GIRL GUIDES’ CORNER

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1007, 25 June 1930, Page 16

GIRL GUIDES’ CORNER

Rainbow Shell reports for the Milford Company:— ~ . “On June 6, we held our birthday party- A great deal of trouble had been taken with patrol corners, and these were much admired. We did stave drill, marching and country dancing, and sang round a most realistic camp fire. Competitions were held, and also games and dancing, and we all ate_ a large supper. Mrs. Percival, our District Commissioner, presented latelywon badges, particularly complimenting Gwenyth Howe on having gained her carpenter’s badge. Three recruits were enrolled, and service stars given out. . . “This month there were many entries for the needlewoman, embroideress, and knitter badges, but results are ioi yet known. -The patrol cup was won last month by the Cornflower patrol, with the Kowhais a close second.

Dancing Star, of the First Takapuna Company, writes: — , „ •‘On June 1 we attended the Gil I Guide service in the Town Hall. “We had inter-patrol competitions in second class work and country dancing on June 12. won the former competit’4^^^and the 1' orget-me-nots the latter. At our next meeting wa spent most of the time making clothes for poor people. • The cup was won by the Speedwell patrol this month, while the Kowhai patrol was awarded the banner lor attendance. _ “We hope to start basketball very coon.” d

Singing River forwards the following Te Awamutu Company notes:—“The last meeting in May being lieid on a very cold night, twenty-seven girls danced a polka to warm themselves up before roll-call and inspection. The white ribbon was won by the Nightingale, Thrush and Kingfisher patrols. “On June 6 twenty-nine Guides weie present, and second class work was carried out. Each patrol acted u Ouide Law. The white ribbon was won by the Robin patrol. “On June 13 no meeting was held.

boys for the depot to which it has been allotted. Sixers or older cubs may bo utilised, to make up the number. * * « First Class Tests The First Class tests arranged to take place last Saturday at Western Spring’s could not be held on account of the unfavourable weather conditions. The date on which they will bo carried out will be advised later. « * Sea Scouts’ Social A pleasant time was spent by Sea Scouts last Friday evening when a combined social was held for the various Auckland companies at the rooms of the Flying Angel Mission. Friday, July IS, has been set aside as the date for the next social evening. and the programme will be arranged by Sea Scoutmaster R. Iverson. Fame Concert The Fame Sea Scouts held a successful concert last Monday evening in the Pt. Chevalier Hall, arangements being in the hands of Captaiji Price. An entertaining programme was con-" tributed to by the Sea Scouts and several friends. * ft ft Scouters’ Meeting Mr. N. E. Carson, secretary for the No. 1 Division Scouters, advises: “The usual six-weekly meeting of the No. 1 Division Scouters was held at Scout Headquarters, Albert Street, on Wednesday, June IS, Scout master Matheson presiding. An apology was received from the chairman. District Scoutmaster Walls. .“Comments on the ‘Scouts’ Own’ held on June 1 were made by various Scouters. Dissatisfaction as to journey reports was expressed by the meeting, and it was decided to send a remit to the .Examination Hoard. “The meeting concluded at 8.50.” First Cornwell and Edendale Cubs The First Cornwell Cubs and the Edendale Pack intend holding a combined pound night at the headquarters of the First Cornwell Troop on Thursday, June 26. MorrinsviMe News To celebrate the second anniversary of the formation of the Morrinsville troop of Boy Scouts and the first anniversary of the Wolf Cubs, a birthday party was held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening, when about 45 Cubs and Scouts were entertained by the Scout committee. Prominent among a tempting array of good things on the tables were two birthday cakes, the gift of Mrs. F. N. Stringfield. a member of the committee, who supplied funds for them before leaving for England in April. After tea was over the boys spent about two hours in games and competitions, while an exhibition of bridge-building was given by the Scouts, who made use of bundles of poles and planks. The arrangements were in the capable hands of the Scout committee, comprising Mesdames G. E. Seville, A. G. Yardley. W. Reason, B. R. Donaldson (Cubmistress), Miss G. Allen (assistant Cubmistress), Rev. G. N. Garlick (Scoutmaster), Rev. J. H Starnes, Canon Gillespie and Mr. W Reason. • « ft The Boy Scout movement now ha* a Home Commissioner in England He is Mr. Percy Winn Everett, who has been associated with Scouting since its inception. He was with the Chief Scout at the first camp in 1907, and has been his right-hand man ever since.