The Hollow Tree

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 329, 14 April 1928, Page 27

The Hollow Tree

Messages for Sunbeams Letters to the Dawn Lady are fenswered as under: Betty Sinclair, Auckland.—A competitor! painting- from Mistress Betty. Thank you very much. The three little maids look very attractive in their dainty frocks. Dulcie Craig, Auckland Dulcie’s very interesting letter was too late to be answered in the last I-lollow Tree, but she will not be disappointed this tveek. 1, too, have wondered liow many of my Sunbeams were at that picnic, but I am very sure that Dulcie was there. The Little Thought says to tell you that he Eaw you, too. Esma Coughey, Onehunga.—l am delighted to hear that your foot is feeling better, and that you have been to the pictures in a car. Before long I think you will be running- about again, Esma. iluch love to this Sunbeam. Jack Hobbs, Takapuna.—There was no mistake about your name this time, Master Jack. Many thanks for your painting. It is very good. The Little Thought sends his greetings to this laddie. Betty Anderson, Mount Eden.—The ship at sea is now safely anchored in Happy Town, Betty. Many thanks for the pretty picture. What a rogue Tinker was to climb up that ti*ee. You had a busy time searching for him with the candle. Edwyna Stone. Onehunga.—Our youngest Sunbeam is Roy Robinson, who was V-orn in December. One of these days, as you come down Tiptoe Street, you may hear the mery jingling of his rattle. You joined Happy Town last October. Many thanks for bringing the Dawn Lady a new’ Sunbeam. Serie Coughey, Onehunga.—Here comes b wee one, not quite three. The Little Thought is holding your hand as you Pass through the magic gates. Can you eee him, little wondering one? Josephine Rutherford, Epsom.—A Pixie Postman has just handed me your painting, with the remark: “This is nicely done, Dawn Lady.” I quite agree *ith him. Eileen Gracie, Glen Eden. —A very neat letter from my faithful Eileen. I am glad you are feeling better. And you ''ear glasses? I should never have known that from your writing. Jean Melndoe will find your love message, and your painting lias reached me safely. Much love to this Sunbeam. . Jean Anderson. Mount Eden. —A. Dixie Postman has just said: “Tell Jean to he sure that her letters are posted, and you can leave the rest to me.” He is a very wise-looking one. and a tireless worker, so I am sure we can trust him. You would have bad a good view of the f »il fire from Mount Eden. The Dawn Lady was closer than that. Cuthbert Andrews. Hamilton. The Little Thought says to ask you it you "■ere one of the little boys turning somersaults in Tiptoe Street. I say no, hut he is not quite sure. A warm welcome to this young man. .Doris. Edna, and Mavis Cay less, Auck-Jand.—-Good-morning, chicks! "What! — you consider it the aftenoon? But then ,s always good-morning time in Happy Much love to these happy sisters. Ronnie Francis. Ponsonby.—Yes, Ron- ->«. the Dawn Lady saw that oil fire, •ter was certainlv greedy wanting the "bole ocean to take a bath in. Many for the poem. : Joyce Ludlow. Ponsonby.—Your painthas reached me safely, Joyce. Many l *i»nks for it. I am always glad -when a letter comes from this happy Sunbeam. . Prances McKenzie. Whanqarei.—A neat -her from Frances this time, and also Painting for the competition. T hope enjoyed your holiday jaunt. I have I. Yet visited vour town. Frances—that a tr eat in store for me. woris Muchamore. Devonport.—lt is a i£y°U have no paints. Doris, for I am ;«re you would have made a pretty picthe three little girls. When next • * have a painting competition, peryou will have a box, or be able to a few aip S frorn one of your little r*sTJuates. You are going to be a faithSunbeam. I see. and T hope Happy y®£ n will always be a big interest to

