The Hollow Tree

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 134, 27 August 1927, Page 27

The Hollow Tree

Messages for Sunbeams

Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as under: C Harris, Te Kuiti: A warm welcome to this new Sunbeam and many thanka for your poem. When next you write would you please let me know your Christian name and your age. The Little Thought sends his cheeriest greetings. Hilda Venn, Parnell: I am very sorry that this little girl has not been well and hone you will soon be better, "hat poem ts very beautiful, but only the work of the Sunbeams can be entered in the competitions. I hope you will sirnd me something next time. Much love from everyone in Happy Town. Alice Smith, Onehunga: I was glad to hear again from this Sunbeam and to read the little poem. I>o you ever see the Pixie Postmen when you are coming down Tiptoe Street? Betty Gardiner, Cambridge: Many thanks for your last letter, Betty. You write a neat hand for a girl of nine. Yes, Sunbeams should make up the poetry for the competitions and it should be marked ‘Original.” Can you sing little songs? Eric Potter, Grey Lynn: I was glad to hear again from this laddie and to read that poem. Your neat writing has placed you among the Good Scribes. Nola Craig, Auckland: lam sorry that this faithful Sunbeam has been ill, but hope you have now completely revered. Your essay is very high in the list this time. You have climbed several rungs of the ladder. Many for those jokes. Roderick Whittome, Onehunga: I *as very glad to hear again from this young Sunbeam and to have those useful contributions. All the puzzles are correct. Jack Forbes, Waiuku: A warm welcome to this laddie who has come safely down Tiptoe Street. Pat must te AMy little terrier. Is he a good ’-•itter? The Little Thought sends you his love. P- Ro>*e, Remuera: I was very Pleased to hear from this Sunbeam and Jo read your fine essay. I am not to forget you as I have several of your drawings on the wall. I wonder you would let me know your Christen name? H*l*n Somerville, Kohimarama: This itLe artist has come very high in the jrawotg competition. Your picture of e ia splendid and I hope to see fcuch more of your work. Gwtnneth Hill, Rotorua: -Welcome jo Happy Town, Gwenneth. I was so hav « your letter and pretty Your hf>r ' writing is one of the SS ’ T, °’ . T ever seen. Uordon «•':a !ane, Western Z n ?W Tot . ast interesting letter ni7*T me safely, Gordon. How >p eodid that you are going to Norfolk ] look forward to hearing *** Please take particular Uttu the avenues of pines. The bought sends his love to this jjJJ. young Sunbeam, caiie Milne, Birkenhead: Very many -rtr£ ▼ Your letter and competition h»hi v* s ! e * They have placed you So* t • ** Bt - * s splendid that you tattle Spring Moon, of the WigbeorL 1 understand your longing to od * a but you will soon be Plough to join. I hope you enjoy £ country holiday. Whitlock, Parnell; I was so « * r °m you again, Tony, and 'ictm? tlle llidde n names and cut-out ' I am wondering if you are /• doctor Spring Sunshine is go- ° Prescribe for all my sick Suns' S>,i P* * 3 sending' a special brand To»» 2L fine days for use in Happy - „ , "hat did you think of the Jack A-„ , cin *’ Did they reach you? -I?. 3 Eades . Northcote: Many your .two letters and the la;,. stin S Photograph. I returned the ■tichJ,* you wished and hope it has : 5-ov..i y ° U ' 11 was so interesting that -=d tb. 1110 eve ryone in Happy Town, who keeps the Joy Shop *miw ‘htfanue it and hang it in the Phil; i.il v '- r .v good wish. ' Whitlock, Parnell: Very many rT * * dr the cut-out pictures of the Ttou.?? <1 . Philip. The Little 10 ride begging for permission ; “uikw ne horse and the Doorkeeper is °f taking a flight in the •<a ',* ke «P on telling them that ter do Ik em to the- What had I betR °q about u? Eades . Northcote: I was 10 he». . have your letter, Reg, and !airy ? nur encounter with the 'ye 3 .P toe Street. If you close your e".; , a P-bble in the Wishing Well it, I your hig sister all about *t«h hot be surprised if your to tin, I, J*yl° r . Swanson: Welcome 10 m* vr, u nlne- year-oid. By writing s»ry iff have done all that is necesEisn ,:” admitted to Happy Town, i ?° u write you will find a E,m*.i a ,‘he Hollow Tree. -ed u, . Leslie, Grey Lynn: I was . : eoy tv, *?£ a Kain from this Sunbeam, h is on* for that beautiful poemev “r in.d favourites. Have you . El| a Gwii? Ur hand at making verses? ~ r your nil,,Parnell: Many thanks ■big a Ch.i letter - Ella, and the joke. “Stable for a . s story it is not quite 1 this time of the year. Pcr-

