THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 508, 10 November 1928, Page 29

THE HOLLOW TREE.

MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as follow: Eric and David Buchanan. Takaf>una: “There were roses, roses all the way” and it. took twenty-five Pixie Postmen to carry in those two big bouquets to the Dawn Lady. The Little Thought danced for joy when he saw those beautiful blooms, and the Dawn Lady showed the.m to everyone. The Doorkeeper remarked: "It seems to me that nearly every day is your birthday.” My best love and thanks, little knights of the rose garden. C. Bradley, Frankton: A warm welcome to this new Sunbeam who has come tripping through the magic g&tes, and many thanks for that competition painting. The Woodpecker is wondering what your full name is. but, for the must be content to know you as Jean Buckley, Mount Roskill: Thank you for your painting, Jean. Your letter J s neat this time, too, so dov’t forget to look in the Good Scribes. Much love to this faithful Sunbeam. Norma Christensen, Remuera: I am delighted that you are learning how to f*ook, Norma. Soon you will be able to do all the week-end baking. A happy thought for the little lady of the egg whisk and mixing bowl. Bernice Harris, Takapuna: Tiptoe, tiptoe, tiptoe. Someone is peeping in at the Happy Town gates. Jingle your keys, Doorkeeper. It is a little girl called Bernice, with a painting for the Dawn Lady. R°y Hatwell, Huntly: I, too, am glad that ou have come to Happy Town, Roy, Hnd I hope you will often find your way down Tiptoe Street. Daisies have plenty or secrets, for they know where all the larks’ nests are. Thank you for the wee Poem. Jean Cramp. Royal Oak: The Little Thought had told me that you and Rina are at the same school, Jean. Do you know Connie Whiteford, too? You three iittle girls are very dear to us all fcn Happy Town. Your little friends must nave enjoyed playing with the crackers you had for them, but weren’t you afraid or the big noise? The Woodpecker is taking particular care of your love messages for Jean Mclndoe, Gloria Rawllpson. Nancy Waller, and your other friends in Happy Town. Douglas Rapley. Waipukurau: Welcome. Douglas. Your painting has reached me safely and I am glad that you nave become a member of our happy *drmiy. Much love to Douglas from the Dnwn Lady and all his new friends. p ar da Nella Silva. Auckland: This girl has been busy with her paint Brushes. Thank you very much for answering the Competition Bell. Muriel Lauder, Maungatawhiri: Yc*u nave quite a little family of kittens, and T think if they belonged to "If. rall them Blackie. Benjamjn Rliss. Thank you for your painting y, your neat letter. srw* Pr entice, Mount Eden: Eileen and Alan Grade are very faithful Sunbeams Alan. and they were both excited found your name in the Hollow Tree. Why, just think how the »2£S!l pecker looks after friendships tluit “light otherwise die out. Now that you 111? * n Happy Town they might still be your street. I am glad you , at happy outing at Hunua. M ap j° ne Cubitt, Te Papapa: Marjorie one °* my Sunbeams, and I am i*?a. * orw ard to many letters from lift? ll U le lady- Do you know any other .Happy Town people, Marjorie? Muchamore, Devonport: And you been responsible for twenty-six now Doris? That means that you 85J?Ki brou * rht twenty-six Love Flowers XSf-Si 00 ™ on the Happiness Tree. We are to welcome Gladys, Betty and °ur happy family. The DooritTnE* r i« thlnk ® y° u have the longest vis,ißt °* any Sunbeam in Happy Icm A bi£ package of golden wishes ■2SS? loya] member. v "® tt y Rowling Ngatea: This eight- . 1 138 crossed the threshold of HSppy Town, and I am glad to have ap--25Jf p artist in our midst. The Little nought waves a greeting to Betty. V," 1 ® Name, Huntly South: Some Sunav* 0 ! ha * sent me a poem, “The Song of ~? u ’ Wester,” but there la no name )• Have you found your message, btUe unknown one? Harold Barry, Remuera: A Pixie Post-

man has delivered your painting 1 , Harold. Some Happy Town love for this seven-year-old. Grace Beer,, Remuera: What a busy time you are having-, Grace. I do hope you will manage to win a scholarship. That Christmas camp should be splendid fun. When you join the Wigwam you

will be able to have a penname. My best love to this faithful Sunbeam. Iris Nicholas, Devonport: Welcome, Iris, and many thanks for your competition entry. Please would you let me know your age when next you write. Valerie Burton, Hamilton: This little maid has come scampering down Tiptoe Street with her painting, and we are all glad that she Is now in Happy Town. Much love, Valerie. Reginald Smith, Edendale: This good scribe is now a member of Happy Town and the Dawn Lady is glad to greet him. I shall look forward to seeing your painting. Reg. and I hope you will always find plenty to interest you in the competitions. Olive Courtney, Henderson: Your letter and painting have reached me safely.

