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JAN ARY-FEBR( ARY. 1967 VOLUME 44 NUMBER 7 - Bl ock by courtesy of th e HVictorian ".

"COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNI G, THINKING TOGETHER IS UNITY,

KEEPING TOGETHER IS PROGRESS, I WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS." •

-B-P.

190 MATILDA MATILDA PUBLISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA 20 RUSSELL STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

STATE COMMISSIONER: MRS. , . R. PRICE • STATE SECRETARY: MISS B. MACARTNEY ASSISTANT STATE COMMISSIONERS: MRS. R. E. GRAY, MRS. C. OSBOURN SHAVE EDITOR: MISS MARGARET SHAW.

FROM THE STATE COMMISSIONER project that the Melbourne Division feels is a necessary adjunct to Guiding in that area. November-a betwixt and between month. We have been very busy at Headquarters 15th: Our routine weekly meeting was en­ both consolidating after the series of special livened by a call from Mq;. J. Pearce, ex­ annual events in October and setting every­ Region Commissioner for Outer Eastern, in thing possible in order to tide over the Christ­ Melbourne on a brief visit from her present mas break. But, as always, there has been home in Sydney. a sprinkling of outstanding occasions. 16th: It was a pleasure to re-live the World On 3rd - the Advisers' meeting - the last Conference with the Guiders and L.A. mem­ for the year. bers at the annual Merri Division Luncheon, and so nice to know that the proceeds were to provide help for sister Guides in India. 7th: Miss Norma Sims and I attended the first Region L.A. Conference of the newly 26th : A most successful "Operation Koala". established South Metropolitan Region - Thank you to all who participated, and par­ and a very stimulating day it was. A high­ ticularly to Mrs. Turnbull for again accept­ light was the unveiling of a very beautiful ing responsibility for the arrangements. Honour Board for Queen's Guides made for Cheltenham District by the father of one of 29th: Another first-ever event, and we hope the Commissioners. the prelude to many in the future. This year the Association combined 9th : Region and Division Commissioners with us in entertaining at luncheon in our came to H.Q. for the annual combined meet­ Training Room representatives of the Press, ing that we all find so valuable and enjoy­ Radio and Television to thank them for their able. I had the pleasure of introducing Mrs. help during the year. As in the past our H. Carlyon as the Warranted Region Com­ Public Relations Sub-Committee provided missioner, succeeding Mrs. R. D. H. Town­ most generously, and both our guests and co­ send in West Metropolitan Region, and of hosts were warmly appreciative. This was , announcing that Mrs. C. N. BucknaU had the first public appearance for Mrs. Town­ • agreed to accept this position for Ballarat send as Public Relations Adviser. In decid­ Region on the retirement of Mrs. C. E. ing on the date of her retirement from that Richardson in 1967. Appreciation was ex­ position, Mrs. McKay felt that this would pressed for the splendid work of the retiring provide an excellent opportunity for our "Regions" and gratitude that they will con­ guests to meet the new Adviser - a thought tinue to serve the Association, Mrs. Town­ characteristic of the consideration and self­ send as Public Relations Adviser and Mrs. less interest with which she has always Richardson centrally as a member of State served the Association; and she was there Council. helping as a member of Mrs. Townsend's Committee with her equally characteristic 10th: I was most interested to attend the enthusiasm. Our new Adviser, who knows special meeting called by Mrs. C. D. Barratt to plan practically for the Social Service Continued on page 192

JANUARY - FE BRUARY, 1967. 191 NEWS FROM HONG KONG ADVENTURING IN PAPUA· This is the Ho family - Ho Suk Yee, aged NEW GUINEA nine, Mrs. Ho and Ho Suk Tsing, aged 11. Qualified Trainer Required Yee is a Hong Kong Brownie and Tsing a Guide. Their house was completely de­ Stationed at Headquarters, Moresby, for stroyed by the floods last June, and since the first three months. Will be expected to then the whole family has been split up give Training where necessary throughout because they do not have a house to live in. Papua and New Guinea (fares will be met by the Association). The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association suggested that we in Victoria might like to A sound knowledge of all Branches of help build the family a new house that they Guiding necessary. may all be able to live together again. Accommodation: Self-contained furnished So many Guides and in Victoria flat provided rent free (excepting linen and have given money and stamps towards this cutlery). appeal, and now we shall all be able to take Suggested term: Two years with possi­ a special interest in the Ho family, who need bility of extension. our help so much. Salary and further particulars from : Mrs. The photo shows the girls and their mother H. Gardner, "Kari'ngal", Glennie Heights, unpacking clothes sent to them by a Vic­ Warwick, Queensland. torian Guide Company. (The appeal total will appear in the March issue of "Matilda".) -Shirley Farrow. FROM THE STATE COMMISSIONER -Continued from page 191 how grateful we in the Movement are for her acceptance of this important position, must have fel t heartened by the welcome from "outside", too. Working together with the Scouts on this pleasant occasion naturally lead our joint thoughts to the next Big Moment tor which we are planning together - the visit of the Chief Guide. As I close my last letter to you in 1966 my thoughts leap ahead to the time when you will actually read it in "Matilda" - to a Thinking Day that the anticipation of seeing and hearing our World Chief will make more real than ever, and then further on to the thrill of the events that will take place while she is actually with us. And as I thank you aU for all the friendship and joy we have shared as fellow-members of this Movement in 1966, I know that we are together "bub­ bling over" for its continuation throughout 1967. THANKS Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Osbourn Shave and I wish to thank most sincerely all those who so kindly sent us greetings for Christmas and /(. the New Year. JOYCE E. PRICE.

