THE MAIL BAG

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 86, 5 January 1935, Page 17

THE MAIL BAG

LETTERS FROM LEAGUE MEMBERS

Dear . All of You, —How lovely the descriptions of your gardens sound—so many flowers are showing themselves weeks earlier than usual this year. Let’s hope we have some really “wet” rain to encourage them.—COUSIN LINDY.

“Marie,” without an address: Of course the scarf will bo lovely for somebody, and I'm sure Kiwi will find some little girl with a birthday on that day who’ll love your doll. Thank you ever so much.

“Poppy Pink,” Kaponga: I wish there were a convenient mountain for me to "go up for the day”—it sounds wonderful. What presents and presents you seem to have got. Yee, I’ve read “Little Women” and loved it. ,

“White Bell,” no address: And you, too, lucky person; a letter full of presents given to you at Christmas. “Arataki,” Feilding: Yes, hot and lovely for swimming, though we’ve just had a little rain, and the sky looks rather damp. Thinking about school already! “Hawthorn Berry,” Carterton: What a pity, but you’re better now, aren’t you? No chance of moving the river nearer, I suppose! Betsy D’Ath, Manakau: But did you really send the lion, ’cos I can’t find it. You lucky people, having ponies—especially Shetlands. . , Ngaire Scott, Takapau: Yes, Kiwi will be back a few days after January 7. I know she’d, love you to come and see her. '

“New Zealand Lass,” Waipawa: You clever person—congratulations! I’ll put your request in the Exchange Circle. Your garden sounds the most wonderful place. “Marama,” Kaitawa: You may have to wait a few days, but I’ll send those pages to you as soon as I’ye a minute. And so you’re another matric. person —I hope you pass, .Aren’t kittens the dear, est ‘ things. . “Jessamine,” Masterton: I like the picture on your notepaper, Jessamine —did you paint it yourself? Rather—we’ll play that game sometime, for, you see, Inkling is away with Kiwi just now, but when they come back I’ll tell them.

Robert Burgess, Waipukurau: Thank you, Robert, and I wish you the same. The story is exciting. “Jollyboy,” Hastings: Yes, weird, isn’t it? Those are splendid books. I’ve read them all. You seem to be a great reader, Jollyboy. Your dream boat is going to have a corner in the page. “Nonnie the Gnome,” Napier: Thank you, dear, and it’s a charming little picture. , “Tinky .Barret,” Hawera: I haven’t read about’the Teddy Bears just yet, but it looks interesting.