GIRL SCOUTS

Evening Star, Issue 17311, 26 March 1920, Page 6

GIRL SCOUTS

A linked pr.rs.do of the First Robljts, St, j j Martin's, and East Taieri Troops of Girl ' Peace Scouts was held in the Kaikonii ! j School Gymnasium lust. Friday, when I j there was a muster of 50 girls and officers. ! The Roslyn Boy Scouts ami Mr Chad wick > were also present by invitation. At 7.45 , Goionel and Mrs Ccsgrove arrived and in- j spect-ed tho various troops. The colonel i said he had inspected troops from Russell j as far south aa the Bluff, oaf at no time ' had he ever seen a better parade than ' the ono it was his privilege to F.tt-end ; that evening. He urged ail tho boys and girls present to stick to their " Scout j Law"; if they did, he felt sine thoy ' would all grew tip and become good citi- : 7/i.v.a. Tho cokmel then presented Asaist-ant-aeoutniUtresses's Taylor and Jeffrey! with their badges, and congratulated them j on their appointment. A.S.M. Taylor and Scent Boaraman were" presented with their j | first-class badges. Mr J. V. Hanna then ] j instructed the girls in physical drill and j fancy marching. The Scouts are indeed , for Inmate in securing such a capable in- , sir act or for this necesary branch of the ! work. Commissioner Cuinmbfr, Scout-! mistresses Friberg and Waddell, and several friend.? and parents wero present. The ' Haka' was given in good style by j both the girk' and boys' troops. The •meeting, which was the best yet hold, and speaks well for the future of the movement, was brought to a close a little after i 9 p.m. On Saturday afternoon the senior girls and Fairy Scouts, accompanied by their Socutmistress, attended by invitation the athletic sports held by the Boy Scouts. The weather being unfavorable for outdoor gatherings, it was he'd in the Drill Hall, when a pleasant afternoon was )?pent. On Tuesday tho Rcslyn, St. Martin's, and East Taieri Troops of Girl Peace Scouts attended tho garden party held in the grounds of Mr P. R, Sargcod. The girls assisted in the management of the refreshment tent, which, owing to the cold afternoon, proved the centre of attraction, and everyone was kept bus v. Mr And Mrs R. C. Glen-dining sent gifts of flowers and refreshments. Mrs Maefio sent- milk. Mrs Barnard arranged the Mowers. Miss Scott and her band" of willing workers kww their work, and did it. They were ably, assisted by the" Seoutmistresses and girls of the "various troops. Mrs Tennent was well pleased with the work done by these ladies. Mr Sargood's speech was followed throughout with interest, And his kindly words of en-courag-emerit were appreciated by all. Three hearty cheers were given b"y the . JKjputs.for.Mr and._ Mrs Sargood.