The Hollow Tree

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 146, 10 September 1927, Page 29 (Supplement)

The Hollow Tree

Messages for Sunbeams

Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as under: George Boyle, Ponsonby: Many thanks for your letter and contribution, George. Yes, Happy Town has certainly become popular very quickly. The Little Thought deserves much of the credit, don’t you think? He is such a tireless little fellow and always willing to be my right hand man. Eleatrice Emptage, Auckland: I was glad to hear again from this Sunbeam and to read that wee poem. What a neat letter you write. Betty Scott, Kingsland: Your message has reached me safely, little one. At first I thought you were Jenny’s little sister. Wasn’t that a joke? Frances McKenzie, Whangarei: Many thanks for your letter, Frances. I am so glad you have recovered from your sickness. The school bell will now be clanging merrily again, I think. Your neat writing has placed you among the Good Scribes. Patricia Andrews, Dominion Road: I was glad to hear again from Mistress Patricia, and to have your fine little poem. I am holding it for the competition. Betty Faulkner, Morningside: I think you employed your time very well that wet day by writing to the Dawn Lady, don’t you, Betty? The drawings of the cherries and the pear are very good. All good wishes. H. Lennan, Onehunga: I was glad to hear again from this Sunbeam and to have the joke and puzzles. That little boy's watch was a very useful one. Maureen Stove, Ponsonby: Your dainty little letter has come safely to Happy Town, Maureen. I can just picture you as you opened the envelope and found your card. That is the picture of the Dawn Lady and the Little Thought finding Happy Town. If you tell your little sister to close her eyes and take your hand she will soon find herself in Tiptoe Street. Vera Faulkner, Morningside: I was pleased to hear again from this little maid and to have your drawing and the poem. When I saw that fine bunch of grapes, I felt like shutting my eyes and taking one. Joan Duthie, Epsom: The first Sunbeam to reach Happy Town was a little boy, called David Collingwood. He came running through the magic gates with many more right at his heels. Letters should reach me as early in the week as possible. I love your coloured signature and the little men dancing at the foot of your letter. There are ten of them and the one at the end has wings. The Little Thought claimed tllat as his picture immediately. Edith Lennan, Onehunga: I was glad to have your It ter, Kdith, and also the riddles and directions for that doll’s plaything. It would keep a whole family of dolls interested for a very long time. No Name, Helensville: A Sunbeam who has forgotten to sign her letter has sent me the poem which begins: “The postman calls me ‘Tuppeny* or ‘Hallo, Half-past Four . .’ I am wondering if it is from a little girl called Mollie Antonovich. Jeff Thompson, Mount Albert: I am so glad to have you for one of my Sunbeams, and hope I shall often hear from you. You and Phil will be able to ceme to Happy Town hand in hand. The L.ttle Thought waves a greeting. Pam Duthie, Epsom: Your dainty little letter has come safely to Happy Town, Pam When I sei£ those tiny envelopes, l always know which little girls have been writing to me. Your signature looks very pretty coloured in and I like the six little ladies. Peter Rossiter, Mount Eden: Many thanks for your letter, Peter. That is a very good trick. I must try it on the Doorkeeper sometime. Have ypu caught many of your friends with it? Myra Carter. New Plymouth: Welcome to this new Sunbeam who has tome safe y to Happy Town. You write a neat hand for a little girl of eight. I hepe I shall have many letters from you. tris Harrison, Ponsonby: I was so glad to have your letter, Iris, and to know that you have recovered from your sickness. I do hope the sun was shining so that you could have those Picnics. \ es, I should certainly have iiked to h ive been there. Nancy Waller, Manurev-a: I was glad to hav« yt or interesting letter, Nancy. Please congratulate your sister *for me on winning that. Scholarship. Yes, that Sunbeam you mention does a great deal °f Writing. She is rather clever at black white woit. too. I am glad that

you find so much pleasure in Happy Town. How is Master Leslie?

