THE HOLLOW TREE. MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1052, 16 August 1930, Page 31

THE HOLLOW TREE. MESSAGES FOR SUNBEAMS.

| The Hollow Tree closes each j t ctek on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Letters to the Dawn Lady are answered as follow: Joyce Sheath, Remuera: A lucky day for Joyce. I hope you will send me some photographs taken with your prize camera. Homework is a bother, but there are always the holidays to look forward to, aren’t there? Olga Meyer, Hikurangl: The Woodpecker sends his regrets, Olga, and says to tell you it will never happen again. He is taking good care of your love for Y era Crawford and Marjorie Chatfield. No, 1 have not heard from Mona Hovell lately. The address I have is Pukemiro Junction. Gloria’s last poem was very popular, and she will be glad you liked it. blease stitch a thought from the Dawn Lady into Annie Martin’s birthday apron. Jessie McKay Rankin. Mount Eden: The Little Thought set the joy bells ringing when we found that your mummy had come home from hospital, Jessie, and I hope she will soon be able to walk without a stick. She has had a long illness.

but Doctor Spring Sunshine says she will soon be quite strong. Please give her a Mg package of Happy Town love and lucky vdshes. I can Imagine how dolighted you are about it. Thelma Patterson, Te Awamutu: Thank you for your story and those sketches. Thelma. The one of the horse’s head is

very good. , Vera Crawford Cambridge: A flower baby in a nest of petals. Who would not be a flower baby, Vera? I hope your mother had a happy birthday, and I am slad to enrol your cousin as a Sunbeam. Phyllis Boswell, Betty Gardiner, Olga Meyer and Olwvn Tetley will find your love thoughts with our trusty Woodpecker.

Mathew Dean, Henderson: A little new boy who enjoys Happy Town. That is exactly right, Mathew. I hope I shall soon hear from you again. Anita O’Brien, Auckland: Doctor Spring Sunshine paid you a visit last vvednesda v, Anita, so you will soon be perfectly well. You found the hidden Sunbeam in the last puzzlers. Cathleen Fletcher, Glen Eden: Your bird painting is delightful, Cathleen, and I am keeping that four-leaved clover, res, you may send me your autograph book when it is returned to you. Those amber beads must look very pretty, and I can imagine your joy in them. Olga Meyer, Patsy Sheridan, Elsie Orams and Harden will find your love messages Wl th the Woodpecker. Is Elsie better? Marion Johnston, Tc Aroha: You are 3®'* a Sunbeam, Marion, and all the happy Town people send their greetings. * have such numbers of little friends in your town. Julia Louch, Ngatea: Thank you for Tour painting, Miss Ngatea. I was glad to see those interesting riddles, too. Valerie Joyce, Remuera: That was an unfortunate accident, Valerie, and I hope the cut has healed. Your painting has arrived safely. Gloria Valentine, Glen Eden: A little r *, w ho has lost her daddy and whose another is in hospital. Every day I shall °f you, Gloria, and I know that the in*u earus will, too. Whenever you feel * e mo °d, sit down and write to me no shall do what I can to help. A big Happy Town love for this u de Sunbeam. ho*i ean Mclndoe, Hamilton: . Jean Farqunow lives at 1 Bishop Street, Epsom. an d I am sure she will be glad to Jour letter. Yes, I put down my tier-opener and tiptoed in with you to Clothier’s party. And what a SfpPy Party It was. I could even hear reci tatlons. Vera Manchester will na your love with friend Woodpecker, i® 'T r l ,t ? s Poetry, too. whif ° e McFr etridge. Rotorua: A red and 1 enlf for a pet? Now, aren’t you a Lb® Little Thought has made up ir« °® m^ a bout it: “Isabel had a little calf; w as white and red; she fed it int« v th «. sweetest milk and tucked it WrtL bed/ 1 think you will have to now ig a bei° m aboUt the L,ttle Thought in?*#Wv a ‘ n ? Hunter, Devonport: A paintLorraine. My best love to this TJ5 p °rt Sunbeam. ha* !!? Whi tman, Auckland: Your story *» ee ?K r * ve ?’ Kona, and I shall be glad to Snrin£ e c? p ay you are writing. Doctor Sunshine sends you some special out-s tins week. «o£y\ h „ t nd ' rson - Morrinsvllle: I am so coldk v Ji£ ar that you and Shirley have Ifea/* Have all the sunshine you That la the beat cure. I hope you

will have a happy time during the holidays. Rona Jack, Papakura: The Outside World will seem a wonderful place after your long stay in hospital, Rona, and I am so glad you are better. I have enrolled your wee sister. Does she play with your doll’s pram, too? Meryla Webb, Mount Albert: So the Man in the Moon has been peering in at you through the curtains? Did he tell you any of his secrets, Meryla? I enjoyed your interesting letter. Irene

