THE "GOOD ENDEAVOUR" LEAGUED FOR YOUNG READERS ONLY Aboard for the Goodwill Cruisen

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 94, 21 August 1942, Page 6

THE "GOOD ENDEAVOUR" LEAGUED FOR YOUNG READERS ONLY Aboard for the Goodwill Cruisen

&/ 8 PETER THE WHALER 'V* WHALE ISLAND |

1 What ho, what ho, ma hearties. Who can deny that .sprinis hot here now. This morning when I first popped my head out of my cosy little home I saw tlio (mosft' glorious sun rise. It Avas quite warm and the sea like glass with old man White Island puffing away contentedly in the distance. Spring was really in the air and I felt thrilled that at last we could say good-bye • to chilly old' winter. I have lots of ' jonquils out too and a whole row of daffodils that Butinsky didn't manage to trample down. My little garden is indeed beginning to look > bright. About my other pet, Peterkin the Penguin on Sunday he suddenly disappeared. His Hipper has of course been healed for some time now. Well I hunted everywhere ; and called for him all round my side of the mountain. There wasn't a sign of him anywhere. I missed him for two whole days but on Wednesday who should 1 hear at the door, but the little chap himself. He had been away somewhere, hilt had decided to come home again. A.s he looked quite plump and well I guess he 100/ked after himself alright while he was away. Now I must get on to the 'page./" So cheerio till next week. P.T.W. OUR STORY THE LITTLE GREEN GATE Peter and his little chum Paul were out for a walk with Scamp, Paul's dog. They had climbed up a steep Hill and were now walking along the top where little bushes of. gorse and broom Ave re all tangled witli branches. There were rabbit holes under the bushes, find Scamp was enjoying himself, sniffing at each one and trying to get down them. "Let's go home through the Avoods," Paul said. "It's ever so jolly.'* "Yes," Peter agreed. "We can play hide-and-scdk Avitli Scamp!" So they went down a slope towards the trees. Scamp ran so fast that he fell hcad-OA'cr heels and rolled down the rest. "Isn't he funny," cried Peter. "I wish I had a dog of my very own," he added with a sigh. "Never mind," said Paul. "You can always play Avith Scamp and me.," "L don't think Ave have been this tvay before," he added. "Do you remember this gate, Peter?" "No,"' Paul exclaimed. "I hope Ave don't get lost." "If Ave follow the Avide path Ave shall be all right," said Paul. They opened the little green gate and set off through the Avoods. What fun they had, hiding aAvay from Scamp behind the trees. "I say," Peter said presently. "1 believe we arc lost!" "Scamp!" Paul called, and his doggie came dashing out of some bushes and barked. "Here I am, did you Avant me?" in his best doggie language. "Home, Scamp! Find tin; way!" said his little master. Scamp put his nose in the air and sniffed, then he turned round and trotted down a narrow path. The two chums followed him. and scon they came 'to the gate leading into the road. "Well done. Scamp!" Peter cried. "I do wish 1 Ikm] a el ever little dog like you!" "There's iv.y !:• -use!" exclaimed Paul! "Hi r:H• • y.u: to the gale!" They startei' .running but Scamp was there long before they were halfway. "Oh, Scamp!" .Paul "It isn't fair. You have fo'ur legs and we've only two!" CRAZY CORNER sum-' jo «;kt n "Here, .sonny, run along -tik! put this parcel on a bus." "What bus?"' "Any bus you like. It's my husband's lunch, and as he works in the Lost Property Office, he's sure to get it." 1

