GIRL GUIDES

Southland Times, Issue 21581, 19 December 1931, Page 19

GIRL GUIDES

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First Church Rangers. Last Saturday 9 cars left the Post Office packed with Cameron Home and Gladstone Home children and First Church Rangers. We were off to the Beach. When we arrived there we all played games and had races on the beach and some of the Rangers had a dip. When afternoon tea came round the children were each handed a soft drink and a bag containing their afternoon tea. Then we had a photo taken of the whole crowd. After playing on the sand hills for a little while, we all packed into the cars on the homeward journey. The rangers were taken as far as Captain’s Bush Garden at Otat-ara and the children home. We are greatly indebted to ladies and gentlemen who so kindly placed themselves and their cars at our disposal. Lieutenant and two of theTßangers stayed to collect everything that had been left, and the car was so heavy (whether it was the result of the afternoon tea or not I know not) that the girls had to get out and push. At Otat-ara we had a scrumptious tea. Pies, Belgium sausage, toast and raspberry jam. After tea we had games and folk dancing in the bush. Five of us walked home and finished a pleasant day in a very pleasant way.—Sent in by a Ranger. Riverton Notes. Since our last appearance in this column many exciting incidents have happened here. In October all our Guides wished to obtain their Hostesses Badge. To obtain this we entertained the Guide Committee to afternoon tea. Each Guide brought a cake which was made entirely by herself. The afternoon passed quickly with competitions and songs and recitations from the Guides. As a result of this each Guide in the company has her Hostesses Badge. Onr next exciting incident was the inspection for the Efficiency Cup by Mrs Macdonald who was greatly impressed by the patrol corners. The following week we journeyed to Otautau and were successful in gaining the Walden Cup as well as two miniature cups which were won by two individual Guides. So we feel proud of ourselves. On December 4 we went to a picnic tea at the Rocks. Most of us managed to secure bicycles so that we would have more time round there. After going for a swim we settled down to eat a tea of "sausages” and chops. After that we walked to the Back Beach where we play-

ed two or three games of stalking before leaving for home. We arrived home about nine o’clock tired but happy. On December S we held our break-up party and at the same time our Commissioner enrolled a Guide and two committee members. After having our afternoon tea we took the opportunity of saying farewell to Mrs Webb who has been secretary of the Guide Committee, and to Dorothy Webb, who has been a keen member of the Nightingale Patrol. In saying farewell, Unah Borland presented Mrs Webb with a brass incense burner and Joan Waldron presented Dorothy Webb with a purse. At the same time Florence Hazlemore presented our Commissioner, Mrs Waldron, with a plate. After that Joan Waldron presented our captain, Mrs Houston, with a cup, saucer and plate and our Lieutenant, Mrs Carmicheal with a purse, mirror and comb, in appreciation of their good work. We then received two gifts each from the Christmas Tree. During the year an attendance competition was held, resulting in a win for the Robin Patrol. There was also a sewing competition. Prizes were given for the best hand made petticoats. The result .was Joan Walden, first, and Marion Dixon; second. —Sent in by a Riverton Guido,

Central Rangers. Twelve Rangers accompanied by Mrs Cordery, motored to Lorne Farm on Monday evening taking with them presents of fruit, magazines and roees. They sang Christmas carols and camp songs, but the exhibition of country dancing was what most interested their hosts and hostesses. The staff entertained the Rangers to su;>per, and the Sister in charge thanked the visitors for what they had done to brighten the lives of the inmates at Lorne. The Rangers are indebted to those two fathers who motored them to Lome. This closed the Central Rangers’ activities until February. A Game A Week, Game of Poison Adder: A small rubber snake is best for this game, although a piece of rope or a handkerchief rolled up and wrapped around and around with a piece of string will answer nicely. All members of tho group, except one who presides at the piano, sit or stand in a circle. As soon as the first note is struck on the piano, tbe one who has the poison adder passes it to his right-hand neighbour, and so on. Suddenly the muric stops, and the one in whose hands the poison adder happens to be is "stung” and must retire from the circle. The music is then resumed, and the poison adder again passed as before. The last player to be “stung” wins the game. Stewart Island Damp. On Wednesday morning thirteen High School Guides, accompanied by Miss Cumming (captain). Miss V. McKenzie (lieutenant) and Miss M. Manson, caught an early train to Bluff and crossed to the Island, where they are now in camp.

St. John’s B Company. On Monday evening the Guides of St. John's B Company held a fancy dress-party, when Mrs Pollok and Misses Sell, Fletcher and Robbie and eighteen Guides were present. Prizes for the mast original costume and the prettiest costume were won by Cathie McDermott and Rene Ladbrook. Competitions, dancing, games and items by the Guides formed the evening’s programme. The room had been beautifully decorated by the Swallow patrol, while the other two patrols were responsible for the items Like true Guides, everyone helped with tho washing-up after supper. The Company took this opportunity of bidding farewell to Miss Sell, who is retiring from an active part in guiding.

St. John’s Rangers. On Wednesday evening the Rangers held a most successful sale of work. The stall was well filled with useful articles, and about £5 was raised. This sum will be used by the Rangers next year to buy material for garments to be made and presented to Karitane. Two short plays by Gertrude Jennings, “Five Birds in a Cage” and “Be-

tween the Soup and the Savoury” were read, and a happy and profitable evening spent. On Thursday evening Rangers Jamie, Robbie (2),. Clark, Wright, Lincoln, Cook and Fletcher were the guests of Mrs J. S. Nelson and held an enjoyable “breakup” evening. Rangers J. Wright and D. Robbie, the two best working rangers for the year, were honoured, and the girls took the opportunity of presenting Mrs Nelson with a bronze bowl and a cut glass vase. A delicious supper was provided by Mrs Nelson, and every Ranger felt that the evening had brought to a close a veryhappy year. Holidayv Break-up parties have brought to a close a busy year in the Guide world, and Guides are now scattering themselves throughout New Zealand for the holidays. Come back next February ready for work, Guides, but in the meantime, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Otautau Motes. Mrs Muirhead and Miss Muirhead (late Brown Owl) entertained die local Brownies, their mothers and the members of the committee at a garden party at. their residence, Pine Grove. A most enjoyable time was spent, the large lawns being ideal for the games and competitions which were indulged in. Mrs Baker won the quoit competition .Mid Miss Finnegan the putting competition. A delicious afternoon tea was provided by the hostesses. Commissioner Mrs Reekie and Mrs Porteous, president of the committee, thanked Mrs and Miss Muirhead for the great treat they had provided. The Brownies then gave the Grand Salute after which everyone joined in singing ‘Tor they are jolly good fellows.” —From Brown Owl (Otautau).