Eggs was yesterday.” Riro (aged 12). <R[ Qood Qase An old Scotsman was consulting his solicitor as to whether or not it was advisable for him to take action against a certain man. He placed all the facts of the case before the solicitor, who, after he had finished, told him that he had a very good case to bring up, and that he would probably win it. “Ah, week’ replied the Scot, “I’ll no be taking action, then.” “Why not?” asked the solicitor. "Week d’ye ken, it’s ma opponent’s case I’ve laid before ye!” replied the canny Scot. “Colin. Useful Chicken “ A chicken am a useful beast,” A little Darkie said. “ ’Cause folks can cat ’em ’fore he’s born — And after he am dead.” —“Wyford." d\J agna Carta A country school board was visiting a school, and the principal was putting his pupils through their paces. “Who signed the Magna Carta, Robert ?” “Please sir, ’twasn’t me.” whimpered the youngster. The teacher, in disgust told him to take his scat, but an old member the board said: “Call that boy back. I don’t like his manner. I believe he did do it .” Riddlemeree My first is in maid, but not in girl; My second is in crimp, but not in curl; My third is in red, but not in blue. My fourth is in colour, but not in hue; My fifth is in boat, and also in oar. My sixth is in frost, and also in hoar ; And my whole is a journal we all know well. “Periwinkle.” What is the difference between a girl and a potato?—The one wears a gown and the other a jacket.

Gross Word Puzzle CLUES. Across. 1. Exclamation. 2. In excess. 5. Like. 7. To annoy. 8. Portable shelters. 10. Girl’s name. 11. A jot. 14. To mock. 15. Choir curtailed. 16. Bachelor of Divinity (abv.) 17. A lawyer. 21. The rising of waves 23. Not off. 24. To prosecute at law. 25. Myself. Down. 1. Pronoun, 2. Retaining. 3. Cereal. 4. The sea eagle. 6. Thus. 7. Used in verse. 8. Towards. 9. Preposition. 10. Scotch prefix. 12. Belonging to. 13. Conjunction. 16. Close to a thing. 18. True curtailed. 19. Concerning. 20. Same as 8 down. 22. That is (abbv.). CROSS-WORD PUZZLE CUES ' j 'he correct solution of last week’s A puzzle was: Across: 1 Ah, 2 Too, 5 As, 7 Tease, 8 Tents, 10 Mona, 11 lota, 14 Scoff, 15 Choi, 16 8.D., 17 Notary, 21 Surge, 23 On, 24 Sue, 25 Me. Dozen: 1 Am, 2 Tenacious, 3 Oat, 4 Ossifrage, 6 So, 7 Tensons, 8 To, 9 It. 10 Mac. 12 Of, 13 And, 16 By, 18 Tru, 19 Re, 20 To, 22 i.e. The Piper of "Dreams Out on the cool evening air, the strains of a pipe, low and sweet, came drifting through the trees and over the still waters of the lake. Then came a rustling in the undergrowth, and a host of little fourfooted creatures came creeping to

the Fairy Piper; and up in the treetops the winged ones began to gather to hear the magic music. From their homes in the hollow trees came the fairy folk, the gnomes and elves, fairies and sprites, to hear that wondrous melody. And the Dream Fairies gathered up the music to take it to tiny sleeping children, for they are the only mortals who can understand fairy music. The dusk deepened into night ; stars began to twinkle, twinkle; the kind old moon smiled down on the sleeping earth, and still the Piper piped, for he was happy, and he wished to give some of his happiness to mortals.. He played on all through the night, till gentle Aurora, messenger of the morn, floated into the eastern sky. She sent down a cloudy ladder, which he climbed, and when he reached the top, a host of happy children dressed hifn in bright robes and, clasping wings to shoulders, carried him off to their cloud castle, where he played happily all the day, going down to Earth at night to give sweet dreams to children. “Laughing Water.” The T{ew Qirl A small group of girls were sitting round the heater in the form. room, chatting absorbedly about a certain rumour which had lately been noised abroad. Their front desk, Betty had to obey. After ber! What would she be like ? “Stuck up, probably,” remarked Betty, for it was commonly known that she came from Wellington. After prayers, when the girls trooped into the form.room, the “new girl” was calmly seated in Betty’s desk. “Here!” said Betty. “Don’t you know that’s my desk? Will you please move?” “It’s mine now!” remarked the damsel. A heated argument was just ensuing when the mistress entered, and, as she told Betty to sit in the front desk, Betty had to obey. After this everyone was hoping that Phyllis, as the new girl was called, would be a duffer at lesson. But not so! She knew practically every question. At last came the period for games. The form trooped out to play cricket, Phyllis with them. She was told to take a turn at batting. Valiantly she grasped the bat and made a hit at the ball, landing in a heap on the ground. This display brought her even lower in her schoolfellows’ opinions. That lunch-time the form was to play a basket-ball match, and they the reputation. Unluckily, Betty had to go home at the last moment, and nobody was handy, except Phyllis. With sinking hearts, they asked her to play. She accepted, and scored were depending on Betty to keep up goal after goal. At the end of the game her class - mates gathered round her, praising her. In this manner did the black sheep become white, and. after Betty, Phyllis became prime favourite. “Bonzo.” How I Spent My Holiday The long looked-forward-to Auguse 20th had come at last, and it was breaking-up day. As we made our way joyously across the playground, we thought of the coming

