OUR RING TO-NIGHT

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 32, 7 February 1931, Page 20

OUR RING TO-NIGHT

"Tree-EH," Kelburn.—They'll be just lovely for our Fun Corner, woe sweetheart. "Princess Starlight," Khandallah.—Where is Shelly Bay? I.don't think I've been there. "Pierrot," Kelburn.—l tried them, childie, but it was no use. "Kingfisher Blue," City.—A ripping photo! I do like it, an.d the story too. "Whiteflower," City.—He's beautifully done. Have you any more liko him? •'Mintsauce," Miramar.—Those are quite new, elf. I'll put them in later. "Red Rover," Island Bay.—Bid you join, lad? I hope the fairies- remembered I "Salamander," Petone.—l'm sure sbo wouldn't mind. . . We have a Twinkle-Toes now.: "Tommy Mischief," Petone.—What's your class now, sonnle? Did small brother go? "Podgy," Petone,—A .cricket set ?—what fun t I went to Nelson beach. "Storygirl," Kelburn.—That was all, wa*n't it? Did you hear from Mist Maiden? "Mountain Mist," Karorl.—Next time paint the sky too. It looks much" better. "Lydia," Kelbiirn.—6, snaps would be a great; Idea. But'the Sea Page comes first. "Buddy," Upper Hiitt.—Lots'of elves wore at that camp. Did you meet any? ; "Dismal Desmond," Kelburn.—Yes, I loved Nelson. What form aro you in now? Irene Scott Karorl.—You've done it woll, Cleverness. Can you swim yet?. "Greta of the Mountains," City.-*-Send letters to Pairiel, elf Can I call you Greta? "Marianne," City.—Little one, we have a Lady Moon. Could you choose again? Eileen Bezer, City.—So good for a small pixie. Next time mount it on cardboard. "Ngalra," Island Bay.—Send your right name, please, new one. Your work's fine. "Robinson Crusoe," Miramar.—Are you boy or girl, and which is sour street? "Golden Gleam," Seatoun,—None have come yet,- but I'll let you know, dear. "Sally," Thorndon.—l wondered if thore'd be one from you. It's fairy-coloured. "Mystery Lady," Eastbourne.—l'm glad you found out in time. 0, happy return*'! ; "Penny Plain," City.—Exactly right, thanks. ■ Do you ever feel "mls'able dog" yourself? "Roma," City.—The; last verse is weak, but the rest is just • precious. "Alice in Wonderland," Trentham.—So long since you wrote 1 What is baby's name? "Wllly-Nilly," Northland.—Scrapbooks in tonight's letter.. Drawings in pencil will do. Blimp is beautiful! "Waratah," Wadestown.—We'd lovo to hoar' more about you. Where 'did you live? "Dusk," Highland Park.—l think you did like painting it. It's very dainty. "The Bat," City.—Thanks awfully. That will keep the small elves busy. "Punawai," Khandallah.—The Wanganui Herald, child. I don't know the "Land." Wallace MacPherson, Lyall Bay.—You want to colour the background next time, lad. "Black-Eyed Susan," Ngaio.—lt's a darling snap of you both. .A pen? That's jolly. . "Peter Rabbit," Ngaio.—Thank you top, Peterboy. Is the do/y Margaret? "Queen o' the Hills," Belmont—That's a bit of sweetness, even with no mount. . "Mist Maiden," Petone.—You'll have to have a special Pestle of your own soon I ■

"Pollyanna," Kclburn.—You imps of nonsense 1 Enid Simmiss,' Trenthatn.—Surely,; a • musb- . A blessing it was a smile, aud -not a scowl.l , room.for./'both' of you. A pen-name, too? i"Saucy Sally," Wadestown.—l'd like to meet,' Betty Simmiss. Trentham.—Next month, Tiny. Sally-girl, I loved your lotter. childie. A big "Happy Returns" to you. "Brown Owl," City.—He's a nice porker. Is Valeric Smith, City.—What's all your address, the poor foot quite well again? wee one? Postie can't find you. "Starlight Gleam," City.—So glad you liked "Bushranger," Belmont.—Moscow is a city, but it. It's really great fan. the other countries were right. "Wendy," Wadestown.—A boy's scrppbook is a "King Cole," City.—Did you like going back?, jolly idea. Thero never are enough. Or aro you college now? "Lily of the Valley," Roseneath.—Yours was "London Pride," Wadestown.—lt sounds just dainty, sweetheart, but • hardly coloured like the Christopher Itoblu books—your letcnough. S ter. , .

"Jacko the Monko," City.—Back again,. Jacko? "Sparkler." Newtown.—That1 namo belongs, When did you and Tlinmy return? . dear. Would "Elf Magic" do Instead? "Mary Dugan,'.' Newtown.—Poor Kan Knock- "Tulip Lady," Holland.—Yes, I'll find her anabout! She w.ould get a fright! other, lassie. It's a dear poem., "Queen Rosebud," Newtown.—She's only 7, Diana Woodward, Petone.—You forgot to paint honey. Is that big enough for you? the sky, but the rest is beautiful. "Anonymous," City.—So sorry. They were all Kathleen Shadlock, Lower Hurt.—Sweetly done, '■ right—just my mistake. ' . , . colleen. Send all your address. "L'Oiseleur," Britjany.—They're most awfully "Cushla-Ma-Chreo," Paremata.—A darlin' good. You've awg margin to spate. i r i s hy name. Where did you find it? ■ "Never-Bird," Northland.—o, happy returns 1 "Annabel Lee," Roseneath.—Are you as old Did you enjoy your small party? a s Judy, and did you go swimming? "Silver-Sho'is," Marlrl.—Your address is "Waggles," , Melrose.—Your Puck Is dancing right, wee thing. It was quite In time. into the sunset. Dainty colours, child. Joan Yarned, Newtown.—Good work, Joan- "Rose Queen," Palmerston.—We'll have a child. Are you having a fairy name? Christopher-at-School . book next, I 'hope. "Winnie the Pooh," Roseneath.—My ducks are "Little Em'ly," Karori.—lf you paint the sky still swimming. . . Are, you In 3A? pixie, the smuts won't show. "Ivanhoe," Petone.—Breakers are best, aren't "Kowhai," Northland.—You must be an open■^.tliey? How far can you swim? air elf. The drawing is precious.

