GUIDE NOTES.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20630, 20 August 1932, Page 9

GUIDE NOTES.

[By The Provincial Secret art.] "For the benefit of guides and guiders an arrangement has been made by which notun concerning the girl guide movement will appear audor this heading each SaturdaT morning. A special feature will be the date's of the various badge examinations for the current month, as a reminder to intending competitors. Tho names of successful candidates will also be published."—Girl Guides' Association, 67 Worcester street "West Christchurch. ' Mrs C. M. Knight, of the Rokeby pack, has passed her brown owl's warrant test paper. * « » A general meeting of all guiders will be held at the Jockey Club rooms on August 25th at 9 p.m. The gymnast badge examination will be held at the Y.M.C.A. on Wednesday next, August 2-Ith, at 3 p.m. The knitters' badge examination will be held in the guide office on August 30th at 4 p.m. » • • The embroiderer's badge examination will be held in the guide office on Wednesday, August 31st, at 4 p.m. The following guides have passed the health badge examination:—J. Taylor (Addington;, N. Hartley, J. Ross, J. Franklin, C. Clifton-Mogg, and C. Tinker (Fendalton), M. Asliford, O. Coddington, J. Jackson, Z. Eames, and J. East (New Brighton). The examiner states that the results of this examination were disappointing, the candidates showing little knowledge ot general health rules, and only half of the candidates obtaining sufficient marks to warrant a pass. * # A district meeting of all East Christchurch guiders will be held in the Jockey Club rooms, Oxford terrace, at 6.45 p.m. on Thursday, August 25th. Any guider unable to attend must see that her pack or company is represented. Tho Brownie Bevels. At a meeting of brown owls held last week a committee was set up to mako arrangements for the brownie revels,. to bo held at the Cashmere Estate on December 3rd. Tho following will be included in the programme: Trot past, fairy ring, helping mother, signalling display (tour from each pack), catch the train race (one from each pack), thread the darning needle relay (six from each pack), niggers' barn dance and Sir Roger de Coverley (10 from each pack), and a fairy tableau. In addition, a sample of plaiting, darning, hemming, and knitting from each pack will be judged at the guide office on a previous date. A totem with owl, carved in wood, will be awarded to the pack gaining most points. This will be competed for annually. Country packs are also invited to compete, and further information may be had from Miss B. Ladd, brown owl, Cashmere pack, or from provincial headquarters.

New Companies. Last Fridny the guides of tho new Cambridge Terrace Methodist company were enrolled by Miss Maxwell, district captain of East Christchurch. After the enrolment Miss Maxwell gave an interesting talk on guide aims and ideals to the guides and their parents. This new company has a membership of 22. Miss JLaine is acting captain, and Miss Anderson is acting-lieutenant. Application for registration has been received from the St. Matthew's ranger company. This makes the thirtieth new company to be registered in the Canterbury district during the past twelve months. Miss V. Clare is acting captain, and Miss D. Feaver is acting lieutenant. Census Forms for 1932. [ During the week census forms have been sent to all companies and packs. Guiders will note that these forms are to be returned to provincial headquarters not later September Ist, together with a short report on the work of the company and pack for the year ending August 30th, 1932. Guide captains and ranger captains are reminded that all, garments for the competitions for the Lady Alice Fergusson Cup and the Lady Bledisloe Cup are to be forwarded to provincial headquarters by August 30th. BRIGHTON W.C.T.U. The monthly meeting of the New Brighton branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held on Thursday afternoon, the president (Mrs H. M. Hall) presiding. For her temperance fact Mrs Duncan read the story of "Old Mr Alcohol." A number of members were reported sick, and Mesdames Good, Fraser, Hall, and Rowntree were delegated to visit them on behalf of the union. The delegates to the forthcoming Canterbury district convention will be Mesdames J. Duncan and N. Fraser. An invitation to join in the total abstinence centenary celebrations was received, a number of members promising to attend this parade and service on September 4th. The treasurer's statement showed a satisfactory credit balance, and the Cradle Roll department an increase of eleven members. Readings by members dealt with. Bible teaching in schools, New Zealand Alliance Conference, National W.C.T.U. Conference, Prohibition in America, African W.C.T.U., and an extract on ] the life of Margaret Bondfield. Solos were sung by Miss Lucy Sincock, and afternoon tea was served.

