THE HOLLOW TREE .

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 904, 22 February 1930, Page 29

THE HOLLOW TREE .

I MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

iThe Hollow Tree closes each week on Wednesday, at 5 p.m.

letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as follow: —

Margaret King, Whangarei: “Boots'* is an excellent name for your kitten with the white feet, Margaret. Thank you for your newsy letter. Moira Rothery, Waitomo Caves: The Little Thought will be calling on you soon, Moira. Please will you introduce him to the glow-worms. Harold Pomery, 120 Bank Street, Whangarei: I am printing your address, Harold, as you would like to exchange cigarette cards with other Sunbeams. I do hope your little brother will soon be well. He has been having a sad time. My best love to you both. Peter Monkley, Turua: Joy! A. letter from Peter. 1 have been sending some thought messages to you lately, so perhaps that is why you have written. What do you mean by getting s»unstroke? I am glad it was not more serious. My best love to my mushroom boys. Gloria Rawlinson, Parnell: “Silver Wings” is one of the best poems you have written, Gloria. Please let me see those others you wrote while I was away. Has that lost brooch turned up yet? Doris Richardson, Kihi Klhi: Welcome, little one. Your painting has arrived safely. Aileen Millar, New Lynn: A party Instead of a picnic? The weather clerk was very naughty that day. I hope you will be more fortunate with the next crop of nectarines. Dagmar King, Huntly: Your poem is very good, Dagmar, and it is almost up

I New members are reminded that it is necessary to fill in and forward the enrolment form , which appears at the foot of the I page. Otherwise their names are ! likely to be overlooked.

to publication standard. I should like to see some more. Ivy Brooks, Parnell: Congratulations, Ivy. You will see that you have won a prise. Joyce Gamble, Devonport: No, I have noL heard from Mary lately. You w’ill And your name In the puzzle competition results, Joyce. Murray Gittos, Epsom: You are a prizewinner, too, Murray. Wasn’t it an Interesting competition? Joyce White, Herne Bay: And you have been away in the South Island? Did you And it cold down there, Joyce? Mollie Bedford, Epsom: I am glad you have met Alsace. She is a tine little girl. A warm welcome to Mollie. Tom Bassett, Kaikohe: That lamb must he quite a curiosity. Tom. I Was glad to see your entry for the painting competition. Irene Hooks. Ponsonby: Welcome, Irene. Your entry was correct. Elvin Hayward, Frankton Junction* And now we know each other, Elvin. You look a fine little lad in your photograph. Thank you for your painting and the other pictures. The Sunbeams might feel hurt if 1 gave their paintings; away. Some Happy Town love for Elvin. Myra Whiteside, Rotorua: Your competition entries arrived safely, Myra. We are all glad you have discovered the route to Happy Town. , Valerie Ward, Wellington: Two Pixie Postmen almost quarrelled over your letter, Valerie. Thev alw*ays love the distinction of delivering the far-away letters. A warm welcome to this young artist. Howard Fry, Ohakune: Correct, Howard. Are there any of those flowers in your garden? Bstty Mabey. Maramarua: I am sc sorry to hear that Mummy is ill and that “Mummy Peg” has burnt her hand. The Ltttle Thought has promised to wave his magics wand over Mummy’s medicine. And you art* having trouble with your throat? I hope there will be better news of you all next week, little one.

Olga Meyer, Hikurangi: I know your ■writing very well now’, Olga, and the smallest Pixie Postman is quite familiar with it, too. I think your little charges will enjoy having you to teach them. Noel Nielson, Onehunga: Your uncle is kind to let you ride his bicycle, Noel Thank you for your painting and your neat letter.

Margaret’ Willis, Epsom: What fine fun von have been having, Margaret. Peter and Patch must be dear little kittens. Pam Duthie will find your love with the Woodpecker. Nancy Waller, Penrose: Yes, 1 guessed. Nancy. I know your writing so well. Jean Mclndoe will find your love and beat wishes w*ith the Woodpecker. Ifour Australian pen-friends are very kind to you, and I am glad you have heard again from Annie Martin. Sunbeam Annie Martin, 18 Victory Road, Horsham, Sussex, England, aged 15, would like some more New Zealand pen-friends. Happy Town reader* are Invited to write to her. Bluebell Mackie, Helensviile: What a

pretty name this new Sunbeam has. Your painting looks very attractive, Bluebell.

