GIRL GUIDE NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21828, 15 December 1932, Page 13

GIRL GUIDE NOTES

By Guideb.

This will be the last publication of Guide Notes until the week before camp, when final details regarding camp arrangements will be published. If there are any questions to be asked before that time they should be sent to Miss H. M. Ewing, 384 High street, Dunedin. As regards camp dress, it may be remarked that a navy blue cotton camp uniform, while not compulsory, is desirable. This may be made with or without sleeves, but the advantage of sleeves is that the dress may then he worn for company hikes. We have found it possible to produce a camp uniform of our own at a very reasonable price. For particulars, application may bo made to the secretary. MUSSELBURGH COMPANY.

At the annual meeting of the Musselburgh Company, held recently, when the Rev. R. Scott Allan retired from the presidency of the committee, it was resolved by the committee to show its appreciation of his help at the beginning and through the company’s years of Guiding by making him a life member of the committee. A COMBINED PICNIC. To enable the Guides of the Ist NorthEast Valley, Ist South Dunedin, and Ist St. Andrew’s Companies to see the beauties of Whare Flat, it was necessary to hire two corporation buses, and a party of six Guiders and 70 Guides left Dunedin at 1 o’clock on Saturday, November 19. The afternoon was spent in tracking, stalking, Nature lore, and, to some, the thrill of their first outdoor cooking on the fires made for their second-class test. After exploring parts of the district, such as Powder 7 Creek and the head of the race, the Guides fully appreciated tne wealth of native bush, the scenic surroundings, and the stillness of the country air save for the singing of the birds. By the numerous questions, the Guiders were satisfied that the Guides would not be happy until they climbed the Cbalkies and gained a further knowledge of the country around Dunedin. It was intended to hold a combined campfire with ceremony after tea, 'but owing to heavy rain setting in about 6 o’clock it was necessary to return to the buses. On the homeward journey a very happy sing-song was indulged in, making a fitting climax to such an enjoy? able outing. IST ST. ANDREW’S COMPANY’S BIRTHDAY. The Ist St. Andrew’s Company celebrated its fifth birthday by giving a “ Hallowe’en ” party on Tuesday, November 1, at 7.30 p.m., in Waddell Hall. The Guides formed a guard of honour for the guests from the gate to the door. The guests present were Misses Halsted, Hervey, Sim, Williams, How, Croy, M. Barron, G. and E. Wilson, Brasch, and the ladies of the Company Committee, who were received by Misses Wilson, Hay, Frapwell, and Whiteside at the entrance, which was overhung by a ladder. Games were tbe order of tbe evening, a number of new ones being introduced. Whue the Guides had a jolly time “ Dookin for aiples,” a Guiders’ race, in which Uie unfortunate Guiders were lined up on tne edge of the stage and ordered to eat apples suspended by strings caused much amusement. After the games came, a camp-fire ceremony, badges and service stars were presented and songs were sung, ending with Taps. Then came a generous “ Hallowe’en ” supper provided by tne committee, when 60 were seated at a loi4f> gaily decorated table, tbe lighting for which was very effective. Toasts were drunk with musical honours and a beautiful birthday cake was placed before Miss Wilson, the five candles being lit by P.E. Eileen Wilson, the only Guide in the company who was among the first St. Andrew’s Guides to be enrolled. The evening was concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to the company and committee, and the singing of “Auld Lang Syne by all present. IST MILLERS FLAT COMPANY.

The Ist Millers Flat Company celebrated its first birthday ou October 29, when the Guides, together with the committee members, parents, ■ and friends, travelled to Black Gully, that picturesque bush camping resort some six miles from Tapanui. This is an ideal picnic ground, with its sheltered huts, firing facilities, swings, slides, roundabouts, etc., to say nothing to the bush-clad slopes throwing into relief against the sky almost every kind of forest tree, tall, stately and majestic, thick rata and clematis, and masses of undergrowth, harbouring many of our native birds. All these glories of Nature combined to form a perfect picnic place for Guides from the barren hills and mountains of Otago Central. After an al fresco luncheon enjoyed in true Guide fashion, the girls entertained their guests with treasure hunts, bush rambles, and with games ou the snorts and amusement apparatus provided, At afternoon tea the cake was cut by the captain, Mrs S. Wingfield, who thanked the committee members for thenloyal and helpful support during the company’s first year of pioneering wor,c. The cake (a committee contribution, ail members of the committee having provided some necessary ingredient) was made by the, president, Mrs C. Topham. As evening approached a very hajipy, jolly company journeyed homeward singing songs, each Guide resolving to do her very best to follow her promise and law as year succeeds year, and feeling grateful to her company’s committee who made possible such a memorable day. SURPRISE PARTY. Guiders and Rangers who have worked with or attended camps with Miss Margaret Barron gave her a surprise party on Wednesday evening, November 30. Meeting at Duke street, a party of 18 walked to Brown House for supper. As a parting gift. Miss Campbell, on behalf of those present, asked the guest of the evening to accept two books which would be helful to her in her further Guide and Brownie work ,in Foxton. During her two years’ stay in Dunedin Miss Barron, who was a Guide in the Second Knox Company, has this year been a Ranger in Knox Rangers and a Tawny Owl in the Second, North-East Valley Brownie Pack. OCTOBER BADGES.

Athletes. —D. Lippert, N. M'Lellan (Ist Anderson’s Bay), E. Arthur, E. Stewart (2nd Knox), W. King (4th Dunedin). Sick Nurse. —11. Dodd, J. Dodd (Ist Mornington), E. Arthur (2nd Knox), M. Whiteside (St. Andrew’s), M. Hunt (South Dunedin). Probationer. —E. M'Donnell, R. Bradshaw (Dunedin South Rangers), I. Stuart, G. M'Cormack, C. Guthrie, L. Faulkner, M. Barron (Knox Rangers). Health.—M. M'Donald (Ist North-East Valley), M. Morrison (Ist Roslyn), JWhiteside, E. Whiteside, H. Dodd (Ist Mornington). N. Pritchard, J. Wilson, M. Ripley, E. Elder, M. Morrison (Ist St. Andrew’s). Needlewomen. —A. Banhl, P. Joseph (Ist Roslyn). B. Beatson. D. Lippert (Ist Anderson’s Bay), E. Arthur, E. Stewart (2nd Knox), G. Wilson (Ist St. Andrew’s) . . Dressmaker.—T. Rosa (Knox Rangers). Basketmaker.—M. Wilson, M. Ripley, M. Morrison (Ist St. Andrew’s). And now to all our members, Brownies, Guides. Rangers, commisisonors, committee members, and executive, a merry Christmas and happy holidays.