THE HOLLOW TREE

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 874, 18 January 1930, Page 29

THE HOLLOW TREE

j The Hcllow Tree closes each | ! week on Wednesday t at 5 p.m. j Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered ■us follow : Eileen Watters, Ellerslie: Your beautiful summer bouquet brought me great happiness, Eileen, and the flowers lasted so well. Thank you very much indeed. A Happy Town smile from "Lady Dawn. ’ Margaret Brain, Devonport: I am *orry you have such a cold, Margaret, «nd I hope I shall soon have better news of you. Thank you for your competition entry. Betty Raine, Auckland: That is an Snnismg pue ni. Betty. Pamela Joyce, Remuera: And a dog «te your hat at? the picnic? It must ha\e been badly brought up. I think trn 1 * t be fond of ice-creams, Pamela. ihaiiK you for your painting. Marie Carroll, Te Aroha: Yours is mute a large family, Marie. Santa Claus was very kind to give you that gold cliain. Aren’t you proud of it? Ailsa Henderson, Ponsonby: Sick fisain, Ailsa? I think I shall have to help nurse you. The Tuttle Thought says You y° u drink plenty of milk you** eep your windows open. Do Myers. Avondale: A photograph cr Lileen, a poem and a painting. Thank you very much, little Miss Avondale. Ruth Christensen, Takanini: Yes, thank you, Ruth, I am very well. How are you? Valerie Joyce. Remuera: No. I did not go away at Christmas or New Year, ' aiene, but my holidays commence toI am sorry to hear that Marjorie Ireland has been in hospital. Please give her my love when next you are writing to her. Phyllis Batson, Onehunga: Thank you, rhy.lis. jt arrived safely. Graeme Christensen, Takanini: lam chad that this laddie found time to ansvrer the Competition Bell. *elma Tomich, Paeroa: Another little hew’ one. I hope you will write me Plenty of letters, Zelma. Raymond Kidd. Auckland: If you try some experiments with the colours in >cur paint box you will soon discover how *bem, Raymond. Yellow and blue ■win make green, and red and blue Purple. I hope you will l%ml much pleasure in Happv Town now that you have become a .Sunbeam. . Trevor Beautrais, Manunui: Your paint'iis: has reached Happv Town safely, Trevor. My best love and thanks. Cathleer Fletcher. Glen Eden: The Little Thought assures me that our holiday will he very happy, Catlileen. but the Sunbeams will not he far from our thoughts. I am glad that you and Elsie are such good friends. Gardening is a splendid hohbv. Dina Currie. Pukekohe: You found the hidden birds. Dina, and I was glad to see ‘"°n r J >a,ntin SRobert Gilmore. Newmarket: No, wo n»* not have snapshot competitions m Happy Town, Robert, but you will find story competitions running from time time. Yes, 1 should like to read about your experiences at Rotorua. Leslie Baker, Russell: Thank you, luddit. You managed it very well. . P«o9y Probert. Te Papapat Welcome, lesrsry. You are going to be one ot my KO.KI scribes. lam Kind vou have passed Into Standard IV. Your painting looks Alfred Newton. Portland: Alfred is now a member of Happv Town, and I hope I Shall soon hear all about my new Sunbeam. Marie Andrews. Mount Albert: The smallest Pixie Postman thinks that is his Picture on your notepaper. Marie. I am glad you enjoyed vour holiday. My love to this young" artist. Alice Whitcombe. Ponsonby: A. on ha've f lUite a family of pets, Alice. The Woodpecker sends his regards to Joey, the parrot. The Little Thought has promised *o take a happy dream to your wee Dick Cranston. Mount Roskill: Thank you. Master Dick. Your palming has arrived. Christina Kidd. Auckland: Thank you to- thn«.P pressed pansies. Christina. They have a sweet perfume. 1 shall be to see that freak fuchsia. You BJu always be happy now that you have icorne a Sunbeam.