Brenda Hellaby, Remuera: That model merry-go-round must be great fun, Brenda. One of these mornings you might find the Pixie Postman riding it. Shirley Martin’s address is 199 Remuera Road. Those flowers are usually a deep golden colour. Bertha Shedlock, Mount Albert: A neat letter from a new Sunbeam. Except in rare circumstances I cannot reply to the Sunbeam’s letters through .the post, Bertha, but the Hollow Tree is a good letter box. I am glad you are fond of competitions. Joy Hill, Mount Albert: That was a wonderful picnic at Oneroa, Joy, and I enjoyed your description of it. It is such a long time since I have heard from Elizabeth Christine that I think the fairies must have stolen her away, but if she is peeping into the Hollow Tree she will find your kind thoughts as will also Zoe Harden and Olga Meyer. Some Happy Town love for Joy. Keith Strand, Remuera: You found all the flower names, Keith. Are you stronger these sunny days? Doris Aiken, Morrinsville: A puzzle and a painting from a new Sunbeam. I hope

I shall soon have a letter from you, Doris. ,

Vera Crawford, Cambridge: If the paintings are very good they either win prizes or mention for the artists in the highly commended list, Vera. Yours is a fine piece of work this time, and I like your decorated letter.

Olga Keven, Thames: Olga Meyer lives at King Street, Hikurangi, and she is a fine girl. Perhaps you would like to call your kitten Smudge. Delma Schulz, Takapuna: The Little Thought has put that kiss from your wee sister in a secret pocket, Delma, and it will make him happy for a long time. I like your painting, and I am sure the blackberry jam is popular. .... . Lydia Moore, Avondale: I shall look forward to the second instalment of that story, Lydia. I am glad you have come to Happy Town. Jessie Clothier, Hamilton: You are ltmky to have all those toys, Jessie. I am glad you were able to send a puzzle and a painting. _ _ ... Una Bedford, Epsom: Yes, I saw that picture twice, Una. The Little Thought

is calling on Alsace Brown today so he will be able to deliver your love message. Norma Bennett, Dargaville: Welcome, Norma. That is a dainty little poem you have sent me. Morven Schulz, Takapuna: Welcome, little one. All the Happy Town people send a big package of greetings. Meryla Webb, Auckland: Yes, supposing you read “Travels with a Donkey,” by Robert Louis Stevenson, or “The Open Air,” by Richard Jefferies. The Woodpecker is guarding your love for Irene Retter, Hilda Jarvis, Gay du Faur and the Glen Eden Sunbeams. Hilda Morten, Dargaville: Another new Dargaville Sunbeam is tapping at the gates of Happy Town. We are all glad to greet Hilda. Lilian Gibb, Grey Lynn: Your painting is very good indeed, Lilian. Joan Petterson, Whangarei: That is not very good news in your letter, Joan. I do hope you will soon be well. You found the hidden Sunbeam, and I was glad to see your puzzle entry. June Shearer, Mount Bden: Thank you for your story. June. You know as much about Happy Town as the Little Thought himself. That shows a long acquaint-

ance with the Hollow Tree and the “square” story. Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: So you have been re-reading “The Little White Bird”? You could not have been better employed. I am delighted to hear that Audrey and Rosalie have a baby brother. How excited they must be. The Waller Sunbeams, Jean Farquhar and Cathleen Fletcher will be glad to have your love. How is that “Joan-of-Arc” tree down by the river? Cathleen Fletcher. Glen Eden: You must have quite a bird choir outside your window, Cathleen. The birds sang for me, too, when I was on holiday, and T heard several tuis. I am sorry you could not enter for the painting competition. Jean Farquhar, Mount Eden: Your letter about the Guide camp is full of interest, Jean. I think you should be a member of the Wigwam, too. The Ranger Captain belongs to that club. If you call her “Silver Dove” she will think you are associated with magic. Jean. Nancy and Mary will find your kind wishes if they are peeping into the Hollow Tree.

Beatrice Bridges, Auckland: Beatrice is now a. Happy Town Sunbeam. The Woodpecker sends his kindest regards. Eunice Cranston, Point Chevalier: A warm welcome to this little seaside girl. I like your painting very much, Eunice. Reginald Waters, Ngaruawahia: This laddie has crossed the magic threshold. Thank you for your puzzle and that poem, Reg. Tony Lindsay, Portland: Another new member*. Was there ever a family as large as mine, Tony? I have entered your painting in the competition. Hemo Wallace, Taumarunui: Thank you, Hemo. Your card will reach you soon.

