THE HOLLOW TREE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1064, 30 August 1930, Page 29

THE HOLLOW TREE.

I MESSAGES FOIQ SUNSEAMS,

The Hollow Tree closes each week on Wednesday at 5 p. ; n.

Letters to the Dawn Lady are an ffwered as follow:

Dorothy Doyle, Mount Albert: Audrey must look forward to those bedtime ■lories, Dorothy. I hope the bazaar was a great success, and I am glad you like your card.

Gladys McAulay, Upper Waihou Valley: Tour story has arrived, Gladys. What fun you and Ellen and Rod will have during the holidays. I can imagine your Joy at being together again.

Jean Motion, Auckland: Poor little •lean. You have had a long time in bed.

but I hope your worries will soon be ever. Doctor Spring Sunshine has promised to send you some golden days. That is a fine little poem about tulip time in Holland. Colleen Horn, Ponsonby: This wee girl bas arrived in Happy Town. The Little Thought sends you a silver wish, Colleen.

John Jamison, Mount Eden: Another pleasant surprise for John. Your painting is very' original and it has won a prise for you. The smallest Pixie Postman sends you a particular smile, and he hopes vou are still interested in him. Pearl Black, Mount Eden: “Grey Baby" must be a clever oat, Pearl. She should be a trapeze artist. The Little Thought sends a smile to Cliff, and I am glad you were able to do a painting. Tom Bassett, Kaikohe: It was unfortunate hurting your wrist like that, Tom. Has it recovered? I think you will have Plenty of fun these holidays. All the Happy Town people send their love. Rae Danes. Whangarei: A little girl influenza. The Little Thought has J«u for ‘Whangarei with some Happy Town sunshine. You managed your story very well, Rae. Ina Martin, Mount Eden: I liked that Poem very much, Ina. Your cousin will nnd a warm welcome from all the people m Happy Town. Reg Grason, Morrinsville: Rotorua is a un« place for a holiday, Reg, and I am ■ore you will have a happy time. Your Panting reached me safely. . *-'ly McLeod, Kaimarama: Congratulations on coming top in reading, Lily, m ♦ 18 good work. I hope you have uiute recovered from your sickness, and 1 » as .Klad to see those riddles. Rosalie Seddon, Lumsden: No, lan is not too young, Rosalie, and I shall send A? membership card- You and Audld wonderful work in the exaniinaa°d I am glad to hear of your nvf 06 : 58 ' doctor Spring Sunshine has to P ay a flying visit to Lumsto chase Jack Frost away. _AL? an Buckley, Mount Roskill: More Hf^ la en ? a ?ements, Jean? What a busy * ea d. What did you take home n ?ni the "bring and buy” evening? nnu, a / 3aret O’Hanlon, Taihape: Your bird arr *ved safely, Margaret. My beam ° Ve l ° Taihape Sun-

r„ D °V ß,as .. Wild, Pukekoke: Welcome, litu5 laß 0 are all glad to greet this ter^ artlst- 1 h °Pe I shall have a leta • orn you soon. •AT'*' .Shanks. Grey Lynn: That littlo Diw'L".. * e r* might like to be called aef > ’ Ariel. Thank you for letting me Nn > M Ur Btory ; ' n, J Poem. a HiJ* an ? e » Hamilton: A Sunbeam posted 2i Picture at Hamilton on August riund blrds were on a «n-een backsPrtnK%>,ntl!i Auckland: And Doctor betff.iT Sunshine made your little sister ‘*ar thM c his fine days? I am slad to VOU at ’i Marie - Yhe Woodpecker sends tion lucky wishes for that examinaa*nd apa inthag* glad you were able to know Via od . hous «’ Devonport: Yes, 1 1 am how you feel, Sylvia, and He Trni ad y °h vvere able to confide in 3t*U peop ? e die 1 think we can of lifS ir * all the lovely things Mth i». ai Y that their thoughts are still tbf.«» ev^ n though we seem to have rfEt j° r a kittle while. Soon that ws haZ* doctor . Father Time, will lay Have on your heart, and you will °bes R Pl r y memories instead of sad Ptease car } help you in any way, Rati; • me know. little 4r ees .’ Gilford: What a busy Thoii^V 1 p atricia has been. The Little Pre*«^ S i del,phte< J with those violets t*. inri SS ® d afid that special letm you can imagine how I loved jsf & a u sa

