THE FOLLOW TREE

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 880, 25 January 1930, Page 31

THE FOLLOW TREE

I The Holloto Tree closes each ! | i cesk on Wednesday, at 5 p.tru j

both let her have the date of your birthdays. Peggy Watson, Epsom: "Welcome little Miss Epsom down Tiptoe Street to Happytown. Many thanks for the painting. >Ve hope to see many more from this beam. Chrjssie Kidd, Auckland: That fiveleaved clover ought to bring double luck to the Dawn Lady, Chrissie. That is a kind brother you have, to frame your membership card. Thank you also for the diagram of the matchbox. A special love message from the Dawn Lady for this beam. Ray Kidd, Auckland: Many thanks, Ray, for the painting, and also the riddle-me-dee. Did you make it up yourself?

In the absence of the Dawn Lady, letters to Happy Town are answered by the smallest Pixie Postman: — Eileen and Charlie Watters, Ellerslier. It. was very kind of you to send the Dawn Lady those beautiful flowers. She

was so pleased with them. Howard Fry, Ohakune: The painting arrived safely. You were very lucky to get those fine prizes. I hope you enjoy your trip to Ruapehu. Stephen Heath, Sandringham: The Dawn Lady asked me to thank you ever so much for the pretty handkerchief, Stephep. She was so glad you liked the prize for the painting competition. Mary F»sher, Wellington; That was a very nea- letter, Mary. The Pixie Postman rinds it very hard to write as neatly. Hope you enjoyed your holiday in Auckland. I suppose, you were very pleased to see your father again. Phyllis Rea. Grey Lynn: Many thanks for the painting, Phyllis. It arrived quite eafely. Alfred Newton, Portland: The Pixie Postmin brought your painting In the other day, Alfred. Many thanks. Moana Violet Hovell. Huntly: "Welcome to Happy Town, Moana, and thank you for the painting. Do you know any other Sunbeams in Huntly? Grace Brown, Grey Lynn: The Pixie Postman thinks your painting was very kood, Grace, and hopes to hear from you again soon. _ Charley Weber. Huntly: Another new h *am from Huntlv. well, Charley, be sure we re all very glad to see you in Happy Town, and we do hope you will write and tell us all about yourself. Do 3ou like competitions? Dorothy French, Epsom: Many thanks for the painting, Dorothy. The Dawn Lady left some love for you in Happy T-own, and said that she hoped to have & letter from you soon. Margery Grant. Portland: You were a lucky girl at Christmas. Margery. Yes, ihe Dawn Lady has heard the talkies an< * likes them very much. You write very well indeed. Congratulations on lasaing your examination. Chrissie Rae, Birkdale: The Dawn I-udy was verv pleased to see you in Happy Town, Chrissie, but she would to know the date of your birthday, lour painting arrived safely. Lois Hetet. Mount Eden: Many thanks for the painting, Lois. The Dawn Lady like to know’ the date of your birthday, too. She left her love for you **’» Happy Town. Patricia Abbott, Poroti: Thank . you much for the painting, Patricia. The Little Thought Avants me to ask . ou if you know poem about a little girl '•tiled Patricia, because he does, and he dunks it might be you. Gwen Hansen, Green Lane: Thank you J° r the painting. Gwen. The only two sunbeams [ can find at present, living in ‘•tyen Lane, are Joan Rossiter, 78 WhetuRoad, and Ku nice Jensen, 26i> wat South Road. If T come across any inore, I will give you their addresses. George Simpson* Point Chevalier: Another Point Chevalier beam. Well, George, how did you like the painting competiticri. Why not send in some riddles to I 1 * 6 Dawn Lady, I am sure she would oe very pleased to get them. Sybil Rowlands, Milford: Many thanks {'•r the painting, Sybil. The Dawn Lady ,ert her love for wee Rodney and your-

