GIRL GUIDES’ CORNER

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 657, 8 May 1929, Page 6

GIRL GUIDES’ CORNER

At the conclusion of the last parade of the Papatoetoe Company of Girl Guides and Brownie Pack, Captain Dolly Barton, who is severing her connection with the Guides prior to her approaching marriage, was tendered a farewell. Mrs. A. B. Jameson, president of the Guides committee, in a few happy words eulogised the good work done by Miss Barton during her term of office in Papatoetoe and said that the state of efficiency reached by the Guides was a living monument to the work which she was instrumental in starting at Papatoetoe. In wishing the guest every happiness in her new sphere of life, Mrs. Jameson presented her with a beautiful chiming clock to act as a reminder of the many happy hours spent with the Guides. Miss Barton suitably responded and assured the gathering that her ser-

vices would be available at any future date. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the Guides. Members of the committee present were Mesdames J. J. Valentine. W. J. Nicholson, T. E. Richards, A. G. Grinter, R. Gubb, J. McFarland and Miss White * * a. A movement is afoot to start a new company at Frankton in connection with St. George’s Church. Sixteen girls already, it is stated, have signified their desire to join. Golden Birch reports for the Cavell Company: “Our first ceremonial for 1929 was held on April 2, when two leaders and one second were invested, and six flown-up Brownies were enrolled as Guides. “We held our company swimming sports on April 4, the Poppy patrol winning the cup, with the Ivies a close second. “An innovation of the usual Guide night was an International evening. The nations represented by the various

patrols were the Swiss, Islanders, Americans, Arabians and Egyptians. An item was given by each patrol and games were played dealing with the characteristics of the countries. As several of us are aiming at winning ambulance badges, most of our games deal with bones, bandaging and fractures. “Lust Guide night the Holly patrol gave us an item called ‘The Spirits of Camp.’ Garbed in tlic raiment of ghosts, the performers giided in and pronounced in sepulchral tones that they were the spirits of la,st camp gathered together for the last time to spend a creepy evening round the camp-fire. After telling one or two ghost stories, they glided away as silently as they had come. “On Anzac Day we made a wreath in the shape of a trefoil, which wc later placed on the Cenotaph. “This week the Ivies are giving an item, and on Saturday we are going for a hike to Taylor’s Bay. Those going for Second Class will do their firelighting and stalking and tracking.” Love Song, of the Arohanui (Big Love) Company, one of the youngest in the district, writes: “So far we have had three hiking expeditions, the third being a Second Class hike, when a number of our Guides passed their fire-lighting, tracking and stalking tests. “During alterations to the Edendale Presbyterian Church, the president of our committee, Mrs. Hutchinson, kindly lent her spacious “Hazclmere” grounds for our meetings, for which we were most grateful. “At the opening of the new addition to t.he church by his Excellency the Governor-General, with the aid of the Scouts, Cubs and Brownies we formed a guasd of honour. “On Anzac Day we attended the service at the Town Hall and, with Captain, laid our token of remembrance at the Cenotaph. “A great deal of our time is being taken up with practising for a combined Brownie and Girl Guide concert to be held this month. “Our Leaders and Guiders spent the third week-end in April at Otimai, where a conference was held for Leaders of the Eden District. We discussed ‘ldeal Patrols’ and altogether spent a very happy time.” Blue Horizon, of the Christ Church First Russell Company, writes: “We had a visit from Mrs. McNair April 20, and had hopes of passin" - our swimming test, so long delayed, the water was not only too frigid for comfort, but very rough, as the wind was south-westerly. We fear that we will be forced to wait till next summer for our test. _ "On April 21 our company (both Guides and Brownies) attended the funeral of a gentleman who, with his wUe had taken a great interest in our Guiding, namely, Mr. Dod. “On Anzac Day we paraded. The combined service was held in the hall and from there we proceeded to the school, where we laid our wreaths at the foot of the trees planted as memorials to those who gave their lives in the Great War.” * * p Wind Flower reports for the Kaitaia Company: “On March 15 we went for a hike to Okahau, a small native settlement. After lunch Captain and Lieutenant set the trail for a treasure hunt. The

treasure, a box of sweets, was found after much hunting- and excitement. While we were occupied in playing games, the Guiders set off to lay another trail. Although this was more difficult than the other, the prize was eventually found. “The following Saturday the Guides gave the Brownies a picnic at the vicarage grounds. We spent a very enjoyable day playing games and having competitions. Just before the gathering dispersed, two Brownies who had turned eleven were welcomed to the company. “We attended the Anzac Day service and later placed wreaths and crosses on returned soldiers’ graves.” Bluebird, of the Second St. David’s Company, reports for April: “At our first meeting, Captain and Lieutenant examined those who wished to pass their Second Class tests, while others carried out Ambulance work. Later we returned to the hall and played games. The company flag was presented to the Robin patrol, who had a small majority over the Thrushes. “The next meeting was taken up by ambulance, Second Class work, and in practising for the company sports. On April 16 the results were announced as follow: Thrush patrol, 1 (38 points): Robin patrol, 2 (20 points); Swallow patrol, 3 (10 points). “The following week Marion Corpe was elected Leader of the Swallow patrol, and on April 30 Captain announced that the companies in Auckland would be addressed by the Gov-ernor-General at the Town Hall on the following Sunday fortnight. The cook’s badge was presented to Patrol Leader R. Geddes and to Guide M. Burton. Second Class badges were presented to Guides H. Budge and I. Hills.” Singing Maiden writes that the Devonport and North Shore Companies held a combined parade last Friday evening, when the Guides were inHpected by Dr. Buckley Turkington and Mrs. Percivah Dr. Buckley Turkington (Provincial Commissioner) addressed the girls on the meaning- of the Guide Laws. A SALARIED DONKEY In Russia a donkey lately drew a salary as a member of the Transport workers Lmon under the honourable name of Ishak Ishakovitch. But Ishak Ishakovitch, though it sounds so well to our ears, means no more than .Moke Mokeson, just as the famiiy name of Saladin, who fought Richard Coeur de Lion, was Yussuf Ben Lyub, and meant Joseph Jobson When the secretary of the Trades Lnion saw this humble name on his books he smelled a rat, and found a donkey. So now, though Ishak, son of Ishak, goes on working just as hard as before, he draws no pay from the union nor does his ingenious master. FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE "E** «« th « wife of a Red Indian called, Jimmy.'- asked a teacher. A squaw,” was the reply. -And what is his baby called?" hts sq “h ! " 1 l tr ' ’ reply Jimmy, who had a baby brother at home.