GIRL GUIDES’ CORNER

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1019, 9 July 1930, Page 14

GIRL GUIDES’ CORNER

Hast veal- the Girl Guides increased their membership by 95.000. There are now 618,000 of them in the British Isles, 106,000 in the Oversea Dominions and colonies, and 069,000 in foreign countries. • • * Bronze ‘VVingr reports for the C&vell Company: “On June 4 we had ceremonial. Each month a different patrol acts one of the Guide laws, and on this occasion It was •Purity.’ After a few campfire songs captain gave us a very interesting chat on the 10th Guide law. “As a number of our Guides wish to become proficient enough for the signaller’s badge, we have practised morse, semaphore and flashlight signalling since June 11, and we are making good progress. Each Saturday some of the company meet for a game of basketball, either among ourselves or with another company. “On June 18 we practised a new country dance called ‘Goddesses,’ and learnt a new sea chantey. “It was our ‘work’ night on June 25. We had the legend of St. Andrew and the morse alphabet, and everyone had to produce a signalling flag. “We had ceremonial again on July 2, and the patrol points, badges and service stars were given out. The law acted this month was ‘Friendliness/ “In view of our forthcoming bazaar, to be held in August, all the patrols have started accumulating articles for the various stalls, and on the day of the function there should be a splendid array of saleable goods. Particulars of our birthday party should add interest to our next report.’’ Dawn Cloud, of the Kakamai Company, reports lor June: “On the first Wednesday we had a ceremonial evening. The commissioner, Miss Houghton, enrolled two Guides. “Each Wednesday evening some time has been spent in practising signalling. Each Guido possesses a small coloured flag, which is put on a chart marked out in different grades. "On the 16th the patrol-leaders attended court of honour. After reading the patrol reports we had some country dancing, assisted by the gramophone which the company recently purchased. “Every Saturday afternoon the company has been practising basketball. We are fortunate in having two good teams.’* * « *> Dream Cloud, of the Arohanui Company, writes: “The Arohanui Company now consists of 34 Guides, captain and lieutenant. We have five patrols, the Poppy, Koromiko, Clematis, Robin and Red Kowhai. “Last month the cup was won by the Clematis Patrol, with 185 marks, the Popples being one mark behind. At present we are eagerly awaiting this month’s result. “On June 7 as captain was at Otimui, lieutenant took the meeting and, though we missed captain, we managed to have a very jolly afternoon, as lieutenant had brought with her a Kakamai Ranger. We played the •King of the Barbari,’ which we found very amusing. Then lieutenant gave out slips of paper with certain letters on them to each patrol, and told us to make out a telegram, and then act it. “In patrol time we have been revising badge and second-class work. As well over half the company were at badge examinations and captain and lieutenant at the Ranger conference, we held no meeting on the 28th. Five of us sat for the needlewoman’s badge and 15 for domestic service. “Early in August the three new leaders and three seconds are to be invested. “The leaders and captain, together with several Rangers, held a never-to-be-forgotten hike on June 3.” Northern Star forwards the following Kaitaia news: “On the evening of May 30 we held our birthday party, and a large number of Guides and Brownies in fancy dress gathered at the Library Hall. The Scouts were present, by special invitation, and a large number of parents and friends. The evening soon passed with items given by Guides, Brownies and Scouts. These were interspersed with several waltzes. After a delicious supper, provided by the committee ladies, we went into horseshoe formation. Captain, Brown Owl, the scout troop leader and the Rev. Mr. Trill thanked Mrs. Hollay for a very enjoyable evening, on behalf of the Guides, Brownies. Scouts and ‘the rest,’ respectively. When our hostess had suitably replied we sang ‘For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,’ and then dismissed. “On Saturday. June 7, we revised the first-aid in the second-class test, during corners. The competition was won by the Primrose Patrol, with the Bluebells second. We then had a game to revise our knots. “At 2.30 on Sunday, June 10, we had our first afternoon church parade at St. Saviour’s Church. Scouts and Guides took parts of the service. The fag was carried by the Primrose Patrol. “We began with a game at our next meeting and then revised the health rules. After spending some time on sealing-wax work, we had a game of ‘Musical Bumps.’ The Bluebell and Primrose Patrols then voted for leaders and seconds. “On Saturday, June 2S, we decorated our corners before commencing, we continued with sealing-wax work

for a time, while the officers inspected and judged our corners. Captain gave us some practice in reading morse signalling, then we had a blindfold game which caused great amusement. We were told the results of our decorating—the Primrose and Bluebell tying for top—and were then dismissed.’’ Sea Maid, of the Russell Company, Writes: “Last Guide meeting we had a visit from our friend, Mr. Hardcastle. “The Thrush Patrol-leader is away in Auckland on holiday, and we miss her very much. When she comes back we hope to ‘go up’ for some badges, which we have put off for some time. “Our clubhouse will soon be built, and we Guides are to line it with Maxwell boards ourselves to say we have helped build it. We are planning already what we are going to do when we have it.’’