he is able to write them himself. Did Barbara have a happy birthday? Lloyd Smith, Epsom: You are now a Sunbeam. Lloyd, and you will find plenty of competitions to keep you interested. Joyce Rubick, Grey Lynn: I remember you very well, Joyce, and was glad to hear from you again. You managed your painting very well. Margaret Jones, Raetihi: Bees are very interesting to watch, Margaret, but don't go too near the hives, will you? I am afraid I am rather ‘‘camera shy,” and I .do not send my photograph to the Sunbeams. Most of them have mental pictures of me, and I think that is the best idea. Thank you for your competition story. Irene Clotswortby, Hikutaia: Another new member. All the Happy Town people send their greetings, Irene, and I hope you will write me plenty of letters. Brian Thornton, Onehunga: It arrived safely in the Happy Town mail, Brian. My best love and thanks. Dulcie Craig, Epsom: A letter from Dulcie. Doctor Spring Sunshine was sure those transplanted violets would bloom this season, and 1 am glad he was right. The Little Thought sends a

special wish, and the Dawn Lady a big package of love. lan Seddon, Lumsden: Six months old, and a Sunbeam of Happy Town. Why, you will be growing up in our little world for little people, lan. An armful of love for our merry little snow baby. Ella Jones, Wanganui: Welcome, Ella. Your bird painting arrived safely. Your birthday happens just two days after

Thomas Henderson, Raurimu: A painting from Tom. Thank you very much Master Raurimu.

Florence Miller, Pukekohe: Your pet lamb might like to be called Skip, Florence. How neat your letter is. Don’t forget to look in the Good Scribes.

Isabel Trebilcock, Sandringham: Your painting has placed you high in the list, leabeiL ft ms wry good.

STORY AND PAINT ING COMPETITION

Margery Grant, Portland: Thank you for your poems, .Margery. One of them has paid a visit to the printer. Amy Brewer, Grey Lynn: ‘From a faithful one,” said the middle-sized -sized Pixie Postman. Thank you very much, Miss Grey Lynn. Bert Wilson, Devonport: It reached me by Pixie Post. Bert, and I think you are a clever little boy. Nola Craig, Mount Albert: The prizewinners will be glad you liked their stories, Nola, and I shall be pleased to see the one you intend waiting. It will be a while yet before you outgrow Happy Town, and you may be sure your friends will always remember you. Please let me know all about that report. I feel sure it will be a good one. Vera Crawford. Cambridge: Thank you for your decorated letter, Vera. Yes, J saw ‘‘Rookery Nook,” and enjoyed it very much. I have several favourite colours, Vera, among them all the soft shades of blue and old gold and rose. I like apple-green, too. Rosalie Soddon’s address is Box 91, P. 0., Lumsden, Southland. I am sure she would like to hear from you. Olga Meyer, Phyllis Boswell, Betty Gardiner. Marion Johnston, Ol-

wyn Tetley and my “Drummer Girl,” will find your love messages in the Hollow Tree.

Mary Schofield, Napier: I think you must have looked very dainty as a daffodil in the operetta, Mary, and I shall look forward to hearing all about it. I am sure Jean would like to hftve you in Auckland these holidays, too. Perhaps you will be able to visit her again before very long. Some Happy Town love for "Blue Eyes.”

Patsy Sheridan, Te Aroha: Your decorated poem looks very artistic, Patsy. a clever little Sunbeam you are. The Woodpecker sends you his kindest wishes.

Patricia Bassett, Kaikohe: Your painting arrived safely, Patricia. I hope you are having a happy holiday with your three little friends.

Phyllis Wright. Grey Lynn: Thank vou, Phyllis. The smallest Pixie Postman sends you a bright new wish. Rona Jack. Papakura: A atory from a wee one. Are you quite strong now, Rona? Veda Halford, Parnell: I Have enrolled you as a Sunbeam, Veda, and- I hope I shall often hear from you. Zelda Johnston. Kaitaia: Thank you, Miss Kaitaia. 1 am glad you heard" the Competition Bell. Stanton Green. Frankton Junction: Y'ou are a clever little boy, Stanton, and T like your picture very much. The L*ttlc Thought sends his love to our new Sunbeam.

Gloria Rawliwson, Mount Eden: That old gorse root was full of wisdom, Gloria. The Sunbeams will be glad to see another of your poefiis, and the Little Thought will love those pressed flowers. He has such a collection now. I wonder if you ever see him peeping m at your window? He calls on you at quarter to nine every morning. My best love, little lady. Joan Stanley, Auckland: You have been haying a busy time lately, Joan, but the holidays will give you a little spell. T hope your sister ‘soon will he perfectly : strong. Those jokes and riddles are very interesting. i Jocelyn Lees. Milford: Thank yon for : that design in colours, Jocelyn. It is verv | pretty. ’ 3 ; Jean Mclndoe, Hamilton: Yes, that was a fine little: poem by Rosalie Seddon, Jean. I have a photograph of Baby lan, too. The smallest Pixie Postman was delighted with your message and he sends his best love. Doctor Spring Sunshine lias some special days in his knapsack for your grandmother. Olga Meyer, Hikurangi: That is sad news indeed, Olga, and I am sure you will miss your pen-friend. It must have been a great shock to her parents. No, I have not seen any of Elsie's budgets. She is a very clever Sunbeam. How glad you must be to have your brother home. Mv best love to our faithful Olga. Kathleen Ricketts, Newmarket: A letter from my “Drummer Girl,” and a very neat one, too. I am sure you will be a Pretty little bridesmaid, and I shall look forward to hearing all about it. Emily Pates, Homai: Thank you for the poem and the story, Emily. returns of your birthday. Rodney Rowlands, Milford: That is a quaint little poem, Rodney. I have never heard of chickens growing from feathers, have you ?

