THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 798, 19 October 1929, Page 31

THE HOLLOW TREE.

MESSAGES FOR SUMBEAfAS.

j The 11 oliolo Tree clones each I I t cede on Wednesday, at 5 p.ru. J J I Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as follow: Valmai Over, Mangere: Nine chickens and a. hen hitting on some eggs; What excitement, Valmai! The Woodpecker sends a kind wish to Douglas. Frank Malam, Oratia: Yes, Frank, I am treasuring that photograph of a little boy and a baby goat. Did you find your last reply? Zoo Harden, Whangarei: Bees are not very pleasant playfellows, Zoe. That was a fortunate escape. J was glad to hear from you again. Thelma Burling, Ohakune: Those pretty sprigs of fruit blossom and your two letters arrived safely, Thelma. I have left your love with the Woodpecker for Ails a Henderson, Sylvia Webb, Jean McJndoe, Creina Mosse, Mavis O’Meara and Joy Hill. What numbers of Happy Town triends you have. Joan Petterson, Whangarei: Yes, there are some lovable characters in “Uncle Loins Cabin,“ Joan. The Woodpecker sends some lucky taps to a certain little lady m Whangarei. Doris Goble, Paeroa: That maze was interesting, wasn’t it, Doris? Doreen Barnes, Rotorua: What fun you had at the bazaar, Doreen. The Little Thought loves bran dips, too. Kathleen Allmgton. Auckland: T like your story. Kathleen, and I think the answer to that puzzle is the letter E. How we?l° Ur * inscr? I hope it will soon be Brenda Hellaby, Remuera: Thank you r> r interesting lerier and your story, Brenda. The Little Thought has tucked that love message away in a secret l>o* ket. You inay sign your letters in any way you wish. My best love to this happy Sunbeam. Maureen Hickey, Ponsonby: Your letter and story have conic safely to Happy Town, Maureen. Yes, Joan is now one of Sunbeams. Dulcie Craig. Wellington: Jean is ha\ing a few days in bed again, Dulcie, hut the Little Thought is sure she will soon be better. Yes, those violets were beautiful, and they had such a sweet scent. You seem to have grown very attached to Wellington, hut I think that Auckland still has a large share of your heart. Gwen O'Callaghan. One ra hi: A warm welcome, Gwen. Your story has arrived, and we are all glad that you have come to Happy Town. Lanius Powell. Huntly: That must be a beautiful -goldfinch, Lanius. Wliut does Nigger think of him. . Eileen Watters. Ellerslie: More posies for “Lady Dawn.” You are a very thoughtful little girl. Eileen. Let me tell you a secret. “Lady Dawn" likv-s flowers picked by children’s little warm hands better than any others. Eileen Fraser. Parnell: Your storv *ls very good, Eileen, and I enjoyed reading it. That toy elephant has been having a very exciting time. Margery Grant, Portland: So the Dawn Lady, the Joyshop man. the Pixie Postmen and the Woodpecker all came to your birthday party? And it was only a dream after all? Perhaps we really were there. Margery. Gwen and Uriel Humphries, Mt. Albert: My love and thanks, little people. 1 am glad you were able to answer the Competition Bell. Florence White, Birkdafe: The smallest Pixie Post man set out with a letter for Florence. I hope it reached you safely. Patricia Sheridan, Te Aroha: Tiiank you for that illustrated joke, Patricia. I am. always glad to hear from this faithful Sunbeam. Iris Powell, Huntly: It Is very kind of Billy Boy to send his love to me, and l send him plenty in return. That is a quaint riddle. Harold Smith, Edendale: You will be having fine fun on November 5, Harold. f bonder if we shall hear your crackers i in Happy Town. Leslie Giles. Point Chevalier: Congratulations. Leslie. Your puzzle has won a prize for you. Jean Buckley. Mount Roskill: I am glad you have heard from Patsy, Jean. What numbers of pen-friends you have now. T have left vour love with the Woodpecker for Eileen Grade. Aileen Millar, Norma Hughes and Rita Tangaroa. Horace Rowlands. Takapuna: A warm, welcome. Horace. Your story has reached j me safely and I hope I shall often hear from my new Sunbeam. Winnie Munro. Morrinsville: This is >->ur lucky day, Winnie. Don’t forget to look in the competition results. Dick Schofield, Ponsonby: A prize for Dick this week. T am sorry to hear that Nanette is in hospital, but I hope she will soon be well. The Little Thought is Koine; to peep in the window at her. I forwi d t< - ■ ns that photo-

