THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 702, 29 June 1929, Page 31

THE HOLLOW TREE.

MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAfAS.

The Hollow Tree closes each week on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as follow: Creina Mosse, Milford: I am honoured indeed to have the first letter written on that dainty notepaper, Creina. I was glad, too, to see your paintihg. Some Happy Town love for Creina and Diana. Ralph Coulston, Otahuhu: My love and thanks, Ralph. Ruth Powell, Huntly: So Iris and Lanins are your cousins? . I thought they might be. Congratulations on your success at the Winter Show. Joan McLaren, Auckland: It arrived safely, little Miss Joan. Samuel Trebilcock, Edendale: Welcome to this young Wolf Cub. I hope you and your sisters will soon be quite well again. Josie Henry, Patumahoe: And you have been sick, too, Josie? I am sorry to hear that. Your painting reached llappy Town safely. Mary Johanson, Manurewa: Your first journey down Tiptoe Street has proved a lucky one, Mary. Congratulations on jour attractive painting. Catherine McCracken, Grey Lynn: Catherine has crossed the shining threshold. A warm welcome to this young artist. Jean Ryan, Waihou: This little girl has arrived in llappy Town. I hope I shall have many such letters from you, Jean, iour fairies are very dainty. Jean Danes. Whangarei: 1 am glad you have met Eileen Gtacie. Gloria lives at 1 * Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland. She will find your kind wishes with the trusty Woodpecker, as will also Jean •Mclndoe and Jean Buckley. No, I do not collect stamps. Many thanks for that poem. Jean. Isa Douglas, Huntly: So you and Dagmar are friends? I was glad you found tune to answer the Competition Bell. Eila Boagey. Papakura: It reached me safely. Miss Papakura. Leila Goldsmith, Remuera: That is an amusing verse, Leila. Wrist watches should never behave like that. Florence Swinbanks, Hikurangi: A story from Florence. Many thanks, little one. Elaine Goodey, Te Kuiti: And what does it feel like to be nine, Elaine? I nope your cough has left you. Your Painting reached me safely. Zoe Harden , Whangarei: I liked both ycur entries, Zoe. Your little friend tells me you love being a scribe. It's fine fun belonging to both clubs, isn't it? June Betteridge, Mount Eden: Quite thank you, June. I live in Happy 1 own, you know. The tree house was a popular picture. Ruth Parkes, Whangarei: A fine letter a . n, i a pretty painting from Kuth. I am glad you know Doris Gray. Are you better now? That is a beautiful postcard. My birthday is early in October. Margaret Robinson, Whangarei: Yes, Jour painting and story reached me, Margaret, and also that other entry. The doorkeeper is on his best behaviour because I told him about the birthday cake. Jane Brown, Hikurangi: Another new sunbeam. I am glad you are fond of Painting, little Miss Jane. Lorna Forsman. Ellerslie: Wouldn't it ” e fun to have a playhouse in a tree, •Lorna ? Eileen Fraser, Parnell: Welcome, LUeen. The Little Thought says lie "ould like to call you Gay. I liked your entries very much. Len Lodge. Milford: Many thanks, Len. four painting and riddles came safely to hand. Iris Payne, Coromandel: Usually I set a limit for the stories, Iris. That is "*nat Is meant by that sentence. I shall always be glad to see jour work. Your two letters have reached me and we are all glad you have come to Happy Town. Elizabeth Christine. Auckland: The Little Thought has been singing happy ?ongs all the morning, Elizabeth. That ** because you are better. Gloria sees fairies where other people see flowers. Ho you remember one called “The Lost Pearl”? The Woodpecker is taking care your special thoughts for her. and also your love for Jean Mclndoe and Joy Hill. I have read your letter many times over, little Lady of the Sunshine. A big armful of Happy Town love. Joan Rossiter, Green Lane: The middlesized Pixie Postman presented me with Joan’s competition entries. My best love to this busy Sunbeam. _ . , Olga Meyer, Hikurangi: Congratulations and love to Olga. You will find Jotir name in the prize list this week. Howard Fry, Ohakune Junction: Thank You for your interesting letter and also for your competition entries, Howard. You will see that you have won a prize * r ‘ the puzzle section. Yes, the earthquake was very dreadful. Marjorie Ireland, Howick: T hat must have been vour lucky day, Marjorie. Congratulation's to this faithful little lady.

