STRATFORD GIRL GUIDES

Taranaki Daily News, 21 September 1931, Page 10

STRATFORD GIRL GUIDES

PROGRESS OF THE MOVEMENT. ANNUAL MEETING OF BRANCH. The annual meeting of the Stratford branch of the Girl Guidos’ Association wan held on Saturday, Mr. J. W. McMillan presiding. The year had again been a successsfu. one for the guides, who numbered 37, stated the annual report. Keenness for badge work had been maintained, although the number of badges had been restricted. Some of the badges won were sick-nurse, knitter, land-worker, thrift, swimmer, writer, author, childnurse, cyclist, cook, dairymaid and interpreter. A company library had been started, and an attempt had been made to meet all badge expenses from companv funds. The -leaders attended the course for leaders and seconds at Hawera and gained much useful knowledge. Church parades had been well attended throughout the year, and the attendance at the meetings had been very good. The Guides were very successful at sports and swimming, carrying off the cups. Several social events took place during the year, the sixth birthday party being perhaps the most eventful. Mrs. Houston and several visiting leaders were present and the birthday cakes were illuminated and distributed. Pieces of cake were also sent to associate members. The "break-up” took the form of a tea given by the committee, followed by a “flying up" ceremony and several items. A novelty games evening was also given by the committee and a concert "by the Guides. Thirty-five girls attended the Baden-Powell rally at Wellington. The Brownies numbered 23, and during the year five “flew up” to Guides. Three passed first-class tests, 14 passed second-class, and six proficiency badges were won. The balance-sheet disclosed a satisfactory financial position. In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, the president, Mrs. A. Moon, mentioned that Mrs. E. M. Chadwick had had to resign from the secretaryship on account of other duties, while Miss F. Ritchie would be leaving Stratford. Both had done much for the movement, and they would be greatly missed. The chairman extended congratulations on the successful year experienced by the movement, despite the difficult times. Officers elected were: Patron, Mr. J. W. McMillan; president, Mrs. A. Moon; vice-presidents, five were appointed; treasurer, Mrs. D. Steven; auditor, Mr. G. A. Carter; committee, Mesdames Thomson, Polson, Dick, E. H. Young, L. Curtis, Anderson, Hale, Armstrong and Masters. Tho election of a secretary was left to the committee. The Commissioner, Mrs. Steven, took the opportunity to present a thanks badge to Miss Ritchie. Every member of the branch, she said, would be sorry to lose Miss Ritchie, who had watched the movement, in Stratford grow from a tiny infant to a lusty child six years old. The only way in which the branch could show "its appreciation of Miss Ritchie’s fine work was to present a thanks badge, and it gave Mrs. Steven much pleasure to do so on behalf of the branch. Mrs. Steven also referred to the capable manner in which Mrs. Chadwick had discharged her duties as secretary. She would retain her connection with the movement as an associate member. Great credit was also due to Miss Close, captain of the Guides, and to Mrs. Anderson, Leader of the Brownies, for the able way they had controlled their charges and raised them to a state of high efficiency. The chairman remarked that Miss Ritchie would be missed in more ways than one as she was very popular in Stratford. MANGATOKI HALL DANCE. The Mangatoki Hall Committee held a very successful dance on Friday evening, over 140 people attending, including visitors from Eltham, Hawera, Awatuna and Cardiff. Mrs. Attrill’s orchestra played popular dance music and extras were contributed by Misses McCracken and E. Leuthard and Mr. H. Lang.. A programme of ‘'old-time” and modern dances was presented, Messrs. C. W. Carlson and S. Marx being masters of ceremonies. The supper was arranged by the members of the Mangatoki Women’s Institute under the supervision of the president, Mrs. R. D. Douglass. The institute responded in this way to the hall committee’s generosity in allowing the free use of the hall for meetings. A profit of over £lO is expected. ELTHAM THEATRE. “TONS OF MONEY.” If there does, by a remote chance, happen to exist a man who is capable of handling humorous situations on the stage and screen as well as that delightful “silly ass” of “Rookery Nook” fame, Ralph Lynn, the talkie producers of both England and America are not doing their jobs properl,). From the first memorable moment in the “Nook” 1 when Lynn checked a ten-mile signpost with his watch, the world has regarded that be-monocled gentleman as the most absolutely irresponsible, deliciously insane funster on the screen. It is claimed that Ralph Lynn has outclassed his performance in “Rookery Nook” in British Dominions’ “Tons of Money,” a screaming farce. As improbable as it may sound to those of tho vast movie-going public who still cherish “Rookery Nook” as “the” comedy of all time, the latest effort of the British film industry must inevitably knock tho earlier picture off its pedesI tai. Tho situations in “Tons of Money” 'are gems of comedy construction, the dialogue is of that inimitable, bright, absolutely insane type and the. star—suffice it to say that he runs right alongside Tom Walls as a comedy genius.' Yvonne Arnaud, leading lady of Tom Walls in “On Approval” and “Canaries Sometimes Sing,” scores a distinct hit as the wife r" Lynn, who is constantly getting ideas, much to the discomfiture of Ralph. Mary Brough is also excellent in a characteristic role.