Helen Clothier, Hamilton: That was surely a wonderful party, Helen. Don’t you feel grown-up? I have given the Little Thought and the smallest Pixie Postman your spring greetings. Marjorie Thompson. Ellerslie: The eagle has sped in with Sinbad the Sailor, Marjorie.

Dorothy , Mount Albert: Lost—a surname. E hope you will let me know all about the birthday party, Dorothy.

Alsace Brown, Waiheke: The little black lamb must be very quaint, Alsace, and I am sure you have plenty of fun with it. A special wish for our faithful Waiheke Sunbeam.

Murray Gittos, Epsom: Good work, Murray. It makes a striking picture. Merla and Gwen Cleaver, Grey Lynn: One little message for two little girls. I do hope Mummy will soon be well and that she will not have to stay long in hospital.

Rose Pates. Homai: You will bo feeling very happy now that you are earning your own living, Rose. Thank you for your newsy letter.

Betty Mabey, Maramarua: So Edwyna has gone home? lam sure you will miss her, Betty. 1 was sorry to hear that Tiny has hurt his leg. Please give a I-lappy Town wish to your little invalid.

Gwen Keeling, Onehunga: Your painting is very good, Gwen. Yes, I am sure the Little Thought will soon be writing a book. He is glad you like his stories.

Elva Parr, Kerepeehi: Some jokes and an interesting letter from. Elva. Pansy must be very tame to eat out of your hand. The Little Thought sends his best love.

Julia Louch, Ngatea: Your painting has arrived, little Miss Ngatea.

Betty Organ, Kohimarama: A photograph of Betty and her pussy-cat. Thank you very much indeed.

Audrey Crewdson, Parnell: I have entered your story in the competition, Audrey.

Norma Bennett, Dargaville: A picnic with twenty children? What fun that will be. I like your amusing little sketches, Norma.

Jessie Clothier, Hamilton: What a wonderful party, Jessie. Zoe Harden and Olga Meyer will find your love with friend Woodpecker.

Mary Johnston, Point Chevalier: Yes, I like it very much, Mary. Did you find it bard to paint. Molly Curtin, Ponsonby: An interesting budget from Molly. Thank you very much.

Jessie Pomfrett. Huntly: A painting and a story from Jessie. Yes, you may send stories at any time. The hidden Sunbeam is just a jumbled name taken from the Hollow Tree.

Margaret Clothier. Hamilton: Holiday time, Margaret? I hope you will have plenty of fun. Doctor Spring Sunshine must have been in your garden. Frederick Port, Grey Lynn: Your storv has reached me safely, Fred. 5 Valerie Wyatt, Devonport: Thank you, Yalerie. It is very good. Phyllis Boswell, Hikurangi: I enjoyed your letter this week, Phyllis. Alison Milsom Gloria Rawlinson. Jean Mclndoe, Olwyn Tetley and Betty Platt will b'e glad to have your kind thoughts. Keith Anderson, Morrinsville: You should be quite strong after the holidavs, Keith. What a shame the trees have'to be cut down. What kind are they” Maurice Ancferson, Morrinsville: Two pet rabbits. Don’t let the cats take too much interest in them, "Maurice. Olga Mclnnes. Maramarua: Oathteen b letcher lives at Clayburn Road, Glen Eden, Olga, and Nola Craig at 4 Norwood Avenue, Mount Albert. Your painting is very good, and I enjoyed your interesting letter.

Letters and competition entries have been received also from the following Sunbeams, to whom the Dawn Lady sends her love and thanks:—

Alice Lytton, Northcote; Will Dickson, Paeroa; Eileen King, Manurewa; Betty Jackson, Ngaruawahia; Lilian Shepherd, Ruawai; Abby Moore, Ohakune; Doreen Cronin, Ngongotaha; Betty Platt, Hikurangi; Owen Cole, Auckland; Jack Rennie, Hamilton; Ailsa Glasgow, Parnell; Irene Johnson, Grey Lynn: Francis Gaffaney, Sandringham; Valerie Bain, Rotorua; Joan Kennerley, Hamilton East; Irene Borland, Onehunga; Margaret Moorcraft, Papatoetoe; Joyce Stead, Richmond; Beulah Ellis, Grey Lynn.