Olive, and I was glad to see how cleverly you can colour the I-lappy Town heading. Thank you for the invitation to visit your bonfire. The Woodpecker would have loved to have been there, but was . rather afraid of singeing his feathers. Do you think that wee kitten would like to be called "Fluff?”

Errol Gracie, Glen Eden: “Crackers to right of him, Roman candles to left of him, a bonfire in front of him . . .” Your November the fifth letter made jolly reading, Errol, especially as it was written in snatches, giving me the latest bulletins of all the fun. A package of good wishes for our faithful Errol. Ilonka Erdman, Mangere Bridge: Welcome, little seven-year-old. The Dawn Lady enjoyed your quaint letter. What a number of teeth you have had out, but the Little Thought says to tell you that they are only baby ones. Gwynette Runciman. Mount Albert: "From Gwynette,” said a Pixie Postman with a deep bow. How on earth did he know. I wonder?

Dick Phillips, Waikino: Welcome, laddie. The Little Thought has sped

down Tiptoe Street to meet you and we are all glad that you are now a Sunbeam. I hope I shall have a letter from you soon. Patricia Sheridan, Te Aroha: Your painting and the nonsense rhymes have arrived in Happy Town, little Miss Pat. The Dawn Lady is always glad to find letters from this Sunbeam in the mail. Gladys Langton, Devonport: The Woodpecker is delighted to find your name for the first time in the Hollow Tree, and the Dawn Lady is looking forward to hearing all about you. Welcome to the sunshiny spaces of Happy Town, Gladys. Dorrie Runciman, Mount Albert: Dorrie has been busy painting “Sleepy Time.” I see. Thank you very much, little Sunbeam. Eileen Gracie, Glen Eden: Your letter made me feel like a little girl again raking hot potatoes out of the embers of a bonfire. Don’t the jackets get a hard crust, Eileen? The Woodpecker asks me to thank you for your letter. He has sent you a feather on the mild summer wind. Irene Better will be glad to have your congratulations and your messages for Jean Cramp, Rina Bedogni and Connie Whiteford are now safely in the Hollow Tree.

Betty Phillips, Waikino: Another little girl called Betty who would like to be a Sunbeam. Your name makes me think of party frocks and bon-bons and pretty ribbons. Have you any dolls? Isabella Newman, Waiuku: The Dawn Tandy always tries t 6 be good the day before her birthday, too, Isabella. The Little Thought tells me that you were very, very good. Many happy returns, littfe lady. I hope you had a happy day. Jim Arnold, Maungatawhiri: Jim has arrived safely in Happy Town. I like your painting very much, and I hone I shall soon have a letter from this laddie. The Doorkeeper sends you a friendly smile. . __ Rebecca Dinsdale, Ohinemutu: We missed your name in the Hollow Tree last week, Rebecca, but did not know that you were ill. What was the matter? All the people in Happy Town send their best love. Y r es. thank you, the Dawn Lady is quite well.

Margaret Anderson, Wailiku: What a fine garden you have, Margaret. I enjoyed reading about it. And what do you call your white kitten? All the puzzlers are correct and I have left your love for Joan Forbes with our busy Woodpecker. Audrey Arnold, Maungatawhiri: Is that Audrey in Tiptoe Street? There, I thought so. . The Little Thought sends you a beautiful wish that he has just found in the heart of a sweet-scented rose. Walter Newman, Rotorua: Boys who help their mothers are true Sunbeams, Walter, and I am sure you deserved your trip to the sports. Oh, yes, I like jelly and cream. I like strawberries and cream, too, don’t you? Have you had any this season?

Douglas Anderson, Waiuku: All the puzzlers are correct, Douglas, and I am glad to see that you have been busy with your paint brushes, too. Some Happy Town thoughts for this laddie. Nola Craig, Mount Albert: Dulcie Craig is eleven, Nola. Are you going to write to her, too? I had a long letter in ink from Jean this week, the first for many months. lam sure she will be delighted with "Greyfriar's Bobby.” No. I do not remember having .read it.

Sidney Gibb, Archhill: I am sorry to hear that this laddie is not very well. All the Happy Town people hope you will soon be well again. Your painting is very good indeed. My best love to this faithful little man.