Shirley Martin, Remuera: My love and thanks, little Miss Remuera. Noel. Beeche, Taumarunui: This laddie has arrived in Happy Town. I hope I shall have many letters from Noel. Colin Brown, Auckland: Your painting is very good, Colin. Jean Grant, Epsom: I hope you will soon be well, Jean. I liked your story and painting very much, and also the dainty sketch at the head of your letter. What a wonderful library you have. Sybil Rowlands, Takapuna: Thank you, Sybil. I am glad you heard the Competition Bell. Barry Brown, Auckland: What pretty notepaper, Barry, and I was glad to see your painting, too. You are lucky being able to go to the football each Saturday with your daddy. Dorothy White. Hamilton: Congratulations, Dorothy. You managed your entry very cleverly. Joan Brookfield, St. Heliers Bay: “Apple Blossoms’’ is one of the best stories you have written, Joan. I should not be surprised if you write a book soon. You handle your work very cleverly. Kitty Mcßeath, Parnell: Both entries reached me, Kitty. My best love and Blanks. _ Nola Craig, Mt. Albert: King Grumble has won a prize for you, Nola. And Buz is producing a play to be called “Black Cats are Bright Cats”? Thank you for

the attractive invitation and also for the portrait of the Little Thought. Jean lias had influenza, but has now recovered. You found those proverbs. Esther Reed, Arapuni: Welcome. Esther. I was glad to see your painting. The Little Thought sends a bright smile to our new Sunbeam. Noeline Patterson, Remuera: I nope your brother will soon be well, Noeline. Your entrv was correct. Nellie Gray, Herne Bay: Welcome, wee one. It reached me safely”. George Benson, Mount Eden: George is now a Sunbeam. A warm welcome to this laddie. „ Irene Rodger, Remuera: Correct, Irene What a wonderful birthday, and wnat numbers of presents. I am glad you are having such a happy” time at Guides. Conroy Burke, Ellerslie: friend. Ronald Green, wishes me to tell you how glad he is that you have become a Sunbeam. My best love and thanks, Con10C*yril Towsey, Auckland: Welcome, Cyril. The first one was a puzzler, wasn t 1 Alsace Brown, Waiheke: Your pet lamb will soon feel at home m that big paddock, Alsace, but I am sure it will always remember its little mistress.

Audrey and Doreen will find your love with the Woodpecker. Ida Cunningham, Rotorua: Your painting was just too late, Ida. I am so sorry you have not been well. The Little Thought sends a happy smile to your small niece and Frolic. Ethel Belcher, Mt. Eden: Ethel has come safelj* down Tiptoe Street. You discovered those proverbs. Graham Carder, Remuera: A warm welcome from all the Happy Town people. Master Graham. Robert Newbold, Epsom: That is a good riddle. Robert. Have you caught any of your friends with it? Thank you for your entrj”. You are surely a working bee. Len Carder. Remuera: The puzzle was harder this time, wasn’t it, Len? Una Kelly, Epsom: I shall not tell your secret. Una. I think you know the way to make people happy. Jean Greenwood, Ponsonby: Welcome, Jean. Your answers were correct. Gwen Rowe. Herne Bay: Yes, thank you, Gwen. lam quite well. That was a popular competition. Frances Kelly. Epsom: Yes, those feathers mentioned in the “square story” were the ones you sent the Woodpecker, Frances. That was an interesting entertainment. Nita Short, Onehunga: I shall love to