James Howells, Devonport: Welcome, James. I am glad you have decided to join our happy family. Are you having plenty of fun these holidays? Sylvia Keven, Tauranga: So you have been visiting Auckland, and now you are in Thames? And you are going camping when you reach home? You are having a varied holiday. I knew which Sunbeam had been writing to me when I saw that familiar black cat. Mary Ansto, Penrose: “Here comes a little girl called Mary. At first I mistook her for a fairy.” There is a wee rhyme for you, little Miss Penrose. Dorothy French, Epsom: "Welcome, Dorothy. Big girls and little girls are all quite at home in Happy Town. Do you still attend school? Roger Perks, Remuera: Thank you, Roger. It came safely to hand. Ben Howells, Devonport: Welcome, Ben. We are all glad to greet you. Did you have a happy time on your birthday? Joy Hill, Mount Albert: Your description of your holiday made pleasant reading, Joy, and 1 am glad you had such a happy time. Olga Meyer, Jean McIndoe and Gloria Rawlinson will be pleased to have your love messages. Is that big red bloom still alive? Nita Mills, Onehunga: Happy Town is festooned with fuchsia flowers this week, Nita. Thank you for your entry. Rowena Asher, Tokaanu: Washing dishes must be a pleasant task with that beautiful view from your kitchen window, Rowena. Many thanks for letting me see that poem. George Galfield, Herne Bay: It is a long time since you last came down Tiptoe Street, George, but I am glad to see that you are keeping up your painting. How is your brother? Olga Meyer. Hikurangi: Yes, you may send ne your autograph book, Olga, but supposing vou wait for three weeks until I return from my holiday. That must be a fine picnic spot in Wfcangarei. and I hope you had a happy time there. Joy Hill and Margaret Jones will find your love with our trusty Woodpecker. Frank Malam, Oratia: It arrived safely, Frank. llow is your baby goat these Patty Smith. Taihape: You live a long wav from Happy Town, Patty, but you have only to pick up your pen and write "Dear Dawn Lady,” and you will find vour self in Tiptoe Street. You managed the fuchsia painting very well. Dorothy Eves, Auckland: A Pixie Postman with hair the colour of ripe corn delivered that painting of yours, Dorothy Beryl Stevenson, Mount Albert: “Beryl is going to be a very faithful one,” said the Doorkeeper. I like your competition picture and the jokes and riddles. Beryl. Rita Wainwright, Frankton Junction: This little ladv has made the magic journey. I am glad you have a paint box among your treasures. Audrey Brown. Waiheke: And you think you will have to give your rabbit awav because he keeps scratching at the door trying- to pet in? Won’t he stay :,, v.:« hutch” I do hope >ou V .11 not i“ave to rart' with him. How splendid it will be when Audrey is staying at l a phylh^ a Uow. Glen Eden: No. we do not have badges, Phyllis. Thank you for sending those riddles. _ . Tt was , B 7 a d of "the' ra?n U to spin" Vour* hofiBrvan. and I think you must have b«eri clad to come home. Your fuchsia been st udv The only certi- ! ITcatls sent out are the certifleates of | me j;VWa P wford[.Cambridge: You have | ? e LL S'vou are "to* have another holl--1 am pum y entry very much. I -an VJrner. T i Jr;. "Turner- rjssu^rs, are in Happy Town. Elsie. A «a.m i nreet a, f’i| ! new' member. Your painting has reached ! m Mavis*Vuiler. Glen Eden: Your puppy I like to be called Floss, Mavis. M hat The Woodpecker always wonders if they i have kennels under the sea. You managed ,to solve the puzzlers. . _ i Olaa Keven. Thames: A pen-friend for a new Sunbeam? I think T shall give [you one with your own name. Sup-

MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAN\S.