Dorothy Arnold, Maungatawhiri: So you are learning to ride a bicycle? What fun. I like your painting very much, Dorothy, and your letter is very interesting this time. Thank you for all those kisses. I have enrolled your brothers and little sister.

Graham Sawers. Otahuhu: Thank you for your letter and your painting, little man. And mummy is home from hospital and everyone Is happy again? What splendid news. Although your letter was just signed “Graham,” I shut my eyes and found your other name in my memory box, so, you see, you were not forgotten. Are you quite strong now? Joan Cuming, Waiuku: Your painting is very dainty, Joan, and I was glad to have your letter, too. Thank you for your kind wishes. The Woodpecker is guarding your message for Joan Forbes and all your friends in Happy Town send their warm st love.

Jack Lydster, Takapuna: Thank you, Jack. Your painting is entered in the competition. Are you quite well, now? Colin Arnold, Maunaatawhiri: “A playfellow for me,” laughed the Little Thought, when I told him about. Colin. Can you see his shining wings, little one? Lilian Gibb, Archhill: Lilian’s letter is very neat this time, and I enjoyed reading about Nigger and Tabby. Do they drink from the same saucer? Thank you for your painting. It is very good. Gloria Rawlinson, Auckland: Your little story about tea-time in Happy Town makes interesting reading, Gloria, and the Little Thought was excited when he found that you had given him a new suit. The Joyshop Man is feeling a little worried about that bon-bon. and is inclined to blame the Doorkeeper for playing the trick. All the Sunbeams liked your little poem, and 1 hope you will write some more soon. How is Monty? Does he sit out in the sun with you these line mornings? Norman Lydster,. Takapuna: Thank you for that quaint joke, Norman. That was surely a bright boy. Joyce Woodcock, Edendale: I think my favourite flowers are roses, carnations, and violets, Joyce, though I love them all. The gardens in Auckland are very beautiful just now. Myrtle is going to be a very faithful Sunbeam. I think. Isn’t it splendid that she has come to Happy Town ? My best love to this good scribe. Jack Roach, Newton: I think your card will have reached you now. Jack. If not, just let me know. And Jean is your cousin? l -did not know that. Next time I visit that place you speak of In your letter I shall watch for a boy with the sunshine trapped in his hair. Much love to this keen young member. Jim Dobbyn, Grey Lynn: So you and your friend are going to join the Navy’ What a fine life that will be! When i told the Doorkeeper he began a rollicking song that started with a big “Yo Ho!” but I am afraid he would never make a sailor. I hope yoi# are successful in your examination, Jim. Please give my love to your brothers. Marjorie Emptage, Auckland: And you wish you knew some other Sunbeams? l here is a simple remedy for that Marjorie, if you choose some names from the Hollow Tree. The Dawn Lady will let you have any addresses you wish The LlUle Thought lias just blown a kiss to this eight-year-old. Doris Lydster, Takapuna: This little girl never strays far from Tiptoe Street, i.iank >ou for your painting, Doris. Have you started dipping yet? Jean Armstrong, Huntly: What a long E2SL ,F or P» e " tio L Bell can bf thf T-. C on * **• «fean? We should give H 1 ® LlUl fi Th 2,ug ht a prize for ringing your° pai!iting Thank y ° U Very To^„ th p , e e o e p n ,e L a° r r e d 'Ja U /r h jnYou th 4v H e a E I J S’” 1 ® a Sunbeam Kathleen, for this is the place where the sun is always ««hinK How unfortunate that you missed the bonfires last year, but I am sure yoa made up for it this time. I hope I shall beam. iear a§ram f ™ this happy Sun-

Joan Devitt, Ellerslie: Welcome Joan paintfng" 3 I 'vour fo^^Lw^ntggT *> Wn Beatrice Emptage. Auckland: It is certainly a long time since you last wrote to J ?? T e : Beatrice, but I had not forgotten you Ar^™ ei Vh * i ln 4- is a quaint little poem! thanks for it. Sunbeams often Pen pictures of their impresthe Dawn Lady, and many of them draw me in black and white. One of these days I should like them to draw a plan of Happy Town. Mabs Stock, Henderson: Sixteen today, and your farewell letter to Happv Town? The Little Thought -whispers, however, that there is still a MorningMist at the Wigwam. The Woodpecker speeds still another feather on the breeze and says to tell you that he likes your painting. Many happy returns and an armful of Happy Town love for Mabs. Leslie Waller. Penrose: It was very kind or Jean to send you those papers. Leslie, and I am sure you must have enjoyed looking at the coloured pictures. And the four baby thrushes cry all day? Haven’t they a mother to comfort them? Jean-will find your love message and Irene Ret ter your congratulations. The Little Thought sends a happy smile to "Browneyes.”