graph of you, Dick, and 1 was glad to have yuur story.

Stephen Heath, Edendale: The Dawn Lady was glad to have that tine letter from her little friend. You found all the names in the puzzle picture. I wonder if you will paint the flowers this week? Reginald Smith, Edendale: I am sorry to hear that this laddie has been ill. The warm weather should soon chase away that cold. Both you and Harold solved the puzzle picture. Many happy returns of your birthday. Eddy Evans, Mount Eden: Welcome. Eddy. You are now a member of our happy family. I was glad to see your puzzle. What pretty notepaper you use. Maud Fleury, Devonport: I am glad you are better, Maud. Your story has been entered in the competition. Wilfred Butler, Mount Eden: This seven-year-old has crossed the shining threshold. How would you like to own a baby elephant, Wilfred? Nola Craig, Mount Albert: How excited you must have been when your brother returned from America. Did you remember him. Nola? Congratulations to Buz on his new distinction.

Alsace Brown, Waiheke: The Woodpecker has tucked those feathers away in his secret corner, Alsace. The Little Thought never grows up. I have sent him flying off with your love for Audrey Morrison and Doreen Hooks. Thelma O'Donnell. Pukekohe: Another new Sunbeam. A warm welcome and many thanks for your puzzle, Thelma._ Cathleen Fletcher, Glen Eden: Yes, Titirangi is a fine place, Cathleen. Did vou know that its name means Fringe of Heaven”? There is always plenty to see in the bush, isn’t there? Maureen Gill, Frankton: Happy Town

must mean a great deal to you, Maureen. The Dawn Lady loves reading letters like yours. Thank you for your puzzle entry. ! * Flora Muir. Remuera: You will not forget that sojiool fair, Flora. Congratulations on your success. Stanley Duncan. Henderson: Welcome, j Mister Henderson. Please wifi you let , me know your age and the date of your | birthday. 'There will be another puzzle ! competition soon. Dorothy Gibson. Epsom: Dorothy is now a Sunbeam. Many thanks for answering the Competition Bell. Angus Taylor, Otahuhu: Welcome. Master Otahuhu. I shall look forward to seeing: those stories and riddles. Henry Beehre. Point Chevalier: That was a wonderful birthday. Henry, and I. am sure you will treasure those presents. I Mnnv happy returns. jmelda Carroll, Te Aroha: Thank you

for your letter, little lady. The Woodpecker was glad to have your kind wishes. Dorothy Deed, Te Aroha; Welcome, Miss Te Aroha. Who foi'got to put “Puzzle Competition” on her envelope? How old are you, Dorothy? Mavis Miller, Glen Eden: This new Sunbeam has come safely down Tiptoe Street. Thank you for your puzzle, Mavis. Marie Carroll, Te Aroha: I hope your finger will soon recover, Marie. Many thanks for that trick and those riddles. Wasn't that an amusing puzzle? Ailsa Stuart, Morningside: Yes, that circular reached me safely, Ailsa. You should carry a map of Auckland about with you. Supposing you lose yourself in those unfamiliar streets? Audrey Morrison and Joy Hill will find your love thoughts with the Woodpecker. Harry Sanford, Onehunga: Welcome, Harry. You have crossed the Ilappy Town threshold. Puzzles are fine fun, aren’t they? George Clark, Mercury Bay: This laddie has arrived in Happy Town. You found all the hidden names, George.

