GUIDE WEEK-END
ANNUAL CONCERT MARCH PAST YESTERDAY Entertainments arranged by the Girl , Guide Association are always of such a high standard that the crowded interior of the Opera House on Saturday evening for the annual concert was not to be wondere at. Previous entertainments have been to help the summer ; camp, but this year, as there will not be a camp, the proceeds of the concert will be devoted to opening a fund for a permanent Guide Home for the Wanganui •companies. Credit is due to the organisers for the excellent entertainment and the efficient manner in which the programme was run. During the interval, Miss Ruth Herrick (Hawke’s Bay), Chief Commissioner of New Zealand, who was introduced by Mrs A. H. E. Wall, Divisional Commissioner, in a short speech thanked the Guiders for inviting her to come to Wanganui. She congratulated the performers and those behind the scenes for the delightful performances, and also paid a special tribute to the organisers. Miss Herrick thanked all for supporting the entertainment frnd the movement and made the pleasing announcement that 20 acres at Castlecliff had been given by a friend, who had generously promised to put up the first building. As all Guides loved camping, much benefit would be derived from the camp. The concert opened with a selection played by the Technical College Orchestra, several items being given during the interval A pretty woodland set made an appropriate setting for the “Teddy Bear’s Picnic,” given by the Castlecliff and Gonville No. 2 Companies. Garbed to represent trunks of trees and holding branches of heavilyleafed shrubs, one company of Guides made a realistic forest for the picnic party and the teddy bears (in costume) as they frolicked about. “If from the doctor you -would stay, keep our health laws every daywas the title of an interesting item by the Christ Church Company, given in character and sung to the tune of “Ten Little Nigger Boys.” A very rr spooky” item by the St. Laurence’s Company the members of which were garbed as ghosts and did some strange antics in the moonlight, was well received. A playette, “The Sleeping Beauty,” was well given by the Gonville Brownies. The fairies were dainty in their pretty frocks and holding wands and the sleeping princess, her courtiers and witch were in the costumes of the period. A much appreciated part of the playette was the arrival of the prince on his chargor (a toy scooter on wheels with horse’s head), on which the princess also rides off stage. “Tableaux,” by the Clifton House Company, was another excellent item. The dressing was attractively carried out in green and white, with green neck ruffles and balloons tied to the performers’ wrists. The scries of tableaux were most picturesque. This was followed by “Fireflies” by the Technical College Company. This was a club-swinging item, each performer’s clubs being lighted at the end with one red and one green bulb. Given in complete darkness, the club swinging was most effective. The City Brownies gave a character song depicting the activities of the Brownies —some of the Brownies being dressed as bluebirds. A “Ribbon Dance,” by the St. Barnabas Company, followed, and the next item was a story without -words, “At the Photographers,” given in costume by the Gonville No. 1 Company. A Gipsy | scene, in which Girl Guides helped an ; injured Gipsy dancer, was well costumed and given by the St. Paul’s I Company. The Ranger Company sang a song very sweetly, and the Ingestre Street Baptist Company, dressed in cream and with hoops decorated in bright coloured streamers, gave “Hoop Drill.” The last item on the programme was “Guides of all the World,”, by the Queen’s Park Company. Each Guide was dressed in an overdress and held a replica of a flag representing their respective countries. The ceremony of linking up made a very impressive picture, as each representative discarded her overdress to reveal the Gv/de uniform and ribbons were unfolded from the golden standard and circled round the Guides of all countries as they sang their song. The enjoyable and much appreciated programme was concluded with ‘ ‘ Taps. ’ ’ Among the interested audience were J Guiders and captains of companies, 'members of the executive and company committees and parents.
A guest of honour was Miss Ruth Herrick, of Hawke’s Bay, Chief Commissioner for Now Zealand. Among others present were Mrs A. H. E. Wall, Divisional Commissioner; Mrs M. B. Hirst, District Commissioner; Miss Willis (Marton), District Commissioner: Miss Newcombe, president; Miss Montgomery Moore Miss Soeburg, Mrs G. 11. Robertson, Mrs G. W. Currie, Mrs F. L. Peck, Mrs W. Izard, Mr and Mrs Nowell Izard, Mrs I. E. Newton. Mrs O. Lew*:*. Miss Stanford, Mrs Yule, Mrs T. Wilberfoss, Mrs A. E. Wotton, Mrs Ba*che Harvey, Mrs E. Watkin Mrs G. J. Adams, Mrs A. H. Boyes, Mrs W. Merewether, Miss A. E. Currie, Mrs R. 11. Beauchamp, Mr and Mrs J. W. Gardner, Mrs A. Millward, Mrs R. W. Brown, Mrs G. V. Hammond, Mrs E. Colo. Mrs E. B. Tustin, Mrs D. O’Toole, Mrs C. Hutton, Mrs S. McCallum, Mrs Wilkie, Miss Cumings. The Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs N. G. Armstrong) were present at the march-past ceremony and officers present were: Mrs A. H. E. Wall Mrs M. B. Hirst, Miss Newcombe, Miss Willis (Marton). , The music for the parade, marchpast, and dismiss march were played by the Wanganui Garrison Band. Church Parade and Toy Service. The annual >eonibincd church parade and toy service was held yesterday afternoon in the Majestic Theatre, which was filled to overflowing. The service commenced with a march-past the stage -when the toys made by the Guides and Brownies were preiKintd, to be later handed over to the Welfare Officer for distribution to needy families for Christmas. The ceremony of presenting the colours then took place, selections being played by the Wanganui Garrison Band. The Rev. G. P. Hunt, president of the Minister’s Association, presided. The scripture was read by Captain Risely. of the Salvation Army, read the Scripture and the Rev. Stanley, of All Saints’ Church, Wanganui East, gave the prayer. The Rev. C. S. King addressed the Guides and Brownies, taking Colossians, 3-12, “Clothe Yourselves” (Weymouth translation). He was impressive and urged the Guides to put their hearts into whatever they undertook and urged them to give their services where most needed. The colours were recived ba?k while the band played an appropriate selection, and after the benediction and National Anthem, the companies mai'ched out to the playing of stirring music. A spectacular event was that carried out in the grounds of Queen’s Park School, when the companies parade for the march-past. Miss Herrick, the Dominion Chief Commissioner, was met at the gate by Miss Soeburg, District Captain. After the march-past and salute, Miss Herrick inspected, the companies, passing first round the circle of Brownies and then the double files of Guides in their neat blue uniforms and hats, the only colour being their ties, which were of a different shade to distinguish each company, and the colours they carried. Cords were presented by Miss Herrick to Constance Beaven, of the Castlecliff Company, and the two beautifully lined sewing baskets donated by the Mayoress (Mrs N. G. Armstrong) for the recent Lady Alice Fergusson sewing competition, were presented to the winners, Effie Anderson (Castlecliff Company) and Molly Paul (Clifton House Company). In a brief speech to the Guides and Brownies, Miss Herrick said she was delighted to come to Wanganui and sec such a capable, happy and smiling lot of Guides. She urged them to put to the best possible use all their ideals of service and to bear in mind all the aims of the movement. She said she was delighted with the concert they gave on Saturday night and thanked 'them all for attending the functions, j In the evening a “Guiders’ Own” was held and mu'ch enjoyed.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 256, 29 October 1934, Page 2
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