_»f* rn ‘ 5 Peacocke. Epsom.—A pretty ■atTiting from Esme. Thank you verv The Joy Shop man says to ask if you know the recipe for making lion ne ' He has a wonderful prescrip-

rj ,ra Belchamber. Point Chevalier. — uere comes a neat writer, painting in ‘ * am delighted to welcome you -'to our happy family, Ira, and hope you 1 write me manv letters. *ena Stark, Auckland.—Zena’s painthas come safely to hand. Many JUnks. i am always glad to find a her from this Sunbeam in the mail. m” ay Ozanne, Auckland.—A warm wel,Ss to few member, and many for your painting. The Little "ought Will alwavs be delighted to pop * message for you* into the Hollow Tree. * r »» Good. London. E.C.—All our Happy friends are peeping over my shoul*«‘aiw...Tnake surfi tha r the letter is * tlAy from London. There’s no doubt

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about it whatever, is there. Iris? I am very sorry to hear that your granny is losing her sight. The birds and the wind always make music for those who cannot see, and I think' the fairies keep in close touch with them. Will you. please give the Dawn Lady’s warmest love to Helen Somerville, St. Heliers Bay: Eight Pixie Postmen delivered your letter arid paintings, Helen, because you liad addressed them eight times. They were not quite sure what to do about it so they all agreed that that was the best wav to settle the matter. Many thanks, also, for the jokes. I *had a good laugh over them. . Evel/n Belchamber, Point Chevalier: Evclvn’s painting lias reached me safely and I like it very much. I am always glad when letters come to Happy Town from this Sunbeam. Inez Johnston. Grey Lynn: Welcome, Inez. 'The magic gates have opened to admit this new Sunbeam. I hope there is plenty of ink in your ink-well, for I shall always look forward to receiving your letters. Dorothy Ferguson, Remuera: I am sorry to find that you have/ not been well, Dorothy, and do hope you will soon be your sunshiny self again. Your painting is very dainty. Are you still treasuring that Easter egg that looked too pretty to eat? Dennis Presland, Remuera: A very good scribe for the Dawn Lady, and a clever little artist, too. I hope I shall have many letters from this seven-year-old who has passed safely through the Happy Town gates.

Mervyn Belchamber, Point Chevalier: Mervyn is now a Sunbeam of Happy Town. I am so glad that you have come down Tiptoe Street and shall be looking forward to your first letter. Mari McDonald, Epsom: The Pixie Postmen were very excited when a letter came from Mari, for it seemed a long time since we had heard from her. Your painting has reached me safely and I like it very much. Yes, those merry little men who deliver the mail brought the Dawn Lady an Easter egg. It was under the window of the Place-of-You-Never-Can-Tell. To my astonishment T found next day that it had hatched an incredible creature and that the Gooble had escaped into the Happy Town page. Much love, Mari. Jack Lydster, Takapuna: Many thanks for your painting and also lor the joke about the tree. It is a very good one. Have you seen Kathleen Ricketts lately? Hamel Marett, Newmarket: Here is Hamel in Happy Town. I am delighted that you have decided to become a Sunbeam and hope I shall be able to place many messages for you in the Hollow Tree. Do you know any other members of the Dawn Lady's family, Hamel? Your painting is a fine piece of work. Beryl de Berry, Auckland: I was glad to hear again from the three little maids who came down Tiptoe Street hand in hand soon after we discovered Happy Town. Your picture is very sweet. Beryl, and the Dawn Lady is delighted with it. Una Vear, Onehunga: Welcome to this good scribe and many thanks for your painting. I shall always be glad to have letters from this new Sunbeam. My best love, Una. Norman Lydster. Takapuna: Many thanks for the quaint little poem about the puppies, Norman. Don’t you love them when they are wee and soft and young? The Doorkeeper says he would like a pet puppy to guard the Place-of-You-Never-Can-Tell, but the Joyshop man thinks it might bark at night. Frances Tohill. Grey Lynn: I am sorry to hear of the sickness in your family,