Retter and Nancy Russell will be glad to have your kind thoughts. Keith McLean, Ponsonby: This wee boy has arrived in Happy Town. The Little Thought sends you a big package of sunny wishes, Keith. Margaret O'Kane, Auckland: Two letters from Margaret. I hope you have quite recovered from your cold. I like those poems and sketches, and 1 hope i shall soon hear from you again. Doctor Spring Sunshine called on you last Thursday morning. Did you notice him? David McDonnell, Waiuku: A box of violets and primroses and feathery fern, all packed in moss. Thank you very much. David. You are a kind little boy. I. have them here beside me, all sweet with dew, and I think of you every time I look at them. Bernard Hendricks, Remuera: Welcome, Bernard. Your painting has arrived, and ;

I hope I shall have plenty of letters from my new Sunbeam.

Margery Grant, Portland. —Your poem is almost up to publication standard, Margery, and I hope you will soon send another. I like the story, too. All the Pixie Postmen send you their best love. Desmond Biikey, Papakura: A prize for Desmond. All the Happy Town people are delighted, because you are bne of our most faithful workers. My best love and congratulations to this laddie. Tom Bassett, Kaikohe: It reached me

safely, Tom A’ big package of Happy Town sunshine for this Kaikohe Sunbeam. Jack Gadd, Hastings: There will lie a similar competition soon, Jack, so please don’t put your paint-box away on a top shelf. You managed your last picture very well. Barbara Fox, Te Awamutu: Thank you for the poem, Barbara. Is it spring in Te Awamutu? Olga Meyer, Cathleen Fletcher and Jean Me Indoe will find your love messages with the Woodpecker. Alma Jack, Papakura: This little girl, on fairy feet, has made the journey down Tiptoe Street. A sunny thought and a wish of gold for Alma Jack, who is six years old There is a very special poem for you, Alma. Norma Bennett, Dargaville: The Pixie Postmen did not mind the trick the Little

Thought played on them, Norma, because they are all good friends. You found the hidden Sunbeam, and I was glad to see that poem. Betty Gardiner, Victoria Street. Cambridge: There is your address, Betty, and ! I hope the Sunbeams will write to you. i That fancy-dress dance should be splendid fun, and I am sure your costume will look attractive. ' Josey Motion, Auckland: You are now a Sunbeam, Josey, and your membership card will reach you soon. Grace Garaway, Whakatane: Welcome, Grace. I am glad you were able to answer the Competition Bell. The Woodpecker sends you some lucky wishes. Bertram McKay Rankin, Mt. Eden: Yes, it is wonderful to think that mummy Is home after that long time in hospital. Take good care of her, won’t you, Bertram? I shall love to have that photograph when you are able to send it. How are the “Tottie Wee Folk?’’ Laurie Schischka, Herne Bay: Your painting has arrived, Laurie. It is not necessary to fill in the enrolment form a second time. Your name, age and address on your painting is all that matters. Vera Gee, Grey Lynn: The Pixie Postmen smiled when they saw your envelope, Vera, for on it you had written “To the Dawn Lady from Vera Gee, .39 Wellpark Avenue, Grey Lynn.” You will find my address at the foot of the page. Thank you for your coloured birds. Dudley Lloyd, Dargaville: Thank you, Dudley. I was glad to have your entry. Joan Reid, Northcote: A little girl whose birthday happens on Christmas Day. Do you have twice as many presents, Joan? The Little Thought sends his warmest greetings, and I am glad you were able to send a painting. Ina Martin, Mt. Eden: Thank you for that picture of fairies dancing, Ina. It is very pretty. 1 enjoyed that joke, too. Roy Baker, Russell: A story and a. poem from a little Russell boy. The smallest Pixie Postman sends you one of his famous smiles. Nancy Mclntyre, Grey Lynn: A story from Nancy. My best love and thanks. Ronald Madigan, Arch Hill: It arrived safely, Ronald. How would you like to live in an enchanted wood? Alma Wynn, Waihi: “From Sunbeam Alma,” said the tallest Pixie Postman. “I know her writing.” Myra Whiteside,*‘ Rotorua: Thank you for your letter and painting, Myra. Doctor Spring Sunshine sends you a golden clay. Irene Retter, Mt. Eden: A lettei* written in bed. Doctor Spring Sunshine left for Mt. Eden immediately it arrived. Irene, and he predicts an early recovery. The middle-sized Pixie Postman says to tell you he was led astray by the Pixie Postman with- the yellow top-knot and that he is going to clean the smallest Pixie Postman's shoes twice daily for six weeks. Isn’t that a generous offer? I am glad your little friend is making the magic journey down Tiptoe Street. Joyce Limozin, Rotorua: Supposing yon enter for the story competition announced today, Joyce? I like original work for Happy Town much better than copied matter. If you enter for the story competitions. you will have more chance of seeing what you have sent in print. I put the poem about .the miller and the goose-girl aside, but, on second thoughts, have decided that it is rather well known to use. Some Happy Town love for Joyce. Mary Keinzley, St. Heliers: Another sick Sunbeam. Doctor Spring Sunshine has a cure for you, too, Mary. I am glad you. were, able to send a painting. Ellen White, # Remuera: It came safely to hand in the Happy Town mail, Ellen. My best .love, little one. Sheila Hogben, Parnell: You managed your picture very well, Sheila. How is Margot? Seme Happy Town thoughts for you both. Sybil Rowlands, Milford: Sybil has been busy, too. The Woodpecker sends you some lucky wishes this week. John Boneham, Otahuhu: John is now a member of my happy family. Y'ou will find plenty of painting competitions in our page, John. Beryl Hay, Panmure: It reached me by Pixie post, Beryl, and I am glad you found time to enter. Olwyn Tetley, New Lynn: Perhaps someone will give you some violet roots, Olwyn, just to make your garden complete. I have left your love in the Hollow Tree for Stella Reardon, Patsy Sheridan, Olga Meyer, Naera Mackie and Elsie Orams, and all the Happy Town people send their kindest thoughts to you. June Mason, Pukekohe Hill: Thank you, little Miss June. Jessie Clothier, Hamilton: Helen’s party must have been fine fun, Jessie. Jean gave me a full description of it. What became of Helen’s letter this week? Douglas Curtin, Ponsonby: I have entered your story in the competition, Douglas. Margaret Clothier, Hamilton: Those flowers must have looked very beautiful. Margaret. Spring is the happiest season of the year, I think. Russell Wood. Remuera: This wee box has arrived in Happy Town. I like your picture very much, Russell. Frank Hogan* Pukekohei A painting

