Mirrorgrams
(The numbers in brackets represent the marks awarded for last month's work.)
Bethl am sure you have great times with the Girl Guides. You sent some good jokes. (10). Farmer— will send you the address of a Pen Friend. (10). Ray—l hope you are like a " ray " of sunshine to mother. Its nice to think Auntie remembered your pen-name. (15). Periwinkle girlie with a broken arm. I think you are very sweet to write under these conditions. Hope it will soon be quite well. Fancy and Nancy You did very dears. How are my twins ? Winkie—Yours is a nice little story. I wonder if you will get your wish. It is rather an expensive one, isn't it ? (15). John Fabian— Hurray, dear, I thought you had deserted the camp. I like that joke, and will publish it. (15). —There will be no work for you to do this month as I think most children will be too busy preparing presents for Xmas. but I love to hear from you. (10). Eileen Semmensl cannot find you in the register. All Sunshiners are entered under their pen-names so I cannot look them up under their proper names. Thanks for chatty letter. (10). Firefly— nice to live so close to the bush. You will have a lovely view surely from your high house. What a pity about the —'they are such darlings when little, aren't they? (10). Wyeford—Your little verse is jolly, shall try to publish it. (10). Wisteria What you called me was quite right. Just write to me if you feel inclined. The competitions are for those girls who like a little occupation in the evenings. Tell me more about yourself. Country Bumpkin Yes, we are having the same sort of weather. I always love your letters, however scrappy, dear. Have you a photo you can send me ? Buck Jones—Who did the neat printing for you ? So sorry to hear " Mary Ann " has been ill. Please give her my best love. Thanks for those kisses. (10). Oliver Twist—l have a new puppy too foxie. He's a great fighter. He tackles every dog that comes his way, however big. So glad you did well at the Show. The sketch of the ponies is very good. (10). Powder Puff —I like your photo, thanks for sending it. Yes, there will be a page for you, but no puzzles will be set while you are on holidays. Dew Fairy—We could not let our fireworks off —it was pouring all day. Your sketch of the sea made mo feel like going for a swim. I like your dear little pictures. (10). MontmorencyCertainly, we shall be pleased to enrol you as a member of the Sunshine Circle. Yes, I have read the book, jolly fine, isn't it ? Dawn Poor little girl, get better as quickly rs you can. I don't like my Sunshiners to be sick. You must have a few marks for that neat letter. (5). Heather p->ts must take a lot of your time. Milne do, I have one doggie and heaps of Sunshiners. (10). Colin Yes, I know a boy who I think will be a nice friend. His pen-name is " Farmer." I will send his address. Your writing is much improved. (10). Kewpic—Yes, you may write in pencil, dear. (5). Tess—That is funny about the pigeon—she wants some babies I suppose. (5). Men Merrilecs—l would like to meet this " tomboy " Sunshiner. Send me a photo will you clear ? It is very hard to resist an overhanging willow branch, isn't it ? (20). Rata Blossom Your Xmas wishes are very sensible, I hope you get some of them. I am sure you will come first this . time, dear. Thanks for kisses. (15). Penelope Yes, you can have great sport in the baths. It is hardly warm enough yet, I think. (5). Marauerite— Thanks for happy little photo. I shall put it in my album with my other Sunshiners. (15). Rule—You have some jolly times with the Girl Guides, do you not ? I hope you get your badge. (10). Veronique—lt would be lovely to have a camera. I'm sure Father Christmas will send you one if you wish hard enough. (10). Pixie Yes, a pony is rather a tall order, dear. What a pity you did not have another photo taken if _ the proofs were not good. Never mind, when you" have another nice one of yourself send it along. (20). Nairobi—What a great writer you are. I can quite imagine you devouring heaps of books. Which part of Waiheke do you go to ? (15). Buttercup— Hope you liked your present. I do not know Dargaville. Shall look out for th? snap shot. (5). Bubbles—Have sent you " r '--ir\ic " address. Will try and publish some of your riddles. (10). Cherry Blossom—No, I have never been to Dunedin, but I should love to go there. You might have a surprise if you saw my photo. I will use some of our puzzles—thanks. (15). Brownie— I am sorry about your pen— was posted from here some time ago. The Editor will see about it. Yes, these operas are delightful. You were very lucky to bo able to go to three. (15). Okahou—l also had a lovely picnic. We pitched a tent in the bush and slept there for „the night. We had a huge camp fire. None of us had much sleep, but we enjoyed it nevertheless. (15). Bumble Bee—Do tell me what a "lone "
