THE HOLLOW TREE. MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 738, 10 August 1929, Page 35

THE HOLLOW TREE. MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

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

Salome Jones, Morrinsvllle : Doctor Spring Sunshine has surely been visiting your garden, Salome. I was glad to have jour story and to hear about your adventures at the fancy dress ball.

Lorna Finlayson, Remuera: “The Sand Child” is a well-handled little story, Lorna. I wonder what gave you the idea for it? It calls tip a vivid picture. Dagmar King, Huntly: I am sorry to hear that your father is so ill, Dagmar. That is a great anxiety. T like your drawing and that little bird sketch. Many happy returns of your birthday. Elizabeth Christine, Auckland: The Little Thought slept last evening on your winabw-slll. Did you find him there when you pulled up the blind, Elizabeth? I hope I shall soon have good news of your invalid.

Gloria Rawlinson, Auckland: Sunbeam June Shearer wishes me to ask you to write plenty more poems because she always watches for those by Gloria Rawlinson, aged 10. Did Tango remember you when he came home? Sylvia Cross. Newton: Oh, no, you will never forget Happy Town, Sylvia. The Little Thought would tap you on the shoulder if you did. Do you like work better than school?

Virginia Burton, Parnell: I am sorry to hear that your brother is sick, Virginia. He must take good care of himself when he goes out of doors again. Are you still away from school? Your puzzle was .iust too late, little lady. Dorothy White, Hamilton: So that is £nat those music boxes say? The Little Thought is charmed with your poem. We all like your story, too. Yes, your autograph album will be very interesting to take with you when you return to England. Perhaps you will have some of the Sunbeams' names in it. Are you better, Dorothy? Maude Kelly, Mount Eden: Maude's story arrived safely. My best love and thanks. .Eunice Wilson, Kerepeehi: This little girl has reached Happy Town, and we :rye all delighted to welcome rer. 1 am glad to find that you are fond of competitions, Eunice. Mona Edwards, Frankton Junction: I glad to have your story, Mona. The Woodpecker sends you his kindest greetings. Sylvia Woodhouse. Devonport: Good news, Sylvia. Don't forget to look at the competition results. The Doorkeeper "ould love to be a seagull lor about ten minutes. Linda Dawson. Portland: Your painting is now on the wall, Linda. Where aid you meet those quaint little people? Joan Holdsworth, One Tree Hill: It leached me too late, Joan, but there will he another competition soon. Much love Troin us all in Happy Town. Dulcie Rigden, Avondale: The Little Thought thinks we should keep a fleet th <>se tiny brown boats In Happy T ° W w’ L>ulcie, and then we could all reach the islands of our dreams. I like 5 our story very much. Congratulations on coming top in civics. Les Buchanan, Gisborne: A warm welc°me, Les. Your puzzle was just too *tte. The Woodpecker sends his kind regards to our new Sunbeam in Gisborne. Tom Beech, Point Chevalier: Ding, r,r >g. bell. A story' and a daffodil painting from little Tom Beech. Alexander Hewitt. Russell: Good afternoon, Alex? Or is it good-morning? You have built a rainbow bridge between Lusseli and Happy Town. You solved the puzzle, but vour entry did not arrive in time. Florence Swinbanks. Hikurangi: Thank you for that poem, Florence. I hope you very happy time on your birthMolly Elliott, Takapuna: The Woodpecker trembled when 1 told him you had pheasant for dinner, Molly. Ho says to tell you that woodpeckers are always

very tough. *Thank you for your story and the little sketch.

Harold Smith, Edendale: I was glad to hear again from this faithful laddie. Your brother was very successful in his examinations, and I am sure you are proud of him. Is he saving the shilling to spend in your shop? Iris Reeves, Ponsonby: A puzzle, a poem and a story from Iris. My best love and thanks, Miss Ponsonby. Gwendolyn Tancred, Remuera: I remember it now quite well, Gwen, and isn't it a charming little poem? The Little Thought loves your letters. I wonder why? Thank you also for your sheaf of daffodils. Josie Henry. Patumahoe: The puzzle was too late, Josie, but the story was in time. What a scattered family mine is. Don’t you think it is a great Responsibility keeping them all together?