192 MATIL DA Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world Maybe you will choose a particular coun­ celebrate Thinking Day, and link thoughts try and arrange an evening with the theme around the earth that all people might be of this country dominating the programme. friends. They have celebrations and get to­ Posters on walls, displays, national dress gether with other Guides. They choose to and a supper of typical dishes. do this on 22nd February, because that is You may be borrowing Iilms or slides from the birthday of Lord and Lady Baden­ Headquarters, Information Centres or much­ Powell. travelled friends. Could you be learning Thinking Day starts in New Zealand, folk dances or observing a particular cus­ where the dawn of the new day first touches tom? Are you using games from other coun­ land. Many Guides in New Zealand rise tries, or do you have a campfire in mind? before daylight and go to the top of a moun­ An idea comes from New South Wales tain. When they see the first light they start for a Thinking Day Campfire. Patrols and the chain of thoughts that will circle the Guiders are seated around a Trefoil cake globe with the sun on Thinking Day. with candles on it. Guider: "We are cele­ brating today the joint birthdays of our In Belgium the Companies in each com­ Founder, Lord Baden-Powell, and his wife, munity gather together for a Campfire pro­ our World Chief Guide, the Lady Baden­ gramme. Powell, this day better known as 'Thinking In Iceland many Companies meet together. Day' to Guides the world over. I light my Ten Guides stand up in front, each holding candle in memory of the Founder. (Lights a candle. The candles are lighted and placed candle.) One of his greatest wishes was in holders as everyone says the laws together. that Guides and Scouts working together Then everyone says, "Every Guide is a good everywhere might help build a lasting and friend and sister to every other Guide." The enduring peace in the world. Let us sing Guides shake hands with each other and sing 'Peace, I ask of Thee, 0 River'." a song of friendship. Nancy Anne : "Guiding spread across the ocean and soon there were Girl Guides from Netherland Guides gather early in the one end of Australia to the other. I light my morning to raise the World Association candle (lights candle) for all the members Flag to renew their Promise and to receive of the Guide family in Australia (Rangers, snowdrops and an ivy leaf. The snowdrops Guides, Brownies, Guiders, Local Association stand for our ideals which must always be Members and many others). Let us sing kept pure and white like these little blos­ 'Waltzing Matilda'." soms. Lynn: "Now there are Guides on every All over the world Guides and Girl Scouts continent in the world, and we have four send greetings to each other with Thinking international homes - one in London, Eng­ Day Cards. Some make their own and send land, one in Mexico, one in India and last, them to Guides met at camp or Guides in but not least, there is in Switzer­ the same town. It is a time to make new land). I light my candle (lights candle) for friends as well as to remember old friends_ all the kind and generous people who have helped Guiding on its way over the past 50 Is your Company planning something years. We all love singing the 'Chalet special for Thinking Day? Perhaps you, too, Song'." will have a candlelight ceremony. In addi­ tion to 13 candles for the Promise and Laws, It might be fitting to complete your Think­ you might light a candle for the World ing Day programme with the reading of Lord Association and for your Motto_ Each girl Baden-Powell's last message to the Girl might light a candle for one of the things Guides of the world. that Thinking Day specially means to her. -M.G.

JANUARY - FEBRUARY, 1967. 193 A THINKING DAY CEREMONY All Guides then form a line, and walk to the star, laying their pennies inside, close to If you are asked to arrange any ceremony, the rope, to form an internal star of coins. especially at a District gathering, you will If desired, a Campfire could then be placed probably be given a quite definite time within in the centre of star, and Guides, sitting which to perform it - usually 10 minutes round star could sing one or two Campfire should suffice. songs, rising, but remaining in position, or Enthusiasm may produce a ceremony so else returning to Horseshoe, for prayers and drawn out that it becomes tedious for those Taps. watching. Time can be saved by avoiding - By Phryne Taylor, from the "Guide". waits for Guides to get into position. This can often be done by careful planning or quietly during preceding action without causing distraction. A Guide should be thrifty with the time of others as well as her own. Take a 12 yard lifeline. Tie 11 finger-size curtain rings, one at each end, with the rest evenly spread. Give 10 Guides an ordinary size wax candle each. Form a Horseshoe, but the 10 Guides set apart, each with a finger in a ring, the 10th LINKS IN THE CHAIN OF Guide also holding the 11th ring. FRIENDSHIP The 10 Guides walk to the centre forming a circle standing shoulder to shoulder fac­ "Look, there are the Girl Scouts! Now ing inwards (the first Guide takes up the we're all right!" Surely this comment made 11th ring). by a Colombian Girl Guide on arrival - A Guide from the Horseshoe says, "0 ur very late at night - in the Philippines typi­ trefoil sign is incomplete. Its form self­ fies our feelings about the Guide Movement, centred, unless in its heart it bears .. ." Thinking Day and international friendship. Promptly all 10 Guides in circle take halI Those many Australian Guides who have a pace back, then even numbers only one travelled overseas will all have their own further pace backwards to form a star. particular memories of Thinking Day - Guide continues: mine follow a path from the staff at Singa· "A Star to be its inspiration. Here is set pore H.Q. packing their records and getting A light to brighten, and a fire to glow. ready to move, but ready to stop and wel­ Five are the points it bears outside, and come an Australian visitor; to the hospi­ five tality at Malaysian H.Q., on such a very hot Are seen within-ten gleaming points in day, the questions and answers, the interest all and the friendship; to the helpfulness of the To shed abroad world-wide the spirit of Guides of Thailand, the welcoming flash of Goodwill. In this our star we find a sign blue uniforms at the airport and the interest And symbol of our laws, our ten Guide of everyone in Australian Guiding; to 'the laws. wonderful memories of the World Confer­ They are the centre, they the radiant ence and our Japanese hostesses - the laugh­ source, ter, the thoughtful helpfulness, the talks, Of all our Guiding." the fellowship, the co-operation between all A Guide from the Horseshoe now lights a countries' delegations; to the Philippines, taper, and then lights the first candle. She with their tremendous interest in Australia, waits while the Guide holding the candle says their excellent knowledge of their own the first law. Taper then moves to second country's history and geography, and their candle, waits while second law is said, and wish that we could see as much of their so on to the 10th candle. country and customs as we could. Guides then blowout candles, and, care­ Links in the Chain of Friendship - gather­ fully retaining its shape, lay the star on the ing in the Guides and Girl Scouts in a gay floor. fellowship,

