THE MAIL BAG

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 92, 12 January 1935, Page 23

THE MAIL BAG

LETTERS FROM LEAGUE MEMBERS

Dear All-of-You—A much bigger mail than last week. Thank you, and now I should like lots more drawings and stories. There must be time between holiday fun, I know.—COUSIN LINDY.

‘‘Lobelia,” Hukanui: Yes, it would, I think, but it means that your own print will have to be carefully pasted over with white paper. "Katherine,” Maaterton: Oh, you lucky people —to Auckland, and by yourselves, will be most exciting. That college is the best of all, I know. Thank you for the story; the page has - been starving for original work for the last few weeks. Geremy Fisher-, Martinborough; Yes, ' Geremy, he looks very sad indeed. I feel quite sorry for him. Everywhere th'j grass is brown, it seems. “Faun,” Martinborough: Isn t the segnery beautiful? I went down there last summer. .. “Puddeny Tame,” Taupo: Im sure a , fairy must lire there too —and how I’ve sighed for a pink bed. “Ha,” Johnsonville: A book, how wonderful! And especially, as you’re only “fourteen at last.” I hope you had ever such a happy birthday. “Whizz Bang,” Feilding: Haymaking must be fun. I’m a very thorough ‘ town mouse,” I’m afraid, and I’ve never been in the country during haymaking. Challis Mack, Levin: And did you have the loveliest holiday at your grandmother’s, Challis? Where does she live. Thank you for the poem about penguins. “Lily White,” Masterton: You poor person, summer sickness is horrible, I know. No, I’m afaid pen-names can tbe changed, dear. When Kiwi comes back I'll ask her about the pen-friend overseas. Dell Adsett, Feilding: Oh, splendid! I expect you’re looking forward to secondary school this year. Do you mean, you re going to be a writer, Dell? I hope yonr horses and Billie catch the eye of the judge at the show. Thank you for "Dreams.” _ , , Margaret Henderson, Palmerston North: Thank you for all the drawings, ' and I hope you’re having a most exciting holiday.

Dulcie Cottle, Manalmu: A most unfortunate time to have to stay in bed -x hope you're quite better now, dear, Oil, no, once you've signed the application form you're always a member. 1 think Inkling is having great fun at the sea“Shanirock,” Hastings: And have you read any of his “London” books. I bey are just as interesting. Yes, I would believe it, "Shamrock”—about school. 1 mean, and your description has made me quite regretful. Yes, it is really a story only for Christmas time. I’m afraid. Ellen Benson, Lower Hutt: I m not r.Jsolutoly. certain, but as far as I can see no one has thought of “Silver Bell ye, Ellen. I’ll put your request in the Exchange Circle. Aletheia, Benson, Lower Hutt: Y’ell, Aletheia, someone else is “Evening Star, so I'm afraid it would be rather muddling. Will you think again. I’ll send you another badge ns soon as I can. "Kororareka,” Masterton: What were the drawings like, dear? They're hiding somewhere at the moment, and I forget what they were about.

lan Mackcrsey, Wellington: That is a very swift looking train, lan. There are lots of tuis in the bush round Akaturawa —it's a lovely drive, isn't it? Dick Goldstone. Te Horo: No, the badge is given free when you jom the league, Dick. Pixie Lilburn, Wanganui: Yes, you may be “White Swan,” dear. That is a pity about John, but surely you whl be allowed to see him some time.

Jocelyn Wilson, Wellington: Yes, you may have “Cherub” for your pen-name, and welcome to the league, Jocelyn. And a big welcome to George Sutherland, Rex Knight, Hazel Brannigan, James Hay, Doreen Milne, and Dona Mae Barnard.