GIRL GUIDES

Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1930, Page 8

GIRL GUIDES

RALLY AT OMOTO. A most successful gathering off the {Jirl Guides took place on the Omoto .Racecourse (kindly loaned lor the occasion by the Greymouth Jockey Club) last -Saturday afternoon, when Guides from the Westland province and Reefton met for a picnic rally. The programme opened with a “march past” the grandstand of 109 Guides, with company colours flying and a Union Jack. The salute was taken by Mrs T. E. Y. Seddon, Provincial Commissioner, who had with her, Mrs Geo, Perry, District Commissioner, and Mrs T. Kitchingham, Provincial Secretary. Each district was well represented, and tlie companies all presented a very pleasing and smart appearance.

A display of signalling was then given by a- squad from the Hokitika Company. In strict time and with accuracy and great precision they spelt out a Guide law “A Guide’s duty, is to he useful, and to help others.”

The Greymouth Company then gave a splendid ambulance display. They heated, bandaged, and finally carried off on quickly improvised stretchers three victims of a serious “accident.”

The little Reefton company, under the. direction of the Patrol Leader gave a .smart exhibition of marching pud physical exercises.

After a group photograph had been taken, and lunch dispensed, an energetic “Follow the leader” game led all the Guides over the field to nearby native bush and pine trees, where great resourcefulness and ingenuity were shown by each in a given time. This competition brought out originality and friendly rivalry, and proved that the Guides were living up to their motto “Be Prepared,” nearly every shelter being proof against tlie fiercest storm. ‘ 1

In the next patrol competition, “Going a Journey,” marks were awarded for neatness, originality and good signalling. The winning patrol was led by a Kumara Guide. A relay race with messages brought the party back to the grandstand, where a hearty tea was provided by tlie Greymouth committee of ladies.

A prize presented by the Provincial Commissioner (Mrs Seddon) for tV best company song was won by the “tie Runanga Company. Camp/ir songs, “Taps,” and the National Anthem brought a very happy and successful gathering to a close.