haps you can think of some more? What a very neat hand you write. Dagmar King, Huntly: I was so pleased to have your letter, Dagmar, and to hear that your Daddy is recovering. It rains here rather often, too, and the Sunbeams have h busy time after each shower, but there are cloudless skies each Saturday in Happy Town. Walter Pearce, Grey Lynn: I am glad that this clever young artist hr/ come to Happy Town. As you will see, your drawing is placed first equal in the competition. Congratulations if id best wishes. Would you please let me have a list of your favourite books to choose one from. Margaret Anderson, Mt. Eden: When your letter came I had a feeling that I knew which Sunbeam had written it, even before I slit the envelope. Wasn’t that wonderful? Do you still write stories? I should like to see some more. The Little Thought sends his love and we are all so glad that you are becoming stronger. You see, I know all about you, don’t I? Reg Donald, Matamata: I was so glad to hear from this laddie and to have your drawing. It is very good indeed and has plaeed you high in the list. That was a most unfortunate accident to your eye, but it is splendid that the sight is not affected. Much love to this Sunbeam from everyone in Happy Town. Olive Howden, Remuera: A warm welcome to Happy Town, Olive, and many thinks for your poem. Would you please let me know your age so that I can enter it in the big Sunbeam Book. Ormonde Toplis, Devonport: I was glad to hear again from this clever young artist and smiled over your very striking drawing. It has placed you high in the list. Connie Donald, Matamata: I was glad to hear again from this little girl and to know that you have all recovered from your sickness. Yes, I think the sick Sunbeams would like you to send them some post-cards. Supposing you try and see? Alec Lamond, Onehunga: A warm welcome to this new Sunbeam and many thanks for your essay. Did you know that you lost your age when you were coming down Tiptoe Street? The Little Thought ran back to find it, but a mischievous puff of wind had blown Madge Thompson, Mt. Albert: I was so glad to have your neat letter, Madge.

You must be a splendid little cook. Can vou ice cakes, too. _ , Becky Pelham, Royal Oak: Your bright little poem reached me sateb . Beckv and you will find your name in the highly commended list- 1 f l '^l glad to hear from this faithful be john Thompson, Mt. Albert: WelJO ? this little man who has come painted^ B? l f o°^T„ Ur r^r d n meS - S n Si V ß r anTS the* 1 clever coloured picture of the **?? a£i write it is looking at me from wtu Thank you also for those Hsfrry Keesing, Eiierslie: lam al"arrJqod to hear from this young Tnist Your last drawing is splendid nlaced vou high on tne bon"“fiS/Phil^lips^ ay Ed S enda.e: Iro Another utS-H si.rSvfTfon^^ fer from you soon. The Little Thought m'l Iv ‘ Baker! "iNgaruawahla: 1 was hear again from this Sunbeam S a d to have those riddles. It is splendid being a member of the Happy Town