194 MATILD A AN IDEA FOR THINKING DAY 3. Third Guide (in Swiss uniform if pos­ sible) salutes the World Flag. Here is a rhyme that any Company could act quite simply at a Thinking Day camp­ 4. Fourth and fifth Guides (who should ftre or parents' evening. The Guides men­ be tall or stand on chairs) make an archway tioned in each new line speak their own line with their arms over the head of the third each time it comes, making the appropriate Guide. action. 5. Sixth and seventh Guides (and any other Guides available) join hands and dance THE HOUSE THE GUIDES BUILT round in a circle. They could wear national costume. 1. This is Our Chalet in Switzerland. 6. Eighth and ninth Guides (the tallest and 2. This is the flag shortest in the Company, if possible dressed That flies at Our Chalet in Switzerland. in uniforms of "Girl Scout" countries) shake 3. This is the Guide hands with the left hand. Who hoisted the flag 7. Tenth Guide holds up the music of the That flies at Our Chalet in Switzerland. Song. 4. This is the roof so wide 8. All stand still as they sing The Chalet That shelters the Guide Song. Who hoisted the flag That flies at Our Chalet in Switzerland. -From the "Guide" and the "Courier". 5. These are dances of every land 'Neath the roof so wide That shelters the Guide Who hoisted the flag That flies at Our Chalet in Switzerland. 6. These are Girl Scouts, short and tall, Who learn dances of every land 'Neath the roof so wide That shelters the Guide Who hoisted the flag A PRAYER FOR THINKING DAY That flies at Our Chalet In Switzerland. God, the Father of all mankind, we 7. This is the song that is sung by all, o offer to Thee this day the ·thoughts of Thy Guides and Girl Scouts, short and tall, Who learn dances of every land children everywhere. 'Neath the roof so wide From the far north to the distant south, That shelters the Guide from east to west throughout the earth, we Who hoisted the flag dedicate ourselves afresh to the fellowship That flies at Our Chalet in Switzerland. of Guiding. 8. All join in singing THE CHALET SONG. May the memory of our Founder be ever alive to inspire us; may the ideals for which • Suggested actions: we stand be daily before our eyes; may the At least 10 Guides are needed, but more faith of youth, with all its hope for the can take part to advantage. future, arm us with power for good. You can, of course, use your own ideas in And in this faith, as sisters, may we this working out the actions, but suggestions day renew our Promise of loyalty, of service, are:- and of obedience to the Law by which we 1. First Guide holds up a large picture of live. Our Chalet (or, if sufficient Guides are avail­ able, they can form the walls, doorway and With one voice throughout the world, we roof - you can use your ingenuity in devis­ ask this in Thy Name, Guide of us all. ing the best way of doing this). Amen. 2. Second Guide holds up a pole bearing the World Flag. -From the "Courier".

JANUA RY - FE BRUARY, 1967. 195 Dear "Matilda", SPRINGVALE VISITS MAFFRA My Brownie daughter met with a mishap One Saturday a group of 90 excited during the September holidays and was Brownies, Guides and Guiders from 1st taken to Geelong Hospital with a broken leg Springvale and 1st Springvale North Com­ and arm. We are Melbourne folk, so were panies and Packs boarded the train en route unable to stay with he{, but were worried for Maifra, and excitement ran high with about her being alone. singing and games. However, we reckoned without the Guides Then our hostesses were welcoming us at and Brownies - particularly the Brownies Maffra, and we were whisked away to Glen­ of 11th Geelong Pack. They called on her maggie Weir and later a barbecue, then a with flowers and gifts, but, most precious of campfire was held with items from each all, was their company. Company and Pack. Sometimes one came alone, or two to­ A day tour to Glenalladale National Park gether, and sometimes groups, and I cannot and a picnic at a nearby picnic ground for imagine a little girl having a happier or more the Brmvnies. After lunch it was hike, hike, exciting stay in hospital. The two months hike as we followed the river to the Den of seemed much shorter - she is quite well Nargon. We gratefully relaxed in the buses now and has only a slight limp, which will when we got back! soon go. Next morning we were taken on a con· We are proud that our daughter, Helen, ducted tour of Nestles and the Maffco Milk belongs to a Movement where such a de­ Factories, and this was very interesting. lightful group of children really know the To our hostesses our grateful appreciation meaning of "lend a hand" and reached out for their hospitality and to the Guiders and to help an unknown friend get over such Guides of Maffra our thanks for an action­ a big hurdle. Our thanks are unlimited. packed weekend, f-ull of fun and Guide Yours sincerely, G. COCKS, Lower Plenty fellowship.

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NOTE : If any Company or Pack wishes to area was at one of the villages to speak to help fin ancially any organisation mentioned members of the team and wish them well in this column the money should be sent to before they began their demonstrations. the address given in the story and NOT to -From the "Guide". Headquarters. * ROUND THE WORLD You may be interested to hear that the From her home in Marsabit in the Eastern Doris Hall Division in Western Australia has Province of Kenya a 20-year-old Land "adopted" a young Korean Guide and will set off for a small village 200 miles south. pay her fees for three years during her nurs­ I t took her four days to reach her destina­ ing training. The cost of this is $U.S.90 for tion by travelling along a dry, dusty track. the first year and $56 for each of the second and third years. The day after she arrived the Ranger was .... very busy giving a cooking demonstration to the village. Her enthusiasm was typical of Miss Abhyankar, whom* many of you may 20 other Senior Guides who had given up remember attended the Extension Conference part of their holiday to travel long distances in Queensland this year, has written a de­ to teach others. They came from far away lightful letter. She runs a Guide Company to take part in the first All-Kenyan Service in a Blind School, Andhya Vidyalay, South Camp to be organised by the Girl Guides Ambazari Road, Nagpur, India. She says Association. The aim of the camp was not that through her Division Guide/Scout to provide real teaching, but to encourage office she received a circular regarding gifts ill-educated women to join teaching clubs from Australia, and mentions that the school which already exist in Kenya. is always short of funds, so she suggested The Guides, who were all educated them­ the following list of wants :-1, Tape re­ selves, set up demonstration units in the corder; 2, Braille typewriter; 3, camera; 4, villages and soon had scores of the inhabit­ magnifyi.ng glass with stand (for use of the ants interested in their work. Knowing that partially sighted); 5, sea shells. Maybe some the women feed their children just on pota­ Companies might like to send a collection toes, the Guides demonstrated how to pre­ of shells or help financially. In sending any pare simple foods such as eggs, and carrots, goods the sender should be prepared to meet which were all readily available. Customs charges, which can be heavy. Other tips that the Senior Guides passed on were the importance of washing their children to keep them healthy and the handy * arts of sewing and knitting. The Kenyan GUIDES HELP TO BUILD A HOUSE women learnt how to carry out simple re­ Service to Others A Guide Company in Uganda undertook pairs to their clothes with patching and to rebuild the house of a poor blind woman. darning. They got the help of the Lions' Club, who The Guides wished to show that by actions offered the roof and the timber. The Guides and not just by words they were ready to kept the water tank full of water for the help the people of the poorer districts. It is man who made the walls (women are not hoped that they will organise service days or allowed to build houses themselves - it is weeks in their own districts to spread the against the customs of the country). They goodwill. Every one of them, whatever little dug a new garden and planted vegetables, money they each possess, has something to fruit and flowers. They did the cooking offer others - the knowledge which she has regularly for the old woman and her daugh­ been fortunate enough to learn from others ter who had polio and could hardly do any and which she can then pass on. work. The Company spent a year at this The Senior Guides' assistance has been good turn. welcomed by the people. The Chief of the -From "Look", published by W.A.G.G.G.S.