posing you write to Olga Meyer, Iving Street, Hikurangi. Your painting looks very attractive. Raymond Hay, Te Papapa: Some fuchsia flowers from Master Hay. To paint he must have learned the way. Now you make a poem for me, Raymond. Sylvia Woodhouse, Devonport: “Boudie” is very clever, Sylvia, and the Woodpecker thinks lie will soon learn some more tricks. Oh, yes, I am sure the Little Thought and the Dawn Lady will have a happy holiday. Thank you for your kind wishes. Verna Purdom, Mount Eden: Welcome, Verna. I have numbers of Sunbeams at Mount Eden. I wonder if you know any |of them? I am glad you are interested in competitions. Beryl Lavis, Auckland: This little girl has been busy, too. Roy Currie, Auckland: Welcome Eric

Roy. I must not forget that you are called by your second name. Thank you for letting me see those riddles. Bruce Mason, Takapuna: This little lad has crossed the magic threshold. A big package of good wishes for Bruce. Douglas Scott, Hamilton: To enter for competitions it is necessary to become a Sunbeam, Douglas. Isobel Macdonald, Waiuku: Santa Claus was very kind to you, Isobel. Didn’t that stocking have a wonderful feel before you opened it? Santa nearly always put a ball in the toe of my stocking. What was in the toe of yours? Please give Mummy some birthday greetings from Happy Town. Phyllis Heathcote, Te Aroha: It reached me safely, Phyllis. My love to this Sunbeam. R. Drabble, Grey Lynn: Welcome, Miss ©r Master Drabble. I don’t know whether

you are a Ruth or a Roy. Please will you let me know. Hemo Wallace, Taumarunui: The Woodpecker is glad to, see your name in the Hollow Tree, Ilemo. Your entry has arrived safely. Berys Burrell, Helensville: Another new Sunbeam. I am glad you are fond of painting, Berys. Phyllis Davies, Mount Eden: 1 thought that prize would please you, Phyllis, and how neatly you can write with the quill pen. I wonder what bird’s tail that came from* The Woodpecker denies all knowledge of it. It will be splendid when your little sisters come to Happy Town. Perhaps some day wee Bernice will become a Sunbeam, too. Noel Nielsen, Onehunga: Yours Is a fine little letter, Noel, and I like your painting, too. And you and your brother have a Hornby train each? Now, aren’t you lucky? Daddy must be a good fisherman. Some Happy Town love, little new Edwyna Stone, Auckland: It has been very wet in Auckland, too, Edwyna, and at times Queen Street has looked like an inland sea. I am afraid your haymaking will not be progressing very well. The weather clerk must have mixed up the seasons. Thomas Berryman, Ngaruawahia: I wonder how long you have been read-

ing Happy Town, Tom? I was glad to see vour painting. Joan Petterson, Whangarsi: Y'es, Gloria is very clever at nonsense verse, and "Belinda the Cow” is one of her good ones. You found the hidden Sunbeam. I shall often send a thought to you while I am on holiday. Vernon Macdonald, Waiuku: 1 am glad you still have those four ducks, Vernon. What do you call them? It will be fine fun going back to school and seeing all your playmates again. My love to this wee man. Joan Bilkey, Papakura: Your painting is safely entered in the competition, Joan. Zoe Harden, Whangarei: I am sure Jean and Joy would be delighted to hear from you, Zoe. . Aloppit is a quaint name for your kitten. Yes, Gloria always seems to have a new poem at the point of her pencil. 1 believe she thinks jn rhyme.

