PIXIE POSTMEN

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 980, 24 May 1930, Page 31

PIXIE POSTMEN

Through the streets of Happy Town j the Pixie Postmen pass. ... j Can you hear the patter of their feet J upon the grass? The tallest one is Thistledown, and always in the lead. But Cobweb follows close behind and little Mustard Seed. Their letter bags are open, for every- i body knows That Pixies write their letters on the petals of a rose: They would not mind if you peeped in and took one out to read — Not Thistledown or Cobweb or little Mustard Seed. If you should find a petal on your garden path one day, You will know the Pixie Postmen have surely been your way. For Pixie words are written there, such loving thoughts to read From Thistledown and Cobweb and little Mustard Seed. You must get up very early to meet this merry band; A little piece of sunshine carry tightly in your hand, And bow three times and whisper “O j Pixie Postmen, heed! Pass Thistledown and Cobweb and ! little Mustard Seed.” —Gloria Rawlinson, aged 11. j

! drawing’s and a story from Emily. The j Little Thought wants to chase those butj terflies, and I like those drawings very ! much. Betty Mabey, Maramarua: A little ! new cousin with black hair? Now, aren't j you lucky. The Little Thought sends i a silver wish for her. I hope Phyllis ! will soon be well. She has not been havi ing a very happy time lately. Oh. yes, j the fairies know all about little giris’ j teeth. They collect baby teeth to pave j their paths with, and their paths all : look like mother o’ pearl. Iris Park, Mount Eden: I was glad to hear again from this faithful Sunbeam. Homework is a bother, but lessons must always come first. Oh, yes, the Little l Thought loved looking at those paintings. I noticed him perching on the brim of a man’s hat to get a better view, and when the man moved away he looked 20 years younger. My best love. Iris. Stella Waters, Ngaruawahia: Your story is very good, Stella. A Happy Toe n thought for this Sunbeam. Betty Organ, Kohimarama: Thank you ; for those crayoned drawings, Betty. 1 j like that little dancing girl. Fred Port, Grey Lynn: I think you will often find your name among the good scribes, Fred. Your story has arrived j in the Happy Town mail. John Hill, Epsom: We do not have j badges, John. Sunbeams kr.ow each other by the Happy Town smile. Patricia Pearson. Ponsonby: Thank • you, Patsy. It reached me by Pixie post. Dorothy Crawford, Sandringham: Congratulations on coming first in your examination, Dorothy. That is splendid work. You have no particular number, i The Woodpecker sends his regards to ; \ our pigeons and the Angora rabbit Stephen Heath, Sandringham: Your | squirrej picture is beautiful, Stephen. I i wonder if you noticed your work in the ; exhibition of Sunbeams' paintings? I think there were at least two of yours on view. My best love to this little man. Edna Clarke. Mount Eden: Yours is a , fine piece of work, Miss Mount Eden. Laura Lee. Auckland: My best love and thanks, Laura. Meryla Webb, Sandringham: No, I have not heard from Gay du Faur lately. Meryla, but I think she is quite well Probably her lessons keep her busy. I was glad to see your story, and I have left your love in the Hollow Tree for ; Hilda Jarvis, Irene Retter and Nancy i Russell. Ruth Currie, Mount Eden: Your picture i is very dainty. Ruth. A Happy Town thought for this little girl. Shirley Hill, Mount Eden: You man- ; aged your picture very cleverly, Shirley. • Don't you love squirrels? Frances Grant. He r ne Bay: Thank you, Frances. The Little Thought sends his love to this Happy Town artist. Roma Dale, Ellerslie: It reached me I safely, Roma. There were such liurn- | here of entries for that competition. The smallest Pixie Postman sends you b. j thistledown kiss.