GIRL GUIDES

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20115, 8 December 1939, Page 8

GIRL GUIDES

POVERTY BAY PROVINCE YEAR’S STEADY WORK FIRST WAR EFFORT “Steady work has gone on in the province during the year,” said Mrs. L. Balfour, provincial commissioner, in presenting the annual report at last evening's meeting of the Poverty Bay executive of the Girl Guide Association. The Rev. K. Liggeti was in the chair and there was a small attendance of members of the association and parents. Before commencing the business those present stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory ot Mrs. B. J. Holdsworih and Mr. 11. Kenway, vice-presidents of the association. and Mrs. W. D. Lysnar. Special mention was made by the provincial commissioner of the great assistance that had been given to the movement by Mrs. Lysnar. The strength of the movement was shown as follows. —Six commissioners; 47 Guiders, including five Lone Guiders; 28(i Guides, with til recruits; 2i Lone Guides; 161 Brownies, with 58 recruits; total, 521 enrolled with lit* recruits. Chief Commissioner's Visit “The most important event of the year for our province was the visit last December of our chief commissioner,” added Mrs. Balfour. Resignations were received from Mrs. ,f. McDonald, district commissioner for the Gisborfie district, Mrs. J. G. Appleton, district commissioner for Tc Karaka, and Mrs. Christian, district commissioner for Tauranga, and the report placed on record the services rendered by them to the movement. During the year 148 proficiency badges, 53 second class, two first class and one all round cord were won by the Guides, while the Brownitgained one first class, 30 second class, six wings, and 16 proficiency badges As usual, two camps were held in January on the property of Mr. and Mrs. T. Holden. Another camp was held on Mr. Joblin’s property at Waingake, and Miss Winifred Lysnar, provincial camp adviser, was in charge of a most successful camp on the property of Mr. R. H. Wicksteed, Ruatoria. Altogether 103 Guides and 18 Guiders attended the four camps. Week-end camps were held also, and two Guiders attended the advanced Guiders’ training in Masterton. Sunshine Work

Sunshine work was carried oul by all companies and as many outdoor activities as possible, such as hiking and Nature study, were undertaken. The provincial commissioner reported with regret the closing in the meantime of the Rotorua company and pack and the Second Gisborne Company owing to the falling off in numbers. Tauranga opened the second Tauranga Brownie pack and a

new company and pack at Te Teko. In the Poverty Bay division a company was started at Wai-o-matatini. The provincial commissioner was specially pleased with the progress made by the Maori companies. During the year visits were received from several overseas Guiders.

“Guiding is going . along very smoothly and happily,” stated the provincial commissioner, “We are going to try lo have more outside activities in the coming year and, where possible, more physical fitness classes.”

In conclusion she extended her thanks to the provincial executive, committee members, the press, and all who had helped the movement in any way throughout the year.

The report was adopted, on the motion of Mrs. J. O. Musgrave. seconded bv Mrs. F. A. McFadyen, and several speakers congratulated* Mrs. Balfour on her excellent report. Election if Officers

The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted:—President, Mrs. I. F. Pullett; vice-presidents, Mesdames B. Muir, J. McDonald, J. G. Appleton, and Christian, and Miss M. Fitzgerald; provincial committee, Mesdames L. T. Burnard, J. O. Musgrave, E. M. Hutchinson, N. H. Bull, W. Hamilton Irvine, P. Hockley, F. A. McFadyen and G. W. Willoek, and Miss L. King.

The fact that the Girl Guides had conducted the ice-cream and soft drink stall at the recent A. and P. Show was mentioned by Mrs. Balfour, who said that this was the Guides’ first contribution to the national war effort. The nrofits from the stall totalled £IOO.

Recently a handicraft competition was held in the province and the best articles were forwarded to Wellington for the Centennial Exhibition. The remainder were exhibited at the Poverty Bay A. and P. Show and the display had been highly praised in a letter received from the A. and P. Association.

Miss H. Humphreys, provincial secretary, was warmly commended on the manner in which she had attended lo the accounts. Votes of thanks were passed to Mr. L. Balfour for auditing the balance sheet, and to the chair.