FAIRY GOLD Once upon a time there was a little fairy who had one terrible failing: she loved money. She was always talking about it and thinking about it and planning how she could save it up. and it made the other fairies very sad to see how greedy she was getting. At last they went to the FairyQueen about it. “Oh, Y'our Majesty,” they said, “Fairy Gold gets more and more miserly every day. She used to be such a nice little fairy before she grow so fond of money. Won’t you try to have her cured?” “I’ll tell the Wise Owl to talk to her,” said the Fairy Queen. “If he can’t cure her no one can.” So the Wise Owl went to see FairyGold. “What’s all that glittering stuff lying about your room?” he asked. The little fairy looked very cunning! “That’s gold,” she whispered. “What’s the good of it?” asked the Wise Owl. “Ooh, it looks so nice and it feels so nice,” said the fairy. “And you can buy lovely things with it.” “What lovely tilings?” asked the Owl. “Beauty-, health, brains, charm, humour? Those can’t be bought for money. Pah! You make me angry when you talk such nonsense.” The little fairy stared at him and then at all her money. I don’t know what spell he’d put upon her, but suddenly she found that she didn’t think so much of her gold, after all. She rushed to the window-, opened it and flung out handful after handful of gold. “Horrid stuff,” she cried, “you don’t buy the real things.” “It’s a pity to waste it, for it’s a nice colour,” said the Wise Owl. “And this is a dull time, of year when we could do with some flowers. I’ll just do a bit of magic.” And, as he spoke, in every place where the gold had fallen up came a golden crocus. RIDDLES What is that which always grows down instead of up?—A cow’s tail. When are some drawings like weak tea?—When they are not well drawn. Why is the tailest member of the family' the laziest?—Because he is the longest in bed. Frances, and hope little brother and little sister will soon be well. It will be splendid when you have some paints and are able to enter for the competitions. Charlie Chaplin is always great fun and I am glad you enjoyed him. Margot Cooper, Ponsonby: Welcome to this 'little lady with the pretty name, and many thanks for your painting. I shall always be glad when letters come from Margot. Doris Lydster, Takapuna: “No Fairies Admitted,” Doris? What would we do without the wee people, I wonder? Thank you very much for the little poem. You are one of the Dawn Lady’s neat writers. Bernice de Berry, Auckland: Your painting is beautifully done, Bernice. You and Beryl and Audrey are very artistic little Sunbeams. I think you all spent a great deal of time over your paintings. Isn’t that so? Grace Beer, Remuera: What a wonderful birthday party, Grace, and. what splendid presents. Yon are one of the lucky ones. Your painting has come safely to Happy Town. It is very well done, My best love to this Sunbeam. Audrey de Berry, Auckland: Clever little six-year-old to colour in the picture so daintily. The Little Thought has

hidden a kiss for you in a red rose not very far from the Wishing Well. Do you think you can manage to find it? Chrissie Olsen, Otahuhu: .Twelve is a wonderful age to be, Chrissie. Soon you have a happy time on your birthday. ' Leslie Waller, Manurewa: I felt very excited when I found that prettv curl in your letter, Leslie. It just fitted on my little finger. Now it is on the wall with your name above it. Phyllis Miller, Otahuhu: Not well again, Phyllis? I must tell the Joyshop man about it so that he can send you some of his new brand of sunshine. Many thanks for your painting and the magazines and also for all those kisses from Phyllis and Mavis. My best love to these little girls. Dorothy Sanders, Morningside: A very good scribe lias entered Happy Town this week and her initials are D.S. Can you think of her full name, Dorothy? Your painting is beautifully done and I am so glad that you are already well acquainted with our paper. Norma Waller, Manurewa: Many thanks for your letter and painting, Norma. Oh, yes, the Doorkeeper is entering too. Dick’s story was certainly a fine effort. He is a clever little lad. You will soon have a mountain of silver paper. The people who smoke or eat chocolates will have plenty to give you. Much love, Norma. Don Day, Mount Albert: I knew that this laddie had not forgotten me, and the wee posy on the wall always keeps him fresh in my mind. Many thanks for the paintings of the grapes, Don. The Doorkeeper would like to eat one.. Fitzie Morris. Epsom: The lavender in my bowl is still beautifully fresh. Fitzie. Redfeather has claimed the flower pot with the root of it, and it is growing well. What a kind young lady you are. Everyone loved your story. Frederica Phipps. Onehunga: Your j competition painting is very good, 1-rcd- ! die. Many thanks and much love. | D. Wrathall, Auckland: Greetings and

