THE ENCHANTED BUTTFRFLY

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 720, 20 July 1929, Page 31

THE ENCHANTED BUTTFRFLY

.—\ HAPPI TOWN STORY Tnu \\‘-~mlpcck<-r s.ll proudly on [ha liullmv Trim, preening his Rattlers and gaming across the fresh green grass tn whcru the llapplness Tree was in full Moe-m. A scented breeze whispered (u the lexu'rs and swayed the Love Flowcrs granny to and fru. Suddenly a rim‘le of laughter broke the siloncc. and the Little Thought «vunm skipping gaily across the my "Good morning. friend \Voodpocker." liu vullwl. lossing his feathered cap in. {live air. 'l‘lm “Modpeckcr nodded his head. \"hll'll. of course, meant “Good morning. ' - 'l‘lw Little 'l‘liuuglxt (lien seated himself on {he gums. and began to relate lzi: mlvi-niures to tlm \Vundpecker. "'l'vduy.” liu- begun. speaking in a son. dn-zuny \'l'lt'l‘. “l was flying about in the Outside “‘orld, disguised as a wisp of thistle-down (for. as we all knmv. the Little Thought can change his appearance to any shape he fancies). “\\'cll, he continued. "I came upon a beautiful garden. fragrant with the scent of many flowers. An}! thee. sitting on a garden sent, a spray of Howe-rs in her lap. was a little girl. Sh. was a. pretty child with spun-gold hair entwined with scarlet flowers, and bk, blue eyes. which looked solunn and sad. She looked a nice little girl. but oh. so lonely! I did wish I could help her, but I could do nothing: I new on my way. with a. heavy heart .. . \Voodpecker. you an wise. ‘Could we do anything?" The “file Thought turned wistful. pleading eyes to his friend. For a. moment the \Voodpecker was silent. and then. in his most learned tone, he said, “Of course Little 1110th we must bring her to HAPPY Town!" I The Little Thought danced with Joy I at the cleverness of lils friend. but than 1110 said. “Oh. Woodpecker. but how?" I The Woodpecker motioned for silence, and then whispered something [in the Little Thought'a ear. “Splendid!" they both agreed. ‘ A few days later the same little girl was sitting on the same six-den seat in the same garden. when a. bum . butterfly. with wings the colour at the ‘sunseL came hovering near. I "Hullo, butterfly.“ said sun-r (to: that. was her name). “You an beautiful» Bow happy you must be with all your butts-fly friends.“ And her lovely eyes grew dim with tetra a: she thought how happy she would be if only she had some friends.

"Never mind, never mind," piped the butterfly (who was really the Little Thought. again) in a. voice like a. ca‘ressing summer breeze.

Starr’s eyes opened wide in wonderment. as the enchanted butterfly con—tinued, “Follow me. I know a. land bright with sunshine and flowers. where people are always happy and gay, and sorrow and loneliness are un~ known. There are plenty of other little people there, too. for this place is Happy Town." The butterfly came to rest on Starr's shoulda'.

"oh. butterfly, take me to liappy Town! Take me now!” implored Stan: The butterfly then spread his wings. and flew slowly away with Stanfollowing. Over meadows, bills. gardens. orchards and valleys they went. till at last they came to-the golden gates of Happy Town. where the Dawn Lady met them, all smiles and kindness. Here the Little Thought was transformed into his own shape again, and he capered with delight. “\Vell done. Little Thought." said the Dawn Lady. The Little Thought shook his head. ”5:0, Dawn Lady, thank the Woodpecker." he said, loyany. But the Dawn lAdy smiled and said, "From the bottom or my heart I thank you both:" —~Joy Hill. aged H.

THREE BIRDS

I saw a little bird; It was sitting on a. tree. I said to the little bird, “Sing a song to me."

I saw a. little bird: It was sitting on a. wall. I said to the little bird. "blind you do not fall." I saw a little bird: It was sitting on a. mat. I said to the little bird. “Look out for old Tom Catl" —Bessie Hutchinson, aged 1.

DOLL'S HOUSE FURNITURE

Have you ever tried making turniLure for your doll’s house with wool. pills: and cgrk? A , 7

3 You need some nice fat corks. Cut :1 fairly thick slice 0! one and make In hole ln the centre—daddy will do , this for you with a gimlet. Now thread 33. needle with wool, and work through the hole and over the edge 0! the cork lagain and again until it is covered. Stick four pins in one side of the cork lfor legs, and three across one side of the flat side of the cork tor the chair lback. Thread wool In and out of . these. and fasten otf firmly. The table {is made just like the chair—only with)out a back. and an armchair can be 3made with very long pins at the back kand smaller ones at the sides to form arms.