Kiwi’s Mailbag

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 45, 16 November 1940, Page 16

Kiwi’s Mailbag

Manuiti, Mastertoil.—No letter? You shall see the sketch in the Page next week. Do not be surprised if It does not look exactly the same. There was not quite enough contrast in it—so a tew black dots have been put into the background. Tomboy, Carterton. —Almost-nearly late! I cannot understand the apologies —for both letter and verse were beautifully clear. An Eastern Page? Y'es. if ’you’ have-any articles please let me have them. Wiffle, Mauriceville. —Here's hoping that the sun has chased away those dull days by now. The freak lamb certainly sounds, strange. I have never seen any turkey chieks—but can well imagine how queer they look! What a variety of birds. and animals there must be about “Namoi. Tomboy, Cnrterion.—l sutler icOlil camera caution, Doreen (but if I ever tind a tiny one somewhere I shall send it). Good work! But as you can see, the verso lias -been altered in places —for the thoughts in your last few lines got a little out of hand. Denise, Eketahuna. —Many happy returns of next Wednesday! You are very versatile when it comes to making good use of spare time. The Patrol outing with its open-air meals must hate been Sr Ix.-vin.-You florgot t(o send your age with the story. Ann. We hunted everywhere—and then Someone searched through a pile of papers and said nine, in a loud voice. It. was a good story. Yon shall soon be seeing it in the Peony Rose.—Hello. Pam. Here is a Great Big Welcome for our smallest member I found your carefully printed note In Ursula’s envelope. I love roses, too—and Peonies are among my favourites. You are very lucky to have a flower garden ami Maisie all to yourself. ' Blondie. Eastbourne. —Thoughtful of you to have taken afternoon tea for Jasper. He must have enjoyed lapping it up—for miles and miles through the mish can command a super thirst. lam glad to heir that you are keeping a bird book. There is a‘wealth of material for nature notes stored along those slopes. Mowgli Masterton.—A repeat visit please. (And not one of the whirl-wind variety, Annie I.aurie, Wellington,—M hat a surprise!