THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 852, 21 December 1929, Page 39

THE HOLLOW TREE.

The Hollow Tree clones each | v:eek on Wednesday at 5 p.m. |

letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as follow:

Sydney Roberts, Birkenhead: As a rule a background makes the flowers look more attractive, Sydney, and many of the Sunbeams mount their entries. Yours ate very good. My best wishes for Christmas and another successful school year. Marie Carroll, Te Aroha: The Little T lought would love to see those baby guinea pigs with their pretty pink eyes.. Some Happy Town thoughts for Marie. Nancy Stephenson, Gisborne: Your story and poem are very good, Miss Gisborne. I hope you will have a happy Christmas. Edna Clarke, Mount Eden: Your essay reached me safely, Edna. Clarence Roberts, Birkenhead: Good work, little man.

Herbert Wood, Morrinsville: Yes, that was correct, Herbert. Delma Schulz, Takapuna: Prudence would be a good name for that oldfashioned doll, Delma. Thank you for your painting and the box of kisses. I hope you will have a happy time at \vaiheke. Dulcie Rigden, Avondafe South: Congratulations, Dulcie. Your story is very original, and I like your second entfy, too. Thank you also for your poems. I am not surprised that you won the prize for prose In your form. Sydney Davidson, Mount Eden: welcome, Master Sydney. I was glad to see your competition entries, and I hope I shall often hear from you. Betty Raine. Auckland: Your painting and those riddles arrived safely, Betty. Elizabeth Christina, Auckland: All the Happy Town people send some special Christmas wishes, ai d the Little Thought has just blown you a thistledown kiss. Adelaide Dodson, Rotorua: Many thanks for your competition entries and that pretty Christmas card, Adelaide. lam glad you know Dulcie Henderson. Mabel Jonasson, Rotorua: Please win you send me your new address, Mabel. A card forwarded to Peace Street did not And you. __ Noue Rigden, Avondale South: What fun sitting in the top row, Noue. The Little Thought sends a smile to “Pengy. Eva Kane, Pukekohe: Thank you, Miss Pukekohe. Did you once live at Paerata? Lois Davidson, Mount Eden: Welcome. Lois'. The Woodpecker will always watch for your name in the Hollow Tree. Joan Brookfield. St. Heliers Bay: Good work, Joan. I love your cherub with the downy wings. _ , - Thelma Burling, Ohakune: The Little Thought is wondering if he has a star garden, Thelma. Your story is very good. Iris Lewis, Horsham, Sussex: We have bright sunshine and you have snow. Iris. Our Christmas time is topsy turvy. ThanK you very much indeed for that pretty English scene. What numbers of little New Zealand friends yon have now. Audrey Seddon, Lumsden: Your painting is very sweet, Audrey, and you are a kind little Sunbeam to send me that pretty Christmas gift. Thank you also for the four-leaved clovers. They have brought me plenty of luck already. 'Y hat a happy birthday you had. The Little Thought has sped away with that armful of Happv Town sunshine for Jean Mclndoe. „ . . , Sylvia Keven, Tauranga: More black cats and a competition drawing and painting. Your entries are very good, Sylvia. Joe Beeson. St. Heliers Bay: There were all kinds of interesting things in your picture, Joe. It must have taken a long time to draw. ~ Rosalie Seddon, Lumsden: The smalest Pixie Postman has put that th*y feather in his cap. Rasalie, and he sends his best love to the little girl who sent it. I love my Christmas presen,, too. You must not be ill at Christmas time. That would never do. You are not still on the couch, are you? , . Dorothy White, Hamilton: I hope you will be happv in your new home, Dorothy. Your last drawing is very qoaint. and the Woodpecker was pleased with his Picture. I shall love to have those flowers from your garden. Courtney A'.lpeoss, St. Heliersi Ba> . Th Dawn Lady ioves wee boys, Lourtney, and she will always look her gallant little knights. Thank you to your fine letter and your paAntlus. 1 hope you will have a happy holiday. Jack Bentinck-Stokes, Herne Bay. Con-

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grratulations, Jack. You and your sister are clever little artists.

