THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 810, 2 November 1929, Page 33

THE HOLLOW TREE.

| MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

r r i The Hollow Tree closes each j j ©» Wednesday, at 5 p.m. I

letters to the Dawn Lady are answered U follow:

Rona Whittle. Parnell: This little lady Ba.i arrived in Happy Town. A warm Rona. The Pixie Postmen axe t 2? er * n *r ** you like competitions. Wmnia Munro, Morrinsv i He: Yes, those runts should be very useful, Winnie, and 1 m so glad you like them. I hope you 2** have to wear spectacles, but t/. ** it "ill not be for long. Some f appy Town sunshine for this loyal SunJ®; Doorkeeper likes those riddles. Borman Robertson, Hamilton: A name w «ite Angora rabbit? Well, supi -ti JE? U eal * ,llm Scamper. No, the Th «>ught says to tell you that the fu : r«nu ms not have numbers though he ,_n has to make you all number off from vm» r i • i' was delighted to have Kina message. PHncia Sheridan. Te Aroha A letter ‘ttrn in bed? Summer Time M.D. . t nave to visit Te Aroha. No. 1 did not ‘•.“••suntaattons at school, Patsy, but I iov ed music. Your story ™.arrived «afelv. tnetn Joyce Myers. Avondale: Tap, A little eirl waiting at the ♦; a » or .Happy Town.. Bring her across ' -music threshold. Tattle Thought. That 1 :™, ls °nr of my favourites. m , a o 'D°nnell, Pukekohe: It is very u to Sily those pleasant things , , Happy Town. The 7 .aw n Lady 1 lit. 8 * world for little people, too. Pointing, Thelma. tiSHph Christine, Auckland: The Thought has wrapped a Happy v rrn in a dewy rose-petal and tied : a threa d of gossamer that he v r morning. Tlie package has Mn\ Pn and tlie smallest Pixie PosttVSLi* J,un set out with it. He is cSJ® arrive at your window sill at f> J; tomorrow morning. I hope you E*iV. lWake to t«ke delivery. ' ; m T ? Lee - Parnell: My love and thanks. 1 have entered it »n the p, Ik 1 " w »tters. Ellerslie: Those flowers sr.. coimir of the sunshine, Charlie, Th.nt y so beautiful in my vases. Bn i , 50,1 very much indeed When P, r i. sonie more of your stories? iosem 8 would like to trv one for the Wf l COfl,p «Ution. Some Happy Town E«t«n. y o U and EH**!'. ine . B ™*". Northcote: A warm weltmiJut . thls hlue-year-old. That is a on th. poem . Estelle. Do you ever call “e m°nk*>s at the zoo? McMahon. Grey Lynn: Thank Crav. ' f ' nn e. Flowers to paint are W. p^pular with mv little friends, ■•h”, f rcvv n, Waiheke: 1 was so sorry ?hiuA ,V! >'°ar friend's neeident, Alsace. >S«5* “** That so easily happen, don’t ntm\ i P°S een Hooks Slid Audrey Morib.e.R|ad you have remembered "°odDeot 1 havf ‘ given your love to the t«Sj!5* cl ‘ er ’ How i.- your wee bunny : »"\,A Mclnt y'’e. Remuera: Yes, thank Sou k.: .*■ lam very well. What fun a ! Tlle zoo. Your painting has if"® safely. vOf L Maysmor . Auckland: When you ®'mbership age vou may join the !>n« m ; ,nd have a membership, seal, J aic,' 1 was glad to hear from you :.:tu*T, Arnol <*. Maungatawhiri: The ?e me. . *® u *ht has been helping me with ‘ **k<?fi'K ?es this week. Elva. but when f O%J t lie i7 1 to s P ell the name of your !p a rtflil. 1 r° e to gather some daisies * them y chain Now he is thread?'at hi» ’ an( * I have had to spell out aar 4 aU M mvself. Yes, you having a swim every day. n Bell u lOr answering the Competi«4S*„Sr»n>*. Thames: That Is a won5- our mother brought from and I run sure you will > L'■ „H"w splendid having that You tw ° ■ HhOUld Nai?* v s rt Va , n , s ’ Remuera: Your painting 1 thanks' asTer James, yiy best love ,*hnon° n ' 1 Hay ’ T ' Papapa: Welcome. .’Be tn u " e ar ‘' all glad you liave ’ ... Town, and I was pleased «, !!“ r Painting I Mease will you , J, »e« r. .u vhf>n > our birthday falls, f'h7* Cfothall. Mount Eden: 1 was **" thai riddle, Joyce. All the

Happy Town people send their best

Hilda Cameron, Mount Eden: Hilda has heard the merry music of the Competition Bell. My love and thanks to this Sunbeam.

Muriel Taylor, Mercer: A batch of riddles from Muriel. Thank you very much, little lady. *

Valerie Wyatt, Devonport: I enjoyed your story very much, Valerie. Isn’t that a quaint little picture? Joyce Lanigan. Papakura: You will find the Dawn Lady's address at the foot of the page, Joyce. The most curiously addressed letter ever to reach me had on it: “Dawn Lady, Post Office, Fairvland.” I hope you will enjoy the fancy dress bull.