BEiDDING OUT Pat: I want to buy a bed. Furniture Assistant: A spring bed, sir? Pat: No, begorra; wan as 1 can sleep in all the year round. HIS GOOD TURN Scoutmaster-: Have you done your good turn to-day? Scout: Well, Sir, there was one dose of castor oil left, and I gave it to my younger brother. REALLY! A lady was directed to her seat at a Military Tattoo by an obliging officer, to> whom she offered sixpence "Here you arc, my man." "J beg your pardon, madam, but I'm an officer." "I can't help it; that's all the change I have.'" MUDDLED Farmer (on phone to police): A blue motor car passed here, killed a cow, containing four gentlemen and itwo hounds, one of which Mas a sailor with no licence. TOO CLOSE Diner: Waiter, look at the ends of this sausage. Waiter: Yes, sir. I see nothing wrong with them. Diner: Well, don't you think they are rather close together? VERY YOUNG Diner: I want some chicken—the younger it is the better. Waiter: How about an egg, sir? THE BARREL ORGANIST "What is your occupation?" "I used to be an organist." "And why did you give it up?" "The monkey died." THE COWARDLY EGG Actor (relating experiences): And | just at that minute somebody threw a cowardly egg at me. Friend: Cowardly egg—what is that? Actor: One that hits you and runs. MY MAIL BOX Dear Peter the Whaler, Would this be a suitable puzzle for your next competition. I would be very pleased if I 1 was to see it in the paper. Cheerio. Yours respectfully, (Stoker) Hylas Stewart. Thank you my lad. Pt's an excellent competition and you certainly shall see it in the Beacon soon. You certainly have a good lieud. P.T.W. Dear Peter the Whaler, I wish to join the Good Endeavour League. lam sending 3d. I have read all your corners every Friday. I will try and do this weeik's competition. Yours faithfully, Joscpliinc Fennell. Welcome lass. Your certificate leaves to-day. I hope you receive it alright and that you have many happy days with us. P/I.W. Dear Peter the Whaler, Alter reading your hearty letters [ too have decided to join your Good Endeavour League. 1 encloM ->d and wi.sli to have a try at this weeks competition. Yours sincerely,. Wendy Fennel!. Welcome it' you 'too Wendy. I hope well -cv lets 01 you. Congrats on winning a ticket lon. P. I,Y\ j Dear Peter t.ie Whaler, i' wi-:l\- to join your Good Endeavour League. I enclose 3d in money. .1 will also try this week's compel it : on if I can. Yor.iv> faithfully, John Fennel).. Step right aboard. John, You'll find a space to sling your hammock for th Your certilicate also leaves to<lay. All' the best. P.T.W. Pure Piddle and Rex Major sent ; in last week's entries, just a bit too late. Never mind be early next week and Avho knows. P.T.W.

LAST WEEK'S COMPETITION GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ ; I had quite a lot of answers to Trevor Wheeler's competition but it was surprising the number who thought the capital of Albania was Duniss/o. Many of you lost points on that alone. There were others who thought Edison invented the telephone. Here are the winners:— David Sullivan Wendy Fennell Cecily Sullivan Congrats you three, collect your free tickets at the Beacon when you come to town. The answers were:-— 1. Capital of Albania? Tirana 2. Inventor of wireless? Marconi 3. Population of N.Z? 4. Largest cily in the world? London 5- Edison's greatest invention? Electric light (j. Seven oceans? North and South Pacific, North and South Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctic 7. Writer of Robinson Crusoe? Daniel Da foe 8. Main Chinese food? Rice 9. What metal makes steel? Iron

NEXT WEEK'S COMPETITION ANOTHER QUIZ Here is the balance of Trevor's competition. Sonic more questions to test your general knowledge. Answer them carefully and tlui best three will win Tree picture tickets with my best compliments. 1. What do Chinese eat with? J 2. What instrument measures atmospheric p ressure? IS. Why aren't birds electrocuted when they perch on electric wires? 4. In what battle was Nelson killed? ,"). Common French coin? (i. Height of I'oolball goal posts? 7. What is (door) in French? 8. What causes the I ides? !). What does Ii.S.Y.P. mean? 10., Who was Whakatane's first Mayor? Cee pretty hard eh! Well do your best and I'll make allowances.