THE "GOOD ENDEAVOUR" LEAGUE

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 13, 19 May 1939, Page 3

THE "GOOD ENDEAVOUR" LEAGUE

[Aboard for the Goodwill Cruise = PETER THE WHALER WHALE ISLAND

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Heave Ho, ma hearties. Here lam again, all fit and well and full of information for the new column of fun. Well, well, well, the weather has been fine and fresh and I feel that I could start on the world cruise at once. But the S.S. Good Endeavour is not quite ready yet. I have berths for many more in tho crews quarters. So hurry along lads ' and lasses and sign on for the finest adventure in your lives. This week's yytmail made me sit up and take notice. - There were over twenty letters and every one of them was happy and cheerful. I was glad to see a number of new members join, up. They are welcome every one of them and I'm sure they will all make good shipmates. All aboard until next week. Your old friend "Peter the Whaler.-' OUR STORY DAVID UNPACKS "David will be home when I get in Ihis afternoon" cried Raymond excitedly, catching up with one of his form on the way to school. "What did you ask him to bring you?" asked Bill. "Why, nothing;" There was surprise in the boy's voice. "When, he went to Africa he promised to bring me back something anyway.'' "And that was three years ago/ said Bill gloomily. "You see. He'll tiring back things for your mother and Muriel, but they never seem to make things abroad for boys. Dad could never find anything. ,, "David wi11. ,, said Raymond stoutly. "And, what's more, I'll bring it to school to-morrow and show you." When he. got home the hall was filled with tin trunks, wooden crates and suitcases. David was in the middle of them, unpacking. The floor was rapidly becoming filled with piles of clothes and oddments. "Hello, kid! ,, cried his big brother cheerily. "Here's a present for you." He threw two small earthy, log-like things at him. "Yams, , ' he explained. "We eat them instead of potatoes. Thought you'd like to see them ,. He pulled out a beautifully-carved brass bell and a coloured leather cushion cover. "They're for Mother ,, he went on. "And these lizard skins are for Muriel. I thought she'd like to have them made into shoes. ,. There were some African magazines and some photographs. David rumpled the things up a bit more and then got up. "That's all/ , he declared. "My books can wait till later." Raymond heaved a little sigh. Bill was right. There was nothing for him after all. Never mind. He'd take the yams. Not everybody had a ijrother who went to Africa and ate yams. Even if the boys laughed it didn't matter. Nothing mattered now tb.at David was home. He was nearly asleep when DavW burst into his room. "I'd forgotten all about this boat," he cried. "I bought it for you in East Africa when I first went out, and it's been waiting for you ever since. It came all the way round South Africa! with me, and it's exactly like those they us? on the Nile.' , HaymonJ wasn't listening.. He hugged the dhow, sails and all 5 and his eyes shone. "I knew you wouldn't ,j* he said, smiling happily. Then fell asleep. SPLINTERS; An artist picks up subjects wherever he goes. And puts them down on paper. * * * * Children's dresses should be simply says a fashion writer. How ■wasteful. * # « * Movie stars go over their parts several times. Can they see them when they have finished? * * * v A composer is said to be wrapped «1> in his music. Saves his tailor's . bill. * * ® * A schoolmaster says he never does give naughty boys more than a tap ■on the shoulder. And thc3 r turn it off * * * * Peter Puck wants lo know: If there is foul play in the poultrv run? * * * * A champion sprinter hag lost a race. A run of bad luck.