Alwyn Fellows, Northcote: Your posy of nasturtiums has arrived safely, Alwyn. Wasn’t it an interesting picture to paint?

Gladys O'Meara, Thames: You are quite an old resident of Thames, Gladys. That

was a wonderful procession. The middlesized pixie Postman has just handed me your painting. Cathleen Fletcher, Glen Eden: UI T little friend must have been delighted with the glitter-wax and the Jig-saw puzzle, cathleen. I knew a "tile boy once who ooukl make wonderful animals out of glitter-wax. They looked just like a toy zoo. Jean Owens. Devonport: T. too, am happy now that you are .a Sunbeam. Jean. Xo, there arp no points given in the competitions, but there are atwa>« Plenty or prizes. I hope I shall soon hear from you again. Glen Macmorran, Remuera. \\ eleome, r .,~Y, Vou have made the magic journey ,’’i ‘, i .had to see four painting entry The Woodpecker is glad to see vour name in the Hollow Tree. Elma Neeson, New Lynn: Another wee one. The Pixie Postmen hope there will be many letters from this little gu l. A big package of Happy Town love for El E»i. prenter. Herne Bay: Your painting has arrived safely, Essie. My best l0 Br. a ndli Hehaby. Remuera: Voiir PaintfSr -PE™ ' 'wilfred Gribbl c. Mount Edenl MV ’wj and thanks, Wilfred. has "T' Whiteflel'd, 'ponsonb'y: Please will ?h°e date "t 1 like your painting very much.

Harry Murray, Auckland: Welcome to this laddie. When next you write I should like you to tell me when, your birthday happens. Fainting is line fun, isn’t it?

Mavis O’Meara, Thames: Yes, Christmas is not far off now, Mavis. It will be fine fun won’t it. Those wee canaries must be a great interest to you. Thank you for your interesting letter. Ronald Butler, Grey Lynn: The Dawn Lady loves little boys, Ronald, and she is always glad when new ones find their way to Happy Town. A warm welcome, little man. Barton Dickson. Ponsonby: My love and thanks, Master Ponsonby. Your competition entry has arrived. Joan Rossiter, Green Lane: “From Joan.'' said a bright-eyed Pixie Postman. They never forget their little friends, do they, Joan 9 Margaret Anderson, Mount Eden: I was glad to have all that news of your dream house, Margaret. People who have

dream houses are never lonely. Did you know that? They can put dream flowers in dream vases and arrange everything just as they wish. I shall he peeping in on those dream children soon. Edna Pollington, Remuera: Ding, dong, ding, dong. Edna has answered the Competition Bell. Bessie Hutchinson, Paeroa: Your Tstory is very quaint, Bessie, and 1 am glad that Miss Sparrow found a new husband for poor Mrs. Beetle. That was the least she could do, wasn't it? Joyce Woods, Hamilton: I am sorrv that you have been ill, Joyce. Yes. T have heard the talkies. 1 hope you will be successful in your Girl Guide examination. Phyllis Heathcote, Te Aroha: That is a charming little poem, Phyllis, and I enjoyed reading it. Don’t you love those old-fashioned flowers? Jean Anderson, Mount Eden: Yes, thank you, little lady, I had a very happy birthday. Last year Gloria had some crackers. Can you say the Guy Fawkes rhyme? Ailsa Henderson. Ponsonby: Your letter is full of interest. Ailsa, and you seem to have a great knowledge of bush lore. Thank you also for letting me see that Guy Fawkes mask. Thelma Burling will find your kind thoughts with the Woodpecker. Mary Anderson. Mount Eden: A wee hut in your garden, Mary? The Little Tlipught is deeply interested in it. Please may he call on you? My best love. Mistress Mary. Phyllis Symons, Te Papapa:.Your painting has reached me safely, Phyllis. All the Happy Town people send their lo\.c.