holidays, with their fun and adventure. That night at half past twelve, all was bustle and excitement, for we were to catch the “Limited.” The day was just breaking as we slowed down at Palmerston station, and we hurriedly changed into the Hawke’s Bay train. The country looked beautiful with its green grass and golden wattles, in the early morning light. We passed through the picturesque Manawatu Gorge, with its high, bushcovered hills, and the river flowing swiftly below. Soon we reached our destination, and the days, filled with fun and excitement, passed all too quickly. The happiest day was spent on the Napier beach, among the slides and merry-go-rounds, but the time was much too short. Now we are back at school again, and the holidays are but a happy memory. “Pixie” (aged 9). Cvf Tut My Story A T A he first thing I could remember was my mother and father bringing me food from the flowers of the bush and the berries off the boughs of trees. Our nest was in a dump of lawyer and clematis. It is made of grass and twigs which are smooth and cosy. We picked that spot because we thought of the hawks, which come about at dusk to chase us from our home. lam now full-grown. I have glossy feathers tipped with green and am streaked with silver-grey. I also have two white tufts on my throat like a parson’s tie, thus I am sometimes called a “parson-bird.” I live mostly on wild fruits, gnats and wild berries. I have a tongue which is tipped at the end so that I can dip down into the flowers of the kowhai and wild fuchsia. Some of my companions have been caught and put in cages, but we do not live long in captivity. We love to live up on the high boughs of the forest’s trees, with our other friends. —“Bets.” How I Spent My Holidays T was very lucky, for I went to -*• Christchurch for my last holidays. We went down to Wellington on “The Limited.” This was our first trip on this train. My auntie met us and we had a long day together. In the afternoon we went to the pictures as it was so wet, and saw an amusing film called “Introduce Me.” It was a dreadfully stormy night and going down to the wharf our umbrellas blew inside out and we wished we had not to sail that night. However the sea was calm and we had a beautiful trip; reaching Grannie’s home shortly after breakfast. The three weeks passed very quickly. I had such a jolly time with my cousins, and we had many jolly games of “shop." One Saturday we went to the Pantomime. The weather was very cold and there were lots of hard frosts. I wanted to put out some milk to see if it would freeze into ice cream;

but Uncle Jack thought the two cats would lap it up! The holidays soon passed and it was quite nice to find ourselves on our way home. We reached Auckland on a pouring wet day after a very enjoyable holiday. “Ray” (aged 10).

I’m washing the faces Of my flowers; I guess it’ll take me Hours and hours! I’m usin’ Daddy’s Great big can— That ought to make ’em Spick and span! Then, when the sun has Dried ’em bright, The elves will kiss ’em Day and night! Snowdrops Little shy flowers of early spring, Tell to the children the message you bring: A message of Sunshine, of Gladness and Joy, Of long, happy days for each girl and hoy. "Penelope.” i/f Shovel Supper Fat Boy (who had just started at a new boarding-shool) : “Don’t they ever give us supper here?” Nezv Friend: “No. Did you used to have supper at home?” Fat Boy: “Yes; Mother used to give me a good tuck-in and the candle and a good blow-out.” — “Spark.” zA Shell Tot Tlant When you go to the seaside, here is two ways of making use of the whelk shells. First you could fill them with earth, and plant in all sorts of things to grow, instead of using the ordinary little plant-pots. Then if you make several of these, you could arrange them along your window sill. Another use for whelk shells is, by stuffing them with a little silk pad, they make such a pretty pin-cushions for the dressingtable. “Cherry- Blossom.” -A Qood Qame Have you ever played Balancing the Match-box? It will make you ache with laughing. Divide the players into two equal lots and form them into two straight lines. Safety match-box covers are placed on the noses of the persons at the heads of the two lines and at a given signal the two lines have a race by each player passing the cover from his nose to the nose of the person next to him. The side which gets its cover safely to the end first (via the noses) wins; let woe to anyone who drops it. because then the line has to start again at the beginning. If you want to make the game more difficult, tie the players’ hands behind their backs.