THE HOLLOW TREE. MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 974, 17 May 1930, Page 33

THE HOLLOW TREE. MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

I The Hollow Tree clones each j week o)i Wednesday, at 5 p.m. j Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered us follow: Dorothy White, Hamilton: Yes, 1 hope you will be able to visit Auckland again before you leave for England, Dorothy. I wonder when that will be? When you are In that far country 1 hope you will not forget Tiptoe Street and all its Pixie inhabitants. Thank you very much for your story. Roy Neely, Herne Bay: It reached me safely, Koy. You have been doing some good work lately;. Esme Peacocke, Epsom: "From your faithful little Sunbeam, Esine," said the smallest Pixie Postman, handing me a certain story.

Yvonne Hoy, Mount Eden: I thought you would like that prize, Yvonne. f thir.k the fairies must have peeped in at your window the day you entered for thai; competition.

Kenneth Warded, Huntly: A littie wondering face in Tiptoe Street, for Kenneth is only two. The Little Thought *ukl the smallest Pixie Postman have brought you across the magic threshold into Happy Town. Nola Craig, Mount Albert: Buz is a Very talented cat, and the Woodpecker thinks lie should soon have the letters k-A. after his name, now that he is attending a school of art. Please thank him for those excellent cat studies on your envelope. He has the makings of a splendid black and white artist! And you are sure the Wbodpecker lias been ralhng. on you disguised as a fantail? must look into this, Nola. I shall glad to have your story. Joan Petterson, Whangarei: And you Silw a swamp-hen, but it flew away? warn hens are very shy .birds, Joan. Yes,, that, last poem by Gloria was very Sood. and I am glad you liked it. You found the hidden Sunbeam. Lorna Finlayson, Remuera: Thank You. Lorna. Your story has arrived. Have you been writing any more poems lately?

Dolly Wardell. Huntly: Your wee o* phew D now playing with the Little Thought under the Happiness Tree, Dollv. 'cur card will look very pretty on the wall. Thank you for your painting and that touching nsh poem. Jean Michie. Grey Lynn: Your twin cousins must be dears. Jean. Are they very much alike? Perhaps some day they will come to Happy Town. too. 1 Wa s glad to see those riddles. Lois Hendriksen, Ponsonby: "Mrs. Kangaroo” has come hopping down a Iptoe Street with a story, a painting and some good wishes in her pouch. Thank you very much. Lois. . , Phyllis King. Manurewa: A little girl called Phvllis King once stepped into a fairy ring. The fairies saich ‘‘You hasten • down a certain street to Happy Town." And here you are, Phyllis. Murray Gittos, Epsom: Your painting Is very good, Murray. My best love to this faithful laddie. . Evelyn Hodgkinson, Sandringham: Tills wee girl has arrived in Happy Town. I love your tree-house picture, Evelyn, and Please will vou thank Mummy for her letter.

Gwenyth Joy, Devonport: "I always remember this Sunbeam," remarked the Joyshop man, ‘‘because her name rather resembles my own.” Your painting leached me safely. Gwen. , Betty Raine. Te Kuiti: *A story here bom Betty liaine: she’s come clown Tipfoe Street again." Thus the middlePostman when he delivered your letter.

Olive Cranston, Mount Roskill: Birthtlays are tine fun, Olive. The Little l nought says you are celebrating yours today. Manv happy returns. lam glad y<ju were able to send a story. Royce Purcell. Whangarei: Welcome, Loy< r. and many thanks for answering |h& Competition Bell. 1 wonder if you have any Happy Town Friends in v\nangarei?

William Hogg. Morrinsville: A story Hn ;d a painting from this new'. Morrmsv He Sunbeam. You solved that puzzle Picture, too We are all glad that you Have joined our happy' family’. Gloria Valentine, Glen Eden: Thank Gloria. It arrived in the Happy Town - mail. . Helen Doull. Grey Lynn: Helen has hreu busy. My best love and thanks little lady. Delrra Schulz. Takapuna: T hope yo.i will. h a v e H Ver y happy holiday, Delma. ar id that you will return to school a.l prepared for the winter- term. I your painting very much, and the Litue

Thought was dejighted to receive that big kiss from your wee sister Dawn. I-lo sends a golden wish in return.

