FORWARD THE GIRLS' BRIGADE!
N organisation for young women which is growing rapidly in New Zealand is the Girls’ Life Brigade, which was formed in England in 1902 to meet the need for a week-night activity for girls, and at the same time keep them in close touch with the Church. Since its formation it has spread all over the world, and is represented in nearly all denominations. In New Zealand there are nearly 100 companies of the Brigade with a membership of over 2,700. It is recognised as a particularly suitable activity for Maori girls, and a number of Maori companies have been formed. The motto of the Girls’ Life Brigade is " To Save Life," and its work includes physical drill and games, first aid, home nursing, hygiene, infant care, life-saving, instruction in all arts and crafts, and, of course, close contact with the Church. To enable members of the Girls’ Life Brigade to help in any national emergency work, a syllabus of suitable work has been drawn up for the duration of the war, and girls are busy knitting for the forces and making clothing for refugee children. In Dunedin the movement is particularly active, and besides organising concerts in aid of patriotic funds, it conducts a regular session from 4ZB every fortnight. Various companies take their turn in providing a quarter-hour programme during the children’s session on alternate Monday nights.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 3, Issue 74, 22 November 1940, Page 17
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233FORWARD THE GIRLS' BRIGADE! New Zealand Listener, Volume 3, Issue 74, 22 November 1940, Page 17
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