JAN UAR Y - FE BRUARY , 1967. 197 A GOOD TURN PROCRASTINATION On the day of the Merri Division luncheon, Commissioners in the area swung into action He had a year to do it in early to produce a casserole and a sweet. So bru hed the thought away. These were taken to Deaconess House, A chap with half his energy Fairfield, where members of L.A's., Guiders Might do it in a day. and Commissioners gathered. After we had all eaten well - and, if con· A year! 'Twas too ridiculous tented expressions are any measure, very As everyone should find. well - we relaxed with the colourful word However he meant to get it done pictures painted by Mrs. Price of her trip to And have it off his mind. the Guide World Conference. We "saw" the Chief Guide and her won· But not today-a few months hence derful smile, the dainty Japanese children Would suit him better still, and their wonderful dancing. We felt that Meanwhile a far less irksome job the theme, "Love Through Knowing and Might occupy his skill. Understanding", was well chosen. The talk linked well with the purpose of our luncheon - for the $47.50 raised was He would not let the matter pass to go to Deaconess Lucia Koska, Captain of Entirely from him, No! a Guide Company at Eluru in South India, And doubtless he might take it up to help purchase vitamin pills, which are so In, say, a month or so. much needed. The money included $11 raised by a Commissioner's son doing week­ He had six months to do it in, end jobs. For six long months had flown! -Peg Hoggett. Well, why should that alarm a bloke With vigour like his own? * FIRST CONFERENCE The job, when once embarked upon, Would soon be rattled through; The first Conference to be held by the However he would think of it South Metropolitan Region was held in the In, say, a week or two. Cheltenham Guide Hall and, through pub· licity of notices delivered direct and in the He had three months to do it in, newspapers all friends of the Movement were "Oh, bother!" was his cry. invited to attend this L.A. Conference. "The thing hangs on me like a weight, Mrs. Price and Miss Sims were our "star Each day that passes by. attractions", and the queue for admission stretched for over a hundred yards. Let's see, three months-Ab, that's enough, Young mothers had been urged to bring But just to clear the doubt their children, who would be cared for by I'll make arrangements for a start Commissioners, and over 20 from pushcart Before the month is ouL" stage upwards were cared for so well that their voices were never heard above the He had a week to do it in voices in the hall. And care was in his glance. Over 130 people attended and 10 discus­ "It's hard," he cried, "that flight of time sion groups were formed. Discussion con­ Won't give a bloke a chance!" tinued even through lunch, and it was amaz­ ing how many new ideas kept emerging. Discussion group reports, the stimulating He still delayed, the week soon passed talks from Mrs. Price and Miss Sims, the As weeks will ever run, unveiling of a Queen's Guide Honour Board, And though a year was given him and the enrolling of 11 new L.A. members The task was still undone. combined to make this Conference a most successful and enjoyable one. -Anon.

198 MATILDA BRITANNIA PARK

BRITANNIA PARK L.A's. Some of you asked for an open day on a Swimming Pool Saturday or Sunday, as many were unable The repairs to the swimming pool have to come on a weekday because they worked! been completed. "Nonporite" have done an The weekend of '15th and 16th April has excellent job, and the pool itself looks like been booked by the Committee, and some new. It will, of course, take a year or so of them will be there both days to welcome to make the area surrounding the pool at­ any members of the L.A's. who wish to tractive, but we hope everyone will be come, on either day. Britannia Park is at its patient with this work. It seems we have most beautiful in the autumn, so make plans been fortunate that we have had no casual­ to come and see it. N.B. : Please do not ties in the pool. The men who felled the confuse this date with the L.A. Azalea Day, trees surrounding it said that most of them which will be in the spring - the right time were rotten inside and very dangerous. In to plant those beautiful rhododendrons and fact, they said, the trees near the pool could azalea plants you are all going to bring us. have fallen any time. Do all L.A. members know that they, with In December, some members of the Com­ or without their framilies, may stay in Guide mittee and a few kindly friends spent a very House or Brownie Cottage any time that , exhausting day cleaning out the Brownie these two houses are not being used by the \ pool and sweeping the big pool before the children or for training? They are usually water was turned on to fill both pools. They unoccupied (except in school holidays) from have decided that "Mrs. Gray's working late Sunday to Friday afternoon. Electricity party" is a misnomer, and should be called and hot water are laid on in both houses, "The Britannia Park Chain Gang". Applica­ and a very pleasant few days may be had tions for membership of this exclusive group there. The rental is: Brownie Cottage, 50 will be received by Mrs. Gray any time after cents per person per day; Guide House, 60 the beginning of February, 1967. Youth is cents per person per day. Anyone wishing no barrier to membership, though the aver­ to make enquiries and/or to book should age of present members is 50ish. Still, we ring Mrs. McNally at Guide H.Q. would be prepared to have a nursery gang of girls in their 30's. How about it? Of course we can't always promise work as Brownie Cottage and* Guide House are both genteel as cleaning out the pool. Concret­ receiving a Christmas present this year (I ing, bricklaying, painting, etc., as well as am writing this in December, 1966). 5th gardening, could be on the programme. Brighton Pack have been saving all the year