"Belle of New York," Hatan»».—Where did you fish, honey? Down in Evans Bay? Freda Porter, Hataitai.—You're going to be a small artist, beloved. You're very wee. Joyce Carter, Lower Hutt—Sweetness, "Joybells" belongs. What Is your second choice? "Sunkiss," Brooklyn.—o, that's splendid. Did it have pictures and stories both? "Cherry-Bloom," Brooklyn.—But don't tell mo you can swim already, six-years-old? "Ragged Robin," Miramar.—A ripping timo you .hadl- It sounds a fairy place. "Froflflio," Goldie's Brae.—All sorts of pictures, fay. Head JTalrlel's letter to-night. "Black Thoughts," Temper Land.—l shouldn't like your small Black Imp 3to find,me I "Printer," Paradise.—Yea, I have the story safely. I couldn't do that for you, elf. "Princess Rosalind," Island Bay.—Where Is that bay ? It must bo ,beautif ully inviting. "Writer," Paradise.—l haVo a simpler plan that you could* help with Instead. "Ken," Seatoun.—Are you a "Tom Brown-er" too? I saw you all march past. "Purple Pansy," Seatoun.—A lovely time you've had. But I know you like school too. "Colonel Boney," Kelburn.—l've played it quite ■ often. Tell me about college. "Ngaire," City.—The bird was a peewit, but all your others were correct. "Daisy Dawn," Karorl.—The sun-bonnet lady is a dear, but too big, pixie. "Golden Tips," Karori.—Clever one, did you find them all by your sfoall self? "Pearl Eye," Lower Hutt.—Does he answer to "Tinker" yet? The word was wrong. "Powder Puff," City.—ls the Peterkln verse original? You forgot to say. "Bobbin," City.—Davo you the picture for the Uoglets? I'd like to sco it.' : Elsie Stephens, Ngaio.—Write and tell me all about you, little new one. "Dana," Lower Hutt.—That's the carefullest tiling He's a happy, gay Puck. "Yellow King," Lower Hutt.—They must havo flowered early. Ours are just budding. "Floetfoot," Lower Hutt.—He's a sunburnt elf, but I do like the colours. "Princess Daffodil," Newtown.—l 'spect I'll see your photo in the paper, then, fay. "Fluffy," City.—A-.weo bit smudged, chick. Be much cavcfuller next time. "Susie," City.—Do you know her? You used to live not far away. ■ "Sweetness," Island Bay.—l like that- one. Tliere's a picture for it, too. Joan Glen, Miramar.—You forgot to say your age, lassie. Send it to me. "Cant. Peg," Lyall Bay.—l'll call you "Pcggotty," If you. like. Sea Page next. "Polorus Jack," Karori.—Terribly bad luck about your linll. . . . Five? Congrats! "Tumble-Toes," Kelburn.—ls it Standard I. you are iv? . . I do like it. "Crystal Dew," Island Bay.—The "five pink people" riddle is really darling. "Marguerite," City.—"Cinderella" is taken, little lady. Choose a new nom-de-plume. "Piglet," Rosoneath.—Pick out a friend from the Ring, pixie, and send mea the name. "Fairy Brown-Eyes," Petone.—Are you at High School? Do tell me about it., Valeric Read, Northland.—That's a fairy thing to be done by a small elf.

"PLEASE. ....!" Who sent me the Smile Awhile and review of "Six Little New Zealanders"? " Cavoll Nlcol—Write to "Kingfisher Blue," 132, Abel Smith street, City. Tancyia Drimltykif—To "Mountain Mist" 33, Beauohamp street, Karori. Pat Cimino—To "Dismal Desmond," 14a, Kelburn parade. City. "Punawai" wants a reader of "My Magazine" to lend her a copy, c/o Fairlel. "Pollyanna"—To "Lady Cay," 2, Kirk's avenue, Petone. "Princess Rosalind"—To "Mist Maiden," 2, Kirk's avenue, Petone. "Lydia of the Pines"—To "Chaffinch," 2, Kirk's avenue, Petone. "Crystal Dew"—To "Ngaire," 71, Wallace street, City. "Soldier Girl"—To "Powder Puff," 14, Tonk's, grove, City. "Bilow"—Wendy says it's your turn! . "Naomi"—"Tulip Lady" is too busy. Write to "Little Em'ly," 7, Hatton street, Karori. "Kurrajong"—To "Rose Queen," !B,.M'Giffert street,. Palmerston North, New Zealand. "Betsy Bobtail"—To "Susie," 360, Tinakori road, City. "Dawn Child"—To "Fluffy," 360, Tinakori road, City. "Tippetty Toes"—To "Sweetness," 36, Mersey street, Island Bay.