Figs straight from the tree have a pleasant flavour. Betty Mabey, Maramarua: And you think it would be a good idea to stay in bed until all the rain is over? That would make the naughty old weather clerk thoroughly ashamed of himself. How exciting having a new car. Yes, your Daddy is surely growling up. Does he look older since lie had that birthday? I hope “Mummy Peg” and Phyllis will be huppy in their new home. Gloria Rawlinson, Parnell: I like the design in kisses at the end of your letter, Gloria. Thank you for your kind wishes. It will not be long before the Little Thought and the Dawn Lady are back in Happy Town. Dawn Peebles, Henderson: Why, you have half my name. Dawn. lam sure we are going to be friends. A warm welcome, little one, and many thanks for your fuchsia flowers. Jean Anderson, Mount Eden: You have been having a fine time, Jean, and I enjoyed reading about it. Isn’t it exciting waking up on Christmas morning? Please will you give my love to Alargar et and Alary. Eileen Anderson, Tauranga: You are now a Sunbeam, Eileen, and I have entered your painting in the competition. I hope I shall often hear from you. Eileen Buswell, Point Chevalier: And vou are telling all your friends about Happy Town? That is good business, Eileen. The puzzles are just "intellect sharpeners.” Perhaps you would like to write to Sylvia Keven, Norris Street. Tauranga. Edna Clarke, Mount Eden: Your entry is very good, Edna. Nola Wolfe, Edendale: It arrived safely, little faithful one. A Happy Town thought for Sunbeam Nola. Nola Craig, Mount Albert: So you are going on holiday, too? What will poor Buz do without you? I am sure that lemon cheese tasted good. Can you make mock cream ? Jack Buswell, Point Chevalier: This wee boy has come safely down Tiptoe Street. The smallest Pixie Postman took your photograph as you went by. Edna Wells, Thames: It came to hand in the Happy Town post, Edna. Mary Cheek, Ellerslie: We are all glad to greet Alary. Your flowers make a pretty study. , Mary Moore, Takapuna: Welcome, little Afiss Alary. I see you have a paint box, too. Jack Crippen, Remuera: Yours is a fine piece of work, Jack, and how neatly you have mounted it. My love to this Sunbeam. Hilda Jarvis, Mount Eden: Your letter is beautifully neat in spite of that cut thumb, Hilda. I shall love to see that drawing when you get time to do it. Please give my love to Irene and tell her that the middle-sized Pixie Postman has not forgotten her. Phyllis and Henry Moore, Takapuna: Your entries are very attractive, Phyllis and Henry. _ George Healy, Grey Lynn: This laddie has made the magic journey. I like your fuchsia, George. Doreen and Joan Meader, Grey Lynn: You are clever little girls and I love your pretty pictures. Some Happy Town wishes for you both. Mary Cumming. Ellerslie: 1 hope your sister will soon be well. Alary. Yes. I have been to Hamilton. I shall think about a competition such as the one you suggest when I return from my holiday. W. Malyon, Ponsonby: Thank you. Master Ponsonby. It reached me safely. Katherine Seaton, Papakura: Another new Sunbeam. I hope you 'will nnci plenty to interest you in our page, ivatnerine. Thank you for sending a painting. Ruth Bailey,* Glen Eden: Your entry is very good. Ruth. A warm welcome into our large family. Lorna Johnston, Onehunga: The good scribes are the Sunbeams who write the neatest and most interesting letters each week Lorna. lam glad you have decided’to join, and 1 like that quaint fettle * Mary Lavery, Puhoi: So you have been watching Happy Town for the past and now vou have decided to join. The Woodpecker and the Little Thought must seem quite old friends. Alary. you for those riddles and your competiStelJa Minns, Auckland: "From Stella, said a Pixie Postman, skipping across with a certain envelope held hign. Gwen O’Callaghan, Onerahi: I like >our photograph. Gwen, and also «ie one ot your smiling doll. Yes, that smile is infectious. I shall be glad to have one of Kathleen, too. Yes, you may to some of the other Sunbeams. Snaps as a rule do not reproduce very well. Nancy Stephenson. Gisborne: Your painting has arrived. Nancy, and I like your Studdy dog seal. Zeta Thomson. Thames: And vou are ias brown as a berry? That is the proper j way to spend a holiday, Zeta. How kind | Santa Claus was to you. I am glad j you know Dorothy White and Alary I Keven. Yes, there are numbers of Sunj beams in Thames, j