THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 478, 6 October 1928, Page 29

THE HOLLOW TREE.

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Letters to the Dawn Daily are angered as follow: fi., of .7 lan Cooke . Hawera: I. too. am ii 4 tna* you have found your way down lptoe street, Norman, for Happy Town tli , place for boys and girls. It is splendid also that Mervyn has become a Min beam. You are a good laddie to tasks y ° Ur mother with the household Bennett. Takapuna: Two letters *rom this little maid. I love the picture tressed-up dog and that one of ,I ,on 8 tea Party. The Dawn Lady ,ike to be among- the guests, «hher, Myrtle. , ® ruce Clarke, Grey Lynn: I found your interesting, Bruce, and am that you are now in Standard 6. wnat are you going to be when you leave school? You must know every oearn and rafter in that house for you nave certainly lived in it a long time. Luks. Birkenhead: Yes. you may somr jokes and riddles if you rniti E,le ? n » but perhaps you would not gating their source. Please give ster sorn ® birthday greetings from rvl«J2 awn Lady- You are making good Progress with your work at Guides. Til!. Dainty. Grey Lynn: “Biddy. Trilby, May and Jock.” And do u?4 r * owis come when you call them? I a . White Leghorn called floppy, once, and it used to eat out rmy hand. Much *ovc to the Sunbeams *** your house. Meryyn Cooke. Hawera: A warm weljme Mervyn. We are all delighted that vm! , 9 c °me to Happy Town. Are irtM 1°"“ °f competitions? If so you Pnd something of interest in to%'*eo*p,*y Bennett, Takapuna: Those chl °ks must be pretty little pets. T* o you like white ones or f “® “ttle lonely black one? Thank you mr colouring in the Black Beauty ptcl«re so beautifully. ■h?n*? da Chandler, Mount Wellington: I Rrli^ ,00 * c^orward to reading your story. nnf r u ‘ Perhaps you would like to write ■ a h, aboul the hoy and the donkey. What : mae P t > - holiday you had last Christ- i is tine fun and I am sure , b*a^». en -*?*’ e d those scampers down the I han. C ” Rover. My best love to this j Sunbeam. drJK? th y Gosset, Parnell: The costume oniD. lo i >lc Vft ry pretty, Dorothy, and you 2i2 ur , ed them in beautifully. Thank you f or the litUe poem. Do you ever lovl ! n that pretty park in Parnell? My c- to t hiH httle lady. tn Scott, Rotorua: I am very sorry Or»!S rn that your mother is in hospital, s wJ* c f*. All the Happy Town people hope b2;,^ Vlll soon he better. Your neighsh»i?v mußt he very kind, I think. I ‘nan be hoping for better news in your m* letter - My best love to Grace, b* !? r9 , ery Grant, Portland: Ross must h* a . dear little fellow. Margery. Does a h to come down Tiptoe Street? ♦.Ja S/U’den is small, but it sounds exJ25 Ve,y cultivated. Thank you for your Jnuch’ The Lancer.” I enjoyed it very ***** Dainty. Grey Lynn: 99 marks af * possible 100, Walter. What triiK d v Vork - Perhaps next time you to to run that one fugitive mark u tT ® art h- Thank you for your very neat of o Have you been to the summit I have. on WHkin®. Remuera: A little girl Joan u H hes in Tiptoe Street? Poor little strong * h °Pe your ankle will soon be cornl?' T L le Lawn Lady keeps a special arp n * r . m her heart for little people who w*fto C K rlpp,ed or sl ck., and I shall always corriA r your otters. How did it all a hout, Joan? hist* ££***? Christie, Auckland: Hist, toe 'cj, t*abeth has again sped down Tip»nd Hk ee t wit h laden hands. A thousand a bks for your beautiful Pan*£jf° * or your other dainty gift. The Work»n? e i eplnß: from the solden lattice Do keep you ever in my thoughts. •*'pv y 2 u know a little poem that runs: nih? 6 - re words that wait with the » riid i a * a Pillow and white, cool as the rain » deep as disdain. My wor ls sr POoth to my face - and its ♦ *ine*#i a^ e whispering lace, made of a * ,T de ®ign that is weaving of mine,Bli n a . The Little Thought is going to evenT«.r a . p hy dream under your pillow | ni Eht for a week. Please teU me

