Easter Gathering for Rangers

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 80, 5 April 1938, Page 11

Easter Gathering for Rangers

It is stated by Miss R. Herrick, New Zealand Commissioner of Girl Guides, that 55 Rangers have applied for entrance to the comp to be held at Waikanae this Easter. It will begin on the Thursday and finish on the Tuesday after Easter. It is hoped that a great deal may be learned by those who attend as well a shaving a pleasant outing in a very nice part of the country.

Miss Herrick also states that the first province to receivo the advantage ol training from Miss Knight was Hawke’a Bay. The wather was perfect, and the camp was held in a beautiful garden near a swimming pool and lovely old trses.

Miss Herrick mentions that everyone will soon have to consider the provision of equipment for the camp in 1940 for it will be a very large one, and preparations must be made well beforehand. She also asks Commissioners when they tell of Guides and Guiders goin to England to mention their English address as the overseas secretary has repeatedly asked for this in order to place them in touch With Imperial headquarters as soon as 'they arrive. Dominion headquarters news states that a letter has been roceived from Dame Katherine Furse stating that her appointment as Director of tho World Bureau expired this year, and Mrs. Leigh White had been appointed in her place. It was agreed to send a letter of appreciation to Dame Katherine for her excellent work for the association.