Under the Totem-Pole Chiefs and Braves

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 457, 12 September 1928, Page 6

Under the Totem-Pole Chiefs and Braves

Letters to Redfeather are answered as follow: — Gold-tipped Feather: I was glad to have your Arahi news and to hear of your success at basketball. Hikes are in the air these days, aren’t they, Gold-tipped Feather? Flying Cloud: Two arrows from my maid of the Great Outdoors this week. Your garden story is a wistful little tale. When I read your letter I seemed to be stealing through the dusk into your own little world of fantasy. Dream pictures can be very real, Flying Cloud. Lone Star: I enjoyed your article about totem poles and your story very much, Lone Star. I am glad that this Brave has not forgotten her way to the Wigwam. Please give your mother my best wishes for an early recovery. Blue Eve: There was a rustle of excitement along the trail leading to the Wigwarn when your patrol came stooping, under the green spring leaves. I hope your friends will find much happiness at the Camp of Redfeather. And you are going to Russell? Please carry my greeting to Firefly and Dragon Wing. Yes, Blue Horizon is the Guide you named. Red Dawn: Greetings, faithful one, and many thanks for your Indian tale. Recently, someone who knows you paused at the Wigwam. Can you guess the identity of the wayfarer? Little Swift Canoe: This Brave has scanned the skies for inspiration to very good purpose for her “Rainbow” has won the story prize. Congratulations, Little Swift Canoe. Your account of how little sister writes to the Dawn Lady makes interesting reading. I am so glad that she has recovered from her sickness. . I hope you and Lone Dreamer will enjoy every moment of the opei'as. * • Golden Arrow: Greetings, Golden Arrow. Your name is now inscribed for

all time on the Totem Pole, and I hope you will often • pause In the shade of the Wigwam. My best wishes to this new member. Little Thunder: The concert was certainly a happv function, Little Thundey, and well worth the preparations that made its success assured. Thank you very much for sending your report of it inf such good time. Sighing Wind: Old Molly was certainly a wiseacre, Sighing Wind, for she had studied the vagaries of the human mind. Thank you very much for your interesting and cleverly handled story. Little Rainbow: This new Brave has reached the Wigwam in safety. Welcome to our friendly circle, Little Rainbow. I hope you will always keep in touch with your comrades under the Totem Pole. Beaver Hunter: So you have been pursuing the great buffalo; Knowledge, and the white beaver, Success? Good hunting to this Chief, and many thanks for bringing tidings of your tribe to the Wigwam. Waving Plume: That was surely a happy birthday party, Waving Plume, and your guests thoroughly enjoyed it. My greetings to Manqrewa. Punua: Many thanks. Your notes wjll appear as soon as space permits. Best wishes from the Wigwam to your troop and pack. . ... * Weaver of Music: Hush! A weaver of music has sought the trail and is now awaiting admittance to the Wigwam. The hand of welcome to this new Brave. • Crooning Breeze: I found your letter very interesting. You are a true country maid and I enjoyed reading the description of your farm. My best wishes to this Waiuku member. Sun Cloud: Congratulations on the success of your concert. You and Evening Gold are certainly capable stage-mana-gers, and thoroughly deserved those fragrant bouquets. I hope you will have a happy holiday at Te Kuiti. Best wishes from Redfeather to all the Braves in the First Cambridge Company. Sun-flecked Shadow: I shall be delighted to welcome the five new members from your company, and I hope they will soon follow Sun-flecked Shadow down the trail. That dainty poem will be useful for the little people’s page. Many thanks for it. Strong bow: The arrow of this chief has alighted at the Wigwam. Your report will appear shortly. Greetings to the faithful Strongbow. Silver Feather: Here is a new Brave scanning the Totem Pole. Greetings and welcome .to Silver Feather. I hope I shall have many letters from you. Blue Wing: So you have been to see Red Star? Her sister Braves have always brought her much happiness. The Waikato must look very beautiful now. Blue Wing. I have not forgotten the happy day I spent with you all last spring. Windsong: Greetings to Windsong, whose name recalls the whispei-ings at dawn in shadowy forests. Redfeather will always be happy when this Brave seeks the Wigwam. Sun Maiden: Somehow, that seems a suitable name for you. Welcome to the camp of Redfeather, and many thanks for your story. It has won a place for you in the merit list. Drifting Snowflake: Many thanks for your newsy letter. Drifting Snowflake. You are having a busy time with your full patrol. You would enjoy Moccasin Maker’s account of the camp at Otimai. Please give her my best greetings. Moon Dreamer: I am glad you have heard from Sun-flecked Shadow, for lam sure you will soon be fast friends. She is a very keen Guide and a faithful Brave of the .Wigwam. Moon Dreamer’s letters always make interesting reading.