JANUAR Y· FE BRUARY, 1967. 199 to buy a little aluminium step ladder to Dungog and District Hospital, help Brown Owl climb up to the top bunks. Well done, Brownies! What a good idea - it Dungog, N.S.W. will help other Brown Owls, too! Dear Friends, 1st West Reservoir Coy. are giving their It is hard to believe that I have been here present to Guide House, and their present is six months. some Laminex to cover the two big cup­ I was very pleased with the write-up that boards which flank the stove in the Guide appeared in your magazine. As a matter of House kitchen. This will be a tremendous fact, several of my "Fiji Gathering" friends improvement and gladden the heart of all read it and have contacted me. I sent a who see it. copy to my friends (in Guiding) at home, Those of you who so generously continue and they were pleased with the contacts that to support the Maintenance Fund will not, can be made in Guiding. Beverley Honess I hope, think that we are not equally grate­ and I have truly become good friends and ful to them for their support. We most I am now a god-parent to one of her daugh­ certainly are. It is your money which has ters. paid for the sanding of the floors at Guide To make it more interesting, I must tell House, the paint we have to buy, the dozens you about a couple more experiences that of small things we have to get to keep the will show you what a marvellous thing place going. I think I, for one, would give Guiding can be. up the ghost without your help. So please keep it up. In March, 1966, only three days Miss Eily Fry was Division Commissioner were maintained, so we hope that 1967 will on my arrival. She contacted me and, much start with a bang. to my surprise, we had met before. She We would like to thank the following for was an Observer at the Fiji Gathering in maintaining the following days during 1959. We have shared several visits, and I November:- was very lucky to be able to attend her "retiring" dinner. Ist--4th North Balwyn Pack. 2nd-3rd East Brighton Pack. Of course, Miss Fry kept me in contact 3rd-Nunawading Trefoil. with Guiding and asked for me to show my 4th-Preston Division; Cheltenham L.A. slides at East Maitland Local Association. 5th-Preston Division; 1st Victorian Post As a result my name was in the paper. That Trefoil. same week I received a letter from a girl 7th-Nunawading-Tunstall Division. in Maitland. She was asking if I by chance 8th-Mrs. R. E. Gray. knew of a Harriet Steeves. They had been 9th-Mrs. C. W. Baker. pen-pals in Guiding about 10 or so years 12th-Caulfield District; 1st East Brighton ago. They had lost contact when both were Pack. married. Harriet is my sister, so you can 14th-Newtown-Chilwell District. imagine how much news we had to catch up 15th-Miss E. Bunning. on when we met. So once again old friend­ 16th-Newtown-Chilwell District. ships are renewed. 17th-Caulfield District. 18th-Healesville L.A. With these fantastic experiences, I have 21st-2nd Ballarat Trefoil Guild. realised more than ever what a marvellous 22nd-Caulfield District. organisation Guiding is. Actually I knew it 23rd-2nd Ashburton Pack. before, but I think the experiences in a new 24th-Geelong Trefoil. country makes the fact much more evident. 25th-1st Euroa Coy. Australia has met up to my expectations 26th-1st Oakleigh and 1st South Oakleigh even more than I had hoped. I will be Packs. staying much longer than I originally plan­ 27th-Oakleigh L.A. ned, so do hope to get involved again in 28th-Nunawading District. Guides on a more regular basis. 29th-Tawonga District. 30th-East Malvern-Gardiner L.A. Continued on page 217

200 MATILDA OCEAN LODGE a wander through the shell of the dear old house. Each room, even in its wreckage, In this winter of 1966, Ocean Lodge, Point brought back memories of funny incidents Lonsdale, was demolished. Many of us knew and happy experiences. it, stayed there, even loved it and will miss it, but few know its story. Sitting on the front steps in the sun - they lead nowhere now - thoughts of the Of the first stage little is known; two cot­ fun and fellowship our Pack had shared in tages built for miners at Steiglitz at the these grounds and in this house over the time of the gold rush to that field near past six years came vividly to mind. Meredith were sold in 1885 when the rush was over, and being dragged to Point Lons­ Looking out over the lawn I saw a dales, were built into one house, our "Ocean Brownies' Own being held with the sim­ Lodge". At that time only the lighthouse plicity and sincerity which only children can men's houses were at Point Lonsdale, even bring to this ceremony. Memories came- the P.O. duties were administered through a Of rows of wet sandshoes on the back side window of one of these houses near verandah. the ligh thouse. Apart from the cemetery, Of baths in tubs in the laundry. ." the Point was a grassy peninsula grazed by Of the whispered confidence of one of the stock, with only a few strands of ti-tree and Cook Six, "Brown Owl, I think lunch an occasional big banksia tree. At the be­ may be a little late. The stove has stop­ ginning of 1885 the first private house was ped cooking for a while!" Ocean Lodge built and by Christmas of that year Ocean' campers will know what we mean! Lodge, then called "Cheshunt", was ready for holiday use. Of the cypress trees. What joy! Of buckets in the hall to catch the drips Scores of children used it, and in 1921 the when it rained. original family sold it, but bought it back in Of the little piles of precious rocks and 1957. During that interval it had been used shell collections. as a boarding house, and then in the war years it was commandeered by the Navy. Of plastic bags of smelly seaweed. There are still signs of slit trenches amongst Of the time the holiday theme was a ship the trees behind the house, a memory of that and during the first meal one sailor an­ period. Then the Brownies and Guides came nounced, "It must be getting rough. The to use it for all but the peak summer season table is tilting." Anyone who had experi­ each year, and so its old age was as happy enced the levels of the dining-room will as its youth. understand. Of the train journey to Geelong, and then Unfortunately, the powers-that-be ordered the bus. Who would see the lighthouse renovations, and when these were attempted first? it was found too costly, so that the old house had to come down, and that is the end of a Of the time when the vital plumbing broke story that began somewhat earlier than down and Brown Owl left Tawny and 1885. Well, not quite the end. When the the local plumber to cope. house was cleared away, underneath, well Of the urgent whisper an hour after lights preserved, was found a stump of one of those out, "Brown Owl, come and look. Put grand old banksia trees, presumably axed in your head on my pillow and you will see 1885. the lighthouse beacon 'beaconing' to -H.C. you." Of the time our Guide Company visited * us for the day - before leaving for home Ocean Lodge is gone! During the drive 40 squeezed into the lounge for singing. down to Point Lonsdale one sunny after· If the roof was to fall off, I would have noon there was much speculation as to how thought that was the night. she would look. Ocean Lodge, we truly loved you. "Thanks After loading the equipment which was to for the memories." be transferred to another campsite, we took -M.B.P.

JANUARY - FEBRUARY, 1967. 201 BYRAM MANSELL MURAL

GIFT from " AUSTRALIA to DENMARK

-Block by courtesy of "Vi ctorian Scout".