Maisie King, Auckland: Your long and interesting letter has reached me safely, Maisie. You will find your name among the Good Scribes. I hope you cand find those word squares that you were making for the puzzle corner. It is a pity that they are lost. Do you still cook dolls’ dinners on your little toy stove and have parties with that pretty tea-set? I enjoyed the joke about the Jews. Kathleen Boyle, Ponsonby: Welcome to this new Sunbeam who has found her way down Tiptoe Street. There are some clever little artists in your family. I hope I shall be able to place many messages for you in the Hollow Tree. Leila Robinson, Remuera: I am sorry that this Sunbeam has had to spend her holidays in bed, but hope you are now better. Perhaps you would like to write to Jean Eyre, 10 Wanganui Avenue, Herne Bay, or Margaret Anderson, 8 Penyrn Road, Mount Eden. Daphne Alexander, Whangarei: I was very glad to have your letter, Daphne. Thank you also for the riddles. Those picnics in the bush must be splendid fun. All good wishes.

Ella Gwillim, Parnell: Many thanks lor your very neat letter, Ella. It has placed you among: the Good Scribes. I shall be looking forward to receiving your story. Isabel Dav's, Epsom: I was glad to hear again from this little lady and to know that you are enjoying your Annual. The little black puppy must have been hard to part with. Roderick Whittome, Onehunga: Many thanks for your letter, Roderick, and the hidden names of boys. The word square is correct. I hope you had a happy birthday. Patricia Eloyle, Ponsor.by: A warm welcome to Happy Town, Patricia. I am so glad that you have become a Sunbeam, and hope you will often write to me. The Little Thought sends his love. Phyllis Miller, Otahuhu: Many thanks for your story, Phyllis, and those pretty cards lam always glad to hear from this this faithful Sunbeam. Barbara D. Walker: Welcome to Happy Town, Barbara. I was so pleased to have your letter and. hope you will write me many more. The Little Thought sends his greetings. Dermot Butler, Mount Edan: I am very glad that you have joined our happv family, Her mot. Many thanks for those riddles. Where do you go to school ? Joyce Thompson, Thames: I am delighted to have you for. one of my Sunbeams, Joyce, and hope you will always find Happy Town a pleasant place*. I am publishing your clever little story and shall enter the poem in the competition. There is a story competition announced to-day and I hope you will write a little* tale about the girl and the pixie. You ask me to excuse your writing. I shall gladly do that for it is among the neatest I have ever seen. Doctor Spring Sunshine has ordered some beautiful fine days for you so that you will soon be strong again. Nola Craig, Mount Albert: Your very interesting letter has reached Happy Town safely, I'Jola, and also the enclosure from the emerald-eyed Buz. That stream must be very pretty with all those ferns and water-lilies. If you listen well you might hear it singing this song: ‘'Croon, croon, under the moon. I aing by night and babble by day. Cloud faces pass through my

looking glass, and the children come to my banks to play.” Just you see if I am not right. Thomas Butler, IVlount Eden: A warm welcome to this new Sunbeam who has found the way down Tiptoe Street. It was a very wise idea when you took up your pen to write to the Dawn Lady and I hope I shall have many letters from you. Thank you for the hidden towns. Eileen Luks, Birkenhead: I am very pleased to welcome you into our large family, Eileen, and hope I shall be able to place many messages for you in the Hollow Tree. Are you going to enter for the competitions? Murielle Hawkins, Te Awamutu: 1 was so glad to have your neat letter, Murielle, and to know that you have decided to come to Happy Town, i es, I love music. I hope you will come out of the examination with flying colours. . ‘ Francis Butler, Mount Eden. Welcome to this laddie. I am so glad you have come to Happy* Town. Fudge must be a fine cat. I was sorry to hear you had lost one of your pigeons. Fanny Birch, Ponsonby: I was glad to hear from you again, Fanny, and to have those cards. i'ou have had a happy holiday in Hamilton. ies, i think you have missed one or two competitions, but you will find some announced to-day. I wonder if you are going to try a story? Eileen Gracie, Glen Eden: Many thanks for your interesting letter, Eileen. lam sorry that you have hurt your foot. How did you manage it ? There are some competitions running now. I hope you will write me a St Margaret Anderson, IVlount Eden: Many thanks for your charming little letter Margaret. You do not miss much in the Happy Town Page. If Sunbeam Je«*n Eyre is peeping into the Hollow Tree she will find your love message. Many thanks for those hidden animals. Olwyn Luks, Birkenhead: I was very glad to see this new Sunbeam coming down Tiptoe Street. You are young to be in Standard V., I think. It will be splendid when you are old enough to become a Girl Guide, for they have a very happy time. Angela Eades, Northcote: I was glad ta hear again from this faithful Sunbeam. That must have been a very jolly picnic. Yes, quite a number of mothers and fathers read Happy Town, which just proves that people never really grow up. I heard of three Sunbeams who were waiting for the Happy Town page, but their father was thoroughly enjoying himself with “Little John Waring,” and wanting to come down Tiptoe Street himself. I expect he would like to find a message in the Hollow Tree. What do you think about it? Madeline W. Stockley, Birkenhead: Welcome to this little Brownie who

