Under the Totem-Pole

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 209, 23 November 1927, Page 6

Under the Totem-Pole

Chiefs and Braves

Letters to Redfeather are answered as under: — Silver Wing: I, too, wish you could send me the fragrance of your garden, but perhaps a little of it did come with your letter. Greetings, faithful one. I have sped your arrow to Red Stai\ Waving Pampas: I shall be delighted to hear your triple knock when you come to Auckland. Many thanks for your competition entries and the drawing. I like the Wigwam decoration at the head of your letter too. Sitting Bull: Last eve, I found your arrow fast in the birch tree. It is weighted with Paleface silver this time, I observe. -Many thanks for your kind assistance, and greetings from the Wigwam. Dew of June: I was delighted to receive your competition stories and also your contribution for Sixpence Time. The story appeals to me very much. I am greatly surprised that you are sick in bed, as I saw you so recently. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Watching Warrior: Greetings to this faithful Brave, and many thanks for assisting with Sixpence Time, l»o. you still make poems in the cool *>f the e.ve, when the wind rustles the walls of your tepee?

Shimmering Pool: Greetings to this far|away Brave, and many thanks for your Guiding news. You will now be surfing I think, down the long stretches of North Beach.

Loud Gun: Greetings t-> this new Chief, whose contribution for Sixpence Time is now safely In the treasure box. I hope I shall often meet you under the Totem Pole.

Silver Dove: I was glad to hear again from the peace lover, who has responded so soon to the appeal of Sixpence Time, r agree with you that we of the Wigwam should band together, to help those that the sunshine has passed by. I last saw you in the shafts of a trek-cart —probably the only one on record to be drawn by a silver dove. Singing Heart: Greetings, fair one, ana many thanks for the spray from your garden and your liberal help toward Six-

pence Time. I trust that you will have a happy time when your holiday falls due. Black Beaver: Another new Chief for the Wigwam, and one who comes not empty-handed. Very many thanks for your assistance in helping to fill the treasure box.

Little Trap Setter: I see that news of our fund for the poor has reached you as you knelt in the shadows, setting your trusty traps. Greetings, and many thanks from the Wigwam.

Evening Sky: A warm welcome to this new Brave who has joined our friendly tribes. I hope I shall have many letters from you. Many thanks for your sunset study. I like it very much

Big Brown Bear: Greetings, faithful one. I was glad to have further news of your troop. You are going to have a happy time at your Christmas camp. I trust that the gods of fortune may go with you.

Beaver Hunter: I was glad to hear again from the hunter of the far waterways and to have your troop news. Many thanks also for your letter. I see you have been having good hunting. Eagle Feather: A contribution from Eagle Feather for the treasure box. I was delighted to have your long and interesting letter.

Red Star: It was a happy day when your letter came with news that you are feeling so much better. What numbers of friends the Wgwam has brought to your tepee. Did the arrow from Silver Wing reach you? Much love from all the children of Redfeather. Little Buffalo: So you were the first of the season to go on the scenic railway? That is a proud distinction. Your contribution for Sixpence Time is now in the treasure box at the root of the birch tree. Brave Hunter: Many thanks for your competition drawing and also your interesting letter. I was glad to learn exactly how you came by your name and trust that the spirit of Bruin may not haunt your tepee. Greetings from the Wigwam. Blue Smoke Sign: I was glad to hear again from this Brave and to have your contribution for the treasure box. Ha* Big Brown Dog found better hunting? Black Wolf: Greetings, Avondale, and many thanks for your scouting news. I hope the bazaar will prove a great sucHelping Right Hand: Your assistant--toward Sixpence Time is greatly appreciated. Many thanks also for your scouting news. Greetings from the WigWhite Canoe: So you have Drought me another new Brave? Many thank*. I should like to sample some your pikelet* and scones. Congratulations on carrying off two prizes at the Show. When next I visit Hamilton, I hope I shall meet you and Amber Llgnt. I know most of the other Braves of St. Peter’s Company.^ Deerfoot: Greetings, Deerfoot. You will find your troop news in the Scout’s corner. Best wishes to SL Aidan’s. Stout Heart: Many thanks for your speedy response to the call of Sixpence Time. I am always glad to greet this Chief under the Totem Pole. Flying Cloud: Afar you see the treasure box gleaming in the sunshine, and speed five sixpences to fill a crevice which you think Is empty? Many thanks, maid of the discerning eye. The trail of examinations in the Paleface lands is

claiming much of your attention, but your Wigwam letters are still as constant as the dawning. Greetings and thanks. Flying Cloud. Prancing Bear: Many moons naye passed since this Chief sought the pa to the Wigwam, but, at day-dawn, from my ambush, I beheld him add his co to the treasure box. Greetings an thanks, Prancing Bear. Lightfoot: Many thanks for your sistance with Sixpence Time. surely lor a worthy cause. So Y®® . been having a day at one of k* a " and are now a true Redskin . Gree from the children of the W igwansLittle Scarlet Quill: A WW™** coin from this faithful little Chief to help swell the growing fund. It s Q time since you have come do * trail and I was glad to greet you again at the Wigwam door. 0 crystal Chin on Hand: Salutations O gazer, and many thanks for h SSreahin* Sixpence Time. It is a. ways rerr to encounter this Chief on the .JU, Amber bight: A warm welcome to new Guide-Brave who found h - to the Wigwam. I shall »» so ward to receiving a long letter that I shall know all about you-