EVENING PARTY. Mr and Mrs J. Bierman, Carrington. street, St. Albans, entertained a number of friends at an evening party recently. Cards, music, and dancing were enjoyed. Those present were Mr and Mrs J. Bierman, Mr and Mrs Percy Sellars, Misses Evelyn Bierman, Isabel Cockroft, Kathleen Gregory, Sally Halman, Nhei Bowering, and M. Harris. Messrs R. Austin, B. Buchanan. M. Rhind, J. Halman, E. Pickup, R. Raine, J. Cummings, and G. Cameron /

RED CROSS SOCIETY.

CANTERBURY CENTRE. At a meeting of the executive of the Canterbury Centre of the Red Cross Society there were present: Mr C. J. Ronaldson (president of tho centre), Mr C. J. R. Williams (chairman of the centre), Lady Wigram, Mrs H. H. Smith, Miss Guthrie, Messrs H. L. Bowker and W. E. D. Bishop. The financial statement and reports showed that during the month of July ex-service patients in various institutions had received attention. Major Barnes's report on blind and mental ex-service patients stated that these men were visited as usual, and cigarettes, tobacco, and fruit distributed. An appreciative letter was received from Mr Hta.nd Newton, referring to the work of tho society for patients at Queen Mary Hospital, Hanmer Springs. A loiter was received from the general secretary, Wellington, covering an ajuouut received from tho British Red Cross Society for the relief of Imperial disabled ex-service men who suffered in consequence of war disablement, but not to relieve distress arising out of industrial depression, and asking that a statement be submitted each month showing the position of this fund and J«tails of cases assisted. The secretary, New Zealand headquarters, forwarded u sum of £IOO, being proportion of an amount of £SOO granted out of the accumulated interest on the £30,000 for the relief of sickness and suffering among exsoldiers and sailors and their dependents, whether suffering from war disability or not. A discussion took place in reference to the scope of relief from the Bridge of Remembrance Fund, and it was stated to be understood that men relieved from this fund must have enlisted in Christchurch or lived here before the outbreak of the war, and that if tho whole of the Bridge ol Remembrance money was not expended this year it would be expended in the following years. However, to put the matter in order the chairman gave notice that at the next meeting he would move: (1) That Christchurch soldiers or sailors enlisted in Christchurch bo relieved out of money received from the Bridge of Remembrance fund; (2) that other sick or suffering soldiers and sailors bo relieved from interest on the £30.000 received from the New Zealand lied Cross executive; (3) that Imperial disabled ex-service men suffering in consequence of war disablement be relieved from the sum received from the British Red Cross Society, also that all previous resolutions repugnant to this motion be rescinded. It was reported that twenty-seven country sub-centres had been formed, and that there were live local subcentres. the Sydenham sub-centro having been formed since tho previous monthly meeting;. The number of members was approximately 915. It was agreed that 10 per cent, of the subscription moneys received be remitted to Wellington. On the motion of Mr Bowker, seconded by Mr Bishop, it was resolved that a finance Committee be constituted consisting of the chairman, Lady Wigram, Mrs Smith, and Messrs Ronaldson and Bowker. The general secretary wrote acknowledging receipt of advice that Mr C. J. R. Williams was nominated as the centre's representative on the New Zealand executive. It was resolved that Mr Hamilton be elected a subscribing member of the society and of the committee.

FANCY DRESS BALL.

