Under the “Totem-Pole”

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 747, 21 August 1929, Page 16

Under the “Totem-Pole”

Letters to Redfeather are answered as follow:—Harvest Moon: Your box of pussy-willow and your fine little story arrived by the same mail, Harvest Moon. Many thanks for the first and congratulations on the second. I am delighted to hear that you will soon be visiting Auckland. Red Star will be glad to have your kinds thoughts. . . . Afterglow: Very many thanks, faithful one. I have used a little extract from your account of the rally in the Girl Guides’ Corner. . . . Flying Cloud: My Maid of the Great Outdoors is surely having an unfortunate time, but I hope that injured hand will soon recover. You dictated that story very cleverly, and it has won a prize for you. You are a much published Brave. Some Wigwam greetings for Flying Cloud. Red Star is much better. . . . Little Twig: That games book is a splendid idea. Little Twig*. The Arahi report is very interesting this time. . . . Red Star: So you have had a visit from another member of the Wigwam? I am glad to hear that. Yes, the Scout Jamboree in England was very wonderful. Flying Cloud and Daydream will find your greetings under the Totem Pole. How is your muse, Red Star? . . . Amber Light: I have sent your letter and the enclosure to the Provincial Commissioner in Auckland, and I hope there will soon be a Guide company in Thames. Your friends all seem very keen to join. Some good wishes for Amber Light. . . . Lone Wolf: The First Cornwell (late Punua) Troop brings further credit to the group. Yes, a report in rhyme would be quite a novelty. Please excuse the inclusion of the old troop name. It was necessary to make the metre scan. Greetings to you and the members of your tribe. . . . Little Thunder: How glad you will be to have your own headquarters. When do building opei'ations commence? I was glad to hear again from my faithful Papakura scribe. . . . Dreaming Wind: The Guides will be interested in your report, Dreaming Wind. What jolly games you have in your company. . . . Silver Tongue: Ycur young charges must be keen little workers. Many thanks for reporting their recent activities. . . . Green Leaf: Your Second Whangarei news will appear next week, Green Leaf. My greetings to this loyal scribe. . . . Silver Ripple: How important you will all feel when you have contributed a doorstep for the new Guide Home in England. I hope all the other Auckland companies will follow your example. I was glad to have your St. Mary’s news. . . . Moccasin Maker: Another visit to Otimai? I hope you and Sun Cloud will have a happy time. I was glad to have news of Little Blue Bird and Flower of Dawn. Please give them my warmest greetings. I shall listen for the footsteps of your Ranger friend. . . . Featherfoot: It was just in time. My greetings and thanks.