THE "GOOD ENDEAVOUR" LEAGUE FOR YOUNG READERS ONLY

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 13, 9 October 1942, Page 6

THE "GOOD ENDEAVOUR" LEAGUE FOR YOUNG READERS ONLY

ar d for the Goodwill Cruise PETER THE WHALER JR of WHALE ISLAND j

What ho, what lio, ina hearties. Here we are once again after a week of fine weather (though it doesn't, look too promising now, does it). The sea has been like a mill-pond up till now and I actually went round to Sulphur Bay and had my first ilip of the season yesterday. It wasn't so cold, cither, but you can bet your life that Ii didn't go far from the nice hot spring that bubbles up in the sea a little distance from the shore. Whenever I felt cold I first ,swam back and sat for a time in the nice warm water. You see, its handy living on Whale Island sometimes isn't it? Butinsky is the only one who won't come in. He stands on the beach and: bleats very hoars.ely. But as for little Peterkin, he's just a bundle of speed and mischief. He can dart under water like a fis.h and 'nothing pleases him more than to pinch my legs with his strong beak and make me jump. I thin'k from now on I'll have to have swims more regularly. What about coming in with me for a splash, shipmates. TRICK TO TRY BREATHING UNDER WATER Here is a jolly trick to show your chums. Before you do it you must have a glass of water near by. You say to your friend: "©id you know I can breath for five minutes under water?" When your chum says lie does not believe you, ta'ke up the glass of water and hold it over your head for five minutes. Sent in by Mina Biddlie. TONGUE TWISTERS 1. Sue Shaw says sharp saws should saw surer. 2. If a shipshape ship shop stocks six shipshape shop-soiled ships, how many shipshape ships would six shipshape ship shops stock? 3. Bill had a billboard. Bill also had a board bill. The board bill bored Bill, Soi Bill sold the bill board, to pay his board bill. The board bill no longer bored Bill. STRANGE BOOKS "A Fright," by I. G. A. Ghost. "At Night," by I. C. A. Moon. M Hide and Seek," bj' R. U. There. 'IMade Up Her Mind," by D. Tcr-* mined. "Chased by a Bull," by U. Wantarun., "Waiting, 5> by" R. U. Coming. "Jellies and Cream," by T. Party. "Hide and Seek," by Tom Sawjcr. "Danger," by I. C. A. Bull. "Not Hungry," by Norma Bread. "Green Fruit," by E. Ettam. "Happy Days," by C. Side.

THE PACK OF CARDS An ace for one. a queen for twelve, A jack ior eleven unci a king to delve, Four of each in four different shapes— The hearts and diamonds, clubs and spades Of what a lot of interest is told Ij\ «l pack ol cards you so often hold, CHUCKLES Jones: You have a good deal of money now, haven't 3'on? Bones; Yes. I got that money by hard work., J Jones: Well, I heard it was left to yon by your rich uncle. Bones: That's right. But I had to work hard to get it away from the lawyer. « «* • • Teacher: What is the difference between "to be fond of and "to love"? Pupil: I am fond of my parents but 1' love chocolates.

HIDE AND SEEK One day a little Froggic Was basking in the sun. To his surprise Some silly flics Played all around in fun. "Ho! Ho!" said little Froggie, "Let's play at Hide and Seek." The game began, Away he ran Into a shady creek. "Ha! Ha!" said lie, and opened His great jaws so wide. To him 'tiwas fun As one by one The}' quickly popped inside. So when you see a Froggie Beneath the leaves some day. You'll understand How lie has planned With little flies to play. RIDDLE POT What is that which has never been felt, seen or heard, never existed, and yet has a name?— Nothing. What, pen cannot you use for writing?—A sheep pen. What is the most unfortunate thing in the world?—A carpet, because it is always being trodden on and beaten. When is a chair badly treated?-— When it is caned. ' What do 3'ou do when you wear your shoes out?— Wear them home. CLEMATIS Dear Peter the Whaler, I live at a place by the name of Wainui valley and it is rather lonely. There is plenty of native forest here too. Just now the season being spring there are lots of native trees out in bloom. Among the rest the clematis is very beautiful. It looks just like lots and lots of little stars in one huge mass. Every morning on my way to school I scq clumps of clematis, and: very often H see Belibirds and Tuis perched on a thick place praising the spring for all they're worth. Although the clematis is a common sight it never loses its beauty. Mina Biddle. Thank you Mina for a lovely letter. P.T.W. HAZEL RANBY enquires when the competitions arc judged. Well lass they should be in bj r Wednesday evening. For by the time Ii row across and visit the Beacon Office I need all Thursday to fead them over and write the story. lis that understood. ? P.T.W. Ann Goodwin., who decorates her answers up nicely was too late last week.- Never mind Ann, better lucJk next time. P.T.W. LAST WEEK'S COMPETITION • DIFFERENT SCOPES This was a pretty hard, competition but we of course have .some very clever members in the crew of, the; S.S. Good Endeavour and four of them Avere right. Thank you Rangi Biddle for your clever competition. The winners were: — Hazel Ranby Hylas Stewart P. Hancock. One lad (or lass) who forgot to sign their name was also correct and so missed a free picture' ticket. NEXT WEEK'S COMPETITION HIDDEN CLOTHES Mother did the washing and among some of the things she did were the following:— 1. LWOLPf -PLST S 2. THRISS 3. RUDTSSE 4. NHOUSCI-YROSCE

5. RUSOTRSE 6. ISTURCNA 7. LRSOALIC 8. TEVRIESTSE 9.i ESRDSSE 10. KOSSCGITrN 11. B ETLA-TSOLHC 12. PRNOSA. Work them out and send me tin the correct list. The first three right answers will be awarded free picture tickets.