During October, Alderman John Booth national nature of the gift were distributed. (Australia's first Ombudsman), Hon. State The project had full international recogni­ Organiser of the Baden-Powell Scout Guild tion and was sponsored by the Australian of N.S.W., flew to Aarlborg, Denmark, with Fellowship of Former Scouts and Guides as the Byram Mansell Mural to be presented to a gesture of international friendship and the St. George's Guild House. goodwill. The Guild House in Aarlborg is the per­ manent meeting place of the Danish counter­ TREFOIL GUILD NEWS* part of the Baden-Powell and Trefoil Guilds International Day was observed by the of Australia. Montmorency Trefoil Guild with an Inter· A distinguished gathering was present for national Night, and our honoured guests this international event. were Toulele Sobi and Tounapanga Manga­ The mural is executed in natural earth wai from Tonga. colours dug from the centre of Australia Trefoil members and visitors were in­ by the artist, and applied as by the Abori­ tensely interested in details of Guiding ginals with the "line-technology of the stone­ activities and uniforms of the islands, and age man". Byram Mansell, F.R.S.A., is one asked the girls many questions. Our guests of the leading mural artists of the land. He seemed a little shy, so the locals sang to was an original Scout in 1908, and in 1910 them, and then were held spellbound as received one of the first awards of the "Silver Toulele and Touna sang native songs, in har­ Wolf" by then Chief Scout Baden-Powell. mony, most beautifully. Although complete­ By courtesy of Qantas Airways the mural ly outclassed, the Trefoilers rallied and had was carried to London so as to allow stop­ a very lively and joyous time with action overs for exhibitions at Manila, Hong Kong, songs. New Delhi, Rome and London. In each of The International theme was carried these places the Guilds were invited to through supper, the main item of which was organise exhibitions so that as many as pos· a Hawaiian rice salad, made from a recipe sible could see the mural and learn some­ supplied by our Tongan friends. Everyone thing about why it was painted. Special had a most enjoyable time and voted the brochures explaining the art and the inter- evening a huge success.

202 MATILDA THE CHIEF GUIDE IS COMING! pink edges; worn on right of third row. Order of Vasco de Balboa PANAMA (1959)­ Purple with one yellow stripe at centre; worn on left of fourth row. Medal of Bernard O'Higgins of CHILE (1959) - Pale turquoise blue plain; middle of fourth row. Order of the Sun of PERU (1959) - Plain purple; on right of fourth row. Order of the Cedars of LEBANON (1960) - Orangey red, with black edges; left of bottom row. Order of the Sacred Treasure of JAPAN (1962) - Very pale blue, with two yellow stripes; middle bottom row. Order of the Grand Ducal Crown of Oaks, LUXEMBOURG - Goldy yellow with three green stripes; right of bottom row. You Come, Too * World Conference, Poland, 1932 Lady Baden·Powell, with Commissioners of Poland, passed near two very "new" dele­ gates. Sensing at once that they were a little at a loss she called cheerily, spon­ taneously, "You come, too." WILL YOU RECOGNISE THEM? Rain began as we walked to a camp in Chief Guide's Medal Ribbons the pine woods, and we sat in a large tent Facing her, they read from left to right as while Guides of Poland dashed through a foIlows:- downpour to bring us sizzling apple frit­ Grand Cross of the British Empire (1932) - ters - a national favourite dish. We ate in Plain vieux rose pink; worn at left side complete, simple comradeship, as if we had of top row. known one another all our lives. As rain World War I Medal (1918) - Yellow with eased, through mud and dripping trees, we white and blue edges; worn in middle of inspected the kitchen, and especially thanked top row. the cooks. JE T' ADORE. King George V. Jubilee (1935) - Dark red, At campfire, indoors, the Chief Guide put with pale blue and black edges; worn at out her arms to all she could reach of the right of top row. children crowded round her chair. King George VI. Coronation (1937) - Blue, "Je l' adore," she said to each and every with white and red edges; worn at left one. (French was the second language of of second row. Poland and most knew a little.) This was Queen Elizabeth's Coronation (1953) - Red, near the beginning. Poland was the first with two blue stripes in middle; worn World Conference since, in 1930, the Constitu­ in middle of second row. tion had been adopted. Lady Baden-Powell White Rose of FINLAND (1934) - Plain had been appointed World Chief Guide and darkish blue; worn at right of second the design for the World Flag had been ap­ row. proved. Here the First World Song was sung. Order of Merit of POLAND (1933) - Pale The spirit of the Conference would be a magenta, with pale blue edges; worn on paramount influence. left side of third row. One very "new" delegate has always re­ Grand Cross of Phoenix of GREECE (1949)­ membered, as if spoken to each and every Yellow with black edges; middle of third Girl Guide and Girl Scout, those two phrases row. from the World Chief Guide: Medal of Honour of Republic of HAITI "You come, too." "Je t' adore!" (1951) - Pale blue, with narrow dark -G.H.S.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY. 1967. 203 ICELAND towns. The national dress, with its long, ~lac~ skirt, white apron and black cap, with Four hours' flying from London, north­ ~ts sliver-bound tassel, is rapidly disappear­ west over Glasgow and the Hebrides, takes mg, though a few elderly ladies are still to the traveller to Iceland, the world's youngest be seen wearing it, and the pretty party dress major land mass. This is a country of con­ with its lace cap is worn on special oc­ trasts - beautiful, thunderous waterfalls' casions. wide, quiet rivers; great glaciers; large area~ of black volcanic lava and volcanoes mak­ The Boy Scout Movement in Iceland dates ing new land. Surtsey, the newest island, is from 1912, and in 1944 the Boy Scouts and growing daily about 80 miles from Reyk­ Girl Guides Associations were united - the javik. In many parts of the island there first country in the world to adopt this idea. are thermal springs, and smoke from them In a country where numbers outside the can be seen rising from the ground. A large cities are small, this works very well, and cement pipe, lined with paper pulp, carries over 4000 Girl and Boy Scouts attend meet­ hot water about 35 miles to the capital, ings and camps. Each year Scouting has a where it provides inexpensive heating. Other special project name - "Travelling Year", areas have glasshouses, where natural heat "Pioneer Year" - last year was "Towards enable flowers and tropical fruits to be the Peak" (Up A Tindinn), and the year just grown. Most famous of Iceland's hot springs begun is to be "Service Year". The Presi­ is Geysir, which gave its name to similar dent takes a keen interest in Scouting and springs all over the world. awards annually the Presidential Mark to Seniors who gain 40 points in various fields Thanks to the Gulf Stream, which almost of endeavour. encircles Iceland, the climate is mild, never very hot in summer nor very cold in winter. Truly a land of contradictions - as Daylight is continuous for almost 24 hours modern as tomorrow, yet fiercely clinging to in mid-summer, and there is a correspond­ the oldest spoken language and the treas­ ing amount of darkness in mid-winter so ured heritage of the past. Icelanders make the most of the sum~er -C. Renshaw Jones. months out of doors, walking, climbing, fish­ ing and horse riding. The schools and uni­ versities are used for accommodation for Mrs. Charlotte Renshaw Jones, a member holiday-makers, and there are also comfort­ of our Victorian State Council and Execu­ able small houses available for sportsmen tive Committee, is the wife of the Consul­ so that they may enjoy the wonderful fishing General for Iceland in Australia and recently visited Iceland. for salmon and trout. The attractive Viking horses (Faxi) are to Iceland has interests in Australia in the be seen everywhere. Their sturdy, well-pro­ Gove bauxite project in Western Australia, portioned bodies, flowing manes, alert eyes for the bauxite from that project is to be and variety of colouring combine with their shipped to Iceland for the necessary pro­ willing and friendly nature to make the most cesses to convert it to aluminium, and in the pleasant of companions. Many young people processed fish industry - their exports com­ own several of these beautiful small horses, ing here via Denmark. the city dwellers keeping them on nearby farms; and they all come to be patted if you stop by a field of them. There are few mature trees in Iceland, although many saplings are now being planted; but trees grow slowly when the winter is long, so wood is scarce and drift­ SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS wood was the only kind available until very Received with gratitude : recent times. The old houses were usually Sy~dal Local Association; Chadstone Local As­ built from this and mud, and roofed with sociatIon; Geelong West Local Association' Elstern­ turf - often they were set into the side of a wick Local ~ssociatio?; .The Australian RoPe, Cord· hill. Now all the houses are modern and age and Twme ASSOCiation; Australian Paper Manu· facturers Ltd.; Mrs. J. Craig; Mr. J. A. Verity; new blocks of flats are rising apace in the Ballarat Division Council.

