THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 756, 31 August 1929, Page 37

THE HOLLOW TREE.

L_JRI MESSAGES FOR SUMBEAfAS.

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

Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as follow: Jack Abbott. New Lynn: I am sorry to find that my little new Sunbeam is sick in bed. When I told Doctor Spring Sunshine he sent some sunny clays for you. Y e*, Jack, I like dogs, and I am sure ISrtt is a faithful friend. Avis CosteMo. Rotorua: I shall look forward fo that weekly letter. Avis. The Little Thought says you will soon be a good scribe. Christena Underwood, Edendale: Wol- > cme, wee one. Your puzzle was too Lite, but there will be another competition before long. Winnie McDonald, Morrinsville : Prizes are awarded only for competitions, Winnie, but >ou will find plenty of those to enter for. Thank you for your letter with its interesting enclosures. ida Cunningham, Rotorua: I hope you have now recovered, Ida. These spring ua>s should soon cure your cold. Your little niece ia a very enthusiastic Sunbeam. Margaret Jones. Raetihi: Your storyreached me safely, Margaret. Wasn't it an interesting subject this time? Keith Hartnoll, Mount Eden: It arrived too late to be judged in the competition, Keith, but thank you all the Monica Winstanley, Huntly: Those paper baskets must have looked very pretty, Monica. Did the chocolates tante good? Jackie Russell - Green. Morningside : What a fine birthday, Jackie. You are a lucky little boy. Yes, your wee sister mav come down Tiptoe Street. The Little Thought will teach her plenty of games. _ . . . Dorothy White, Thames: So the fairies have been at work in Thames. Dorothy. That plum tree must look very dainty in her new sown. Many thanks for lettinjr me see that poem. The Pixie Postmen send their warmest lore. Ava Marmont, Mount RoskiM: VVeleome, Ava. We are all glad that you have found your way down Tiptoe Street. Your puzzle did not reach me in time. Joyce Beattie, Glen Eden: Joyce has made the magic journey. I like that story very much. Do you know any other Glen Kden Sunbeams? Ei’een Fraser, Parnell: My love and thanks, Eileen. There will be another puzzle competition soon. _ George Dormer. Mount Eden: Doctor Sprine Sunshine has been workins very hard lately. George, and he hopes you noticed thoee wonderful days thts week. I was (ftad to see that poem. George. Naomi Stirling. Whangarei: Some people spend half their time writing fetters Naomi, and some people don t. I was glad to see your story. *>hd 1 hope VOU will he happy in your new home. Lillian Govan, Grev Lynn: ThanK jon for those riddles. Lillian. 1 am afraid The,- ar e a little well known to print. Jlv best love to This faithful Sunbeam Thelma Burling. Ohakune: M elcnrne to our tov.-n Of many joys. Thelma. t-ctiers like sours are a pleasure to read and 1 hope vou will soon he even more mm*~ liar with the ways of Happy Town Tour entry was too late, but I was glad to Seddon, Lumstfen: The Woodpecker was Charmed with those pretty feathers from Butty, and he thinks they are unique. Xeedless to say. h® will always treasure them. How tame Burry must be: You are a clever little girl to come so high In your class, but 1 am not at all surprised. Rosalie. Joan Brookfield, St. Hellers Bay. there is a fairy ocean dividing e y' h sky ? I think every cloud must be the crest of a wave, .loan. Tl:ank j oil VC: y much for your cleverly handled story. Imelda Carroll, Te Arotia: 'Lnis w maid has passed safely through the gates of Happy Town. The Woodpecker sends you his best love. Irene Hooks, Ponsonby: Many thanks for that story, Irene. I enjoyecT reading William Malyon. Ponsonby: It was just too late. William. Time is a Louisa Underwood. Edendale: This httle sir: has been busy again. 1 was giau to see that story and your pusaie. Joyce Robertson, Parnell: * ‘A.. Sunbeam has arrive,l in HapPY Town. e all glad to greet Joyce under tne Happiness Tree. __ . Noeline Bartlett, Hamilton: Welcome, Noeline. You have solved the mystene*-

of Tiptoo Street, and I hope I shall often hear from my new Sunbeam.