Frances Mackenzie. Ponsonby: Thank you. little lady. It reached me quite safely.

Richard Fickling, Morningside: This laddie is now a Sunbeam, and 1 like that squirrel painting very much. T hope you will soon tell me all about yourself. Master Dick.

Cathleen Fletcher, Glen Eden: Two white crocuses? Now', aren’t you lucky. Yes, Doctor Spring Sunshine must be travelling about disguised in an autumn cloak. We must send the Little Thought to find him. Won’t it be wonderful when lie comes down Tiptoe Street again, scat-

tei-ins daffodils at every step? 1 like your poem. Cathleen and 1 am glad rint Gloria’s "Clouds appealed to >ol. 1 Jean Mclndoe. Hamilton: So "Joan of Avc" is still standing at the vive r bank, very dignified still in spite of the fact that the Lady Autumn has stolon her cloak ? Some day I hope I sh al see so?rv >°ou a have i‘°cold, and i hope it will ??,r,iili before the winter -days begin. Ves that is a beautiful quotation, and I shall remember it when the next thunt^braßS 1 ban^ e jean Tlle The O ‘T 1 gh K t 1 iA-l tla=h of sunshine across the polished instruments, and the thunder is “n't u nivid McDonnell, Otaua: Ducks, ducks, docks I can almost smell roast duck! ducks. x t* David. What a clever j do/your brother has. The Woodpecker j

wants you to send him a feather the next time you have roast duck for dinner.

Doreen Curham, Otahuhu: Your painting bar. arrived in Happy Town, Miss Otahuhu. How are you these days?

Norvin Schulz. Takapuna: Your entry is very good, Norvin. ' And you have had a birthday and a cake with eight candles? Many happy returns. Y'es, I am sure you feel excited when vou find your name in Happy Town. It makes the Woodpecker excited, too.

Doris Boyd, Epsom: Welcome, little lady. Your birthday is in the same month as mine. % I like your painting,

and l hope you will write me plenty of letters. Henry John Bradley, Mount Albert: Henry lias arrived in Happy Town. Thank you very much for answering the Competition Bell. 1 hope I shall soon hear' all about my new Sunbeam. Patsy Sheridan, Te Aroha: Thank you for the poem, Patsy. The Little Thought sends you a very special smile. June Dalgetty. Herne Bay: What an exciting time you have been having, June. Y'es, there is a wonderful view from the top of Mount Eden. Have you ever climbed Rangitoto? There is a splendid view from there, too. on a clear day. I do hope Father Canary will soon recover. Perhaps he is losing his feathers. Jean Cook, Remuera: That is a quaint little poem, Jean. My birthday happens this year on the first Saturday in Octo- : ber. Although I have tried to keep it secret, the Sunbeams have long since

wrested the date from mo. IS I y best lov little lady.

Audrey Lorett, Frankton: And all your tanks are dry? We must ask the Weather Clerk to send you some rain. Please let me know when it happens. 1 was glad to see your competition painting, Audrey.

Betty Organ, Kohimarama: That is a charming poem, Betty. The Little Thought says to tell you he is going to commit it to memory so that he can recite it at the next party the Pixie Postmen give.

Lennis Henderson, Rotorua: Birthday greetings for Lennis. J hope May 15 was a very happy day for you. Thank you for your competition entry.

Vera Crawford, Cambridge: What, beautiful holly, Vera. If you read the "square” story you will see how much it was appreciated in Happy Town. Thank you also for your decorated letter and your competition entries. You solved the puzzlers, too. You might like to write to Olga Meyer, King Street, Hikurangi, Zoe Harden, Elizabeth Street, Whangarei, or Cathleen Fletcher, Clayburn Road, Glen Eden.