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continued, isn't it rather surprising to find BROWNIE BRANCH that ALL the Brownies of anyone Pack are A NOTE ON THE CHANGES due for the badge immediately after the visit? It is rather difficult to believe that EACH In the 1966 edition of P.O.&R. there are a child has been catered for as an individual. few changes for the Brownie Branch. You By removing the badge as an extra we are will notice that the little "notes" that were hoping that the real interest. in the child under some of the rdes in the previous edi­ for road safety will show through and that tion have disappeared - we are becoming the badge will be a true Proficiency Badge Australian. of a standard in keeping with the others. Golden Hand You will also notice that a Brownie may The average child of ID Yl years is fast earn any four Proficiency Badges in anyone outgrowing the Brownie programme and year after she has gained the Golden Ladder should be thinking of moving on to the or the Golden Hand. Company where the work is more in keep­ Whilst it is hoped that the gaining of ing with her mental, physical and spiritual badges for natural hobbies and interests will development. We keep saying it, but it can­ not take the place of the overall training not be over-stressed - no child should be which is gained through the Golden Hand kept in the Pack just to gain a badge. It syllabus (and which all children should be is the training that we are concerned with, given whether they have hopes of gaining and this must be the best we can give. It the badge or not), it does mean that we will not be the best if the child has out· acknowledge the Ladder as an important grown the method of training being given. step in the training of the Brownie. It also Brownies are now required to complete means that the child who has time, or the the Golden Hand test before their 11th birth· child who has not responded sufficiently to day. In the past we allowed the child to the challenge of the Promise and Law for the receive the Golden Hand, but not the Wings, Golden Hand, may have the chance to try if she had turned 11 years. This will no herself out in the interests towards which longer apply. Let's face it. The causes of she is naturally inclined. late testing can be overcome by a little more effort of starting earlier in training, practice Why the limit? There are some of us who or organisation of testing. feel it is rather sad to have to put this limit so definitely. It will not affect the Guiders, Guiders are reminded that copies of the and therefore their Brownies, who realise revised "Hints on Golden Hand" are avail­ the true worth of good overall basic train· able from Headquarters. ing gained through the Golden Badge, Bar Proficiency Badges and Hand syllabi, the general games, the The Road Safety Badge is no longer an Pow Wow, the Ceremonial and the Bushcraft "extra" for Victorian Brownies. of the Pack. Nor will it affect those who We all realise the great importance of road understand that the Proficiency Badge is for safety in our present high·speed living. a special hobby or interest in which the Surely we want the individual Brownie to child is truly proficient. In other words, the be aware of this importance also. It is felt Proficiency Badge is for a hobby that has that if the child herself makes the decision been sustained over a period of time, one to earn this badge she is showing some of that has prevailed throughout the many other the understanding of the need for road safety "crazes-of-the-moment". and its importance. While it is wonderful It is natural for a child to have sudden Lo hear of the many Packs that visit Traffic bursts of interests that are dropped as Schools, and we hope that this practice is quickly as they are taken up - a Brownie

JANUARY · FEBRUARY, 1967. 205 lip. has much to discover about herself and her Dear "Matilda", world. But this means that time is rather short for all the things she wants to do. In Australia much time and effort are de­ Being a Brownie takes time - if she is voted to regularly reviewing the Organisa­ keeping her Promise then she is taking care tion and Rules Sections of P.O.&R. Is it over her homework, she is carrying out her time that we reviewed the policy section? home duties, she is caring for her clothes, Just how close are our links with the Queen and so on. A hobby should never be used these days? Certainly not nearly as close as an excuse to dodge her duties. When I as when the Promise was first worded. Many once queried how a certain child could pos­ Australians, particularly those of the younger sibly find the time to have all the hobbies generation, feel a much closer allegiance to shown by the badges on her sleeve, I was America than Great Britain. Others talk of told, "Oh, her mother is wonderful; she Australia becoming a Republic. Should we helps her daughter a great deal." I always think about this? thought that what we taught the Brownie in Rule 3 states: "There is no religious side the Pack was supposed to help her and her to the Movement. The whole of it is based mother! on religion; that is, on the realisation and service of God." On another occasion I asked a young Guide With an ever-increasing proportion of the who · was wearing a camp shirt with a community claiming to be humanists, Brownie Athlete's Badge on it, "What form rationalists, agnostics or merely without of athletics are you interested in?" I re­ spiritual belief, should we discuss this ceived a blank look. Pointing to the badge, poHcy? I tried again, "You are wearing an Athlete's Badge. Were you keen on running, jumping, / etc.?" "Oh, no," said the bright young Guide. "All the Pack went down to this lady's place, and she showed us what to do, and we got the badge." Rule 3 states: "A Guide should attend the It was this sort of thing that prompted services of the religious denomination to one Guider to write, "Are Proficiency Badges which she belongs." Do we pay as much at­ really such a good thing? They are so easily tention to this rule as the one which says abused. On the other hand, they can be a she should wear fawn socks? I wonder what challenge and can encourage a child in a new percentage of our Guides and Guiders do interest, and therefore broaden her outlook. attend Church regularly - and that doesn't Perhaps we should bring more details of the mean for Easter and Christmas services only. wide range of badges before the Brownies." Are we failing our girls if we do not ensure I wonder how many Guiders use the con­ they receive religious teaching? What faith tents of the Proficiency Badge syllabi to help will they have to support them through dif. them bring variety into their programmes ficult periods - the missed University place, to cater for the varying interests of their the boy friend who wants everything, or, Brownies and to awaken new ones. Many later, the unplanned baby for which the of the badges will give ideas for new games family budget didn't provide? and activities. We might even find a kind The different Churches are discussing person to show how some of the items of a their principles and teachings as related to particular badge might be done; but let us today's family and social problems. Is the remember that for many of the Brownies it Girl Guide Movement equally alive? Is our will be of interest for the moment - for one Movement really based on religion or are we or two it mgiht be the beginning of a new just accustomed to believing this is so? adventure - a new hobby in which they may Surely it is just as important to discuss become proficient enough to gain the appro­ priate badge. these questions as it is to discuss the virtues of a Brownie learning Semaphore. In all things can we not remember that Yours faithfully, it is the training that matters. "COUNTRY GUIDER".