Mildred Hughes, Parnell: This little maid has crossed the Happy Town threshold. I hope I shall often hear from you, Mildred. Zoe Harden, Whangarei: Yes “The Bells of Heaven” is a fine poem, Zoe. Do you know “Stupidity Street” by the same poet? What excitement when the bees swarmed on the plum tree. Delma Schulz, Takapuna: I hope jour mother will soon be well, Delma. Y'es, your painting has arrived. The Little Thought is just about to open that box of kisses. Barry Laurenson, Epsom: Yours is a fine little letter, Barry. Isn’t it fun making one and one into two? And you like me very much? The Little Thought knows exactly what a large share Barry has of the Dawn Lady’s heart, so that is just right, isn’t it. What scores of kisses! Wasn't your wee hand tired? Mona Hardwick, Mount Albert: Your painting has arrived, Mona. Please will you let me know the date of your birthday. A warm welcome to Happy Town. Joan Petterson, Whangarei: Yes. “Willie from Chile” was very quaint, Joan. Isn’t Gloria a clever Sunbeam? I should like to know what you are like, too, Joan. Perhaps you will send me your photograph some day. L. Harkin, Birkenhead Welcome, Miss or Master L. Please may I have some particulars about my new Sunbeam. Joyce Mallowes, Te Aroha: What numbers of Sunbeam friends you have, Joyce. Te Aroha is quite a little Happy Town community. A package of good wishes for Joyce. Dudley Badharn, Kare Kare: Your painting has arrived, Dudley. Thank you very much. Those fine pansies of yours are still on the wall. Margaret Norley, Whangarei: Many happy returns, Margaret. Was it a wonderful day? The Little Thought sends some very special love to Jean. How you must love that family of chickens, Margaret. Dorothy Olsen, Otahuhu: Your nainting and that poem have come safely to Happy Town, Miss Otahuhu. The Pixie Postmen all send their best love. Elvin Hayward, Frankton Junction: What pictures do you wish to see, Elvin? Your painting has been entered in the competition. Phyllis Wood, Birkenhead: Perhaps your rabbits would like to be called Fitter and Patter. I am so sorry to hear that you have been ill. June Garland, Ellerslie: And being just a little girl of eight you find it hard to think of something to write about? Your letter is very interesting all the same, June. The Little Thought would love to see your wee sister. I hope you will have a happy time when you go camping. Mabel Jonasson, Rotorua: Welcome, Miss Rotorua. I was glad you were able to send a painting. Do you know any other Sunbeams in your town? Audrey Lorett, Hamilton: Yes, I hope you .will be successful in your proficiency examination, Audrey. Thank you for your happy letter. Edwyna Stone, Maramarua: Your mother was very lucky, Edwyna. What a useful prize! You are quite a farm girl now. Do the cows come when they are called? Bruce Wells. Hikurangi: Welcome, Bruce. You have been very busy, and 1 was glad to see your two entries. The Woodpecker sends his greetings to this new member. Sylvia Woodhouse, Takapuna: What a wonderful long letter from Sylvia, and I like that poem/ too. ' I think the fairies must have called on you the night before you wrote to me. The Little Thought sends a friendly smile to “Boudie." Betty Mabey, Maramarua: The Little Thought says it is a very good thing the Dawn Lady is not fond of water melons because she might"call on you at Maramarua and spend all her time in your water-melon garden. Yes, all the Pixie Postmen will be hanging up their stockings at Christmas. Bunny must be thriving, Betty. My best love, little Ivy Dodson, Rotorua: Your two competition entries-have reached me safely, Ivy. Thank- you very much. Lydia Ellis. Auckland: Welcome to Happy Town. Lydia. I hope T shall soon hear all about my new Sunbeam. Gloria Rawlinson, Parnell: The Little Thought peeped in at a certain window last week-end, Gloria, and saw you and Betty having all kinds of fun. He said that you looked very quaint in that Scout hat. You didn't know that he knew all about it. did vou? Mavis Fuller. Glen Eden: 1 have told the Woodpecker that you have lost your baby pigeons, Mavis, and he feels very sad about it. I hope the next ones will survive. Your painting has been entered ! in the competition. Kathleen Ricketts. Auckland: “Oh. oh." j said the Little Thought with a chuckle of delight, “here is our Drummer Girl in ! Tiptoe Street again! I have often won- ' dcred where she has been hiding.” The

Dawn Lady has not forgotten her little friend. Your nasturtiums are very pretty, Drummer Girl. Margaret Willis, Epsom: “Merry-eyes” is very sweet, Margaret, and the smallest Pixie Postman is poring over that story. Gay du Faur, Howick: I was glad to hear again from this little nature lover. How exciting finding those baby birds in the nest. Soon they will know all about the world that lies beyond their cosy shelter. Tennis is splendid exercise. and I am glad you are having plenty of games. Joy Hill, Mount Albert: That poem calls up a rare picture, Joy. Is it from your own pen? You can type very well indeed. Friend Woodpecker is taking good care of your love thoughts for Elizabeth Christine and Olga Meyer.

Joyce Hill, Grey Lynn: Dear me. another Joyce Hill! The Sunbeam whose reply I have just written is a Joyce, too. This will make the Woodpecker pucker his brows. I like your painting, little lady.

Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: Your letter is full of sunshine, Jean, and I am so glad that you are able to be about again. Wee Johnny must be a dear, and I should love to see those wonderful toys. I, too, hope you will soon meet Helen and Jessie Clothier, for they are fine little girls. I have left your love for them with the Woodpecker and also your kind thoughts for Margaret Brain and Sheila Feltham. No one else was surprised that you won the story competition, Jean. A big package of Happy Town love.

Dina Currie. Pukekohe: Y'es, you are very wise to come to Happy, Town, little Miss Dina, for this is where the Happiness Tree grows. Some day when you look up into the branches you will find that a Love Flower is blooming there for you.