CHEVIOT BRANCH OF PLUNKET SOCIETY. The Cheviot branch of the Plunket Society held its annual fancy dress ball | in the Cheviot Hall last evening. It was I in every way most successful, and was attended by a large number of members and friends. A much-appreciated exhibition of ballroom dancing was given by Mr and Mrs Leo Bowden, of Christchurch. The prize-winners were: — Best couple, Mr A. and Miss M. Sloss (Ghosts); prettiest lady, Mrs D. McLaren (Old-fashioned Lady); most original, Sister Scott (Pre-Plunket); cheapest lady's costume, Miss V. Ogden (Cadbury's Chocolate); best gentleman's costume, Mr 33. Clarke (Sheikh); most original gentleman's costume, Mr J. Fitzsimmons (Bride); cheapest gentleman's costume, Mr J. Bennet (Klu Klux Klan); best girl, Miss Eunice Penhalluriack (The Brat), and Miss Mildred Nell (Topsy), equal first; best boy, Jim Pain (Scott's Emulsion). The judge was Mrs H. Acton-Adams (Tipapa). Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs J. T. Head, Mr and Mrs P. A. Barnes, Mr and Mrs G. Struthcrs, Mr and Mrs C. A. Mowat, Mr and Mrs Leo Bowden (Christchurch), Mesdames Stevenson (Christchurch), Basil Wilkinson, G. Harrison (England), L. Gibson, M. C. Morrison, W. L. Foster, A. W. Leaman, Nell, T. Pain, J. Dayly, G. B. Cooper, and Fitzgibbon, and Misses Flahertv, Macdonald, F. McAdam. Edna Penhalluriack, McEvedy, and Mona Honeybone. Those in fancy dress included Mesdames A. Gillanders (Pompadour), E. Marshall (Turkish Delight), E. Lawry (Pierrette Lady), D. McLaren (Oldfashioned Lady), and J. Ensor (Klu Klux Klan), Sister Scott (Pre-Plunket), and Misses O. Hughes (Golliwog), G. Mowat (Dutch Boy), J. Forbes (Maori), Marion Hyde (Lady of 1850), M. Childs (Toreador), N. Childs (Egyptian Princess), P. Sargent (Chinese Lady), Mildred Nell (Topsy), Mollie Pain (Gipsy Dancer), Mollie Fitzsimmons (Victorian Pierrette), Gertie Fitzsimmons (Oranges and Lemons), Eunice Penhalluriack (The Brat), Edna Bowen (Oriental Dancer), Dollie Crossen (Bold Buccaneer), Marjorie Harrison (Gipsy), Violet Ogden (Cadbury's Chocolate), J. Sargent (Butterfly), Noreen Cottrell (Pierrette), Jean Ryan (Romanticist), M. Bosomworth (All Black), Nancy Jackman (Tudor Lady), Bertha Forbes (Rosalind), Messrs J. Fleming (Toreador), R. Forbes (Dutchman), B. Gallaher (Nigger Minstrel), L. Hill (Cowboy), A. Sloss (Ghost), E. Clarke (Sheikh), R. Husten (The Devil), and N. Hill (No More Strike).

FAREWELL PARTY. On. her way to join the Tamaroa for England, where she will visit her aunt, Miss Dorothy Leete (Akaroa) was the guest of honour at a farewell party given by her cousin, Miss I. McKenzie (Bealey avenue). A large number of friends availed themselves of the opportunity to say good-bye, and Miss Lcete was presented with many useful gifts for use, on the voyage.

PLUNKET SOCIETY.