scout is. I feel such a greenhorn not knowing. How do you like your new school ! Doraic—Hurray, another officer. Will you send a nice photo so that we can publish it. Yeur name is to be put on the " Honour List " this month. Bim Boy—You are enrolled 1 Who has been talking to you about us. 1 hope they were all nice things that were said. Write again soon. There is no work set for the holiday month. Rover—Thanks for the magazine. It is very interesting and entertaining. 1 think you will be a journalist some day. (15). Rubicon Welcome, dear, j_>o write me a little letter and tell me how you heard about the Circle. (10). BetsHow is this little girl V No letter with your work. (10). Casablanca—We had a nice bright day for our "Royal show, too. There are not as many mosquitos here as in Australia, but one is too many, I think, don't you ? (15J. June—Your wish is very nicely expressed, dear. 1 shall think of you on November 30th. (15). Bets—A letter from you arrived in the next budget. I shall have to consider this question of the photo you ask about—such a lot of Sunshiners have written about it. Thanks for yours, also the cows. What a beauty the dark one is ! Bluebell—le hope you do well in your exam. 1 think letter writing is very good. 1 have noticed great improvement in several girls' writing, also grammar, since they first joined the Circle. (15). Girlie— nice days make one think of seaside holidays and bathing costumes. Where do you go to? (5). Wendy—l do not like Beauty Competitions. They usually spoil nice girls, and no benefit is derived from them. (10). Poppy—There will be no puzz.es for you this mc nth— holidays, thanks for jokes. Snow White great to keep n ear Sunshiners thinking what I an I will think about your sugges . story was quite good for you mpt . (10). Buzz-VVhat a lox t was s 0 glad to see " Miu us t be very proud of him. (io). Cut '—My doggie " Nip " sends regards to in," Yes, Pollyanna is a very good s (10). Annette—So pleaesd you h happy birthday. Yes, Ido love b very much. (15). Nancy O—My bu day flower is the lily. It is the first time I have heard of it. That motto form is really quite good. (15). Happy Jack—Are you the tinker who picks the strawberries too soon ? (10). Puck will send you " Snow White's " adfP SS - .. I t^, thi , nk you will suit each other. ' Blanket Bay " is certainly the Jest place on a cold night— a book ! (10). Humpty Dumpty-1 shall come along with some cream one day and ask for some strawberries. Are .you fond of drawing ? Those you sent are very good. (5). Mary Ann—clear, you are our fourth officer. Have you a nice photo of yourself which 1 can publish on our page. I shall not be able to go to your concert as it is my lather's birthday. I understood you to say you had found a nice correspond??e\" K> viil send you " Bet ' s " "duress. (15). Tiger Tim—What fun to ride lo school on a bicycle. 1 do hope you get your wish. (10). Kcreru—The surnames always come first in the register. 1 Have made the same mistake beforeputting _ the cart, before the horse. bnouldn t I love to see the sort of country you live in ? (15). Peanut—were fortunate to have such nice fireworks. It was too wet here to have any fun. The slugs have been so busy ill my garden. They have eater, a whole row of peas. (15). Pussy—Thank you for that kind wish, dear. I hope you also have lots of nice presents. (10). Copper Top— sketch of the squirrel is beautifully done. If it had been done in black ink I could have reproduced it. Better luck next time. (20). Essayani— of the bunshmers wanted to write to you out I have mislaid her letter. Perhaps she will see this and ask for your address again. Each one of the Circle Vm? lb e rs is ™ my pet ' S 0 l hav e a lot. U«;. Star hat was a nice holiday last year. No, I have never been near New J lymoutb. I love long trips in motor cars (10). Big Chief—Certainly, you may ! Your drawing is very good. /inX e e " tered your name in the regster. (10). Popski— see I have not forgotten you. What dainty little notepaper. I love letters too. I will send you a correspondent's address. I want to go to different bush countries every week-end for my holidays ! I have a little car and a tent ! Wicobc—So little news, you say ; but your letter was quite interesting. What a good idea keeping Bill safe in a cage, (15). Jack Hobbs—Send a coupon, dear, or your name cannot be entered. How %y , neat your letter is. (10). Punch --Welcome to the Circle. Surely you are our baby ! Colleen— you better, dear. , I do hope so. Your two little sketches are charming, and your other work is good. Will send you an address. (20). Kitten—" Jack Hobbs " coupon arrived with later mail—thanks. Daniel Boone—The family increases each month. Thanks for good wishes. (10). Yenadizze—What a fierce looking bull terrier. Write me a letter. (10). Tin Lizzy— you do not think I can write to every Sunshiner, I should need heaps more pages. (15),
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Ladies' Mirror, Volume V, Issue 6, 1 December 1926, Page 108
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