Gay du Faur. Howick: Thank you for your newsy letter. Gay. I am giad you have started swimming. Do you ever go out in Lesley's little white canoe? go

mat nest or eggs is a nest of eggs no longer? Do the parent birds take good care of their babies? Tennis is fine fun, and I am sure you and Olive must feel happy when you sally forth with your rackets. Much love, little Miss Gay. Jean Farquhar, Auckland: Another beautifully neat letter. I should not mind being your scnool mistress, Jean. Yes, 1 saw the glow of the bonfires and the blue sparks from the rockets. Coloured lightning was playing about the sky that evening. Your wee cousin must be a dear. The .Little Thought would like to meet him. The Woodpecker is now in charge of jour love messages for Jean Mcindoe, Nancy Waller, Joyce Woodcock and Elizabeth Christine. Russell Barrett, Takapuna: Kiddles and kisses from Russell. The riddles are now playing a game of chasing in the l'lace-of-You-Never-Can-Tell, and 1 have shared the kisses with everyone. Gwen Mills, Ngaruawahia: Your painting is a dainty piece of work, Gi**en, and 1 love those pretty sflf 1 4 colours. Much love, little lady. Edwyna Stone, Onehunga: Thank you for the word diamond. Edwyna. It is a good one. You solved the puzzlers, too. All the Happy Town people are very well and they send their love to this Sunbeam. Jean Mcindoe, Hamilton: I was delighted to have your long letter written ill ink, Jean, and to know that you are able to be up for such a long lime each day. I love “Pretendy Hand.” too, and spend a great deal of my time there. Sometimes, when I close my eyes, I am whisked away to Hamilton, where a certain little girl lets me peep into the treasure box at the back of her mind. After those visits there is nearly always a letter from her when I open the mail next morning. Yes, 1 have read “Beltane, the Smith.” Irene Retter will find your love and congratulations in the Hollow Tree. A winged thought for Jean. Billy BuMough, Huntly: Billy has not forgotten the magic route to Happy Town. Thank you very much for those drawings. Is that you on the swing? Margaret Anderson, Mount Eden: Those little blind Sunbeams should find much happiness in your dream house. Margaret. Your letter is full of sweet thoughts this time. I, too, loved Gloria’s quaint little poem. The fairies must have found her tooth, I think, for they left a silver coin under the mat. My best love to Margaret. Irene Retter, Auckland: A fruit drop for the Kittle Thought? At first. he thought it was a skating rink, but he soon discovered his error and asked me to break it up so that he could share It with everyone. Thank you also for your painting and the picture of the dancing girl. I shall endeavour to find one of those books. All the Sunbeams liked your story. George Dormer, Mount Eden: Saturday is Happy Town day, George. The Joyshop man is going to frame your picture of the elves riding the performing snails. What a wonderful canary your friend has. He is one of the lucky ones. Doris Hill, Whenuapai: Welcome, little lady. Y’ou are now a member of the Dawn Lady’s large family. The Little Thought sends his love to your wee brothers and hopes they will soon come down Tiptoe Street, too Nancy Waller, Penrose: Two socials in one week, Nancy? Why, what dissipation! I am glad you have heard from Jean Farquhar. Isn't she a good scribe? Thank you for the riddle-me-ree. At present I have roses, lilies, honeysuckle, heliotrope and ferns in my vases. Joe Beeson. St. Heliers Bay: Thank you for your painting. Joe. I shall love to have a photograph of your dog Beppo. Is he a good ratter? Jean Anderson, Mount Eden: Guy Fawkes night was surely a time of excitement. Jean, and I am glad you had a “Guy.” Yes. Gloria, will soon be on crutches now. Hasn't she made wonderful progress these last few months? Some Happy Town love for Jean. Jewel Dennis. Okahukura: I am delighted to find that you and your brother have not missed a day at school all this year. Jewel. That is wonderful attendance and you both deserve a prize. My best love to this happy Sunbeam. Norma Waller. Penrose: Yes. Gloria’s poem is verv good. Norma, and she will be glad to have your love. Now. as to these other messages. Here are some special wishes for Rina Bedogni and f’onnie White ford, some love thoughts for Eileen Grade and Sylvia Webb, and some congratulations for Irene Retter