"lIARD-UP" SOCIAL AT BRIGHTON. A most successful "hard-up" social and dance, in aid of the New Brighton Plunket Society's funds, was held in tho Peace Memorial Hall, on Thursday evening, when there was a large attendance of people, wearing varied costumes. The organisers responsible for the success of the evening were Mesdames N. McGillivray (president of the society), Shaw, Flavell, Coddington, Smith, and Henry, and Miss Hulme. The supper arrangements were in charge of Mrs S. Hamilton. During the evening Mr A. J. Inkster contributed a song, and the Monte Carlo number was won by Mr and>Mrs K. Parker. The parade for the judging of "hardup" dresses caused much fun and gave the judges a trying time in their selection. The winners were Miss Biggins and Mr Martin. Those present were Mesdames N. McGillivray, E. Smith, Coddington, McDonald, R. Pearson, T. E. Thomson, S. Hamilton, D. Kelly, A. Hodgson, Leverett, I. Kelly, Williams, Norman, Farrier, W. Smith, Parker, Flavell, McCree, A. Henry, J. If. Shaw, C. Brown, Slater, T. Hulme, Inkster, L. Hendry, Grammer, King, Martin, Glasson, Misses Hilda Norman, Ruxton, L. Spedding, Iris Aston, Joy Kyan, Tillie Torrens, C. Aston, B. "Walker, Martin, and Biggins. Mr S. Hamilton was M.C.

BIRTHDAY PARTY AT HORNBY. Tho Hornby-Templeton sub-branch of the Plunket Society held a very successful birthday party at the Parish Hall, Hornby, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs P. H. Thomson (president) presided over a very large attendance of members and friends. Mrs Cracroft Wilson (president of the Christchurcli branch) and Mrs H. R. Smith (president of the Linwood branch) were guests of honour. Mrs Cracroft Wilson congratulated the branch on its great success and wished the members many happy returns of tho day. Mrs 11. R. Smith spoke on her experience in the formation of the Plunket Society at Norfolk Island. Musical items were given by Mrs F. McTiegue, and Mrs A. Thompson (Upper Riccarton) contributed some songs. Mrs J. Bryce cut the cake, two being provided, suitably made in keeping with the work. Mesdames P. Cannon, F. Richards, and Manson were responsible for the making and artistic work.

ELLESMERE BRANCH. To mark the occasion of its eleventh birthday, the Ellesmere branch of the l'lunket Society held a very pleasant social afternoon in Wesley Hall, Leeston, on Thursday. A birthday cake occupied a prominent position on the president's table. There was a largo attendance of mothers, members of the branch, and supporters. Mrs W. O. llennte (president) was in the chair, and Mrs Cecil Wood, secretary and treasurer of the Christchurch Centre, and Mrs Cowper, of Christchurch, were also present. Mrs llennie, in introducing Mrs Wood, said that when the branch was formed a half day a month was allotted to Leeston, and a similar timo to Southbridge for the attendance of the nurse, but the work had increased considerably and the attendance of the nurse was required on two days a month at Leeston and Southbridge. About two vears ago a branch had been iormod at Dunsandel and Southbridge had generously given up a half day m its favour. Expressing her pleasure at being present, Mrs Wood said that the Ellesmere branch had always been looked upon as a flourishing and enterprising organisation. She referred to the work that was being done at the hospital, aijd which was made possible by the support of the branches, which were the backbone of the centre's work. It was not easy in the smaller centres to keep the work going, for it lacked the spectacular side provided by the work in the City. The work being done at the hospital w.os very important, and had been most successful. Mrs Wood stressed the importance of proper care and feeding in the child's pre-school life, quoting the opinions of Sir Truby King and Sir Brnco Porter, and remarking upon the gre.it growth in strength and brain which took place during this period. Mothers should continue to consult the nurse up to the time their children went to school. _ The birthday cake was out and portions were distributed to all present, and afternoon tea was served. Enjoyable musical items were given by Mrs Rvde and Misses Eade, D. Connoil, M. Fearon, and D. and L. Harvey.

W.C.T.U. BIRTHDAY PARTY The sixth birthday party of the North Beach Y Branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the Peace Memorial Hall. Mrs Lowry, superintendent of the Canterbury Y branch gave an address. Items were contributed by Mrs Eames. and Misses M. Hodgson, A. N. Pollard, and D. Hull. The North Beach Y branch gave a play entitled "Twenty Minutes in a Street."