have your wee sister's letters, Nita. You found those hidden children. Ailsa Roy, Stanley Bay: Another new face in Tiptoe Street. I was glad to have your letter and your puzzle entrv Lorna Johnson, Kingsland: What a kind fairv to paint the dragon s tail. He must have been happy ever after. Yes. the Woodpecker takes good care of the Hollow Tree and keeps robbeis away. You discovered the proverbs, Lorna. Geoffrey Auger, Newmarket: Correct Geoffrey. A warm welcome to this la Ronald Green, Ellerslie: I ha message for Conroy in the Hollow Tree. Yes I should like to see those jokes and riddles, but would you mind letting me know* where they are from. Constance Knight, Papatoetoe: Thank vou for vour big budget, Constance. I was glad" to hear from you again. Mervyn Eric Booth. Takapuna: Two vears old last December? This wee one will have to sit on the Dawn Lady s k ? l , e s‘* David Wells, Middlemore: Another 3d er iia! arrived S&S

you will write me many letters, Merline. Rosetta Conner, Birkenhead: Still they come trooping down Tiptoe Street. The Little Thought must be a pied piper, I think. Arthur Lowe, Morningside: Arthur has crossed the Happy Town threshold. My wannest greetings and love. Dorothy Munro, Devonport: “Joy” calls the Woodpecker, “a message for me.” “There’s one for me, too,” adds the Dawn Lady. Gloria Rawlinson, Auckland: Has the princess with the golden veil called on you this week, Gloria? Perhaps she will bring you a poem the next time she comes. Jack Bennett, Manurewa: Welcome. Jack. I am glad you are interested in competitions. Jessie Chipman, Takapuna: Jessie is now a Sunbeam of Happy Town. You found the proverbs, and I was glad to have your letter. Harold Stacey, Onehunga: I am delighted to greet Harold at the gates of Happy Town. There will be another puzzle competition soon. Cathleen Fletcher, Glen Eden: The Little Thought feels sure those bulbs are hyacinths. Cathleen. Y r our new garden should look very beautiful. Thank you for answering the Competition Bell. Nancy Power, Devonport: Welcome, Nancy. Your puzzle is correct. Dorothy Carter, New Lynn: Yes, one little face in the picture was cleverly hidden away. My love to Dorothy. Victor Jenkins, Epsom: Victor has solved the mysteries of Tiptoe Street. Puzzle competitions are always popular in Happy Town. Norman Mills. Auckland: Welcome, laddie. The Woodpecker is delighted to find your name among the new arrivals. Marjory Douglas, Mount Eden: T. too,

am glad you have come to Happy Town. Marjorie. Thank you for that poem and J °Norman Harrison, Mount Albert: I have it on the best authority that the Hollow Tree is a very snug home, Norman. Your answers were all correct. Jack Kelly, Mount Eden: And you came down Tiptoe Street on your birthday? Greetings and many happy returns. I was glad to find vour entry in the mail. Geoffrey Douglas, Mount Eden: I am glad vou made an autograph book from the printed instructions. The Little Thought would like to put a message in it. Graeme Fenton, Takapuna: Another seven-year-old who is fond of competitions. Welcome, Graeme.

Leslie Vause, Ellerslie: I shall look forward to hearing all about this new Sunbeam.

Norman Lydster, Takapuna: What a fearsome spider, Norman! I am glad he is only a picture. Please give my love to Jack. I am sorry your last letters did not reach me. Donald Wallwork, Takapuna: Another sick Sunbeam. I hope you will soon be perfectly strong, Donald. Some Happy Town sunshine for this laddie.

