GIRL GUIDE NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 23382, 27 September 1939, Page 14

GIRL GUIDE NOTES

[By Guioeb.] It has been decided to hold a rally, early next year, preferably at tho time of the Dunedin Centennial celebrations. A definite programme will be drawn up at tho next Guiders’ Club meeting, and, districts will begin work on their special part of the display. The divisional sports will be held before the end of the year. LETTER FROM CHIEF COMMISSIONER. Tho writer has received the following letter from the Chief Commissioner: — Now wo aro at war you will be anxious to know what part we, as members of the Girl Guides’ Association, will be able to play. It is, I know, unnecessary to say that everyone will want to do anything of which she is capable for tho Empire and those, like the Poles, who are fighting so desperately for the independence of their country against overwhelming odds. At no time, since Guides have existed in New Zealand, is the need for service greater; at no time have greater opportunities presented themselves to prove the sincerity and, worth.of the promise we have made. We live many thousands of miles at present from the scene of this terrible struggle to defend what we believe to be the right of mankind to live a life free from oppression and cruelty. _ New Zealand, as an independent Dominion, has pledged herself to support Great Britain to her utmost to defeat aggression and to defend the principles for which we stand. We belong to an international movement which expresses a world fellowship and loyalty among Guides of all races. This remains our ideal, and this aim, this ideal, has been challenged. Great Britain and her Allies are striving to make possible for the future a peace where all peoples,’ great and small, may live free and independent, 1.1 ii It is too soon yet to ho able to tell you definitely how we can help; we have offered our services to the Government, and to the Red Cross Society; and until we are advised we should prepare ourselves in every way we can so as to be ready when wanted. Now, more than ever, the usual Guid§ activities are needed for the Guides; we should strengthen ourselves, in those things -which are our specialities, woodcraft, campcraft,, self-reliance, and' all our out-of-door activities as well as physical fitness. By carrying on with tho running of districts and companies and every-day Guiding, but with more zest to it, we are doing a useful, valuable job, and at the same time we can be ready to serve when wo are wanted., CAMP FOR LEADERS AND SECONDS. It has been decided to hold a special Labour Day week-end camp (sleeping will be indoors) from the Friday evening to the Monday evening. The site will he within the city or very near Dunedin. Guiders will he advised during the week. Full particulars aid preference will ho given to applications up to time if numbers exceed! accommodation. The camp is being planned for Dunedin Guides, but is open to any country leaders or seconds who would care to attend. A full programme will be' arranged to cover; special training in physical fitness, service, and general preparation for responsibility in homes, companies, and in the case of national emergency. DUNEDIN GUIDERS’ CLUB. At tho September meeting the Guidera had the privilege of paving Miss H. K. Dalrymple as the speaker for the evening. The subject of her talk was ‘ How to Interest Guides and Brownies in the Love of Nature in the Out of Doors,* and) shared with the ; Guiders many ideas to .practise in the activities of company and pack. A gift from Miss Dalrymple to the library of the Otago Girl Guides’ Association is greatly appreciated. In T. J. S. Rowland’s delightful book, ‘ Living Things for Lively Youngsters. 1 the donor has written the following inscription“ Hoping Guides and Brownies will find this book a useful ‘ guide ’ in discovering and exploring the wonders of God’s world,_ in the garden and by the roadside, in the bush, on the beach, and among, the mountains 1” This book will have its home at “ Dirriemore,” snd, many campers will enjoy tho writings and illustrations. . . . MACANDREW BAY COMPANY,. A successful concrot and bazaar were organised recently by tho Macandrew Bay Guides. After the ceremonial opening of the breaking of colours'and the singing of the National Anthem Miss H. E. Wilson, South District Commissioner, welcomed a good attendance of parents and friends from tho district and from Dunedin. A varied pro gramme was enjoyed, St, Ann’s Guides assisting by _ presenting a playlet, ‘Mother Empire.’ The .handwork, was the work of tho Guides under the leadership of Miss K. Baker {captain), assisted by Miss Wendy Parkinson and Miss Helen M‘Gregor. Local association members in the district were responsible for the success of the other stalls.