has come tripping - through the magic gates. Did you notice any of the Pixie Postmen as you passed down Tiptoe Street? You are a good swimmer, too, I see. Congratulations on winning that prize. Little sister must be a dear. I should like to nurse her, too. Patsy Pearson, Ponsonby: Many thanks for your letter, Patsy. The fairies are very fond of buying baby teeth. I often wonder what they do with them. Do you still take Happy Town to bed with your dolls and Teddy? Thank you for the drawings and the kisses. Alice Smith, Onehunga: Thank yon for the little garden of hidden vegetables, Alice. Aren’t they puzzlers? Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: It was a pleasant surprise hearing from the lady in Samoa, Jean. I expect she feeis that tshe knows you quite well after reading all your stories and poems. I wonder if she reads down the Hollow Tree? If so she will find some love and greetings from everyone in Happy Town. The word square is correct. You are lucky to have the house full of children. Do you know this line of poetrj': “Children with thoughts they do not know are dreams.” Beth Martin, Hikurangi: I am pleased to welcome this new Sunbeam into Happy Town. You are going to be a very bright one, I think. Thank you for your clever picture of the cats and the hidden animals. Pegcy Brady, Mount Albert: A lovely long letter from Peggy this time. That essay certainly had an adventurous time. I hope you will enter for the presen: competitions. Freda Kelly, Ellerslie: Many thanks for your neat letter, Freda, and also fo.r the riddles. I am so sorry you have not been well, but hope you have quite recovered. Much love from Happy Town. Nesta East, Ellerslie: I was so glad to have your letter, Xesta, and to hear all about your visit to the zoo. The .Polar bears have a fine playground, but I expect they often sigh for the wide spaces of the ice-fields. Don Day, Mount Albert: Many thanks for your letter, Don. You certainly have some fine playfellows. I shall be eagerly awaiting the next painted flowers. Sylvia Webb, Glen Eden: I was glad ! to heat* again from this Sunbeam and

to have your story and Riddle-me-ree. Yes, our motto is “Friendship is a steady light shining in dark places/’ but I love those of yours. Are you still in bed, I wonder? I do hope you will soon -be well. Tom Woodward, Kingsland: I am so glad that you enjoyed your prize book, Tom, and feel sure that you will find as much pleasure in “Huck” Finn. They are splendid boys’ books. Marion Mead, Arch hi II: Many thanks for your charming letter and contribution, Marion. I should love to see your Nature Study book. Your essays are full of colour. I am hoping that you will write me a short story for the present competition. Athol Webb, Glen Eden: Welcome to Happy Town, Athol. lam so glad that you have found the way down Tiptoe Street. Toby must be a splendid little dog. Marie Cailinan, Archhill: Thank you for your fine little letter, Marie. Joan must be a dear wee baby. I am always pleased to hear from this bright young Sunbeam. Thelma Hargraves, Penrose: Welcome to this new Sunbeam who has found the way to Happy Town. The Little Thought sends you his best love. Meryla Webb, Glen Eden: I am sorry that you have been sick in bed, Meryla, and hope you will soon recover. Many thanks for your story and Riddle-me-ree.