THE GIRL GUIDES

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20266, 7 August 1937, Page 20 (Supplement)

THE GIRL GUIDES

THE TREE BPEAK3 TO THE WAYFARER. “ Ye who pass by and would raise your hand against me. harken e’re yuo harm me. T am the heart of your hearth on . the cold winter nights, the rrlendly shade l screening you rrom the summer sun, and , my fruits are refreshing draughts quenching your thirst as you Journey on. I am ‘ the beam that holds your house, the board * or your table, the bed on which you lie, and the timber that builds your boat. 1 ' j am the handle of your hoe, the door or : your homestead, the w r ood or your cradle, t and the shell or your coffin. I am the 1 bread or kindness and the fiow’er or beauty Ye who pass by, listen to my prayer, and harm mo not.” (This is a translation rrom a Portuguese notice displayed in woods and parks. From ‘‘The Gulder ”.) THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK. “ Play tho game and play It well.” ARE YOU THE BLACKBIRD PATROL? To Guides of Rlackbird Patrols—Wliat does your emblem stand for? Making Hie world happier by song, perhaps l The j blackbird ranks as the supremely gifted | singer among our resident birds. .None ] other has a more flute-like whistle, none i sings in a more leisurely masterrul way. j more calmly and serenely. But. Guides, ! remember that it. Is the cock which sings. • Tiie hen goes about her nfiulrs In a very I quiet and retiring fashion. She Is sob- ; erly clad in brown In contrast to the Jet : black costume or her mate, setting off his ! golden beak. Maybe there is another | moral from the emblem in this. All the i same it is the heii which lays the eggs i 1 which give us more amt more blackbirds ! to carry on the tradition or making the ; world a better home for us by their ! music-making. MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR VOICE. •‘ if a thing is worth saying, it Is worth saying well.” This paraphase of a wellknown maxim is not u bad motto r*»r Guides t<» follow, for by means of speech —and this not only refers to what you say. hut the way you sa.v it—you interpret yourself to the outside world. Voice is the medium or ” mind.” How important, then, to give a right Impression and to be able to put your thoughts Into words, clearly and expressively. An attractive speaking voice Is a definite asset to personality. A harsh or high-pitched voice grates on tho ear and •• rubs us all up the wrong way," so that Guides can heip to creat a harmonious atmosphere wherever they go by cultivating a sympathetic voice and refiiua. speech. You all know that success In business is largely a matter or “ confidence,” and sometimes the best and most conscientious workers get passed over because they are too shy to speak up for themselves.

Here again, practice in voice production is of real practical value. It will help you to ” get used to the sound of your own voice.” and so overcome any ten- ■ dency to nervousness. Guides who help with the Brownies or in Sunday School work should know how i to make effective use of their voices lo maintain order and speak with authority on occasion. There is nothing more undignified than for a leader to make reebie appeals In a weak voice which Is drowned by the hubbub or the children. While the sharp tones of command are sometimes necessary, however, those who have to teach chlUlreri know’ that discipline can often be more effectually maintained by a firm dignity and conviction or manner, combined with quiet tones of voice and distinct articulation which Impress them with a sense of authority far better than mere futile shouting. (Continued next week.) COMPANY NEWS. Hello Everyone, How tlie time does fly—here it is the first week In anotlipr month. We have been very busy since last letter—some trying to complete Second v-lass, others are .studying the Health Badge—and everyone is making toys Tor the Toymaker’s Badge. We had our annual effort last Satur- I day. This year we decided to have a i change rrom our concert, so our Brownies and Guides had a Fancy Dress Bail, j \\ e were so pleased to see some repre- i sentatives from our sister Companies, and we hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as "** did. Everyone seemed very happ\ course, we were glad to know also tnat it was a financial success. The lni P r bvlng and the msst lntpr- 1 i ° r thP - ve! ' r ls about to burst into beihg. .-nring ” —the season tue arp 50 ron ‘ l or. Already we have j Bnrf ii,!, ,reps Pasting into lear 1 —and tljp thrushes and blackbirds are to 1 t>» heard smarm* lustily every morning- I soon there will be new nests appearing. ! we are f n - Pan 3, * likes > and , Verv hlrk y to have been * , ,rpo ’ -h'*’ Frown rrom the liome nf n . ui ' ,roat , Wind *or Park—rne nome or our king and gueen: and w« later this"nmmm ?ater. nV,tatl ° n l ° con,e - Further ‘delailtve SS n L{i u, t’v? "2V names soon. Cheerio olller Co,n - ST. PE.ERS KRST HAMILTON COMPANY. I GAME—BOWLING ARCHES. j rr layers: Two teams or 6 to 12 playApparatus: One tennis or small rubber ball. The teams race each other 1n lines at • least six yards apart, standing astride; they should close up so that each player’s Teet touch her neighbour’s. One side starts with the ball, and the game 1a to. ■

roll the ball through one or the opposing •• arches," i.e.. through someone* logs. WIIOII !1 player is bowled out she stands behind her team and ileitis w.de balls tor them, while the others close up to leate no gaps. Continue till one side Is out. Points given against teams Tor (l) Throwing overhand; (2) Moving the feet or fully bending tne Knees to make the arches narrower. All the guarding must be done with the hands.