what happens. My warmest love and thanks, Elizabeth. Mac Rennie, Stanley Bay: Your drawings are very good, Mac, and the one of the proud liner is now looking at me from the wall. I hope you will keep up your work. My best love to you and Isabel. Gladys McAulay, Auckland: It is certainly a long time since this Sunbeam wrote to the Dawn Lady, but I had not forgotten you or your sisters. Please

«rive my love to Ellen and Beth. You will be very happy in your new schoolroom I think. Your signature in Kisses is cleverly done, Gladys. Leonard Spencer Jones. Ponsonby: Welcome to our happy family. Leonard. The Woodpecker hopes there will be plenty of messages for you in the Hollow Tree. Would you please let the Dawn La d y know your age when next you write. Eric and David Buchanan, Takapuna: Another big bouquet from my happy little hrAwn-eyed Sunbeams Your flowers are all about me, and are stiU beautifully fresh The Little Thought says he knows tour garden quite well, and often watches you Withering .posies for the Dawn Lady. Two smiling faces are peeping at me between two of my vases, so, you see, I ttin have your photograph on the wall. Mv best love to Eric and David. M Norma Christensen, Remuera: You will soon be an expert typist, Norma and wUI forget how to hold a pen. I held that nuzzle VOU sent in front of the mirbut cotild not fathom it- Did you

write it with your left hand? Please give my love to Ruth. George Dormer, Mount Eden: So you have been knocking on the gates of Happy Town, too, George? You have not knocked in vain. That is a comical list of make-believe books. I can ask you one. too. Have you read “Easy Money,” toy Robin Banks? Now it is your turn again. My best love to this new Sunbeam.

Elsie Nicholas, Mount Eden: Your drawing is very good. Elsie. Thank you also for tlie riddle. The Woodpecker sends you a merry flutter of wings and the Little Thought a niendlv smile.. Norma Waller, Penrose: That game you wrote of is quite famiilar to me, Norma, but I know it is “Ladies of the Japanese Court,” and not as ”A Chinese Tea Party.” Isn’t it a thrilling moment when the players “shake hands” with the stuffed foot and dismantle the end lady? I was the “end ladv” once for several hours on end and was almost a cripple the following day! Yes, I have read “Helen’s Babies.” Nola Craig, Sylvia Webb, Jean Mclndoe, Gay du Faur and Jean Buckley will find your love thoughts in the Hollow Tree. Graeme Christensen, Remuera: Thank you for your letter. Graeme. It will always be a pleasure to pop messages for you into the Hollow Tree. Yes, it is a pity that the Southern Cross could not have come to Auckland, but perhaps the

ships of the air will soon be sailing our skies. Much love to this laddie. Ada Wilkins, Mount Albert: Thank you *° l * your list of books, Ada. Your prize will not be long in reaching you. Your success is well dwerved, especially as you have. been such a faithful competitor. The basketball girls will have a happy time at Helensville. I must ask Doctor Spring Sunshine to send them a fine day. Some Happy Town love for this faithful Sunbeam. Edward Mann, Newmarket: You found Harry and Dolly in the puzzzle picture, Edward. Did you work out the puzzlers, too? We have some very hard ones locked away in the Flace-of-You-Never-Can-Tell so, one day, you may have a really difficult problem to solve. Ethel Birch, Rotorua: Spring has been touching everything in Auckland with her fairy fingers, too, Ethel, and we have had some golden days lately. Don’t you love to see the shy green leaves unfolding and wondering what life has in