vfly Ussher. Henderson: Well, Miss I think I know somebody who _ dn t fill in a membership form. Do know who it was? Many thanks for the painting. Estelle Shepherd, Mount Eden: So you , sorry to leave school, Kstelle. I can j ‘ y°u I was very sad when I left, too. J wonder who it was had the unexpected in the sea. Ada Wilkins, Mount Eden: Many y-uiks for the painting, Ada. When are ,f ’ u going to send In some riddles or Jokes? Ronald Stove, Herne Bay: The Dawn thought your painting was very Ronald, and also your writing. She “ IJ me to ask you if you liked drawJ r ° ur own pictures and painting Amy Brewer, Grey Lynn: Many thanks; !"F painting, Amy. The Dawn Lady ? *beoial love message for this beam 1 : Rappy town. rru sr ** and Bernice Berry, Grey Lynn: Pne Dawn Lady told me to tell you E2l* she thought the paintings were both sood* She also linked it ¥ou would.

Ailsa McKenna, Paeroa: Well, Aunt Ailsa, how is the baby nieces. Many thinks for the two poems. The Dawn Lady liked them very much indeed. How did you get on in your exam. ? Dorothy White, Hamilton: Yon are a luckv girl to have th t nice little car to go about in. Don't you wish we could have some of that lovely mystic twilight but here. The Dawn Lady sends her love to you, Dorothy. . ~, c Winifred Stanton, Howick. Well, Miss Howiek, who was the little lady who forgot about a membership card. The painting arrived safely, and I hope to hear from you again soon. How do you like Happytown? Rowena Asher, Tokaanu: Another letter from Rowena. No, the Little Thought has never tasted peas, but 1 m sure he would like them very much. 1 shall ask him when he returns from his holiday. I think you would find it very hard to catch him. Mary Anstis, Penrose: Many thanks for the present, Mary. I shall give them to the Little Thought when he comes back to Happy Town. The Dawn Ladv left her love for you. Cathleen Fletcher, Glen Eden: ]\ran> thanks for your letter, Cathleen How j S the magazine progressing? 1 Hi ink I shall send the middle-sized Pixie Post- _____ neet) over your shoulder, and to come back and tell me all about it.

MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

I am looking forward to seeing the photograph of yourself. Daphne Goodwin, Avondale: A warm welcome to this little beam from Avondale. How do you like doing the competitions and puzzles, Daphne? Nancy Moore, Cambridge: We are very glad to see you in Happy Town, Nancy, ,and hope you will enter some of the competitions. Doreen CurTlam, Remuera: The puzzle arrived safely, Doreen. Could you let me have the date of your birthday? Mavis Fuller, Glen Eden: Yes, Mavis, I think Molly is a very nice name for the puppy. I am very sorry to hear about your sisters and brothers, and I hope they will soon get better. You were

lucky to have all the fish while you were away. Dorothy McConnell, Waiuku: Yes, Dorothy, the middle j aged Pixie Postman brought your painting quite safely. I shall ask the Dawn Lady if she has been to Waiuku or Papakura. 1 think the results of the painting competition will be announced soon. Winnie Munro, Morrinsville: Thank you for that pretty little flower you sent. I don't know what it is. You are lucky to have all that lovely fruit, and those pretty flowers. Shirley Housten, Frankton Junction.— That was very pretty notepaper on which you wrote. Shirley. I hope you enjoyed your holiday in Auckland. The Dawn Lady left her love for you. _ Una Bedford, Onslow Roaa; A very warm welcome to this beam. We are glad you like Happy Town and the stories. Yes, I think the weather is terrible, too. Mona and Dalice Phelps, Ngatea: I am so glad yc-u enjoyed the stories, and that you like Happy Town. I hope you enjoy your holiday With* auntie. The Dawn Lady sends a love message to these two little new beams. Betty Mabey, Maramarua: And so poor Betty didn’t see her message in the Hollow Tree on Saturday. It was at the top of the fifth The