Cyril Vause, Ellerslie: Cyril is now a Sunbeam of Happy Town. That first proverb puzzled numbers of Sunbeams. Phyllis Wood, Avondale: Welcome, Phyllis. It reached me safely, and I hope I shall have a letter from you soon. Doris Lydster, Takaguna: The Little Thought is studying your page of drawings. What sort of eggs are those in that pretty nest? Kathleen FaJkner, Grey Lynn: You found all the answers, Kathleen. I think the fairy Good Fortune will call on you soon, but it is always fun to enter, isn’t it? Edwyna Stone, Onehunga: Edwyna is a very kind Sunbeam. I am glad Betty’s mother is recovering, and I hope your sister will soon be perfectly strong. Some Happy Town love for our faithful Edwyna. Mabel Falkner, Grey Lynn: This little girl is now a member of ray large family. The Woodpecker sends you some lucky taps. John Bowman, Mount Eden: Welcome, John. You discovered the proverbs. I shall always be glad to have your letters. William Stuart, Morningside: Yours was the fourth correct one to be opened, William. Have you been out with your trolley since? Florence Wassell, Waiuku: Correct, Florence. lam glad you have decided to become a Sunbeam. Salome Jones, Morrinsville: Congratulations on your win at basketball, Salome, and many thanks for answering the Competition Bell. Doris Burrow, Avondale: This new Sunbeam has crossed the magic threshold. You will never grow old now, Doris. Audrey Christie, Whangarei: Correct, Audrey. I shall watch the mail for that promised letter Frances McKenzie, Whangarei: Many happy returns, Frances. Your puzzle reached me safely. Margaret Anderson, Mount Eden: Yes, I have read “Tell England,” Margaret. It is very fine. You found those proverbs. Gloria, Jean Mclndoe, Yfirginia Burton and Nancy Waller will find your love with the Woodpecker. How is the dream house this chilly weather? John Macdonald, Grey Lynn: A warm welcome to this wee man. What class are you in, John? Irene Wilkins, Mt. Albert: Fay and Josephine must be dear little girls, Irene. The puzzle competition was more difficult this time. Walter Dainty, Grey Lynn: Y'es, I liked your letter very much, Walter. Puzzles are fine fun, aren’t they? Joy Hill, Auckland: The Little Thought has many feathers in his cap, Joy, and he thinks that may have been a stray one. Alisa Stuart, Eileen Gracie and Elizabeth Christine will be glad to have your special thoughts. Hector Dainty, Grey Lynn: And you love puzzles, too, Hector? Many happy returns of your birthday. Lance Godfrey, Epsom: Welcome, i Lance, and many thanks for answering the Competition Bell. Margaret McLoughlin, Otahuhu: My love and thanks to Margaret. Kathleen Piper, New Lynn: The Dresden Shepherdess at the head of your letter is an exquisite little person, Kathleen. I always keep your letters. The Woodpecker sends his greetings to Golden Heart and Sable Wing, and will keep a special corner for those feathers. Y'our proverbs are correct. Joy Lomas, Thames: “A little maid of five,” announces the Little Thought. Welcome, wee one. Vonnie Orebich, Dargaville: I hope you will soon be perfectly well, Vonnie. You must feel quite a little mother, I think. You found those hidden faces. Sylvia Woodhouse, Devonport: What a wonderful little letter, Sylvia. I have read it many times over, and I think your thoughts must How in rhyme. Gay du Faur and Gloria Rawlinson will be glad to have your special messages. Marjorie Baird, Ardmore: At home with influenza, Marjorie? This will never do. 1 hope you will soon be your happy little self again. June Cantwell, Takapuna: Yours is a very kind mummy. What wonderful treasures. That is a quaint little poem, June. Nancy Hudson, Royal Oak: Thank you, Nancy. The Doorkeeper is trying over that tongue-twister. Beth McAulay, Auckland: Hurry up and get well, Beth. The sunny days will soon be here. Victor Thomas, Auckland: We are all glad that Victor has become a Sunbeam. Madaline Roache, Papatoetoe: Welcome, Madaline. Masefield’s poems are great favourites of mine, and I was glad, too, to see those riddles. Rod McAulay, Auckland: What happened to all those cats and dogs. Rod? Were they poisoned? Graham Sawers, Otahuhu: Yes, I saw

“Sonny Boy,” Graham, and I agree that you are lucky to have such a good mummy. Y'ou found all the proverbs. How is your little friend this week?

Betty Gardiner, Cambridge: Fluff is surely a playful kitten. My love and thanks to Betty.

Sylvia Tapp, Te Aroha: Thank you for vour letter. Sylvia. Yes, the earthquake was terrible.

Gladys McAulay, Auckland: And that crippled dog is the sole survivor? That is very sad, Gladys.

Cecile Roache, Papatoetoe: Welcome to this September girl. I was glad to see those poems and riddles. Isobel Macdonald. Waiuku: And the girl in the next desk said “Stop shaking, Isobel!” And it was an earthquake and not Isobel? Thank you for your fine little letter.

