Fairies, Elves And Imps

A DigitalNZ Story by Sienna Latham

Crossing the border from New Zealand into Fairyland.

fairies, elves, magic, storytelling, fairy tales

Image: Miss Amery

Miss Amery

Auckland Libraries

Image: QUEEN ON THE FAIRIES

QUEEN ON THE FAIRIES

Auckland Libraries

Image: Dame Flora McLeod telling scottish fairy stories - Photograph taken by Lloyd Cornish

Dame Flora McLeod telling scottish fairy stories - Photograph taken by Lloyd Cornish

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: THE FAIRIES" AT THE RECENT BAZAAR IN ST. MARK'S SCHOOLROOM, WELLINGTON. _Hardu Shaw, Photo. (New Zealand Free Lance, 01 November 1902)

THE FAIRIES" AT THE RECENT BAZAAR IN ST. MARK'S SCHOOLROOM, WELLINGTON. _Hardu Shaw, Photo. (New Zealand Free Lance, 01 November 1902)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Sunray Sally's" fairies will make a dainty coloured picture for a Christmas wish card. (Evening Post, 08 November 1941)

Sunray Sally's" fairies will make a dainty coloured picture for a Christmas wish card. (Evening Post, 08 November 1941)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Baker, William George, 1864-1929 :Twinkle! twinkle! little star ... [1920-1925]

Baker, William George, 1864-1929 :Twinkle! twinkle! little star ... [1920-1925]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: 'Iolanthe' by the Auckland Amateur Opera Club, 1901 season, Abbott's Opera House, Auckland

'Iolanthe' by the Auckland Amateur Opera Club, 1901 season, Abbott's Opera House, Auckland

Auckland Libraries

Image: The fairies that liglit, up the stars at night. (Evening Post, 25 September 1937)

The fairies that liglit, up the stars at night. (Evening Post, 25 September 1937)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Oamaru Gardens, Otago, view of Wonderland statue of two boys by the sculptor Thomas Clapperton, closeup with fairies around base

Oamaru Gardens, Otago, view of Wonderland statue of two boys by the sculptor Thomas Clapperton, closeup with fairies around base

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Original.) There ■, was a lonely little elf Who lived away quite by himself, He couldn't 'smile, he couldn't sing, Until he joined the Fairy Bins. (Evening Post, 17 September 1938)

Original.) There ■, was a lonely little elf Who lived away quite by himself, He couldn't 'smile, he couldn't sing, Until he joined the Fairy Bins. ...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Where larJcspur blue and poppies sivay, the fairy babies sleep ; 'holiday ... ' ,t , . ' , (Evening Post, 02 February 1935)

Where larJcspur blue and poppies sivay, the fairy babies sleep ; 'holiday ... ' ,t , . ' , (Evening Post, 02 February 1935)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: A scene" from "Fairy Frolics," the Children's Entertaiifenent -which is being, presented * each afternoon this week, at 2 o'clock, in the specially-built theatre at the D.I.C, on the Quay. "Fairy Frolics," a 60-minute pantomime, is arranged' by Mrs. • Ina'Allan,- with the pupils- of Miss Dorothy Daniells's dancing class as performers, it's a Splendid show for Boys and Girls. Admission is Is, and everyone gets an Ice. Cream, as well as a surprise from Santa's Pack, at the conclusion of "Fairy Frolics." Tickets for each afternoon's performance are obtainable from the D.I.C. Box Offlce.—P.B.A. (Evening Post, 18 December 1944)

A scene" from "Fairy Frolics," the Children's Entertaiifenent -which is being, presented * each afternoon this week, at 2 o'clock, in the specially...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: NEW NAMES IN THE RING!" "Marjorie L." <I 3). Kelburn "Snowdrop Fairy" (10) Heretaunga "Fairy Poppy" Khandallan "Merry Mascot" (10) ........ Lewcr Hurt "IMsrqnrel B." (S) Brooklyn "Anna" (9) Lower Hu*t | "Max W." (12) Lower Hutt (Evening Post, 01 May 1937)

