GIRL GUIDES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3703, 13 October 1927, Page 3

GIRL GUIDES.

The annual meeting of the Wellington Provincial Girl Guides Association was held in Wellington last Monday. The President, Mrs. Coates, was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of delegates and commissioners. Mrs. Coates, in welcoming the visiting delegates, said that she sincerely hoped that not only the visit would prove a very happy one, but also much valuable work would be done at the meeting, and it would be of great benefit to all who are interested and working for the guide movement. The main ideals o euidimr were to collaborate with parents and teachers outside the schools by training our girls in healthy activities to be strong and self-reliant; to develop character and intelligence; to be thoughtfu for others, useful in their homes, and, above all, be loyal to their country and their flag, and ready at all times to take their share of responsibility as citizens. The guide motto was, “Be prepared.” The future of the organisation looked very bright. Unfortunately the greatest difficulty was the shortage of giuders. The speaker earnestly asked all present and all interested to help in finding suitable guiders. They wanted every girl in New Zealand to have the opportunity of the training. Mrs. Cohtes thanked all who were giving their time and energy so whole-heartedly in building up a splendid organisation, and hoped they would meet with every encouragement and success. After the business of the annual meeting, the executive met to discuss the suggestions from the various Associations.

The local Association was represented by Miss Ross and Mrs. Moore.