Winnie McDonald. Morrinsville : That is a fine picture, Winnie. I wonder who taught you to draw boats. Desmond Bilkey, Papakura: Desmond has arrived in Happy Town. The Woodpecker sends you some very special greetDonald Wallwork, Belmont: Your new home must be very comfortable, Donald. I found that kiss from Jim. Please will you give him one from the Dawn Lady. Del ma Schulz. Takapuna: When the Woodpecker read your letter. Delma, he chuckled heartily. Xo. he does not lay eggs in the Hollow Tree. He sends his

greetings to your pigeons. Audrey Christie. Whangarei: You did your best to rectify the mistake, Audrey. The Little Thought says that picture Gwen Tancred drew of me is very like me, and he considers himself a good judge. Douglas Rogers. Great South Road: Many thanks for that poem, Douglas. I was glad to see it. Herbert Donnell. Thames: Welcome, Master Thames. I hope I shall have a letter from you soon. Kathleen Sheehan, Devonport: We are all glad to greet this new Sunbeam. The smallest Pixie Postman says to tell you that you forgot to put “Puzzle Competition” on your envelope. Gordon Stronach, Taumarunui: Gloria will be glad you liked her poem, Gordon. Were you very excited when your little brother came home?

Nita Olberg, Auckland: There was a reply for you at the foot of the fourth column of tho Hollow Tree on September 28, Nita. Have you still that page? Thank you for your puzzle entry. Mary Cumming, Ellerslie: I am sorrv you have not been well, Mary. Many thanks tor your kind greetings. I like your story very much. Gordon Roper, Edendale: Yes, Gordon, you found all the hidden names. Margaret Norley, Whangarei: Numbers of Sunbeams send Happy Town across the Tasman, Margaret, and their Australian pen-friends are becoming quite familiar with our little world for little people. My best love to you and Jean. May Nisbet, Hamilton: This new Hamilton Sunbeam lias arrived in Happy Town. You found the names in the puzzle picture. Stanley Martin, Auckland: I thought you would like that card, Stanley. Thank you for your entry. Leah Moroney, Frankton: That was a wonderful birthday, Leah. Many happy returns. I was glad to see your solution. Jean Danes, Whangarei: Yes, I think that will be a useful prize, Jean. My best love, little lady. Terangipaia Poata, Te Aroha: I am sorry to hear that my Sunbeam has been ill. Are you stronger now, Terangipaia? You found all those names. Sylvia Woodhouse, Devonport: You are a much-travelled young lady, Sylvia, and I enjoyed your letter very much. Many thanks also for your story'. Gay du Faur will find your love with the Woodpecker.

Jessie Clothier, Hamilton: The fairies ! are never far away when little girls have gardens of their own, Jessie. My love to you and Helen. Dudley Badham. Karekare: Those pansies are beautiful, Dudley, and it was very kind of you to paint them for me. My best love to this laddie. Gloria Rawlinson. Auckland: Your goblins are quaint little people, Gloria, and I like Mary's sketch. Those friends of yours are very well. That party was fine fun, wasn’t it? 1 am taking great care of my present. Nancy Cozens. Milford: Welcome, Nancy. I hope I shall have a letter from you soon. Lottie Stronach. Taumarunui: This wee girl has arrived in Happy Town. The Little Thought sends you his sunniest smile. Dorothy Taylor, Otahuhu: You are now | a member of Happy Town, Dorothy, and j I shall be glad to see those verses and ; puzzles. i Molly Curtin, Ponsonby: I like that ' poem very much, little Miss Molly. Ailsa Henderson. Ponsonby: That was i a wonderful sunset, Ailsa. Many thanks j for those sweet peas. Aren’t they large? Mae Stevenson. New Lynn: Little new | feet in Tiptoe Street. A warm welcome to this nine-year-old. Aileen Millar. New Lynn: Your new ' notepaper is very pretty. Aileen. Yes, I we are all glad to welcome Mae. Mary Gordon, Herne Bay: Man;-- thanks