NEW NAMES IN THE RING!" "Marjorie L." <I 3). Kelburn "Snowdrop Fairy" (10) Heretaunga "Fairy Poppy" Khandallan "Merry Mascot" (10) ........ Lewcr H...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Llllle sunbathers outside a model house at the Duchess of York's Hospital for Babies at Burnage, Manchester. The nurse is jeading a fairy tale to her charges. (Evening Post, 13 January 1940)

Llllle sunbathers outside a model house at the Duchess of York's Hospital for Babies at Burnage, Manchester. The nurse is jeading a fairy tale to h...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Shakespeare: Midsummer-Night's Dream, Act IV, Scene I: A wood - Titania, Queen of the fairies, Bottom, fairies attending

Shakespeare: Midsummer-Night's Dream, Act IV, Scene I: A wood - Titania, Queen of the fairies, Bottom, fairies attending

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: They might have stepped from a fairy-tale—the"Prince, his Princess, and the ladies-in-waiting. This is the promised painting for all pixies ivho are not yet twelve years old. When you Iwve painted it, mount it on cardboard, write your natfie, age and address after your pen-name on the back; and send it to me before next Wednesday.—FAlßlEL. ' '' . (Evening Post, 01 August 1931)

They might have stepped from a fairy-tale—the"Prince, his Princess, and the ladies-in-waiting. This is the promised painting for all pixies ivho ar...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Acres, Avis, 1910-1994 :Silver Eye delivered the invitations. [1955-56].

Acres, Avis, 1910-1994 :Silver Eye delivered the invitations. [1955-56].

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Here is Trillett, the singing Tree Fairy. Paint her and send your picture to the Ring before next Saturday. ?A wee reminder about names, apes, and addresses* on the back.) The Postman will call on the owners of the six best paintings ... and remember, pixies, that a pretty mount means more marks.—Fairiel (Evening Post, 03 August 1935)

Here is Trillett, the singing Tree Fairy. Paint her and send your picture to the Ring before next Saturday. ?A wee reminder about names, apes, and ...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: A ribbon from the sunrise, a Jewell from the night, An , acorn dipped in bird-song and a thimbleful of light; A petalful of laughter and a white moth's wing ..... These w«r« in the magic brew that woke the Fairy Spring. (Evening Post, 03 November 1928)

A ribbon from the sunrise, a Jewell from the night, An , acorn dipped in bird-song and a thimbleful of light; A petalful of laughter and a white mo...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: The Fairy Wood

The Fairy Wood

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Untitled (Knight and fairy creatures)

Untitled (Knight and fairy creatures)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: a beautiful fairy rose up out of the river." (New Zealand Illustrated Magazine, 01 December 1899)

a beautiful fairy rose up out of the river." (New Zealand Illustrated Magazine, 01 December 1899)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Goblin market

Goblin market

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Girl in angel costume

Girl in angel costume

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The Goblin Bush

The Goblin Bush

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Newspaper

GOBLIN GLADE (Evening Post, 10 October 1936)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: A special King would not foe quite special without a painting in it for you, would it, Dear Ones? There was one with birds. . . but I loved Irish Mary's so much and it looked such an exciting one to paint, that hers crept in instead. I shall expect, the' Postman to bring me--O, arms of colourful paintings—and don't forget to send them early in the week. And don't forget your ages and addresses when you send them in. . . will v 0,,9 —PAIRIEL. (Evening Post, 12 April 1930)

A special King would not foe quite special without a painting in it for you, would it, Dear Ones? There was one with birds. . . but I loved Irish M...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Elfin arrow manufactory

Elfin arrow manufactory

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Newspaper

ELFIN ARTISTS? (Evening Post, 16 November 1935)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Bryan Ashbridge in costume

Bryan Ashbridge in costume

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: ('Fairy': Montage of a woman in costume on honeysuckle)

('Fairy': Montage of a woman in costume on honeysuckle)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Edna Oliff Pickering in Fairy Wonder Soap costume

Edna Oliff Pickering in Fairy Wonder Soap costume

Puke Ariki