Iris Elkington, Papakura: 1 tried that catch on the Little Thought, Iris, but he

confessed in the end that lie did not possess a penny, so humbly offered the feather from his cap. I was glad to hear from you again.

Kathleen Marshall. Orua Bay: Welcome, Kathieen. I hope your name will often appear in the Woodpecker’s corner. Those riddles are very interesting.

Stuart Taylor, Mount Eden: I am sorry you have lost your pet, Stuart. That is sad news. 1 enjoyed your story very much. My best love to this faithful little man,

Bert Wilson, Devonport: This seven-year-old has crossed the Happy Town threshold. Your painting is very well done, Bert, and I can see that you are fond of that kind of work. I hope I shall soon have another letter from you.

Betty Brown, Henderson: My best love and thanks, Betty. It has come safely to hand. Mary Ellis, Rotorua: Mary has arrived in our little world for little people, and I hope I shall have a letter soon. Dorothy Doust, Mount Eden: Welcome, Dorothy. I do not know whether to thank you or your' sister for the painting as it was included with the two enrolment forms with no indication which of you it was from. Some Happy Town love for my new Sunbeam. Olga Meyer, Hikurangi: Your carnation seal is very pretty, Olga, and the Doorkeeper wants it for the Plaee-of-You-Never-Can-Tell. You solved all the puzzlers, and I enjoyed reading the football and hockey news in your letter. All the Pixie Postmen send their kindest regards. Olga Shaw, Mount Eden: Your painting has been entered in the competition, Olga. Some llappy Town love for this Sunbeam. Jack Robinson, Glenmore: You are lucky having that fine new box of paints, Jack, and I like your painting very much. The Little Thought sends a bright smile to his new Sunbeam friend. Elsie Mitchell, Epsom: Welcome, Elsie. 1 was glad to see your entry. All the Happy Town people .send their best wishes for your birthday next week. Frances Kelly, Epsom: T love your story, Frances, and your painting is very good, too. I have given your message to the Pixie Postmen, and they all send their best love to you. Margaret Withey, Birkenhead! Thank you, Margaret. It reached me by Pixie post.

Florence Swinbanks. Hikurangi: So you watch for Gloria's poems, too? Some day perhaps you will have them ail in book form. The Little Thought sends a Happy Town smile for baby, and the Woodpecker his kindest regards to your bantams. The father bantam must be afraid that you might rob the nest. I hope lie will soon learn better manners. John Hill, Epsom: A painting from Sunbeam John. My. best love to this little man.

Drummer Girl, Auckland: You solved ; all the puzzlers. Drummer Girl. Has • your surname been changed? Please will i you let me know. All the Happy Town ! ; people send their love -to the little girl j who brought so many new Sunbeams ! down Tiptoe-Street. Bertram McKay Rankin, Mount Eden: j The Little Thought has been waiting for ' you in Tiptoe Street ever since Jessie became a Sunbeam, Bertram, and now you are a Sunbeam, too. Y'es, the Pixie Postmen would love to hear about the Tottie Wee Folk, because they think they might be some relation. Did the Tottie Wee Folk grow those pansies you sent me? I hope Bobbie will enjoy the party, and I am delighted to hear that Mummy will soon be allowed to sit up. What a long time she has been ill. The Little Thought if? going to call on her each week with some Happy Town sunshine in his knapsack, and perhaps it will not be long before she is with you again. George Simpson, Point Chevalier: A story and a painting from George. My best fove to this good scribe. Inez Lowe. Whitianga: And you would