store for them? You were luckv being able to take those flowers home. Mv best love, little lady. Maud McClean, Ngatea: Many happv returns of your birthday, Maud. I have been celebrating mine, too, but no ope gave me a school bag and pen. What a jolly trip to Paeroa. Don't you wish that birthdays happened every week? Mv best love to Maud. Joyce Woodcock, Edendale: And you were thrilled when you found your first message in the Hollow Tree, Jovce? That trusty bole is full of thrills for faithful Sunbeams. When I went to school my favourite subject was essay writing, too. but I never remember coming top in arithmetic, perhaps because it was so hard to guess the right answers. “Don’t worry. Keep smiling,” is a good motto. Do you remember it when the weeds spring up in your garden? Isabella Newman, Rotorua: Those performing dogs and monkeys must have been very interesting. Isabella, and I think Trixie could also distinguish her-

£2 If .i if you , taut ' ht ller some tricks. Those Deetle curios from Samoa must be very pretty. Yes. thank you, the Dawn Lady would love to have one. I have all manner of strange possessions—even a lizard , f ?r, a , book-mark. My best love to this little lady. Doris Muchamore, Devonport: There was great excitement in Tiptoe Street when all your little friends came scampering through the magic gates, Doris hat a busy little lady you are. The Woodpecker sends you some cheery taps and the Doorkeeper a jingle of his keys a friendly smile and the Dawn Lady her best love. Gwen Keeling, Onehunga: Yours is surely a large family, Gwen, but the Little Thought always says that the large farm-lies are the happy ones. Helen .furtunate in having that pretty white rabbit for a pet. Aren’t they quaint little things? You found Harry and Dolly in the puzzle picture. How old are you, Gwen ? Ruth Powell,’ Huntly: Congratulations ''vmnmg first prize at the fancy dress ball, Ruth. Your mother is certainly very clever to have made the three prizewlnmng costumes. And you won first prize for your sewing, too? The fairy Good fortune has surely been following in your footsteps. My best love to this happy Sunbeam. Lorraine Hunter, Devonport: The Joy Bells rang in Happy Town when Lorraine came down Tiptoe Street. We are all delighted to greet our new Sunbeam and the Dawn Lady hopes to find many letters from Lorraine in the mail. Lily Sligo, Belmont: Welcome, Lily. You are now a member of the Dawn Lady’s happy family. Are you interested In competitions. I wonder? Vera Codlin, Devonport: I shall look forward to that promised long letter, Vera, but was glad to have your note in the meantime. I am glad you like your c ard. Do you know what the picture on it represents? Mabs Stock, Henderson: The Little Thought is 'charmed with the tribute you have paid him, Mabs, and is saying over that tongue twister with great delight. “The Little Thought thought he ought to be thoughtful.” I should just think he did. Thank you also for the puzzle and the joke.. Noni Dunstan, Waihi: Yes, it is a long time since you wrote to me, Noni, but I had not forgotten you. Thank you for those quaint jokes. The Joyshop man and the Doorkeeper send you two happy smiles. Leslie Waller, Penrose: Yes, Leslie, the Dawn Lady had a garden of her own when she was little and she made wonderful shell borders. Now she has all Happy Town for a garden. My best love to Brown-eyes. Mavis Webb, Devonport: Many happy returns of your birthday, Mavis. I hope it will be a sunny day and that you will be able to have your party. Oh, yes, I should love to have a piece of your cake. It is always exciting when the Sunbeams remember Happy Town on their birthdays and, if they send me samples of their cakes, we divide them under the. Happiness Tree and send some golden wishes in return. Much love to Mavis. Sylvia Cross, Newton: Thank you for telling me of your change of address, Sylvia. What numbers of Sunbeams you know. Yes, it will be wonderful when picnic time comes. I like lying on a rug under, a tree and watching the clouds through the leaves. Do you? Dick Hunter, Devonport: Greetings and welcome, Dick. I hope you will find much of interest in Happy Town now that you have decided to become a Sunbeam. I shall be looking forward to your first letter and to hearing all about you. Nancy Waller, Penrose: Many thanks to my three Sunbeams for that present. It is very kind of you all. No, there was no extra postage to pay. And you once dreamed you saw me sitting on the end of your bed with the Little Thought on my shoulder. We must enquire into this. Ada Wilkins will be glad to have your congratulations and Jean Mclndoe, Eileen Gracie, Pearl Knepp, Jean Cramp and Gloria Rawlinson your love. Nola Codlin, Devonport: Welcome to Happy Town, little Miss Devonport. There are plenty of sunshiny times in store for you. The Little Thought waves a greeting to Nola. Gay du Faur. Howick: The Lady Spring has certainly been abroad in your little corner of the world. Gay. I loved your letter this time. Did Peter the rabbit see her, too. I have popped your love* messages into the Hollow-Tree for Becky Pelham,’ Gloria Rawlinson and Monty,