Charlie McCullough, Epsom: Your aweetpeas have arrived, Master Charles. Ailsa Henderson, Ponsonby: I am so glad you have passed your proficiency examination, Ailsa. What a long time you have been ill. I shall have to send you another big parcel of luck. Hold out your hands. Here it is. Now you will be better before Christmas. Maud Fleury, Devonport: Thank you for letting me know about your new address, Maud. I fim glad that Mary Waters lives so near. You are luckj' having that fine paddock at the back of your new home. Nora Bentinck-Stokes, Herne Bay: This clever little girl will find a pleasant surprise in today’s page. Hilda , Pukemiro Junction: Lost—a surname. Your kitten is rather a rogue, Hilda. Thank you for your fairy poem. Dorrie Wilton, Ngaruawahia: A painting from our faithful Dorrie. Meryla Webb, Edendale: Your story is very amusing, Meryla. Some Christmas wishes to all the Sunbeams in j our house. John Watson, Swanson: A warm welcome to this laddie.. I am glad to see you are fond of painting, John. Monica WiinstarYley, Huntly: Many happy returns, Monica. I was glacl to see those riddles, but they are rather too well known to print. Stanley Williams, Taupiri: Stanley Is now a Happy Town Sunbeam. Thank you for your sweetpeas. Beatrice Luscombe, Auckland: A new Sunbeam with a competition painting. Welcome, Beatrice.

Annie Martin, Horsham, Sussex: I was so glad to have your letter, Annie and to receive that pretty card. Thank you also for introducing your two friends to Happv Town. Yes, I am sure you would love New Zealand. It is a beautiful country. You have plenty of Sunbeam friends now, haven’t you? Worcester, Horsham, Sussex: Irene has crossed the Happy Town threshold, and 1 shall look forward to recei\ing plenty of letters. There is alwajs great excitement in Tiptoe otreet when English Sunbeams come through the m jcvn Horsham, Sussex: Welcome. Joan. Soon you will be receiving plenty of New Zealand letters, too. Annie

forgot to tell me the ages of you and Irene. Perhaps you would not mind letting me know. Esther Reed, Arapuni: Thank you for your painting and your kind greetings, Esther. I paid a visit to Arapuni not very long ago. I wonder which house yours is?

Margaret Willis, Epsom: Those Pixies had an exciting ride in the moonlight, 1 Margaret. Thank you for your pretty card. Pam Duthie will find your love with friend Woodpecker. Ailsa Stuart, Morningside: Ailsa, Billy and Noel. That is a charming photograph of you all. And you have been keeping house for a week? Did you always remember to salt the potatoes? That is the supreme test of good housekeeping. Thelma Burling and Elsie Grams will be glad to ha.ve your love messages, and the Happy Town people send their best Cnristmas greetings to you all. Nola Craig, Mount Albert: Oh, yes, those “thought messages” always arrive, Nola. Happy Town has a special telepathy plant. You will be able to have plenty of swimming during the holidays. Poor Buz; he must have been pining for his old remembered haunts.

Bryan Mahon, Mount Eden: I had not forgotten this laddie, who first came down Tiptoe Street so long ago. I like your painting, Bryan, and I hope you will have a happy time at Murray’s Bay. Ida Keven, Tauranga: Welcome, Ida. I am glad you are so interested in our page. We are all glad to greet this new artist.

Brerda Hellaby, Remuera: What a wonderful holiday you are going to have,

Brenda. I hope you will not forget Happy Town while you are at Russell, Steering the out-board motor-boat must be great fun.

Fatricia Abbott, Whangarei: Tfiank you, Patricia. I have entered it in the competition. Sheila Hogben, Parnell: Your painting is very good, Sheila, and I like the wee poem. I send you plenty of Christmas hugs and kisses, too.

• Margot Hogben, Parnell: The Little Thought cheered when he read your letter, Margot. I am so glad you are better. Being able to climb up on the washhouse roof is much better than staying in bed. Some Happy Town sunshine for Margot, Dave Jury, Otahuhu: Welcome, Dave.

I was glad to see your entry for the painting competition.

Bertha Blaikie, Auckland: I was glad to hear again from my “quiet, but loyal Sunbeam,” and to see that entry for the painting competition. The Little Thought will be delighted to have that green parrot’s feather to wear in his cap.

