Under the "Totem-Pole"

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1049, 13 August 1930, Page 16

Under the "Totem-Pole"

Letters to Redfeather are answered as follow: —

Spindrift: You have found the camp of Redfeather, Spindrift, and I was glad to see your poem. The two concluding lines call up a striking picture. Perhaps you would like to enter for the poetry competition announced today. Sun Dancer: I am glad you like your pen-name, but I think I should have called you “Snow Dancer,” don’t you? That was a heavy fall at Taumarunui. I hope you will soon speed another arrow to the Wigwam. Maid of the Pines: “A bowl of wattle dripping sunshine.” The Spirit of Spring must have been in the room witli you, Maid of the Pines. You have some interesting pen-friends, and I can imagine how you must enjoy their letters. Your story is very good. Sea Maid: The Paddy’s market should be a great success with all the Guides working so hard. Sea Maid, and I hope you will SO9ll realise your ambition to have a club-house. My greetings to the Russell Company. Prairie Wind: Thank you for your Mount Albert notes, Prairie Wind. I was glad to hear the result of the competition for the boomerang. Please will you congratulate the winning patrol for me. Red Star: Your two stories are delightful, Red Star, and how neatly they are typed. Another well-known New Zealand writer said something very pleasant about your “Eve of a Birthday” the other day. Buffalo was lucky being able to listen-in to the last Test match. J wonder if he cheered when the scores were recorded? Singing River: Your budget of material makes interesting reading, Singing River, and I shall keep it on hand for later reference. A Wigwam wish for this nature lover. Gold Moccasin: This is the date of the Ilikurangi Guides’ birthday party, and I shall look forward to hearing all about it in your next report. My best thanks for your company news. Drifting Feather: Your story has arrived, Drifting Feather. It is very amusing. I am sorry to hear that you have had influenza. Are you having plenty of sunshine? I am glad to hear that your sister has recovered. Bird Call: What excitement for the Brownies, Bird Call. I can picture that first birthday party. Thank you very much for your Birkenhead news. Flying Beetle: A story from a faithful Chief. Yes, I consider it one of your good efforts. A Wigwam wish for Flying Beetle.