Malle Morris and Marie Gun thorp. All Happy Town People send some thoughts to Gay. Evelyn Codlin, Devonport: Evelyn is now one of my Sunbeams and the golden light of Happy Town is all about her. I hope I shall soon hear from my new Sunbeam. Elsie Nicholas, Mount Eden: All your puzzles are correct, Elsie. You will find another painting competition to-day and I hope you will also enter for that. The Woodpecker sends some taps to this SunMarjorie Allan, Auckland: A beautifully neat letter from Marjorie. Don’t look l i l the Good Scribes. Your kitten has a strange name. Don’t you think you should add “ and milk?'* I hope ytm will always be'as interested in Happy Town, Mistress Marjorie. Nola Wolfe, Auckland: Black Beautv oured V Tr^ y & r i ,Ud J n .° W that >’ ou have cofouied m the picture, Nola. Are vou time% t 0 a paintin & competition this Noeline Henricksen, Cambridge: Many thanks for letting me know your age nKv/dl le ' >°V r birthday is very near Chiistmas, isn t it? That, has a disadvantage in some ways, don’t you think o petition OU wUI be successful in that comJean Farquhar, Auckland: The school concert was a wonderful success, Jean, and I am looking forward to hearing all about it. Ido not think you will have any difficulty in passing the Proficiency examination. The Woodpecker and the l-iittle Thought send you their best love. Mary , Brown’s Bay: What is the surname of this Sunbeam? lam afraid my thinking cap has again failed me your drawing and riddle have'reached me safely, little lady Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: Thank vou ti- ■£ oul l sweet letter, Jean. I was delighted to have your greetings and shall watch the mails for your gift. The thought of it fills me with curiosity. How and fair the world must seem now that j'ou are able to have those daily walks. Those pink roses have come out purposely to greet you. My best love to Jftan f and many thanks to your family for those kind wishes. Betty Cranston, Bayswater: Your drawing is safely entered in the competition, Betty. It is very good. Here is another painting competition to-day. How, isn’t that lucky? Margaret Anderson, Mount Eden: Many thanks, Margaret. Your greetings sped into Happy Town on a shaft of sunshine. Doctor Spring Sunshine has a remedy for that cold—a dozen deep breaths at an open window each morning. Ido hope it will soon vanish. My best love to our faithful Margaret. Betty Coates, St. . Heliers Bay: “Home is the sailor, home from . . .” And Betty is home from Australia. What a wonderful holiday’ you had. The redback spider sounds rather fearsome. Did you see any snakes? I hope I shall soon hear again from this much-travelled Sunbeam. Isa Douglas, Huntly: Spring in the orchards is a fair sight. Isa, but I am sorry that the rude fingers of the wind have scattered the beautiful blossoms. My best love to this faithful Sunbeam. Vera Young, Epsom: The picture on the membership card represents the Dawn Lady and the Little Thought discovering Happy Town. Vera. It was surely a happy day. I hope I shall have another letter from you soon. Stella McLean, Rotorua: Your essay’ on “The Slave’s Dream” is very well nafidled. Stella. Did you find your storyin'Happy Town last week? Jean Buckley, Mount Roskiil: Thank you for your letter. Jean. I have left your congratulations for Ada Wilkins in the Hollow Tree and also your greetings for Jean Mclndoe and Joyce Thomson. The folk dances must be very pretty to watch. Douglas Neeson, Rotorua: -I, too, am : glad that you are a Sunbeam, Douglas. When I see children in the outside world I say' to myself: “I wonder if they belong to me.” The poem you sent is one of my favourites and I can say it without the book. Can you? Jean Henson, Remuera: Yes, T certainly have a busy- time reading and answering letters. Jean, but anything that gives us pleasure is not work. I hope you will soon be perfectly strong again. Thank you very much for your drawing and the jokes.

