GIRL SCOUTS

Evening Star, Issue 17328, 16 April 1920, Page 2

GIRL SCOUTS

[By Moana.] All communications to be addressed to " Moana," 'Star' Office, before 5 'p.m., Tuesday. The First Roslyn Troop of Girl Peace Scouts held their weekly parade in the Kaikorai School Gymnasium last Friday. when there was a good ••>(tendance. After the Scout law was repeated the leaders instructed their patrols in the various Scout signs, while later on in the evening A.S.M. Taylor and Sergeant-major Morris gave instruction in ambulance, which included improvising stretchers and also signalling. A letter acknowledging the gift of bocks and flowers was received from Sister Don, in charge of Wakari Hospital. It is hoped to send a further contribution the near future. The singing class have now everything in readiness for the forthcoming concert, to be held in the Roslyn Theatre, in aid of the troop funds. Scouts M. Gaul and R_ King have qualified for their botanist badge, and Leader Smith ior the gymnast badge.

The Fairy Scouts met at 7 p.m. A.S.M. Jeffrey and officers put in a good night's work. The following girls qualified for tlieir Tc-cruits' test:—Leader Chadwick, Corporals Hay, Bowley, Rita Hay, and Scouts M'Hardy, Hunter, "Wood, M'Cirthy, and Henderson. Now that a start has been made, they will soon obtain other badges. After arrangements had been made lor Saturday's parade the girls were dispersed at an early hour. On Saturday last both the senior girls and Fairy Scouts paraded. Twenty-nine girls, accompanied by Assistant iJccrutmistrcsses Taylor and Jeffreys, journeyed to Wakari. Signalling, games. £Hid outdoor cooking provided much aiuu-sement, and altogether a pleasant and profitable afternoon was spent. Piaster Saturday was epent at East Taieii, The weather was ideal. Mrs Wad dell provided tea and fruit, while the girls of the East Taieri Troop entertained the Roslyn girls right royally. An opportunity was afforded the girls to visit Mr Miller's orchard, which comprises 16 acres. Many of the trees were in full bearing, and made a pretty picture. The Scouts appreciated the owner's kindness. Dunediu was reached about 8.50 p.m. Earter Monday was spent at Waitati, where once mare Sirs M. Boasley extended her hospitality to the girls, and provided tea and milk. During the day some of the beauty spots oi the place were visited and snaps taken by the girls. The holidays are now over, hut pleasant memories will always remain of Easter, 1920.