Una Kelly, Epsom: Y’rs, the Wishing Well would make a pretty picture, with its fringe of daffodils. Perhaps a Sunbeam will draw it for me some day. Maree Garland, Mount Eden: A posy of tulips from Maree. Thank you very much, little lady. Frances Kelly, Epsom: Those violets would be glad to be rescued after being left out all night. Did the salt water revive them? Thank you for your painting, Frances. Miriam Brown, Herne Bay: Your competition entry has come safety to hand, Miriam. AH the Happy Town people send you their love. Jean Longbottom. Papatoetoe: So Tiptoe Street has called you, too, Jean? We are all glad to welcome you. I like your tulips very much. Margaret Mears. Otahuhu: “This paint-

ing is from Margaret,” said the middlesized Pixie Postman. “She is a Sunbeam, but she has filled in the enrolment form again. I wonder if she has lost her card?" 4 „ Mary Waters, Devonport: Y our painting looks very attractive with its neat mount. Mary. That is a wonderful book your mother sent from Rotorua. I hope you will have a happy holiday. Betty Burrell, Helensville: And how old is Betty? I have Fay’s age, but not yours. Thank you for your tulips. Peggy Dent, Whangarei: “Today greet Miss Peggy Dent, who hopes her card will soon be sent.” 7t took the smallest Pixie Postman ten minutes to compose that poem, Peggy. Isn’t he John Macdonald. Grey Lynn: The Little Thought loves guinea-pigs. John, and he sends a special message to Squibs. Little sister will be feeling very proud of herself now that she is a schoolgirl. What a long time you were ill. Are you quite strong now? Catherine Dingle, Newmarket: Welcome, Catherine. I shall be looking forward to hearing all about you. Are you still at school? Pamela Joyce, Remuera: This little girl ha* arrived in Happy Town, and her tulips have been entered in the competition The Woodpecker is glad to see votir name in the Hollow Tree. Margaret Willis. Epsom: Your stencil is a daintv piece of work. Margaret, but the colours would not reproduce. I was glad to see your tulips, too.

AMen Trubuhovich, Richmond: How dm you manage to fracture your leg. little one? I was so sorry to hear about it. Did you tuck that letter under your pillow and dream of Happy Town? “Daffodils’* is a charming’ poem. Brenda Hellaby, Remuera: What a quaint little boy your cousin it. That was a very apt remark. Brenda is a pretty name, I think, but I shall call you Joan if you wish. June Beale and Lorna Finlay sort will find your love with the Woodpecker. Joyce Petford, Remuera: Welcome, Joyce. Y'ou are now a Sunbeam. I am glad you were able to answer the Competition Bell. Jean Douglas, Onehunga: “Some of the little ones paint very cleverly,” said the Little Thought. “I like this one from Jean.”

Harry Trubuhovich, Richmond: So you like Happy Town very much? I am glad

to hear that. Did you help to amuse Allen while he was in bed? I hope he will soon be perfectly strong again. My love to you both. Joan Antonelli, D#rgaviile: Here is some more excitement for you, Joan, for the Woodpecker’s corner is full of thrills. I should love to watch my little friends finding their messages. You found the hidden Sunbeam, and I hope you will enjoy that dance. Audrey May Wbitford, 9 Wellington Street: Please may 1 have your full address, Audrey? Your card went forth on a fruitless errand. June Beckman, Birkenhead: “Guess when this new Sunbeam was born,’’ said the Little Thought. “In September,” suggested the Doorkeeper. "Wrong.” laughed the Little Thought. “I guessed straight away." Betty Bellini, Avondale: Welcome. Betty. When I am eating the last crumbs of my birthday cake you will be cutting yours. I was glad to see your painting. Helen Clothier, Hamilton: “Why Is the Pacific Ocean like a plum pudding?” “Because it has currents (currants) in it.” Is that the right answer. Helen? How would you like to sit down to a plate of Pacific Ocean at Christmas time? No Name. Auckland: A Sunbeam has sent an unsigned painting posted at Auckland on August 27. Gwen Foster. Frankton: Joy will be delighted to hear from you, l am sure. Gwen. f hope you will have a happv time during these holidays. Sheila Parker, Ponsonby; This little

