BROWNIES THE GIRL GUIDES RANGERS

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20260, 31 July 1937, Page 20 (Supplement)

BROWNIES THE GIRL GUIDES RANGERS

by Coptain

RIDDLES OF THE FARM. The every-day behaviour of domestic animals gives us much to think about, and we may often think we find some characteristic or an animal’s wild ancestry In its habits as a more or less civilised member of the community. Thus, horses are supposed to show’ an ancestral Instinct by carrying their heads high. Their rorbears roamed on grassy plains, and It was their habit to look out dangers as that of hunting wolves, and to far horizons on the alert Tor such to scent the breeze, and our horses do as their ancestors did. So there is a theory that our cattle carry their heads low because their ancestors lived in Jungles through which they pushed their way with tlielr horns, alertly watching for enemies lurking In the undergrowth, and smelling the ground, horns In the “ on guard ’’ position. Our chickens have descended from the Jungle-fowl of India, and this perhaps throws a light on why a chicken cackles .In such a ridiculous way when she lays an egg. It Is as IT she Is telling all the world where her egg Is to be found, and Inviting egg-eaters to come to the feast. But It might be an advantage to a Jungle-fowl to rulse a loud cackle after laying, so that she might make her whereabouts known to other members of a flock, and especially to her protectors the cocks. Cock pheasants show a similar Instinct by crowing when they go to roost In trees. Perhaps the original Idea, when our pheasants were wild birds, was to inrorm the hens that they have gone upstairs to bed, and to suggest that the hens should do likewise.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK. " There Isn’t enough darkness In the world to extinguish the light of one small candle.”

KNITTERS’ BADGE. For this Badge you must, among other things, kMt a pair of socks, to show that yon can “ turn a heel.” So, Tor those who have not even knitted a pair, should try the following pattern for Bed Socks. These are knitted much more loosely than ordinary socks, and therefore much more quickly and would make such an acceptable present. Tor Mother or for an invalid friend. Afterwards a pair or stockings could be knitted quite happily. Materials required: 4oz. fingering 5ply, four No. 7 knitting needles with points at both end, 2 yards ribbon (this is not necessary if a cord and tassels are made with the wool.) Tension: 6$ stitches to one Inch. Cast on 56 stitches, 18 on each of two needles and 2 0 on a third. Work In rounds or knit 2, purl 2 for 2 Inches. Continue In plain knitting for 7 Inches. For the Ankle.—Work 1 Inch in rib or knit 1, purl 1. In the next round make ribbon holes as follows: *Knit 1, purl 1, make 1 (by putting wool round needle as IT for purling), knit 2 together, repeal rrom * to end or round. Work l more Inch In rib of knit 1, purl 1. For the Heel.—Commence the shaping for the heel as follows: —Knit plain the first l i stitches or the round on to one needle, slip the last 1 1 stitches of the the same needle; these 28 stitches are for the heel. Divide the other stitches on to two needles and leave for the Instep. Proceed in work the heel stitches (always slipping the first stitch). First Row.—*-Purl 28. turn. Second Row.—Knit 27, turn. Third Row.—Purl 26. turn. Fourth Row. Knit 2.*. turn. Continue, in this manner until n stitches are lerr. ;i i each side or the heel, the last row will be purl in. turn; knit in, take up the right hand side or the loop just berore the lltli stitch and knit the 2 stit ches together (tltus preventing a hole., turn; purl 11, take up the loop Just before the 121 b stitch and purl the two together; turn. Continue in this way. working nil extra stitch on to each row until all 28 stitches are on one needle again (the last will be a purl row); knit back 1.4 studies. thus completing the

heel. Slip all the instep stitches on to one needle. Now, on the first needle, knit the remaining 14 stitches or the heel and knit up 2 stitches at the side of the heel; with the second needle knit the instep stitches; with the third needle knit up two stitches at side of heel and the other 14 stitches or the heel. *Knit on round plain. For the Instep.— *Knlt to the last 3 stitches of the first needle. Knit 2 together, knit 1, knit the second needle without shaping, on the third needle knit 1, knit 2 together (through the back of tho stitches), knit to end or needle. Re peat from * twice. Knit 4 Inches without shaping. The Toe.—*Knlt to the throe last stitches of the first needle, knit 2 together, knit 1, on the second needle, knit 1, knit 2 together (through back of stitches), knit to the last 3 stitches, knit 2 together, knit 1; on the third needle knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to end or needle. Knit one round without shaping. Repeat rrom • until 22 stitches remain In tlie round. Knit the stitches of the first needle on to the third one and tho stitch from the second. Either cast ofT tho two needles together or grart the stitches. Work another sock In the same manner and thread the ribbon or cord at the ankles. 8.0.8. I notice that the Scout Column had an appeal this way Tor “lost” troops, and their appeal ha 3 been particularly successful, so perhaps If 1 put out an S.O.S. 1 might have some luck In having a report rrom the “ lost ” companies, ol Rangers or Guides and Brownies at Raglan, Cambridge, Ngaruawahla, Taupirl. Huntly and Morrlnsviile. Although “ lost ” from “ Our Column,” Captain hap- | pens to know these Companies and Packs ' are particularly active—so!—do tell us all about those activities! All reports to ibe sent to “ captain ” at 6 Pembroke 1 Street, Hamilton. CHOCOLATE FUDGE. What Guide does not like making Fudge? I’m sure you all do—why, Pvi seen Guides, towards the finish of a hike mixing up the cocoa, milk and sugar tha Is left rrom the hike meal and gaily making a •• Fudge ” —and, though sometimes It doesn’t set, or it is too hard—it is ji. gnand, isn’t it? Well, at home you can obtain right quantities or the needed in gredlents by this recipe:— Put In a saucepan (preferably a doublone) : i lb. or castor sugar, 1 gill or milk 2 oz. of butter, 2 * heaped tablespoonful - of powdered breakfast chocolate. When It comes to the boll, boll It Tor 15 minutes, beat It. and add i a teaspoon lu 1 or vanilla essence, and turn It Into buttered dish. When sort, but still ho nil Into squares. Walt till cold befor. putting away In a tin. ir you like, chopped nuts can be addeu at the same time as the essence.