Adelaide Bromley, Otorohanga: This little girl is now sitting under the Happiness Tree. I see that you know all about painting, too, Adelaide. Helen Clothier, Hamilton: And . you have been calling on Jean again, Helen. Now, aren’t you lucky. Thank you for sending a puzzle entry. Joyce Probert, Te Papapa: What exi citement you had at that picnic, Joyce, and I am glad you were all so successful. Welcome to this new Happy Tow: Mary Cumming, Ellerslie: I hope you will have a happy time at the picnic, Mary. Your competition entries arrived safely. Doris Nelson, Mount Albert: A warm welcome and many thanks, little lady. Flo Edwards, Helensviile: And how old is this puzzle enthusiast? Bertha Blaikie, Auckland: The Little Thought is charmed with that beautiful feather, Bertha. Thank you very muon indeed. Did you find the puzzle difficult? Edward Sutton, Grey Lynn: Thank you, Master Grey Lynn. How would you like to be an enginedriver? lan Tuohey, Grafton: lan has arrived in Happy Tftwn, with some competition entries for the Dawn Lady. A warm welcome to this young man. Patricia Matheson Papatoetoe: Another wee playmate for the Little Thought and the smallest Pixie Postman. I hope there will be many letters from little Miss Pat. George Hayward, New Lynn: This six-year-old has come safely down Tiptoe Street. We are all glad to welcome George. Iris Elkington, Papakura: Welcome, Iris. There will be another puzzle competition soon. I wonder if you write stories? June Gladding, New Lynn: Welcome home, June. 1 thought you had forgotten the way down Tiptoe Street. How Warren Gardiner, Otahuhu: Thank you, Warren. Your painting has arrived. Yvonne Whitford, Auckland: And yon love painting flower pictures, Yvonne? I think all tne Sunbeams do. Naera Mackie, Kingsland: The tallest Pixie Postman looks taller than ever today, Naera. I think it must be due to that message you sent him. 1 am so glad that your work keeps you among little people. Yes, children ask some queer questions. You should just see the Woodpecker’s note-rbook! Lily Sharpies, Frankton Junction: Welcome, Lily. I like your competition entries and was glad to see those riddles Iris Park, Mount Eden: Those baby plants will soon have flowers I think, Iris. Who forgot to put “Puzzle Competition” on her envelope? Harold Smith, Edendale: Yes, Easter will soon be here now, Harold. Thank you for your competition entry. Gordon Roper, Edendale: Some riddles, a joke and a puzzle solution from Gordon. My love to this laddie. Margaret Anderson, Mount Eden: How exciting having Mary Potts in your form. You were quite well acquainted before you met each other, weren't you, Margaret? Many happy returns to you and Jean, and my best love to you all. Tom Parsons, Huntly: Auckland is a fine place for a holiday, isn’t it, Tom? I am sorry you could not send a painting, but was glad to see your puzzle entry. Betty Hardy, Grey Lynn: Welcome, little lady. In your haste to reach Happy Town you forgot to mark your envelope “Puzzle Competition.” Glen Macmorran, Remuera: Thank you for your painting and the little flower poem, Glen. A Happy Town thought for this little lady. Neville Whitcombe, Devonport: All the Happy Town people admired your flower picture Neville, and said they hope you will send plenty more. My best love to this wee man. Phyllis Whitcombe. Devonport: A warm welcome to this little lady, who has found her way down Tiptoe Street. The Little Thought wants to know what kind of competitions you like best. Letters and competition entries have also been received from the following Sunbeams to whom the Dawn Lady sends her love and thanks:— Margery Grant, Portland; Coralie Sparrow, Ngatea; Vilma McCarthy,, Birkenhead; Zena and Doris Wilton, Ngaruawahia; Monica and Veronica Winstanley, Huntly; Frank Marks, Te Papaya; Marie Boggs, Mount Eden; Ken Summerhays, Remuera; Rae Simmonds, Epsom; Yvonne Hoy, Mount Eden; Patty Neely, Herne Bay; Mary Keven, Thames'; Lulu Eddy, Waiuku; June Cullen, New Lynn; Stanley Crosby, Papakura; Henry Moore, Takapuna; Frances Mackenzie, Ponsonby; Monica Matheson, Papatoetoe; Ruth Watson. Remuera; Thelma Ellis, Otahuhu; Arthur Roberts, Devonport; Gwen Hansen Green Lane; Jim Evans, Remuera; Joyce Harrison, Mount Eden; Joan Holdsworth, One Tree Hill: Imogen Fitt. Remuera; Winifred Foley, Remuera; Isabella Cox, Pukekohe; Gladys McVicar, Te Aroha; Patty Smith, Taihape; Myrtle Wadsworth, Onehunga.; Brenda