from our faithful Frank. Thank you verv much. Bruce Wilson, Grey Lynn: Your entry has come safely to hand, Master Grey Lynn. Max Waldron, Ellerslie: Your birds look very attractive. Max. Robert Dowsing, Grey Lynn: Thank you for your story, Robert. I enjoyed It very much. Carell Clark, Mt. Albert: Welcome. Carell. Would you like some Sunbeams to write to? William Hogg, Morrinsville: Blue jays and Robin Redbreasts. That is a popular competition, William. Desmond Taylor, Mt. Eden: And Stuart is out of bed? I am so glad, and I hope he will soon be out of hospital. Broken limbs take a long time to mend don’t they, Desmond. Please give him my best love. I have entered your painting in the competition. Margery Wells, Henderson: I am glad you decided to send a story after all, Margery. Doctor Spring Sunshine has a cure for your brother’s cold, and I hope you will botli have a pleasant time during the holidays. John Jamison. Mount Eden: I shall be thinking of you while the examinations are in progress, John, and hoping that you know all the problems set in the papers. I shall look forward, also, to seeing your bird painting, for it is sure to be good. I have given your springtime wishes to all the Happy Town people and your special message to the smallest Pixie Postman, who sends you a delighted smile. Esme Peacocke, Epsom: I like your poems, Esme, and am glad you were able to send a painting. Some Happy Town love for you and Roie. Barbara Clark, Mount Albert: Another new Sunbeam. I hope you will often be peeping into the Hollow Tree, Barbara. Marjorie Thompson, Ellerslie: “From Marjorie,” said the middle-sized Pixie Postman. I have entered it in the competition, Marjorie. Leslie Waterhouse, Te Kauwhata: You are lucky living on a fruit farm, Leslie. Do you have “an apple a day?” I feel sure that you will pass your Proficiency examination this year. Thank you for your newsy letter. Dorothy Boyle, Mount Albert: A warm welcome to this seven-year-old. I hope it will not be long before Audrey becomes a Sunbeam, too. Ormonde Toplis, Devonport: Everyone liked your prize-winning limerick, Ormonde. What a beautifully neat i letter you have written this week. Joyce Webb, Morningside: A competi- i i tion story from a new Sunbeam. Some Happy Town love for Joyce. Florence Miller, Pukekohe: Yes, I like | letters in ink if possible, Florence, but most of the wee Sunbeams write in pencil. No, we do not have badges, but your membership card will reach you soon. What a large family yours is. You are lucky having seven brothers. No Name, Kerepeehi: A little Kerepeehi Sunbeam has sent me some riddles, but he forgot to sign his name. The letter is dated August 12. I think I know your name, Master Kerepeehi, but I am” not quite sure. Nola Craig, Mount Albert: And you thought of a story in bed, and in the morning it had vanished? That is a Pity, Nola, but perhaps it will come knocking on the doors of your mind again. The Little Thought has discarded his thistledown-lined slippers in honour of the spring. Kathleen Allington, Auckland: Well. Fairy Crystal, and how are you? And how do you like being Kathleen Allington for the rest of the time? Thank you for your letter and your story, Kathleen Crystal. Creina Mosse, Parnell: Four little smiling girls. That is a deli/htful photograph, Creina. I suggest that you write again to Zoe. She may be busy with school work, too. Yes, Doctor Spring Sunshine will call on you. I hope little Peter will soon be well. lam sure your far-away Daddy will love your last story Betty Mabey, Maramarua: It was good of Edwyna to write your last letter, Betty, and 1 was glad to hear from her again. I don’t think she will ever forget Happy Town. And you have not missed a day at school? That is splendid. I hope you had a happy time at the zoo. Joan Petterson, Whangarei: Yes, you may include the answers to the word squares with your letters, Joan. Gloria 1 will be glad you liked her last poem. Is the wire doll still in existence? Gwen Stubbing, Ngaruawahia: So you think the Dawn Lady has golden hair and a silver gown? I like that little Ilapnv Town poem, Gwen. The Little Thought sends you a very special wish. Minna Yarnton, Takapuna: Thank you, Miss Takapuna. I like it very much. Vera Holt, Point Chevalier: Welcome, Vera. I am glad you are so loyal to Auckland. What did you think of the