•family, don’t you think? I shall always look forward to your letters. Bernard Barnard, Point Chevalier: Welcome to Happy Town, Bernard. What a neat hand you write. The Little Thought sends his love. Rose Hutchison, Kohimarama; A warm welcome to this new Sunbeam, who has passed through the magic gates, and many thanks for the poem. I hope I shall be able to place many messages for you in the Hollow Tree. Alma Phillips, Edendale: Greetings to this little girl, who has come safely down Tiptoe Street. The Little Thought sends a bright smile to Alma. Iris Harrison, Ponsonby: lam sorry to hear that this Sunbeam has been so ill, but feel sure that the holiday in the country will soon make you strong. Much love, Iris. Betty Faulkner, Morningside: Welcome to our happy family, little Miss Seven-year-old. I hope I shall often hear from you. Isabel Davis, Epsom: You have not been having a very cheerful time this winter with so much sickness, but Doctor Spring Sunshine is going to prescribe for you too. I shall try to find on© of those annuals. Much love, Isabel. S. Colclougn, Te Kuiti: Welcome to this new Sunbeam and many thanks for the adventure story. Would you please let me know your Christian name when next you write. Vera Faulkner, Morningside: Another little girl to find her way down Tiptoe Street. I hope I shall have a long letter from you soon. Joan Forbes, Waiuku; Many thanks for your interesting letter, Joan, and the hidden names of girls. You are going to have a splendid holiday when you go South, and I think you will have fine fun at Caroline Bay. Phyllis White, Frankton Junction: I am sorry that this Sunbeam is sick in bed, and do hope you will soon be better. I tjunk we will have to alter the name of Saturday to Happy Town Day, don’t you? Patricia Davis, Epsom: I was so pleased to have your letter, Pat. What do you call that “little wee pussy with the black nose?” Many happy returns of your birthday. Marion Mead, Archhill: I was delighted to have your letter, Marion, and that fine little pen-picture. You are one of my talented Sunbeams. J. H. Dobbyn, Grey Lynn: Congratulations on your fine drawing of the king of beasts, and many thanks for the jokes. As you will see you have come first equal in the competition. Would you please let me know what book you would like or give me a list to choose from. R. Gardiner, Cambridge: I was glad to hear again from this Sunbeam and to have the jokes. A message for Betty is in this week’s Hollow Tree. Jean Wilson, Hamilton East: I was glad to hear again from this Sunbeam and to have those hidden names. The Little Thought sends you his best love. Jean Eyre, Herne Bay: Thank you for your neat letter-, Jean, and for those cards for sick Sunbeams. I always know that you will solve the puzzles. You find them out each week. The Little Thought is very well, thank you. lie sends his best love to Jean. Maureen Stove, Ponsonby: Thank you for the wee, wee letter from the wee, wee girl. It is very pretty notepaper. lam so glad to have you for one of my Sunbeams and hope I shall often hear from you. Irene Wilson, Hamilton East: Very many thanks for your letter, Irene, and for those hidden names. I am always glad to hear from this faithful Sunbeam. Mavis Trask, Rotorua: Now that was a splendid decision when you decided to look for Tiptoe Street. I am so glad that you have joined our happy family. The “constant readers” all come through the magic gates sooner or later. I think the Little Thought has something to do with it, don’t you? Patrick McKeown, Grey Lynn: Congratulations on your prize-winning essay, Master Pat. Would you please let the Dawn Lady know what book you would like. Jack Bongard, Hamilton: Very many thanks for your letter Jack, and also the clever crossword puzzle. Unfortunately I have not sufficient space to run it in Happy Town —the Hollow Tree has such spreading branches. What a number of pets you have. I hope that guinea-pig soon finds his way home. Roderick Whittome, Onehunga: I

was glad to hear again from this laddie and to have your solutions of ihe puzzlers. Best wishes from everyone in Happy Town. • Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: Congratulations on your fine poem, Jean. As you will see, it is at the top of the competition ladder. What prize book would you like? Don Day, Mount Albert: Thank you for that pretty posy of painted flowers, Don. It is now looking at me from the wall. I just love white mice and guinea-pigs. I know a story about a little boy and a guinea-pig—a trueone. His pet had run under the house and would not come out. That evening his parents had visitors and one guest, a fine pianist, played “The Storm.” When it was over a small voice in the corner said eagerly: “Play it again. That ought to scare him out!” Felice Lytton, St. Helier’s Bay; Welcome to Happy Town, Felice. X'our essay was too late for the competition, but I hope you will enter for the next. I shall always b< ’ ased to hear from this clever ynr. Jy. Henry LaimnH welcome to our happy family, Henry. No, there are au io* aujuiiujiss to the puzzlers, but other comp? ar. run from time to time. Aylsa Mclnnes, Maramarua: Thank you so much for your letter. Aylsa. I can see that you are going to be one

of my very faithful Sunbeams. Thank you for solving the puzzlers. Nancy Waller, Manurewa: I was so glad to have your letter and the contributions, Nancy. I love that quaint little poem. Nesta East, Eiierslie: Oh, yes, the Little Thought is thoroughly enjoying life. He always does. Thank you for the hidden birds. In answer to that very important query, I should say anything from seven and sixpence to fifteen shillings if you want real silk. Leslie Waller, Manurewa: “Sometimes ‘funs’ and sometimes ‘keeps.’ ’* Now that is exactly how I would play marbles. Kathleen Ricketts, Takapuna: 1 was so pleased to hear from you again, Kathleen, and to have your solutions to the puzzlers. Every good wish. Lillian Dunkley, Birkenhead: Many thanks for the pretty little springtime poem. Lillian. I can almost see the little yellow ladies dancing in your garden. Jenny Gray, Kingsland: Welcome to this new Sunbeam and many thanks for your neat letter. If you take Betty by the hand 1 think she could find her way down Tiptoe Street, just as Cissy brought you. A. Somerville, Grey Lynn: Hey! Presto! Here you are in Happy Town! Now, wasn’t it simple? Yes, you will find plenty of stories by Sunbeams in our page. When next you write, could I please have your Christian name and your age? Keith Stone, Epsom: A warm welcome to this clever Sunbeam and many thanks for the contributions. “The Frogs’ Regatta” is excellent. Did you write it? The Unicorn puzzle is most interesting and very cleverly thought out. I can see you are going to be a very bright Sunbeam. -h -i~ -h -1- -r -I- -i- ~i~ -j- -j- ~ : r t|-