WHAT ON EARTH ?

New Zealand Tablet, 5 February 1920, Page 46

WHAT ON EARTH ?

We arrived here after a long journey. The ordered goods have arrived in excellent condition. The messenger has brought us snow and hail in good order. The storm came one day later. I am sorry that the thunder bust up and the lightning we had to patch up also. The ocean and the river I wish you to send as early as possible, and do not forget to send us new clouds and a new sun. But the most important thing we want is a bay, as ours has been burnt. Then we want a few yards of forrest. Roll them all up and send, immediately." This letter was not written by the village idiot, but by the manager of a travelling theatrical company which had lost some of its scenery.