Peat, Dargaville; June Sutherland, Green Lane; Sonny Hauinu, Tirau; Betty Bond, Auckland; Mavis Gallagher, Mount Albert; June Mclntosh, Te Papapa; Margaret Mears. Otahuhu; Harry Parker, Cheltenham; Nancy Dando, Remuera; Rona Kelly, Ellerslie. Betty Oliver, Epsom; Esma Lee, Parnell; Marjorie Wallbank, Grey Lynn; Doris Black, Auckland; Eileen Mitcham, Herne Bay; Peggy Summerhays, Remuera; Nancy Mclntyre, Grey Lynn; , Colina McLaren, Grey Lynn; Rhody Slattery, Green Lane; Leila Jensen, Onehunga; Mary Knox, Thames; James Gallagher, Thames; Edith Bingley, Auckland; B. Hill, Cheltenham; Frances Read, Epsom; Beryl Arthur, Auckland; Uriel and Olwyn Humphreys, Mount Albert; Moya Hicks, Mount Eden; Joe Beeson, St. Heliers Bay; Elaine Tomes, Otahuhu; P. Batson, Onehunga; Daisy Haddon, Henderson; Agnes Campbell, Point Chevalier; Harry Trubuhovitch, Richmond; Irene Sefton, Pukemiro Junction; Graham McLeod, Milford; Dorothy McMurtrie, Takapuna; Henry Moore, Takapuna; Mary AnstU. Penrose; Mavis Mail, Morrinsville; Glad., s Thomas, Mount Albert; Beryl Grant Mount Eden; Doreen Ross, Te Aroha; Sybil Stacey, Parnell; Margaret Sewell, Onehunga; Josephine Teixeira, New Lynn; Rachael Drabble, St. Heliers; Mary Kennedy, Western Springs; Peggy Glynn, Onehunga; Evelyn Holton, Point Chevalier; Constance Whitman, Eden Terrace; June Palmer, Parnell; Daphne Grylls, Manunui; Joan Patterson. Penrose; L. M. Godfrey, Epsom; Gladys Svendson, Onehunga; William Attwell, Ponsonby; Betty Palmer, Mount Eden; Olive Cohen, Remuera; Bruce Wilson, Grey Lynn; Florence White, Birkdale; Gwen Bishop, Parnell; Margaret Anderson, Mount Eden; Jack Ward, Green Lane; Lois Barker, Edendale; Monica Tocker, Ponsonby; Jean Davoren, Pukekohe; Lottie Crocker, Lloyd Avenue; Alsace Brown, Waiheke; Myrtle Thom, Newmarket; Pat Towsey, Auckland; George Hayward, New Lynn; Fred Maber, Ponsonby; Betty Anderson, Mount Eden; Mervyn McGeehan, Mount Albert; Betty Raine. Auckland; Rosetta Conner, Birkenhead; Mary McLeod, Belmont; Patty Aldridge, Edendale; Trevor Elmsley, Remuera; Pauline Bradley, Grey Lynn; Harry Murray, Auckland; Verna Anderson, Mount Eden; Jeanne Brady, Takapuna; Richard Gatenby, Mount Eden; Noel Jones, Glen Eden; David Parsons, Auckland; Lennis Henderson, .-totorua; Clarice McGrath, Avondale; Clarence Roberts, Birkenhead; Zelma Ward, Morningside; James Taylor, Dargaville; Theo. Marsh, Devonport; Amy Brewer, Grey Lynn; Kathleen Allington, Mount Eden; Doris Bovett, Te Aroha; Eunice Quedley, Point Chevalier; Gladys Langton, Devonport; Lily Bavern, Grey Lynn; Mary Hardy, Ponsonby; Jenny Kelly, Mount Albert; Cyril Climo, Onehunga: Ruth Watson, Remuera; Elsie Wood, Te Papapa; Esther Arundel, Kopu; Mary Cox, Mount Eden; June Betteridge, Mount Eden; Frances Mackenzie, Ponsonby; Lois Dumper, Devonport; Marjorie Thorn, Waihi; Essie Prenter, Herne Bay; Joyce Newman, Birkenhead; Peggy Probert, Te Papapa; Alda Burke, Edendale; Clarice McConnell, Papakura; Eunice Andrew, Ponsonby; Jean Edwards, Green Lane; Kathleen Piper, New Lynn; Esme Peacocke, Epsom; Roie Peacocke, Epsom; Olive Wishart, Morrinsville; Kathleen Bourkley, Herne Bay; Emil Everson, Ponsonby; Iris Lauder, Ellerslie; Cecil Roache, Papatoetoe; Clara Hughes, Grey Lynn; William Carson, Birkenhead.