MY MATL BOX [ Dear Peter the Whaler, I wish to be a member of your Good Endeavour League. I am now nine years of age and hope you ?rd pleased to admit another member. Cecily Sullivan. I like the cut of your Mb Cecily. Welcome. P.T.W. Dear Peter the Whaler, I read your most interesting "Good Endeavour" League every' Friday and wish to be a member, for which 1 enclose threepence in. stamps. I am nine years old and will try to be a good member. Elaine Clark. Shiver my timbers my hearty. Sling your hammock and tumble for'ard to the capstan. P.T.W. Dear Peter the Whaler, Will you please enrol me on your "Good Endeavour League" as I should like to be a member. I am ten years old. I have enclosed threepence in stamps. Hoping you will let me be a member. Maureen Wandlaw. A fair mermaid. I'll be bound. Can you do a hornpipe? P.T.W. i Dear Peter the Whaler, I am writing to ask you if you will enrol me on your "Good Endeavour"' League. I am 11 years old. Enclosed you will find three penny stamps. Hoping you will make me a member Sylvia Sims. Happy to do so lass. Come and tak L . a trick at the wheel.. P.T.W. Dear Peter the Whaler, I desire to join your "Good Endeavour League." 1 enclose 3d in stamps. I am 12 years of age. Ivan Meyer. A rare old sea dog you'll make too. You are signed on P.T.W Dear Peter the Whaler, Would you please enrol me as a member of your "Good Endeavour" League. I have just turned 11 years old and I enclose threepence in stamps. 1 hope to prove a good mem her for your crew. Jocelyn Wilson Come aboard lass. Keep a look out for any treasure islands. P.T.W. Dear Peter the Whaler, I wish to become a member of the Endeavour League. I am ten yea,rs of age, and will try to be a trusty member-. I enclose 3d in stamps. Nanette Raymond. You v JI be true and trusty I'm sure. Every hair 'spunyarn, and every drop of blood good tar. P.T.W. Dear Peter the Whaler, . I want to thank you lor the certificate which I received safely and for the wonderful name you gave me. Head Stewardess Jean Howat. Dear Peter the Whaler, I wish to join the "Good Endeavour League." I am ten years of age. Also I enclose three penny stamps for membership. Philip Moore. Just the age to make a staunch. A.B. Welcome shipmate, here's my hand on, it. P.T.W. Dear Peter the Whaler, lam enclosing 3d. Would you please enrol me as a member of youi club. I am twelve years of age. Jewell Scott. Heave alongside lass. Throw your scachest into your berth. P.T.W. Dear Peter the Whaler, Will you please carol me as a mem ber of your Good Endeavour League for which I enclose threepence. I am 11 years old. May Hanham. Welcome as the flowers in May lass. A good competition entry too. P.T.W. PUZZLERS Here arc some suggestions for birth day gifts. They are slightly mixed— what nrc they? 1. Sdseder Pswceik. 2. JLowsgylog (daem ton fo klo kgsnictos). 3. Bksoocpsra. 4. Rdalvanc gsba. 5. Cfcihhdnakrc ctsesah. 6. Tsewe stsekba. « Solution: (1) Dressed kewpics. (2) Opllywogs (made out of old stock, ings). (3) Scrapbooks. (4) Lavender bags. (5) Handkerchief sachets. (6) Sweet .baskets.

LAST WEEK'S COMPETITION WHAT IS FATHER SAYING Ten excellent* answers to this week's competition. How I wish 1 had ten, prizes to give. Never mind I'm sum ! those who don't receive rewards wilf : be sporting about it and try again , next week. Here are the winners: , PETER THE WHALER'S SPECIALS Father: "Number 10' please.* 1 ' Father: "Could I speak to Peter the Whaler please. Mr Smith speaking I rang up to tell you about the paper." Peter; "Oh yes, carry on.' . Father: "Well I cannfer get a look at it because the children always get it to look at the children's 1 page, and I think if you don't have 1 a separate paper I think you had ; better cut the children's page out all ' though they like it. , ' Peter: "Alright I will see what 1 '] can do about it." Father: "Alright goodbye" Stewardess Pamela Gartshore. • My dad is saying Hulloa, Is that the "Beacon ,, office? I have heard that the Beacon is a newsy and up to minute paper. Will you send me one every day you publish it,. Maynard Ramson. Father is saying Hello? Is that you Mum. Have you read the BEACON to.day. Eh? can't get you. Yes. There's a competition Cor the kids in it. Are they going to have a shot. Gay Burt. FREE PICTURE TICKETS Father: "Is that the Beacon Office." / Officer; "Yes." / Father; "Mr Brown sppakinj*. Would you kindly send the IBcacon to Commerce Street, where Wilson , used to live ) as my daughter i\ willing to join P.T.W. Good Endeavour League," please. \ Officer; "Certainly you shall re, t'eivp on the coming Monday. Goodbye thanking you." Father: "Good-bye." Jean Howat.

What Daddy is saying: "Since the Bay of Plenty Beacon has started I' don't need the Auckland Herald now' , j Ann, Littlejohn. Father is saying: "Hello. Have you heard about the local newspaper that has just been opened here. I knew you would like to know all the news about Whakatane so I have arranged to have it delivered." Nanetta Raymond. NEXT WEEK'S COMPETITION FUNNY INCIDENTS Some one told me a funny incident the other clay and I laughed so much that I nearly fell overboard. Then I thought what an excellent idea to get some of my sailor friends [to tell me of some' of their experiences. So this week I want you to tell me of some funny incident of your own. The one I heard was about a> dog which made off with a cooked chook. just as the family was going to eat it. Well you must all have had some' thing funny like that happen in your homes, so just see what you can, do. The best three will win free picture tickets with my compliments. P.T.W. ORIGINAL VERSE WILL O-THE-^VISP In the green fields there am I In a daisy fair I lie, Gentle breezes rock my bed, Birds a singing overhead, Bees and insects with me play, Through each bright and sunny day And when darkness hides the sky. Crickets sing a'lullaky. Dainty spiders silk is mine, Dewdrops too that brightly shine, Yellow leaves all golden bright, Lillies petals pure and white. I With my little friends 1 play, O'er the hills and far away, Olt how happy tis , ' to be, A Will o-The-Wisp so gay and free. Kathleen Martin. A man says he forgets facts but can voices v Gcnei'ally speaking.