Edwyna Stone, Maramarua: I am sorry to hear that your cousin is 111, Edwyna. The Little Thought sends her some Happy Town sunshine. A Christmas wish for Edwyna.

Joyce Probert, Grey Lynn: Welcome to Happy Town, little Miss Joyce. You have been busy with your paint-brushes, I see.

Roy Baker, Russell: This little boy has made the magic journey. You managed your painting very well.

Helen Clothier, Hamilton: So you had : tea with Jean Mclndoe? Perhaps you ; sat in the same chair that was drawn up for the Dawn Lady not so very long . ago. The Little Thought says you did. ; Peter Monkley, Turua: There you are now, Peter. I knew if I thought about ; you you would write to me. I still have the bantam’s feathers, and I have not forgotten those mushrooms. Those bunnies must be fine pets, and I am sure they like being put in a fresh “clover den” each morning - . Some Happy Town love for you and Edward. Nora Turner, Frarikton: Tap, tap, tap. Come in, Nora. All the Happy Town people are glad to greet you. Doreen Meader, Grey Lynn: Your card will look very pretty in its frame, Doreen. You and Joan will be racing for the Happy Town page each week. Jessie Clothier, Hamilton: That was a wonderful Christmas tree, Jessie. What did you make with the glitter-wax? My love to this loyal Sunbeam. Joan Meader, Grey Lynn: Your first letter is beautifully neat, Joan, and we are all glad you have become a Sunbeam. The Little Thought sends his sunnieist smile to Leone. Lola Vincent,, Otorohanga: Thank you for your Christmas greetings, Lola. I send plenty of kind wishes to you and Winnie. Nellie Russellf, Rama Rama: This little maid has arrived in Happy Town. A warm welcome, Nellie. “Glen Afton/' Fairfax Road, Epsom: Your subscription for the Fresh Air fund will be a great help. My best thanks. “Glen Afton.” Betty Berryrnan, New Plymouth: Welcome home, Betty. I am glad you have returned to Happy Town. Ido hope you will soon be well so that you will be able to enjoy your holiday in Auckland. Pamela Joyce, Remuera: What an exciting time you have been having, Pamela. Thank you very much for that pretty paper cap. Zoe Harden, Whangarei: Your story was too late for the competition, Zoe. Father Time is a relentless old man, isn’t he? Yes, those Guide seals are very attractive. Your Captain will be notified about the 1930 Wigwam scribe competition. Cathleen Fletcher, Glen Eden: Thank you very much for your card and for helping the Fresh Air fund, Cathleen. Yes, I am sure you are proud of your prize bathing cap. It must be a very pretty one. Joy HiH, Mount Albert: This is a redletter day for Joy. Your two stories are charming. Thank you very much indeed for your Christmas gift. The Woodpecker is looking the other way while I put all your love messages into the Hollow Tree. Gloria Rawlinson, Jean Mclndoe, Elizabeth Christine, Ailsa Stuart, Margaret Norley, Thelma Burling, Olga Meyer and Mary Rawlinson will find them, I think. Nancy Howie, Whangarei: Thank you for the sea scene and the flame fairy, Nancy. They are very good. Betty Mabey, Maramarua: You are a kind little girl, Betty; and I love that

beautiful Christmas present. No, it wasn’t the first or even the last, hut that does not matter. How exciting eating the beetroot that you planted. Did they taste good? Phyllis must look very pretty in her quaint paper frock. A big package of Christmas greetings for Betty. Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: Your hand is always in your pocket, Jean, but you will be helping to make some poor child happy. Sussex came to Happy Town also this week. lam glad you heard from Iris and Annie. Congratulations on being again in the prize list. Away goes the Little Thought with your special message for Elizabeth Christine. Ngaire Wheeler, Mount Albert: Thank you, Ngaire. Your entry has arrived safely. Alan Sayers, Royal Oak: Welcome, Alan. You arcs a clever young essayist, and I hope I shall see much more of your work, Dorothy Smith, Devonport: No, I had not forgotten you, Dorothy, and I was glad to see your sweetpeas. Louisa and Christena Underwood, Edendale: Thank you, little people. I hope you will enjoy your call on Santa Claus, and I hope he will remember to cajl on you.