like to see me? Some of the wee Sunbeams watch for me in the dawn sky every morning, Inez. Y'es, we have had some blue days in Auckland, too. Tam glad you were able to answer the Competition Bell. Molly Elliott, Takapuna: A story, a painting and a crayoned drawing from Molly. They are all very good. The Little Thought sends you a bright new wish. Fred Port, Grey Lynn: 1. too, am glad you are now a Sunbeam, Fred, and 1 sha’.l always watch for your letters. Your painting has arrived in Happy Town. Norma Bennett, Dargaville: I like that poem, Norma, and you solved the puzzlers. The Woodpecker thinks you are a very faithful Sunbeam, because your nam'e is seldom absent from the Hollow Tree. It is usually among the good scribes, too. isn't it? Gwen Wakelin, Birkenhead: Greetings and welcome to this little maid from Birkenhead. 1 am glad you were able to send a squirrel picture. Joan and Desmond Bilkey. Papakura: Your paintings are excellent, Joan and Desmond, and you have taken great care with them. Some Happy Town wishes for you both. Elsie Orams, New Lynn: The Woodpecker felt very happy when I read him your letter, Elsie, and he will watch for your name every week. 1 am glad you have heard from Annie Martin. Your painting arrived safely. Ruth U nderwood, Arapohue: Yes. I used to play hockey with a gorse stick and cricket ball, Ruth, but no one ever chose me to play in a team. Thank you for your story and your happy letter. Kelvin Cox, Hamilton East: Kelvin is now a member of my large family. Thank you for sending a painting and some riddles. A warm welcome to this little September boy. Emily and Rose Pates, Homia: A warm welcome to these new Sunbeams. Thank you for the painting, Emily, and what age are you, Rose? Amy Brewer, Grey Lynn: Your entry l o fi-i A I \

has arrived safelv, Amy. Mv best love and thanks. Betty Mabey. Maramarua: I have shown that present to such a number of people, Betty, and everyone admires it. How is Edwyna this week? And you think the fairies have taken your bunny to keep Peggy company? I must send the Little Thought to make inquiries. I am so sorry that Phyllis has hurt her hand, and I hope it will soon be well. My best love, little one. Nelly Tudhope. Remuera: And how old is Nelly? That painting in the wee envelope has arrived in Happy Town. Jack Ashcroft. Huntly: Thank you for that poem, riddle and joke, Master Jack. I enjoyed them all very much. Sylvia Fraider, Thames: Two Sylvia Fraiders in Willoughby Street, Thames. One is 14 and the other is 12. Welcome. Sylvia the second. I have entered vour painting in the competition. James Ashcroft. Huntly: James is now a Sunbeam of Happy Town. How do you like celebrating your birthday on Christmas Day? Thank you for answering the Competition Bell and for those other enclosures.

Sylvia Woodhouse, Devonport: A letter written on (he washhouse roof with the poplar shedding leaves as thick and fast as snowflakes falling in winter. It makes interesting reading, .Sylvia. The Little Thought and the Woodpecker send their kindest wishes to Boudie and Tiki. Jean Farquhar, Mount Eden: So the little girl called Shirley has kept that poem out of the Hollow Tree? Perhaps she will have it when she is a little girl no longer and those curly locks are lying in golden pools under a barber's chair. I am glad that Mary is with you. Perhaps you could make an appointment with the Little Thought for that day. My best love. Jean. Margaret Jones, Raetihi: Thank you, Margaret. Your story has arrived. I am : wondering if you are stronger these days? I T have not forgotten the little girl who had to spend so much of her time in bed. Patty Hawkins. Birkenhead: "From i Patti',” said the middie-sized Pixie. PostJune Sheared Mount' Eden: A story i front June. The Little Thought sends a ; bright smile to this faithful Sunbeam. Phyllis Brewer, Grey Lynn: That joke is very amusing, Phyllis. Thank you also I for the riddles and your painting. Wc I are all glad you have decided to come I down Tiptoe Street. Muriel Doust, Mount Eden: “Another i new Sunbeam for you,” murmurs the ! Little Thought, as Muriel peeps in at j the Happy Town gates. Valerie Henley, Ellerslie: Your paintt ing is very good. Valerie. Some Happy i Town sunshine for this clever iive-year-j old. Valao Amoretti, Auckland: Welcome, Valao. You are now a Sunbeam, and I j shall look forward to hearing all about j you. Where do you attend school?