Tom Graham, Otahuhu: Welcome, Torn. Your entry was not in time, but I was glad to see it all the same. Your birthday is the day before mine. June Smith, Edendale: Little sister will soon be able to write to me, June. Please give her my best love. You will soon be a wonderful little pianist. Dorothy Campbell, Otahuhu: My best love and thanks, Dorothy. Your story reached me safely. Joy Hill. Auckland: I think we are all gypsies at heart, Joy, right down to the smallest Pixie Postman, cvho declares that he often builds camp-fires with twigs when he visits the Outside World. He is also searching everywhere for a collapsible acorn cup. Have you noticed any in your rambles? Thank you very much for your story. Gwenn Gribble, Epsom: Daffodils from Gwenn. My love and thanks to this little artist.

Delma Schulz, Takapuna: Welcome, Defiria. The Little Thought sends a golden wish for Dawn. I don’t think you

would ever lose your way in Happy Town because you have made a close study of our little world for little people. Harold Stacey, Onehunga: Thank you for your painting, Harold. How are you these days? Edna Avery, Mount Eden: Edna is now one of my Sunbeams. Happy Town is full of daffodils this week, and Doctor Spring Sunshine thinks we could not have had a more seasonable competition. Jack Crahb, Devonport: Jack has been busy, too. There are some fine entries this time. Vincent Ryder, Mount Roskili: The Dawn Lady just loves little boys of two, Vincent, and quite a number of wee ones play with her under the Happiness Tree. Please will you toll your mummy that the competition results for paintings and stories appear on the 'Saturday of the week following the closing date, while puzzle results appear the Saturday after

the competition is announced. All Happy Town matter is published on Saturday and the Wigwam page for older children on Wednesday.

Norman Lydster, Takapuna: That is an amusing story about the motor-car wedding, Norman. They will be mailing the different kinds of airplanes next Georgean Gardiner, Otahuhu: Your daffodils have arrived, Georgean. My best love to this Otahuhu Sunbeam.

Ernie Leslie, Huntly: It will be splendid if your cousins join Happy Town, too, Ernie. Tibby must be a very clever cat I was glad you were able to answer the Competition Bell. Noel Stuart, Morningside: Story time in Happy Town is always interesting, isn’t it, Noel? Have you ever been caught by the tide?

Gloria Tucker, Takapuna: So you wonder if my keen eye will notice the ink splashes ‘on your painting? We can’t help our ink splashes, can we, Gloria? Much love, little Sunbeam.

Margaret Withey, Birkenhead: Miss Margaret Withey—The Dawn Lady.

Welcome to Happy Town, Margaret. Terry Aickin, Remuera: Terry is a very faithful young man. You found the answer to that riddle-me-ree. Keith Hartnoll, Mount Eden: Many thanks for your story and painting, Keith. Are there any daffodils out in your garden? Alsace Brown, Waiheke: You will miss your teacher very much, Alsace, but I am sure she will never forget her little pupils. • I should not be surprised to hear that she had pressed a flower from one of those posies. Doris Lydster, Takapuna: The Woodpecker knows your name as well as his own, Doris. Thank you for that poem and your pretty daffodils. Bruce Thacker, Stanley Bay: The Doorkeeper thinks Bruce a fine name and lie would like to borrow it. A warm welcome. Bruce, and many thanks for answering the Competition Bell. Annie Huggins, Morningside: “From one of your Morningside Sunbeams,” said the middle-sized Pixie Postman. Many thanks, Annie. Margaret Norley, Whangarei: “The top of the morning to you, Dawn Lady.” Your letter might have come from the Emerald Island, Margaret. Have you ever seen a piece of the Blarney Stone'? Poor little Jean. Doctor Spring Sunshine has promised to make her well. Doris Adolph will find your love with the Woodpecker.

Hazel Bovaird. Richmond: T am sorry that my little Sunbeam is in bed, but glad that her success in the painting competition brought her so much happiness. The tallest Pixie Postman has already left with her prize.

Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: Your little good-night letter is written in ink, I see, Jean. Now, didn’t the Little Thought prophesy that you would not be long in bed? Yes, 1 think Doctor Spring Sunshine must know something about those flowers of yours. Don’t they last well at the beginning of the season? Elizabeth Christine and little Dick Schofield will find vour love thoughts in the Hollow Tree.

Margaret O'Kane. Auckland: This little girl has crossed the shining threshold. A Happy Town welcome, Margaret, and manv thanks for your daffodil posy. Rowena Asher, Tokaanu: The wireless must be a great interest to you, Rowena. I have left your love with the Woodpecker for all the sick Sunbeams. Oh, yes, he will always treasure those pre-

sentation feathers, and he has quite a collection now.

Catherine Young, Remuera: Your entry has come safely to hand* Catherine Thank you very much. Molly Clark, Waihi: That portrait of me is now on the wall, Molly, and the Little Thought would like one by the same artist. When could he have a sitting? I like your daffodils, too. The Dixie Postman with the bent legs won a race the other day, so I think he must be feeling well at present. Ernest Humberstone, Rotowaro: The Doorkeeper would like, to join your team of invincibles. Will you coach him, Ernest? Congratulations on those two goals. I think the “talkies” are very interesting. Joy Lomas, Thames: A good name for that doll would be “Sleeping Beauty.” Joy. Do you think she would like to be called that? I hope you will all recover soon. Sunshine is the best cure for influenza. Audrey Williams, Point Chevalier: Welcome, Audrey. All the Happy Town people are glad to greet you, and I have entered your painting in the competition. Heather Cuthbertson, Grey Lynn: “What a pretty name,” remarked the Little Thought, glancing over the Dawn Lady’s shoulder. “Heather and 1 are going to be friends.” Don’t forget that, will you, Heather. Rosemary Perrett, Onehunga: A box of kisses and a fine long letter from Rosemary. That illness of yours may have a grand name, Rosemary, but I hope my little Sunbeam will soon be well. What a cheerful patient you are. I should like to be nursing you. You will soon pick up those lost lessons when you return to school, but, as all the grannies say, “Health comes first.” A thousand loves, little Sunbeam. Jessie Clothier, Hamilton: Competitions are always fun, Jessie, even though we can’t win prizes, and I am very glad that you are going to try again. What a fine card that must be. Alfred Redfern, Devonport: Welcome, Alfred. 1 like your entry very much, and I shall always be glad to have your letters. Do you like puzzles, too? Linda Dawson, Portland: A posy of daffodils from Portland. Many thanks. Linda. Jill Woodcock, Edendale: “Wait a moment,” said the Woodpecker. “I have her on my list as Joyce, and now you are calling her Jill. Has she taken up mountaineering?” “Oh, no,” answered the Dawn Lady, “but most people call her Jill.” What a beautiful letter, little lady of the decorations and pots of blackberry jam. The Little Thought lias not forgotten the way to your place. Supposing you write to one of Jean’s Australian pen-friends? You should have had some letters before this. Nancy Jaggar-Smith, Grey Lynn: Welcome, Mistress Nancy. Your painting has arrived, and 1 hope I shall soon hear all about our new Sunbeam. Elsa Bice. Waihi: And did you enjoy painting them. Miss Waihi? No Name: Here is an unsigned story about a little girl’s visit to Flame Land. The heroine’s name is Doris, but what is the name of its author? Cathleen Fletcher, Glen Eden: Count ten, Cathleen. There is a pleasant surprise for you this week. I am glad you had that letter from Jean. You will find Patricia a fine girl, too. The daffodils are all ready and waiting. Denise Gillespie, Remuera: The Woodpecker will never mistake you for a boy. Denise. Supposing you call your doll Virginia? We are all glad to welcome this constant reader, and the Little Thought sends you his merriest smile. Grace Brown, Grey Lynn: “This is from Sunbeam Grace Brown.” said a Pixie Postqian. They never makes mistakes, do they, Grace? Dolly Lemme, Otahuhu: Welcome. Dolly. Your daffodils are now with all the other competition posies. Nellie Phillips. Ngatea: Oh. yes, “All’s well” sounds every night in Happy Town. Nellie. You did very well in your examinations. Many thanks for your competition entry. Richard Cranston. Mount Roskili: “A little boy called Dick, who lias a dog ! named Mick.” said the Little Thought. J “That was an easy rhyme.” A Happv ! Town welcome to this laddie. i Jack CripDen, Remuera: Splendid work, i Jack. Your daffodils looks very attracti ive against that black ground. i Norman Harrison, Mount Albert: Yes,