Jean Anderson, Mount Eden: So you hurry out of bed on Sunday mornings so that you can help with the housework? Do you wear a dust cap, Jean? Yes, it is strange that there are now two Margaret Andersons in Happy Town. I hope you have quite lost that nasty headache. The Little Thought would like to charm it away. Nola Craig, Mount Albert: I am glad that Buz has not yet resigned from the editorial chair of the “Catland Review.” Nola. The journal must have a large circulation now among the cat families in your neighbourhood. Jean has been much stronger lately and is able to have little walks about the garden. She will find your love message, as will also Joyce Thomson, the Waller Sunbeams, Doris Adolph and Moira Clouston. Lorna Mackenzie. Timaru: Thank you for your happy little letter, Lorna. That was a jolly day you and Alan had with your auntie. Did she give you plenty of cake? Your tennis news is very interesting. The Dawn Lady sends her best love to this little Sunbeam. Jewel Dennis, Okahukura: That will be a wonderful party. Jewel, and 1 am sure there will be 30 happy little hearts when the glad day dawns. You found Harry and Dolly in the puzzle picture. Annje Archer, Auckland: “Oh, yes,” remarks the Woodpecker, “a few more taps for Sunbeam Annie Archer. She is rather fond of taps.” I am delighted that your auntie has now recovered. Some Happy Town love for this Sunbeam. Elma Webb, Devonport: Many thanks for bringing another new Sunbeam to Happy Town, Elma. You are a busy little worker. Qh, yes, I still have- your wee mat. Please don’t think I am ever likely to lose it. Nona Watts, Devonport: Welcome to this little girl, who is now one of my Sunbeams. When your next message appears in the Hollow Tree I hope you will be quite well again. The Little Thought sends a smile to Nona. John Jamison, Mount Eden: Your fine drawing has reached me safely, John, and I see that your pen has not lost its cunning. Your little visitor must be a dear, and how is wee David? My best love to John. Jean Cramp. Royal ttak: All the Happy Town joy bells rang when we found that Jean was better. Please take care of yourself, little lady. Yes, the Sunbeams send plenty of love messages for you and I have left your love for them in the Hollow Tree. Soon your sweet peas will be preening their wings in the sunshine. Ruth Clark, Devonport: Welcome. Ruth. We are all delighted that you have found your way down Tiptoe Street. And Mary Bushel is your friend? Do you know any other Sunbeams? When next you write please will you let me know your age. Dulcie Craig, Epsom: Yes, my family is constantly growing, Dulcie. Just supposing I had to tuck all my children into bed each night. Yes, I was out in the sunshine last week-end, and thorough!enjoyed it. All the puzzlers are correct, little wiseacre. Roma Dale, Ellerslie: A Pixie Postman has sped in with your drawing, Roma. Many thanks, little lady. Edna Rutledge, Grey Lynn: I am verv Sorry to hear that this Sunbeam has been in hospital. What was the matter, Edna? Doctor Spring Sunshine thinks you will soon be your happy little self again. My best love to Edna. Rae Allingham, Morningside: Your painting is very cleverly done, Rae. Ti e Little Thought hopes that little winged creature will manage to escape. Some Happy Town love for this artistic Sunbeam. „ Old Lady: Now boys, will you stop fighting if I give you sixpence each? Urchins: What about a shilling to | the winner, lady!