GIRL GUIDES

Patea Mail, Volume LIII, 27 September 1933, Page 3

GIRL GUIDES

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Patea Girl Guides’ Association was held in , the Borough Council chambers at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2(5, airs. i\ Ramsbottom presiding. Mesdames T. A; Prescott, E. Spooner, G Williams, 11. S. Pauling, and Misses W. •Ken-worthy,. Muriel IP.unerton, .Marian Hamerton, E. Williams, and the lion, secretary were also present. The minutes of the previous annual Ifc-mctting were road and confirmed. An apology for non-attendance was ,received from Mr. Pauling. PEESIDENT’S ANNUAL EEPOET. The president’s report was road as under: I have pleasure in presenting the seventh annual report of the association and reporting that the interest shown both by the girls and the public in Guiding shotVs no signs of abating. The numbers of the Guides and Brownies continue to be maintained, and the association and the parents arc indebted to the officers, Mrs. T. A. Prescott (captain), Muss Marian Hamerton (Brown Owl), Miss Agnes Kuhfuss (Tawny Owl), Miss Verona Hunger (Pack Leader), for Their unselfish and untiring work on behalf of the girls. Our finances arc in a Very healthy state, thanks largely to the co-operation of the Scouts’ - Association in arranging a combined Scout and Guide concert at Patea and Waverley, this resulting in the addition of £7 to our funds, although only £5 is credited on this year’s balance-* sheet, the balance of £2 coming to hand after the close of the financial year. Eeccipts totalled £26 11s for the year, compared with £34 2s 8d last year. ; Subscriptions decreased from £4 10s to £2, althoiigh a further 10s has since come to hand. Eight subscriptions are outstanding, whtfst the formation of a local association at Alton meant a loss of four members. We were very pleased to see Guiding progress so well in the Alton district, and Wish the local association every success. Expenditure for the year totalled £2l 4s Id, compared with £3l 6s 4d for the previous year. No accounts are outstanding, the year ending with a credit balance of £5 6s lid. We were sorry to bid farewell to Mrs. Hall, a member of the committee, who had .worked hard for the movement, and Who is now residing in Eltham. In conclusion, our deep and sincere thanks are due to all who have assisted us . throughout the year, particularly the Borough Council for the use of the council chambers, Mr. L. W. Austin for auditing the accounts, the examiners for various badges, Miss Horrcll for instructing, the Guides for their child nurse badge, the Plunkct Society for their co-operation, Mrs. Pauling for coaching the Guides for the concert, Miss Kelly for acting as accompanistc, the Seouts’ Association for their cooperation at all times, Mr, Ncilson for , a donation, and an anonymous donor for the gift of a trophy for competition among the Guides. CAPTAIN’S REPORT. The captain's jeport was read as under and adopted! It is with much pleasure I have to report that the strength of the Patea Guide Company has been well maintained during the past year. At present there are 21 Guides on the roll, and .although several have left during the year through leaving the district, others have joined, making the strength of the' company the same as last year. Thirty-eight weekly and nine Sunday parades were held, and the average attendance for weekly parades , was 17. We have a cash balance of £2 17s 3d. Special activities of my Guides during the year were as follows: Needlework, cookery, and floral display, a visit to Haw’era for the purpose of enrolling Molly Boots ■ as a Lone Guide and attending Hawera Guides’ birthday party, planting of a tree in the Domain in,, commemoration of twenty-first anniversary of Guiding, special service in the Domain in connection with Pounder’s day, parade on Anzac Day, Patea and Alton Guides’ .birthday party, and a concert held in Patea and Waverley. During my absence from Patea for 7 v weeks,- Miss Vera Sheild acted as captain and I gladly record thanks of my Guides and myself for doing so; also Nurse Horrell for her lectures in connection with the child nurse badge, and as a result all candidates were successful,, I would like to thank three citizens of Patea for donating prizes for competitions amongst the Patea Guides, also Mrs. Pauling in her efforts which made the recent concerts so successful. In conclusion, I have t 6 report that the keenness and interest displayed in the work by my Guides has been very gratifying, especially the work of the company, leader, and patrol leaders. Company Leader Lydia Bond has ,not missed a parade for four years, and T would like to recommend her for the position of Acting-Lieutenant. BBOWN OWL’S REPORT. The Brown Owl’s report was read as follows: I have much pleasure in presenting the annual report, of the Paten Brownie Pack. The present roll number is 30—32 enrolled and seven tenderfoot. During the year the par- - ados have been very well attended, average attendance being 33. Six tr Brownies have not missed one parade the year, and Brownie Audrey Goad has not missed a parade for four years, which is a splendid record. There arc two first class

.Brownies iu the pack and 10 second ' class, six having gained their badges during the year. The Brownies paraded on Anzac Day, at the unveiling of the Turi Memorial, and .also on the birthday of the Chief Scout. The sixth birthday of the pack was celebrated in May at a most enjoyable

party given by the members of the committee. At Xmas time the Brownies visited the hospital, taking gifts to the children inmates. Our financial year ended with a credit balance of £2 5s 7Jd. In conclusion, on behalf of the officers and pack, I wish to thank the members of the committee, the secretary, and all those who have so materially helped us during the past year.

The annual balance-sheet was read showing a credit balance of £5 6s lid and liabilities nil.

On the motion of the president, seconded by Airs. Williams, the reports and balance-sheet were adopted. On the motion of Aliss Kenworthy, seconded by Aliss Williams, it was resolved that the secretary write a letter congratulating Guide Lydia Bond and Brownie Audrey Coad on their vxdcllent attendance records. On the motion of the president, seconded by Aliss Williams, it was resolved to appoint Lydia Bond as Act-ing-Lieutenant. On the motion of the secretary, seconded by the president, it was resolved to elect Aliss Horrcll and Airs. G. W- Corbett members of the local association. On the motion of the secretary, seconded by the president, it was resolved that the Brownie parades be held in the Foresters’ Hal! in future, and that Air. E. W, Hamerton be thanked for his generous offer to pay half the ,ronf for the first year. On the motion of the secretary, seconded by Miss Kenworthy, Mrs. Prescott was appointed a delegate to the annual meeting of the Taranaki Provincial Executive at New Plymouth on October 6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers resulted as follows: President: Airs. F. Enmsbottom. Vice-presidents: Alesdames Honeyfield, sen., L. Honey field; P. S. Fiiilayson, and Alisscs T. Gibson and N. Kelly. Committee: Alesdames G. Spooner, G. Williams, T. A. Prescott, H. S. Pauling, Misses W. Kenworthy, Marian Hamerton, Aluricl Hamerton, E. Williams, A, Horrell, W. Hemingway, and officers ex officio. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: W. Hemingway. Hon. Auditor: Air. L. W, Austin. It was resolved to meet as formerly on the first Tuesday in each, month at 7 p.m. in the Borough Council chambers. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the secretary and the meeting then rose.