girl has come safely to Happy Town. I shall be looking forward to your first letter, Sheila. Rosalie Sutherland, Ellerslie: Welcome, Rosalie. It was a wise day when yoti decided to come to Happy Town. Are you fond of competitions? Jessie Clothier, Hamilton: That school concert was a great success, Jessie, and I am sure you will have a fine library. Did you enjoy your trip to Te Aroha? Haney Waller, Penrose: Yes, that last poem that Jean wrote was very sweet. I have left your love for her in the Hollow Tree and also your thoughts for Irene Retter, Eileen Gracie, Jean Farqubar and Elizabeth Christine. I am glad you are still treasuring that handkerchief, Elizabeth sent you last Christmas. My best love to you all. Marian Alexander, Hew Lynn; "A new one,” said the Little Thought. “Her name is Marian, and she has a paintbox." Tsn’t he a discerning little person, Marian? Jean Buckley, Mount Roskill: I shall be glad to have that photograph, Jean. What a number' of pen-friends you have in Australia. Jean Lanes, Eileen Gracie, Margaret Nor ley and Nancy Waller will be glad to have your kind wishes. Sheila Turner, Devonport: J have divided those kisses among the Happy Town people, Sheila. The Little Thought claimed two. I hope you will often be looking for messages in the Hollow Tree. Mavis Beckman, Birkenhead: Your

tulips have arrived, Mavis. My best love and thanks.

Norma Christensen, Milford: So you are going to Takanini? No, our paper is not delivered there, but people who live at Takanini have it posted. I hope you will soon recover from that cold, Norma. I liked that little poem you sent me. Stanley Holgersson. Taumarunui: Your tulips have come safely to Happy Town. Stanley, and the Pixie Postmen will be watching for the second painting you are going to send next week. .Patricia Sheridan. Te Aroha: I see you are fond of Byron, Patricia. Thank you for sending me that poem. How are you these fine days? Leslie Wrightson. Birkenhead: Welcome, Leslie. The Hollow Tree is an exciting place when you are looking for your first message, isn’t it? I am glad you heard the Competition Bell. Betty Mabey, Maramarua: I hope your mother will be quite strong now, Betty. How glad you must be to have her home. What are you going to call your pet lamb, and do you help to feed all those new little calves and pigs? Olive Rackham, Avondale: Y'our springtime posy has been entered in the competition, little Miss Avondale. Marjorie Baird. Papakura: Yes. T like reading very much, Marjorie. I hope your house will goon bid good-bye to influenza. The Pixie Postmen will watch the mail for your tulips. Ellen Fleming, Parnell: I have quire a number of Sunbeams in Parnell now. Ellen. I wonder if you know any of

them? A warm welcome, and many thanks for your competition entrv. Henry Ryan, Westfield: Welcome, Master Henry. You will find plenty of competitions in the Happy Town page. The Woodpecker sends his warmest greetings. Muriel Hinton, Rotorua: Yes, the Sunbeams may white to me every week if they wish. Y'our painting has arrived safely, Muriel. Gloria Rawlinson, Auckland: Doctor Spring Sunshine says he looked In at your window the other day and saw yott In bed, so he and the Lady Spring held a consultation, and they have decided to send you twenty-five blue and gold days all for yourself. That’s the cure for a cold, isn’t it, Gloria? Elizabeth Christine, Auckland: The Little Thought is making a magic carpet out of the gold of daffodils, the deep blue of dew-wet violets, the silver-grey of pussy-willow, and the rosy tint of clouds at sunset. When it is finished he is going to leave it on your window-sill so that you will be able to come to Happy Town by the swiftest route. The smallest Pixie Postman sends a capful of spring sunshine to Elizabeth. Annie Martin, Horsham, Sussex: The last English mail was full of excitements, Annie, and we are delighted to welcome our new Sunbeam. If you and Iris will supply me with a list of schoolchildren who desire Happy Town penfriends I shall publish it in this page. They will then have numbers of correspondents in New Zealand. I hope you will often write to me now that you have come to Happy Town. Dufcie Craig, Wellington: A big bouquet of violets from your Auckland garden has reached me, Dulcie, and their scent is all about me as I write. You are a kind little girl to have them sent. My best love and thanks to this liappy Sunbeam. Leonora Dudley, Otahuhu: My love and thanks, Mis' Otahuhu. I have entered your tulips in the competition. Eunice Everitt, Karangahake: Have you lost your card, Eunice? I notice that you filled in the form agg.in when you were sending your painting. Iris Lewis, Horsham. Sussex: The Little Thought clapped his hands when your letter ...arrived. Iris, and the Dawn Lady was delighted to have those photographs of you and your little brother. I am glad you have heard from so many of the Sunbeams. Jean Mclndoe tells me that she also has had a letter from you. What fun you had bathing at Worthing. Did you have pony races? A Happy Town thought for this little English girl. Marjery Lifting, Mount Albert: June McNicol lives at 5 Chamberlain Avenue, Dannevirke. I have posted that letter on. Many thanks for that amusing story. The Little Thought was delighted with those pressed petals, and he sends his best love. Eileen Gracie, Glen Eden: Yes, I am sure you are glad to be back in Happy Town, Eileen. I missed your letters while you were away. Yes, Jean anrl Gloria write excellent verses. How kind of Jean to send you that beautiful vase. I have .left your love with the Woodpecker for i Jean, Gloria, Mary Rawlinson and the I Wailer Sunbeams. Betty Brown, Auckland: Welcome. I Betty. We are all glad that Kathleen's ; playmate has come to Happy Town. Did ! you finish the tulips? Doreen Linfield, Remuera: “Doreen is going to be a special friend of mine,” said the Little Thought. I like your painting, little one. Marjorie Smith, Auckland: “From Sunbeam Marjorie,” said the tallest Pixie Postman, coming smartly to the salute. Catbleen Fletcher, Glen Eden: I am glad you have heard from Australia, Cathleen. There is a new' English Sunbeam for you to write to today. Your story has placed you first in the competition. I should love to visit those moonshine cellars. Douglas Gordon, Thames: I shall keep a special vase for those violets, Douglas, and I hop©' they will travel safely. Yes, I am sure they will make me happy. You are a kind little boy to offer to help me w-ith all my letters. That would be great i fun, wouldn’t it? | John Stormont. Point Chevalier: Weli come, Master John. I am so glad you have j come to Happy Town. How would you ; like to live in a Hollow Tree like the ; Woodpecker? Florence Swinbanks, Hikurangi: I like that little poem, Florence. The Little Thought is always present when Sunbeams are having birthdays. Eileen Buswell. Point Chevalier: Still my family grows. Eileen. We are all j glad to welcome this new member. Jean Mclndoe. Hamilton: So vou had : letters from Sussex, too! What a | vjonderful correspondence yours is, Jean. ! Your doctor was very kind to bring you ; those flowers. So many of them bring f nothing but prescriptions, but yours ! knows that flowers in themselves are ; medicine. Elizabeth Christine, Dulcie ‘ Craig and Margaret Anderson will find ? your spec ial thoughts in the Hollow Tree.

