OTAGO GIRL GUIDES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21149, 6 October 1930, Page 13

OTAGO GIRL GUIDES.

ANNUAL RALLY AND SPORTS. AN INSPIRING DISPLAY. In the presence of several hundred spec- ' tators, including many prominent citizens, the Otago Girl Guides held their annual rally and sports gathering on Logan Park on Saturday afternoon. It was an attractive display, and the rally could be classed as one of the most successful held during recent years. With brighttinted banners and the British Ensign ! fluttering in the strong south-west breeze, ! the various companies,, of blue-uniformed ; girls made a spectacular showing in the match past. Twenty-six companies from the city and suburbs and also from various parts of the Otago district were represented, and 23 companies figured in the march past and participated in the sports. The Brownies were- not overlooked, as about 14 companies of these smiling little girls were represented, and shared the honours of the.sports section of the afternoon’s programme. The total number of Guides on parade was about 500. A feature of the display was the fine bearing and smart appearance of every girl. Their deportment could be classed as excellent, and they marched with the precision and military steadiness of a highly-trained regiment. While every company made a brave showing when on the march, two or three units excelled in this direction. The remarkable steadiness of the First Bishopscourt and the Second Port Chalmers Companies were outstanding. Such fine military bearing, as shown by every company, was a distinct credit to the girls and their officers, and emphasised the fact that the Girl Guide movement is a valuable and important one in the community. That the girls are keen is proved by the' fact that companies were present from Baldutha, Milton, Tuapeka Mouth, Owaka, Palmerston, and Dunback, and also Guide representatives from the Central Otago district. | The teams’ march around the .ground ! was very stately and spectacular, as was also the march past of the 23 companies when the salute was taken by the provincial commissioner (3lrs C. de R. Andrews). In the march past of the teams points were awarded for the best military , bearing. The marching, was judged by ; Staff Sergeant-major ' J. Beaumont, ! N.Z.P.S. He said the marching was cx- ; cellent by all the companies, but some of the girls stepped off with the right i foot instead of the left. There was very little difference as regards merit between the two placed companies. 3lany of the girls were outstanding in the carriage i and swing of the arms. These remarks ! specially applied to the companies awarded j first and second places, j The march past the saluting base after ■the British Ensign had beeivbroken out was led by the Dunedin Ranger Company, with the First Bishopscourt Company in second place. Then followed the other 21 companies in procession. The Brownies took an active nart in

the proceedings. A special item by the little ones claimed special, attention. With business-like precision they laid a table, the girls being dressed to represent cruets, spoons, forks, etc. It was very clever and original, and the .quaint display evoked warm applause from the spectators. The display was carried out under the supervision of Miss N. Campbell, who last year earned the distinction of being awarded the title of “ Hakoke.” which 1 means in the Guido language “ the laugh--1 ing owl.” I At every annual rally there is keen competition between the various companies for the silver cup presented by Lady Ferguson. This cup is awarded to the company securing the most points or wins in the numerous games. Last year the cup was annexed by the Second Port Chalmers Company, the trophy being won from the First Bishopscourt Company by a fair margin of points. The competition for the cup was again very keen this year, and the trophy was won by the Cavershara Company, which put ■up a fine performance, The Second Port Chalmers, Roslyn, Ravenebourne, First Musselburgh, and First Bishopscourt Companies figured in the second and third placings of the events decided for the cup. Another event which was keenly contested was the 100 yards running championship between Guide company teams for the silver cup presented by 3lrs R. • H. Stevenson. The winner was Miss T. M'Combie, of .the First Musselburgh Company. 3liea M'Combie ran a very fine race in the final.

A lengthy and varied programme claimed the attention of Guides and Brownies alike throughout the afternoon. The sports programme was under the capable management of Miss M. Feiehley (staff captain), and this experienced and popular officer also had charge of the 23 companies when they were marshalled to take part in the marches and the various Guide games. Miss Feiehley had an arduous afternoon, but she carried out her duties with great credit. Afternoon "tea was provided by lady members of the company committees, all of whom worked hard in the interests of the Guides, The girls comprising the country companies were . provided with substantial refreshments before they left the ground to entrain for home. Associated wth the Provincial Commissioner and the staff captain were the following officers:—Mrs G. W. Beath (Divisional Commissioner), Miss A, Mill, Sirs R, M'Leod, Miss L. A. White, and Miss V. Barron (District Commissioners), Miss M. Cochrane_ (district secretary). Miss J. Hay (provincial secretary), and Mrs J. S. Rust (divisional secretary). The St. Hilda Band was in attendance, and provided suitable music for the marches by the Guides, and also an enjoyable pfbgramme during the afternoon. Tt was announced by Mrs Andrews that a silver cup had been presented by Mrs T. C. ,Ross for competition at the next rally. The cup will be awarded to the team showing the best deportment in the march past. .A silver cup, presented in > memory of the late provincial secretary (Miss P. M. Cheeseman) will bo competed for in May next year. At the conclusion of the sports the prizes won by the various companies were presented by the Mayoress (Mrs R, S. Black), who is president of the Otago Girl Guides’ Association. During the afternoon Mrs Andrews was presented with an artistic basket of pansies by the Dunedin Brownie packs. The judges of the sports’ events were Messrs C, W. Postgate and L. J. Coughlau. Following are the results:— Hoop Race. —First heat; First Bishopscourt 1, Roslyn 2. Second beat: Ravensbourne 1, Caversham 2, Third heat; Macandrew Bay 1, All Saints 2. Final: Caversham 1, Roslyn 2, Ravensbourne 3. Rangers’ Wheel-barrow Race.—Palmerston 1, Dunedin 2. Crocodile /Hop. First heat: Ravensbourne T. Mornington 2. Second heat: Second Port Chalmers 1, South Dunedin 2. Third heat; First Bishopsconrt 1. First North-East Valley 2. Pinal: First Bishopscourt 1, Second Port Chalmers 2, Ravensbourne 3. Brownie Race (50 yards).— First heat; Anderson’s Bay 1, North-East Valley 2, Second heat: St. Andrews 1. Final: St. Andrews .1, Anderson’s Bay 2. Brownie Race (75 yards, 9 to 11 years).—First heat; Fourth Dunedin 1, Second Port Chalmers 2. Second heat: Knox l, Musselburgh 2. Final: Musselburgh 1. Knox 2. 100 Yards Championship.—First beat: Anderson’s Bay 1. Ravensbourne and First Bishopscourt 2. Second heat: First Musselburgh 1. North-East Valley 2. 'third heat: Tuapeka 1, AU Saints 2. Final; Musselburgh 1, Anderson's Bay 2. .Goal-shooting.—First heat: North-East \alley and Second Port Chalmers (equal) 1. Second heat: Caversham 1. Third heat: Musselburgh 1. Fourth heat: First Port Chalmers 1. Final; Caversham 1, Musselburgh 2, Second Port Chalmers 3. Wand Race.—First heat: Roslyn 1, Caversham 2. Second heat; First Bishopscourt 1, First Port Chalmers 2. Third heat: Second Port Chalmers 1 I irst North-East Valley 2. Final; Roslyn 1, First Bishopscourt 2, Caversham 3. Rangers’ Chariot Race.—Roslyn 1, Pal merston 2. Obstacle Race.—First heat: Morning ton 1, Musselburgh 2. Second heat: Caversham 1, First Bishopscourt 2. Thirc beat: Ravensbourne and First Port Chal mers (equal) 1, Second Port Chalmen 2. Final: Caversham 1, Ravensbourm 2, First Port Chalmers 3.