welcome, Master or Miss;B. Wrathall, and many thanks for answering- the Competition Bell. When next you write would you please let me know your age. Nancy Waller, Manurewa: Jean Buckley’s address is Dominion Road Extension, Mount Roskill, Auckland. What X=»eg-gy received for her birthday makes interesting reading. It was pleasant to find our motto at the end of your letter. Dick Lithgow, Devonport: A warm welcome, Dick, and many thanks for your painting. When the Doorkeeper saw it be jingled liis keys with envy. Viola Thompson, Takapuna: The three little maids have come safely to Happy Town, Viola. I am always glad to hear from this little girl. Megan Jones, Takapuna: Megan is now one of my .Sunbeams. I shall always feel happy when letters arrive from this seven-year-old. Percy T. Wouldes, Ellerslie: Your first attempt at painting shows great promise. Percy. It is splendid that you are now a member of my happy family. Patricia Emerson, Auckland Hospital: There was great rejoicing in Happy Town when Patricia came down Tiptoe Street foi* the Dawn Lady keeps a special corner in her heart for the sick ones. Your painting is beautifully done, little lady. I shall love to have your letters just whenever you care to write. Helen Doull, Auckland: A sweet little letter from a sweet little maid and a pretty painting’, too. Thank you very much. You are going to be one of my very good scribes. Doris Sims, Grey Lynn: Being lefthanded makes n.o difference to your painting and writing, Doris. When I was at school my special friend had to have her left hand tied behind her back. I am glad that you know Sunbeam, Alice Williams. She, too, is one of the faithful John Hood, Grey Lynn: A warm welcome to Master Grey Lynn, and many thanks for your painting? I shall always be glad to hear from this clever Sunbeam Frank Short. Hamilton: A very neat writer has passed through the magic gates this week and brought a painting with him. It is very good, Frank, and you should feel proud of your first effort. Nola Craig, Mount Albert: Nancy Waller lives at Russell Road, Manurewa. What a wonderful Happy Town scropboolt you have, Nola. It will be most interesting in years to come. Yes, I should need a large house if all my Sunbeams lived with me, and just imagine cooking their breakfast: We could all begin with porridge anyway. What does Buz think about it? Lynn Stainton. Epsom.—Lynn has reached Happy Town, painting in hand. How old is this new Sunbeam? Gay Gillett. Auckland.—Another new Sunbeam, with a sunshiny name. I won - der if you and Gay Du Faur will become friends. Your painting lias reached me safely, and I hope you will always enter for the competitions. Bryan Thompson. Waihi.—Manv thanks for your letter and painting, Brvan. I had an idea that you must be 'fond of painting and drawing. You are a neat writer, too, I see. Jean Farquhar, Auckland.—No, Jean. I did not stray far from Happy Town at Easter. When springtime comes he Little Thought says he Is going to write his name in the soil and plant it with cress. The Doorkeeper says to make very big capitals, so there will be enough to go round. Many thanks for your painting. it is very good. Naera Mackie. Auckland.—Naera’s painting has reached me safely, and I like it very much. My best love to this Sunbeam. Charlie Scott, Thames.—Yes, Lloyd’s picture of the fairies was entered for the last competition. Charlie, and your painting has reached me safely. Tar has a habit of blazing up when it catches fire. I hope it did not do much damage. Robert Gardiner, Cambridge.—Many thanks for your oainting. Bob. What care you took with it. The touches of i gold make it verv attractive. Dick Schofield. Ponsonby.—The LuA* j Thought is busy searching The booki shops for a suitable prize for you. and l something very interesting will reach

oon - .He is delighted to think that are ,. som S' to knit him some teenyweeny slippers, for he will find them verv cosy when winter comes. Please .«■i niy best love to little Nanette. I do hope she will soon be well. Betty Gardiner, Cambridge.—Y*s it reached me safely, Betty, quite undamaged. You and your brother have put some excellent work into your paintings. The bears’ jazz band looks very amusing at the head of you letter.