Dawn Lady left a special big bundle of love in Happy Town for this beam. Olga Meyer, Hikurangi: I suggest Budge for the kitten’s name, perhaps Buddy for short. You must have a lovely collection of cigarette cards, Olga. I have left your kind thoughts with the Woodpecker for Vera Crawford. Zoe Harden, Whangarei: That must be a beautiful quilt, Zoe. I think you had better lock your windows at night so that no naughty Pixie Postman can get in to take it to Happytown. Moppet must be a very clever cat. Do you just save ordinary New Zealand stamps? Herbert Wood, Morrinsville: Many thanks for the New Year wishes, Herbert. The Dawn Lady left a bundle of luck with the Woodpecker for you. . Margaret Robinson, Whangarei: lam glad you have found some pen friends at last, Margaret. That must be a dear little fowl of your aunt’s. The Dawn Lady left her love for you. Joan Petterson, Whaitfrarei: Yes, Joan, tfie hidden sunbeam was Dorothy French. I'm glad you enjoyed Mrs. Creahle, because I did too. The Dawn Lady left her love with the Woodpecker for you. Alsace Brown, Waiheke: The Hollow Tree closes at 5 o’clock on Wednesday, Alsace. I shall ask the Dawn Lady if she Avould like the rabbit for a pet when she comes back from her holiday. What is his name? Irene Retter, Mount Eden: I don’t know whether the Dawn Lady has been to Sharp’s Bush or not, but I shall ask her. Also whether she has read “Quo Vadis,” or not. I have left your love with the Woodpecker for Hilda Jarvis, Mery la Webb and Jean Mclndoe. Bruce Mason, Takapuna: Many thanks for the riddles, Bruce. They were very good indeed. T am so glad you liked your membership card. The Dawn Lady left her love for you. Daphne Brown, Onehunga: Thank you very much for the poem, Daphne. I liked it very much, and I’m sure the Dawn Lady will too. I hope you have better luck with your Proficiency next time. Jean Buckley, Mount Roskill: That was a very cheery letter, Jean. I have left your love with the Woodpecker for Kileen Gracie, Jean Mclndoe, Joyce Thompson and the "Wallens. Jessie Cranston, Mount Roskill: I hope you enjoy yourself at the Zoo or the Museum. What do you like best at the Zoo. The Little Thought likes the tigers. Joan Franchi, Auckland: Happytown was very pleased to see you coming down Tiptoe Street, Joan. Thank you so much for the poem and the riddles. They were all very good. Jean Cranston, Mount Roskill: Congratulations on passing your exams. Jean. Yes I agree, Jean and Gloria are both very clever. That little cousin of yours must be a dear wee girl. The Dawn Lady left her love in Happytown for you. Jean Anderson, Mount Eden: I shall ask the Dawn Lady which pictures she likes best, in the Art Gallery; also, if she has been to see the “Gold Diggers of Broadway’’ yet. She left her love for both you and Margaret. Olive Cranston. Mount Roskill: Yes, Olive, the Little Thought is very well. He is having a wonderful holiday with the Dawn Lady. If you look in the Good Scribes this week you will see something else. Vera Crawford, Raglan: Yes, T hope we get some good weather too, Vera. 3 think it must have gone away with the Dawn Lady and The Little Thought. That must have been a lovely basket of mussels. Iris Park, Mount Eden: That poem about the Mermaid was very good indeed. Lis. I’m sure the Dawn Lady will like it. How would you like to live under the sea with the Mermaids. Gwen O’Callaghan, Onerahi: Many thanks for sending the Dawn Lady that photograph, Gwen. I see three baby ducks and a wee kitten in the background. Kathleen O’Callaghan, Onerahi: That was a pretty poem you sent in about the Hoop. I am looking forward to seeing your photograph. Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: I delivered your letter to the Joysliop Man, the Woodpecker and the Doorkeeper. They were all terribly pleased that you should write to them, and all send their love to you. It’s true, everyone is frightfully busy in Happytown, and all the other Pixie Postmen are falling over each other in their hurry. The Little Thought looked in the window this morning, and I sent your message of good wishes to the Dawn Lady. Hilda Jarvis, Mount Eden: Thank you for that beautifully written letter, Hilda. Nobody else has gone away with the Dawn Lady and the Little Thought. That was a very funny incident in school. George Dormer, Mount Eden: Yes, George, you solved the word square puzzle correctly. I shall give your best wishes to the Happytown people, and the Little Thought, when he conies to town again. Mary Lavery, Puhoi: T shall send your kiss to the Little Thought, tied up in a bundle with a label, “From Mary." A Love Message from the Dawn Lady to this beam* c