GIRL GUIDES

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVI, Issue 11, 24 December 1925, Page 13

GIRL GUIDES

HIDING and what it means was very clearly explained to members of the various committees of Hastings and Napier last Thursday, December 17th, at the Salisbury Tea Boonie, by Mrs. Wilson, Guide Dominion Commissioner. Unfortunately no public meeting could be arranged, consequently no Girl Guides were present, but so strongly were certain facts impressed upon us that we feel it our duty to pass them on to the public and anyone interested in the movement, and to ask for public recognition of what the Guide movement has done and is doing for our children.

Mrs. Wilson told us that the League of Nations have specially recognised the good influence of the Scout and Guide movement and have requested that all countries and colonies encourage the splendid idea.

Tho privilege of wearing the tenderfoot badge was also dwelt on whilst travelling abroad, especially in a foreign land. Airs. Wilson felt a bond of sympathy and friendship on seeing another wearing the same token, enabling a stranger to go and speak or help the other, also a protection for children, as that badge stands specially for Truth, Purity and Honour.

Too much cannot be said for urging each Guide or Brownie to help the movement by wearing her badge at all times, as when in difficulty or having to make decisions Mr. Wilson has found her own badge to be of the greatest assistance to her and assures us all that its influence is far greater than we have any idea of.

Mrs. Wilson was very pleased with the rapid growth of the movement in Hawke’s Bay. Hastings commenced in October, 1921, and now numbers over two hundred. Napier was later in starting, but has now nearly the same number—a record province for the Dominion. Wo hope before long branches will bo started all through the remaining districts.

Tho Guides’ law is to guide not to command. There are no don’ts. won’ts or can’ts. One good deed a day and the privilege to wear the badge.

This we write more for the fathers and brothers who so often ask what the Guides are. and in the hope that they may realise we have come to stay. To be prepared for anything, anytime, is the Guido motto.

A very happy day for all Guides and Brownies from Napier and Hastings. with their officers arid members of all committees, was spent at Mrs. Lowry’s Okawa homestead last Saturday, December 19th. Sports and games were thoroughly enjoyed both by children. and helpers and a picnic tea was much appreciated. Everyone was delighted at the businesslike appearance of tho different companies and much credit is duo to the untiring efforts of Commissioners and Guiders. * * * Guiders. Guides and Brownies would like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. and Mrs. Lowry for their wonderful hospitality in having us out at Okawa last Saturday afternoon. We shall all remember it as one of the happiest afternoons we have spent under Guido training. * •» * The winners of the smelling and leaves competitions are: Margaret Porter (West Company) and N. Hallett (Havelock North). Will they please apply to .Miss Scannell (1 Hastings secretary) for their prizes. * * * A HAPPY HOLIDAY, Th© executive and local association wish the Guiders, Guides and Brownies a very happy holiday and hope that they Avill all come back with renewed vigour to continue the splendid work they have already accomplished. The usual company meet in r will be resumed on February 1. 1926. when, it is hoped tho Guides will make a good beginning by attending the first meeting.