Patricia Sheridan, Te Aroha A dainty piece of work from Patricia. The little girls look very pretty in their bright new frocks. Owen Roseman, Birkenhead.—“The Prisoner of Chillon” has reached me safely, Owen, and he has now all the freedom of Happy Town. How well voi* type, you interesting young man! George Appleton, Claudelands.—l shall be looking forward to that long letter, George. Don’t forget to put your age at the end of it. Your painting is splendid, and your writing is very neat. Joyce Olsen, Remuera.—Welcome, Joyce, and many thanks for your painting. I hope I shall have a letter from you soon. Dolores Pearn, Northcote.—Your painting is beautifully shaded, Dolores, and it looks very attractive indeed. Many thanks for bringing a new Sunbeam down Tiptoe Street. Leila Jacobson, Otahuhu.—Another letter from one of the Dawn Lady’s very good scTibes, and some riddles and poems. Many thanks. I love the poem about dancing. Do you somtimes feel like that? Thelma Shackleton, Waiuku.—Many happy returns, Thelma. It will be wonderful turning nine. I hope you ?ike your new teacher. John Stuart, Pukemiro. —What a charming little letter, John. You popped into the Dawn Lady’s heart straight away. I consider you write very well, and I can just picture your finger running down the messages in daddy’s paper. Yes. Bruce is a splendid name for your baby brother. One of these days he will grow up. and be very proud of it. Please give him a kiss from the Dawn Lady. Baglieto Pearn, Northcote.—Welcome to this new Sunbeam, who is on the right side of the membership age. Your painting is very good, Baglieto. I, too, love writing stories, and I hope you will !et me see plenty of yours. Jean Shackleton, Waiuku.—lt is a pity about the two letters you forgot to post, Jean. I am wondering what secrets for the Dawn Lady were in them. Many thanks for the nosegay of jumbled . flowers. Audrey Seddon. Hamilton.—Your p«int- . ing looks very sweet, Audrey, with its i dainty mount, and it reached me quite • safely. How splendid that Rosalie is now in Happy Town. My best love to : this little girl. r Zena Mills, Ngaruawahia.—Welcome to Zena. and many thanks for your fine competition entry. I shall always be ; glad when I find a letter from you in the ; mail. Ruth Powel, Huntly.—Rabbits, grey and L white!—what merry playfellows. I an; delighted that you are so familiar with the Hollow Tree. You will have plenty - of sister Sunbeams now. Many thanks r for answering the Competition Bell. Rosalie Seddon. Hamilton.—Welcome to this six-year-old poetess. . I love your quaint little verse about fairy wings. The Little Thought has wings, too. Rosalie, t | and would just love you to write a poem i I about them. Do you think you could?

Allan Martin, Kingsland Allans painting has just been delivered by a ' blue-eyed Pixie Postman. He thinks you must be like him, Allan, as you have managed your entry so well. Gay Du Faur, Howick.—A long and interesting letter from little Miss Gay. It was splendid having such a happy birthday, and so many Easter eggs and fine presents. I think you must have felt like the fairy queen that day. Your scampers along the sea shore make me think of a poem that ends “One little Sandpiper and I.” Do you know it, Gay? I must ask the wind to be more careful with the shrubs in your garden.