that story by Jean NRlpdoe was full of i interest, Norman. Please give my love t<> Joan and Joey, and the Angora rabbit. Shouldn’t the second. bantam be called Darby? Those are amusing jokes. Sidney Gibb. Grey Lynn: The Little Thought has just left with your prize, Sidney. Yes, 1 can imagine how pleased daddy was. How splendid having those wonderful new paints. Joan Johnstone. Auckland: A new Sunbeam, and she knows how to colour daffodils 1 hope I shall often hear from little Miss Joan. June Shearer, Mount Eden: Fancywork. June? Oh. no. Wha-t would happen to the Hollow Tree if l sat in the sun working those runny little sprays? B’” I ; can do “lazy daisy.” Can you? Jean will be glad you liked her last story, anu ( Gloria’s muse will always be faithful to i Happy Town. Lilian Gibb, Grey Lynn: Pour daffodils i look very sweet with that brick wall for a background, Lilian. That was a novel idea. 1 like that story, too. Isn’t it I quaint? The Little Thought sends a j kind wish for your grandfather’s birth- ( Allington. Auckland: “New j and true, and her eyes are blue.’’ The l Little Thought is really only guessing, [ Kathleen. Thank you for your story. Sybil Stacey, Parnell: That tram com- l petition still seems popular, Sybil, and I think No. 195 should be congratulated on being first favourite. It must be a very busy tram. Frances Kelly will find your love message with the Woodpecker. Many thanks for those jumbled names. Joan Reidy, Grey Lynn: Life is full of ups and downs, Joan, I am sure jou will soon be put up again. Do you know the answer to that sum now? PoUinntnn. Remuera: Yes, you may send a second entry, Luna. I shall . watch the mail for it. _ r . Eileen Parrish, Manunui: Welcome. Eileen. The smallest Pixie Postman smiled when he saw that letter 2*l - dressed to, “Miss Dawn Lady. I ' va ® glad to have your painting and those riddles. Joy Hallett, Howick: If you save your pennies you will soon be able to bu> some paints, Joy I have another sunbeam with a happy name at Howick. Do you live near Gay du Faur? Sheila Feltham, Raetihi: Many thanks for vour painting and poem, Sheila. 1 am glad that you and Margaret are j friends. The Woodpecker sends you his best wishes. . . - , 1 Iris Lauder, Ellerslie: “This little girl has the name of a flower, and she can paint them,’’ whispered the Little Thought as Iris passed through the Happy Town gates. Nita Mills, Onebunga: M elcome, Nita. Your spring posy has rea.ched me safely. Shirley Houston, Frankton Junction: What a wonderfu mummy you have. No mother should ever return from a holiday without something for her little daughter, but your mummy knows that lesson twice over. My best love. Shirley. Trevor Dudley. Auckland: The paintings are mounting up. Trevor. Soon the daffodils will be reaching the ceiling of the Place-of-You-Never-Can-Tell. Shirley White. Mount Eden: My love ! and thanks, little Miss Mount Eden, i Jean Farquhar. Mount Eden: Your let- ! ter looks very dainty with its decora- • tion of violets, Jean. What a wonderful 1 time you had when you went signaturef hunting among the French sailors. The I Little Thought would have liked one of j those red pom-poms off a hat. Gloria Dudley. Auckland: Welcome, i little nine-year-old We are all glad you { have come down Tiptoe Street, and 1

hope you will write me plenty of letters. Irene Freeson. Auckland: Strangely enough 1 like written letters and stories much better than printed ones, Irene. Some Happy Town thoughts for you and your little brother. Nancy Mclntyre. Grey Lynn: Your gay blooms have u taken their place among the competition entries, Nancy. Doctor Spring Sunshine suggested a good competition, don’t you think?