Desmond Jenkins, Auckland: Welcome 13 Burleigh Street* This time you havi

remembered your name, but I wonder how j old you are? You are coming down Tiptoe .Street all in little pieces, aren't you? I like your poem and those dainty “Sunflower Elves.” Ailsa Stuart, Morningside: Yes, I like your notepaper very much, Ailsa. Thank you for the violet you enclosed. It was still quite fresh. I hope your daddy will soon be well. The Little Thought has sped away with your love message for Jov Hill. Eunice Wilson. Kerepeehi: That was a sad tale about the golliwog, Eunice. Your poem is very good. I am always glad to hear from this keen little Sunbeam. Julia Keys. St. Hellers Bay: Julia is now a Sunbeam of Happy Town. A warm welcome to this young artist. Elvin Hayward, Frankton Junction: You managed your tulips very well, little one. I hope you will write a letter next time. William Aubrey, East Tamaki: My love and thanks to this laddie, who has been listening for the Competition Bell. Jean Farquhar, Mount Eden: I>octor Spring Sunshine has promised some fine weather for the holidays, Jean, and I hope his prophesy is correct. If Mary Potts is peeping into the Hollow Tree she will be glad to know that you intend writing to her soon. I have left your love for her with the "Woodpecker and also your thoughts for Jean Mclndoe, Elizabeth Christine, Joy Hill and Nancy Waller. Margaret McLoughlin. Otahuhu: Your posy of tulips has reached me safely, Margaret. My best love and thanks. Edwyna Stone, Onehunga: "What a won- i derful batch of puzzlers, Edwyna. You have been having a busy time. I am sorry to hear that your sister has been sick again. She should be out in a sleeping porch and having all the sunshine she possibly can. I do hope she will soon be well. Some Happy Town love for Edwyna. Winnie MacLennan, Point Chevalier: This little lady has arrived in Happy Town. The Woodpecker sends his .best wishes. Those pretty tulips have been entered in the competition. Annie Huggins. Morningside: Your tulips are very good, Annie. Don't the Sunbeams love painting flowers? Lesley Utting. Mount Albert: Lots of j toys and two pussies? And I have no toys and no pussies. Perhaps if I stroke the Little Thought he will purr, and the smallest Pixie Postman might let me wheel him about in a dolly’s pram. But then I have no dolly’s pram, Lesley. Isn’t that a sad state of affairs?