Bruce Cowley, Edendale.—Welcome to the Dawn Lady’s family, Bruce. I am very sorry to hear that your daddy is so ill. You must be a great comfort to him. Your painting has reached me safely, Bruce, and I like it very much. Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton.—What a wonderful set of musical instruments. Jean. The Doorkeeper suggests that we should visit Hamilton and give you a concert. He says that he will play the violin and that the Joyshop man can attend to the gramophone because a child can work it. He declares that I must play “Old Black Joe,” on one string of the ukulele, and that the Little Thought must bring either some reed pipes or a tin whistle. What do you think about it, Jean? Annie Seagrove, Mount Eden: Many thanks for your very interesting letter, Annie. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Yes, Ila Woods is one of my Sunbeams. It is splendid that you know her. Joan Plant, Arch Hill: Yes, the Ds-wn Lady loves little boys and girls. Children are the flowers in her garden. You are not very well, I see, Joan, but I hope you will soon be so strong that even long walks will not tire you. Your painting is very good indeed. Joyce McCormack. Onehunga: It was splendid finding another letter from Joyce in the mail and I was glad to see those jokes and riddles. I hope your mother will soon be strong again. Please give her my best wishes. Lucy Crookes, Otahuhu: A neat letter and painting from my little friend, Lucy. Thank you very much. I am always glad to hear from this Otahuhu Sunbeam. Margaret Anderson, Mount Eden: The three little people look very sweet, Margaret. Many thanks for your painting. It was a pity that Jean’s letter was too late to be answered last week, but a message for her is in this week’s Hollow Tree. June Betteridge, Mount Eden: Good work, June. I am delighted that you gained so many marks for your essay. You are fond of reading, too, I see. Many thanks for painting the three little girls. Joy Danes, Whangarei: Joy made the Joy Bells ring when she passed through the magic gates. What a splendid Easter egg. How old is my new Sunbeam? Ellen McAulay, Auckland: Many thanks S for your painting, Ellen. The Dawn Lady { always keeps the best ones. Some of i them are on the wall. Mary Cumming, Ellerslie: Your painting ! and the riddle-me-ree have reached me • safely. Mary. Many thanks. What a ! very neat hand you write. Dick Stevenson, Green Lane: I was

glad to hear again from this laddie and to have your painting and those riddles. The three little girls look very demure and dainty. Betty Danes, Whangarei: That was a happy picnic, Betty. I wish I had been there. Many thanks for your competition entry. The Little Thought lias just sent a kiss to you. It is going by bird post and is addressed to your place in Whangarei. Jessie Ryan, Te Awamutu:. All the way from Te Awamutu to Happy Town. A warm welcome to Jessie and many thanks for your painting. Gladys Thompson, Ponsonby: The three little girls have danced through the Happy Town gates, Gladys, and are comparing frocks with all the others. Much love to this happy Sunbeam. Dorrie Ryan, Te Awamutu: Dorrie’s name is now in the big Sunbeam Book and her painting is entered in the competition. How old is this new member? Mary Grattan. Mount Eden: Many thanks for the three little girls in blue. Mary. They looked very excited when I opened the wee envelope. Letty Geen, Mount Eoen: Letty s painting has come safely to Happy Town. How is brother Scott these days? Please give him my best love. June Price, Kerepehi: So you, too, have painted those little dancing flower girls ’ They are feeling very proud of their wardrobe of dresses. Jessie Milne, Birkenhead: Many thanks for the school magazine, Jessie. It is very interesting. As the “Book Worm” you have a pleasant task, and I enjoyed reading your verse. Fitzie Morris will find your congratulations. Hers is certainly a charming story. Marie Missen, Devonport: Marie’s painting has reached me safely and I am delighted to welcome my new Sunbeam Are you fond of writing, too? Lilian Gibb, Arch Hill: This nine-year-old has done some splendid work durins the Easter holidays. Your paintings art very sweet. Thank you also for youi beautifully written letter. Irene Wilkins, Mount Albert: The Littlt Thought has left hot haste with you membership card, Irene. I think it wi' ; be in your hands before you read this : Much love to this Sunbeam. Thelma Churches, New Plymouth: Man thanks for your painting, Thelma. Th Darn Lady is not likely to forget th. faithful member. Ada Wilkins. Mount Albert: Your prett