THE "GOOD ENDEAVOUR" LEAGUE FOR YOUNG READERS ONLY

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 4, Issue 151, 5 September 1941, Page 6

THE "GOOD ENDEAVOUR" LEAGUE FOR YOUNG READERS ONLY

for the Goodwill Cruise PETER THE WHALER ! - c/wH/U-E ISLAND j

What ho Aviant ho, ma hearties. That White Island trip was certainly most interesting. I for one always enjoy a visit to this weird find wonderful place—indeed some people declare that it is worth half a dozen trips to Rotor.ua and I'm inclined to agree Avith them, although I have been there at least five times before. Did you notice the porpoises as they raced us home. At one time there Averc no less than fifty quite close to the boat. [ f knoAv an old fisherman AAiio says that lie has ncA r er been out in the Bay of Plenty Avithout catching sight of some of these sporting fish. Yes thcj r are very plentiful here and I think they leap higher than any other porpoises 1 have seen. I Avonder if they really enjoy themselves as much as they appear to. Well, iioav lads and lassies you are all home again safe and sound us I promised, in good time to start school next week. I Avill giA*e the old ship another overhaul and then lay her up awhile. You know, we have to look after these ships, of ours, for they get old as time goes on and if they are not carefully watched all sorts of things can go wrong. I think I 1 will take a few months off at home Avith Butinsliy nnd do up my cave. I Avant if possible to put in a little garden as I feel the need for a little fresh vegetables after being at sea for so long, Cheerio till next Aveek. Your old friend Peter the Whaler.

TRICKS TO PLAY WITH A GLASS OF WATER Put a sheet of newspaper on the lable and in the middle of it sltand a glass of water. Now ask one of ..your friends whether he can remove the paper from under the glass without spilling any of the water or touching the glass with anything but the paper. When he gives it up you can show him how simple the trick realty is. All you have to do, is to 1 start rolling the paper from one side towards the glass. When you reach the glass keep on rolling carefully, then the paper will gradually push the glass off the paper without spilling any of the water.

WHAT'S THE TIME? Here is a little catch you must try on your clium. Ask him this' ff the. minute hand of a clock was pn twelve and the hour hand on, too, what would be the time? Your chum—i'f he doesn't know the catch; —will lie sure to say "Two o'clock." But he will be wrong, . for the right answer is twelve o'clock. FACE THE SUN Don't hunt for trouble, But look for success You'll find what you look for, Don't look for distress. If you see but your shadow Remember, I pray, That the sun is still shining, But you're in the way. Don't grumble, don't bluster, Don't dream and don't shirk; Don't think of your worries* But think of your work, The worries will vanish. The Avork will be done; No one sees his shadow Who faces the sun. MY" MOTHER ■ «<>d gave me many lovely gifts, When I was very small, But I think perhaps my mother Ts the gn-aUst of them all. For if ever T do stumble On life's hard, weary way, She's always (here to guide me On !he rough par's, day by day,

JOKE CORNER Henry: Dad, can 3-ou sign your name with your eyes shut? Father: Why ves, my boy. Henry: Then do it on my report card, please. Teacher: Why are you late for school this morning, Tommy? Tommy: Because the bell rang before I got here. Tailor: Do you want the Shoulders of your coat padded? Schoolboy: No; the pants! Thomas; Your brother said he was quite cool when the dog ran after him. Sidney: So he was. Why his teeth were chattering. Visitor: Is your mother expecting me, dear? Little Boy, Oh, yes. Visitor: And lioav do you know, my little man? Little Boy: Because she's gone out, Hunter: Are you getting dinne.ready for me? Cannibal: No, suh, we arc getting y r ou ready for dinner. Jimmy: Can a door talk, mummy? Mummy: Of course not, darling. Jimmy: Oh, but you tolclf me to answer it the other clay. j i Teacher: Now, Willy, what is a mountain. Willy: A valley turned inside ouc. Tommy: I don't want to go to school to-day. I feel illMother: Yes, where do you fee] (11? Tommy: In school. Judge (to nigger charged with assault): Did you hit him jijh defence? Nigger-: No, suh. I hit him in de faw an' he fell over de fence. A man had swalloAVed a pen nib; (he doctor gave him a drink of ink (o make him "right."

THE CAT'S WHISKERS Without its "whiskers the cut would be a very unhappy animal. They are very sensitive and act as feelers, helping the eat to find its way about. They are especially useful in the dark to guide the animal past obstacles. Their length equals the width of the cat's body. LAST WEEK'S COMPETITION THE BEST JOKES Twelve of my good sailormen decided to try their hand at joke telling. All were good (of course) and here are the winners:— Donald McKcnzie. Traveller to porter at station: "How long will the next train be?" Porter: "About four carriages, sir." Traveller: "Smart, aren't you?" Porter: "No, I'm Jones. Smart's gone to dinner." Elaine Clark. Mrs Ponderosa: "I would like to see a nightgown that would fit mo" Salesman: "So would I." Cecily Sullivan. One winter's day when it was raining, Mr Brown was visiting Mr /ones. Mr Brown noticing a leak in his friend's roof, said "Why don't you mend that leak." Mr Jones: "Oh it's too wet to do it now." Mr Brown: "Well, why not do it 011 a fine day?" Mr Jones- "Oh then there's no need to." Congrats, your free picture tickets await you at the Beacon. Some of you chose rather advanced jokes, Well, you'll probably grow into them, but for the present just stickto your own type of joke that wii! make all your friends laugh, nnd leave the grown-up ones to father. P.T.W.

THIS WEEK'S COMPETITION HIDDEN GIRLS NAMES You will like this week's competition. You have to know and be able to recognise girls names in sentences. Here it is: In each of the following sentences a girl's name is hidden. See how many you can find, and three picture tickets will be awarded to those sending in the most correct answers. The answer to No. 1 is 'Ada'i—now carry on: 1. Mary had a little lamb. 2. Is this a bell for the table? 3. Dick ate two apples and gave John one. 4. Ned gave the calf an apple. 5. James, tell auntie the time. 6. Mabel lent her knife to John. 7. They saw Paul in Eisher.* 8. The water flows very swiftly. NEW MEMBER Welcome to Ann Goodison, of Poroporo. Glad to have you aboard 'ass. Bring your hamper and sling your hammock for'rd with the other members. Your certificate leaves today; let me know if you receive it safely. P.T.W. RIDDLE POT What is it that has four legs, but cannot walk, and feathei-s, but cannot fly?—A feather bed. What turns without' moving?— Milk. Why does a duck waddle across 1 the road?—To get on the other side. What bird has no feathers?—A Ladybird. Why is a piece of toffee like a racehorse?— Because the more you lick it the faster it c^oes. What runs for miles yet never moves?—A road. What has two arms yet never uses them?—An arm-chair.