Margaret Norley, Whangarei: A houseful of influenza patients? I am sorry to hear that, Margaret, but glad you were well enough to enter for the competition. Josephine Wilkins, Mount Albert: A wee message for a wee girl. My best love, little one. Winnie McDonald, Morrinsville: You found the hidden faces, Winnie. Thank you also for that poem. Avis Taylor, Mount Eden: Many happy returns, Avis. Your letter is beautifully neat. Are you still down the rabbft hole in “Alice in Wonderland?”

Fay Wilkins, Mount Albert: Thank you, little girl with the happy name. Vernon Macdonald, Waiuku: The Woodpecker will be delighted to have that bantam’s feather, Vernon. I enjoyed your letter this time. Jean Norley, Whangarei: There is always a peep of gold behind every cloud, Jean, and .sunny days are waiting just round the corner. I hope you will soon bo well.

Henry Gillespie, Mount Eden: Welcome, Henry. I hope I shall have many letters from this laddie.

Clarice McGrath, Avondale: Greetings from all the Happy Town people to our new Sunbeam.

Norma Waller, Penrose: And your little cousin in hospital is waiting for Doctor Spring Sunshine? I shall ask him to call on her as soon as he arrives in Tiptoe Street. Many happy returns, Norma. Barbara Chitty, Hamilton: Thank you for that poem, Barbara. Have you a crippled brother? I hope you will not have to stay long in bed. Irene Retter, Mount Eden: The Pixje Postmen would surely be alarmed if an earthquake rocked their little houses, Irene. Joyce Ganderton, Gay du Faur, Jean Melndoe and Nancy Waller will be glad you have remembered them. What a busy time you are having at school. Leslie Waller, Penrose: Those seagulls were very wise birds, Leslie. The Little Thought has written your “special request” poem about the Dawn Lady. Margaret Jones, Raetihi: Those are good marks, Margaret. I hope you will be top of the class. Has your kitten returned yet?

Jessie Clothier, Hamilton: Many happy returns, Jessie. Yours is certainly a beautiful school.

Daphne Owen, Papakura: That is sad news about your dog, Daphne. Has your cold left you?

Molly Denniss, Whangarei: Welcome, little Miss Molly. I was glad to have your letter and your puzzle entry. Caroline Hart, Papakura: Yes, we are very lucky to have escaped the earthquake, Caroline. Thank you for your letter.

Myrtle Gladding, Parnell: Yours are fine pets. Myrtle. Yes, I should love to hear all about them.

Helen Clothier, Hamilton: The “Toothbrush man” has coup bristling into Happy Town. Helen. My kind regards to Fluff and Patches.

Nancy Waller. Penrose: Yes, I have read “Miss Bobbie,” Nancy. Soon you will have read all Ethel Turner’s books. Jean Melndoe, Cathleen Fletcher and Eileen Gracie will find your kind thoughts in the Hollow Tree.

Jean Melndoe, Hamilton: The Little Thought flew across to the Wigwam and read one of your poems last Wednesday, Jean. It is a very good one. Ernest Humberstone, Rotowaro: What a lucky escape your friend had, Ernest. I am glad he was not hurt. Your elephant has gone to call on the Printer Man.

Winnie Munro, Morrinsville: My love and thanks to this faithful member.

Freda Paul, Toatoa: Welcome to this new member from the Bay of Plenty. I hope you will often come down Tiptoe Street, Freda.

Letters and competition entries have been received from the following Sunbeams to whom the Dawn Lady sends her love and thanks:—

Pamela Henley, Ellerslie . . . Elsie Thompson, Herne Bay . . . Margaret Maude, St. Heliers Bay . . . Aorere Olsen, Remuera . . . Alan McDonnell, Auckland

. . Thomas Hull, Ponsonby . . . Peggie Matheson, Remuera . . . Albert Wood, Edendale . . . Eunice Andrew, Ponsonby

. . . Enid Pitman, Ellerslie . . . Merle Goodisson, St. Heliers Bav . . . Kathleen Luketina, Auckland . . . Catherine Irving. Herne Bay . . . Edna Wells, Otahuhu . . . Betty Lambert, Otahuhu . .. Lyall Munco, Avondale . . * Victor McKinnon, One-