Sydney Harbour bridge? We are all glad to greet this new Happy Town artist. Margaret McGill, Pokeno: Thank you for your painting and that illustrated verse. Margaret. How are you these fine days? Valmai Amoretti, Mount Eden: A story from Valmai. My best love and thanks. Margaret Jones, Grey Street, Raetihi: The .Little Thought has sped away with some Happy Town sunshine for your granny, Margaret, and the smallest Pixie Postman sends his love to Peter Charles. I am giving your full address this week so that the Sunbeams will write to you. Supposing you write again to Nancy Waller and Sylvia Tapp. I have left your love for them with the Woodpecker ami also your kind wishes for Zoe Harden and .Toy Hill. Joan Neech, Hamilton: Your story has reached me safely, Joan. A Happy Town j thought for this little girl. Margaret Bell, Thames: Thank you, Margaret. 1 like your painting, and 1 enjoyed that wee tale. Elva Parr, Parnell: Your first message in the Hollow Tree, Elva. Thank you lor your competition entry and that puzzle. The Little Thought sends'you n big package of lucky wishes to keep in your pocket when you are sitting for that scholarship examination. Don Storey, Point Chevalier: Thank you, Don. You managed your picture very well. Richard Blair, Frankton Junction: Another new member. Competitions are j fine fun, aren’t they, Richard? Gordon Muller, Kerepeehi: It has reached me safely, Gordon. A springtime thought for a faithful Sunbeam. Joyce Cockroft, Ponsonby: A little seven-ycar-old peeping in at the Happy Town gates. There are some magic colours in your paint-box, Joyce. May Cox, Mount Eden: A flutter of wings when May’s envelope was opened. Happy Town is full of birds this week. Harold Dutton, Mount Eden: When is your birthday, Harold? Y'our bird picture has arrived. Dora and Oriel Yankovich, Auckland: Welcome to these sister Sunbeams. 1 hope I shall see much more of your work Ralph Eagles, Devonport: It arrived in the mail-bag of a Pixie Postman with hazel eyes and nut-brown hair. Thank you very much, Ralph. Olga ~ Lindsey, Papatoetoe: Happy Town is the place for girls and boys, Olga, and I am delighted that you have become a Sunbeam. Wasn’t that an interesting painting picture? Jean McLennan, Devonport: Thank you, Miss Devonport. Are you busy with examinations, too?

Dorothy Cooper, Ellerslie: Wouldn’t it be strange if the birds started to sing, Dorothy? The Little Thought is thinking of starting an aviary.