Under the Totem-Pole

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 29, 27 April 1927, Page 14

Under the Totem-Pole

Chiefs and Braves

Letters to Redfeather are answered as under: Eyes of the Morning: I have heard all about the rat-a-tat-tat at the door when the other Braves hastened to you with the glad tidings of the competition results, and I hope you will enjoy those poems by R.L.S. Yes, it is certainly splendid weather for “hiking.” Laughing Hunter: Your very neat letter reached the Wigwam safely and I hope to hold great converse with you “Under the Totem Pole.” Here’s to good hunting. Big Brown Bear: Many thanks for your loyalty. I shall always welcome your letters and look forward to hearing the latest scouting news. There would be no Wigwam page if I took life as lightly as the cat in the picture you so cleverly sketched. Sitting Bull: Your letter has given me food for thought especially as you have asked my advice on the matter. One can be equally loyal to two or many friends and equally attached to both parents. I consider therefore that you could belong to both clubs without any infringement of rules, as being entirely different they would give you different Interests. If you decide to become one of my Chiefs and send me your name and address I shall forward a membership seal. Little Buffalo: You will have plenty to tell me in your next letter of the Anzac Day Parade in which you were taking part. I hope you had a very happy birthday. Did the cake go round? Pilot: The Chiefs and Braves will enjoy your description of that jolly cruise. Being a mariner you will know all about “the heave and halt, the hurl and the crash of the comber, wind hounded.” Big Elk: Yes, Big Elk, the good Chiefs are those who have the honour of the Wigwam most sincerely at heart. Your occupation keeps you very busy. Eagle Feather: You will now be making two and two into four again after your holiday. Every good wish. Prancing Bear: There is nothing like a course of exercises for keeping one in form. Some of those you practice sound quite beyond your Great Chief. Stout Heart: I am sure you are going to be a keen member of the Wigwam even though you confess you are a poor correspondent. Perhaps you will send me some contributions some day?

I am lord of all the forest, I am old and mountain high, With my leafy arms -uplifted To the ever-changing sky. I have wooed the woodland breezes, To the hurricane bowed low, And have watched your generation From its youth to manhood grow.

Token Holder: I was very glad to hear from you again and to know how much you enjoy the Wigwam page. That must have been a splendid camp at Titirangi. It is a charming place with all its natural beauty preserved. I went there myself a few days ago. Jean Mclndoe: I was so pleased to have your letter and to place your name on the Totem Pole. Being a Girl Gudie you are eligible as a member. You have my sympathy in your long illness, and I do hope that you will soon be stronger. I have duly given you the name of Red Star and sent your seal. Thelma Barrett: Your letter reached me safely and I have called you Glimmering Star. Your brother is one of my most faithful Chiefs so you see I have heard all about you. Dorise Blanche Keane: Welcome to this Girl Guide Ranger. You will have your membership seal now, I think, and see that I have called you Red Wing. After reading your letter it seemed a very suitable name. Daphne Alexander: I am very pleased to have this Whangarei Girl Guide as a Brave and have christened you Sighing Moon. Perhaps you would like to send me some notes for the “Girl Guides’ Corner.” All good wishes. J. Phillips: Your message has reached me safely and I have much pleasure in placing the name of this good Scout on the Totem Pole. You will see by your membership seal that I have called you Shining Eye. William Alexander: A warm welcome into the Wigwam. I shall look forward to your letters and have christened you Whistling Arrow. A. Ryan: Your name is now on the Totem Pole and I shall always be glad to hear from you. Your pen-name is Panther Slayer. Leonard Allen: Welcome to this Open-air page, my good Scout. Grey Bear: Your membership seal has been forwarded and I hope to have a letter from you soon. There are no fees in connection with the Wigwam. It is open to Scouts and Guides and young people between the ages of 15 and 20. Harold Cordes: Your application for enrolment reached the Wigwam safely, and I have called you Little Fox. You will find much to interest you in the corner set aside for Scouts.

Now, behold, my days are numbered — At my base a brand is scored; They have marked me for your serFor your bed and for your board. But my seed is on the uplands And my seed is on the plain; I shall rise through rich endeavour To my heritage again. W.S.T.