206 MATILDA HONORARY DEGREES 1910 LL.D., Edinburgh. 1923 LL.D., Toronto. LL.D., McGill, Montreal. D.C.L., Oxford. 1929 LL.D., Liverpool. 1931 LL.D., Cambridge. * ORDERS AND DECORATIONS HELD BY LORD BADEN- POWELL BOOKS WRITTEN BY BADEN-POWELL BRITISH- 1901-C.B. (Companion of the Bath). 1883-Vedette. 1909-K.C.V.O., K.C.B. (Knight Commander 1884-Reconnaissance and Scouting. of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight 1885-Cavalry Instruction. Commander of the Bath). 1889-Pigsticking or Hoghunting. 1912-K.G.StJ. (Knight of Justice and of 1896-The Downfall of Prempeh. Grace of the Venerable Order of the The Matabel Campaign. Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem). 1899-Aids to Scouting. 1921-Baronet. 1923-G.C.V.O. (Knight Grand Cross of the 1900-Sport in War. Royal Victorian Order). 1907-Sketches in Mafeking and East Africa. 1928-K.C.M.G. (Knight Grand Cross of St. 1908-. Michael and St. George). 1910-Scouting Games. 1929-Peerage. Yarns for Boy Scouts. 1937-0.M. (Order of Merit). 1913-Boy Scouts Beyond the Seas. 1914-Quick Training for War. OTHER- 1915-My Adventures as a Spy (The Adven­ Order of Merit (Chile); Knight Grand Cross tures of a Spy). of Alfon 0 (Spain); Grand Commander of Indian Memories. the Order of Christ (Portugal); Grand Young Knights of the Empire. Commander of the Order of the Re­ 1916-The Wolf Cub's Handbook. deemer (Greece); Grand Commander of 1917-Girl Guiding. the Order of Danneborg (Denmark); 1920-Aids to Scoutmastership. Order of the Commander of the Crown 1921-An Old Wolf's Favourites. of Belgium ; Commander of the Legion What Scouts Can Do. of Honour (France); Order of Polonia 1922-Rovering to Succe s. Restituta (Poland); Order of Amanulla 1927-Life's Snags (Afghanistan); First Class of the Order 1929-Scouting and Youth Movements. of Merit (Hungary); Order of the White 1933-Lessons from the "Varsity of Life". Lion (Czechoslovakia); Order of the 1934-Adventures and Accidents. Phoenix (Greece); Grand Cross of the 1935-Scouting Round the World. Order of Merit (Austria); Grand Cross 1937-African Adventures. of Gediminus (Lithuania), Grand Cross 1938-Birds and Beasts in Africa. of Orange of Nassau (Holland); Com­ 1939-Paddle Your Own Canoe. mander of the Order of the Oak of 1940-More Sketches of Kenya. Luxembourg; the Red Cross of 1941-B-P's Outlook (posthumously pub- Estonia; Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword (Sweden); Grand Cordon of lished). the Legion of Honour (France).

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1967. 207 ? A Traditional Tale from Turkey . . . "Oh Brethren, oh True Believers!" he said, THE HODJA PREACHES A SERMON "I ask you to tell me truly if what I am One day the celebrated religious teacher, going to say is already known to you." Nasr·ed·Din Rodja, addresed his congregation And again half of the congregation rose from the pulpit in the following words:- and said, "Yes, Hodja, we do know what "I beseech you to tell me truly, oh Breth· you are going to say to us." ren, oh True Believers, if what I am going And the other half of the congregation rose to say to you is already known to you." and said, "Oh Rodja, how can we poor And the answer came as in one voice from ignorant people know what you intend to his congregation that they did not know, and say to us?" that it was not possible for them to know The Rodja answered, "It is well said. And what the Rodja was going to say to them. now if the half that knows would explain "Then," the Rodja said to them, "of what to the other half what it is, I would be possible use can it be for me to talk on an deeply grateful, for, of course, it would then unknown subject?" And he descended from be unnecessary for me to say anything." the pulpit and left the mosque, while his Whereupon he descended from the pulpit congregation remained in confusion. and left the mosque. The following week the Rodja's congrega· -"Unesco Features". tion gathered early, because the people were greatly intereseted in what he might say. * * * And rather than fewer people, there were This story is taken from the collection. more, for the Rodja had made a great im· "Ride With the Sun", edited by Harold Cour· pression on his previous appearance. The lander for the United Nations Women's congregation was tense as the Rodja came Guild and is published by kind permission into view. of the McGraw Hill Book Company Inc. Re ascended the pulpit, and said, "Oh Brethren, oh True Believers! I beseech you to tell me truly if what I am going to say to you is already known to you." The answer that came back from the can· gregation was so spontaneous as to suggest that it had been prearranged. With one voice, all together, they shouted: "Yes, Rodja, w we do know what you are going to say to us !" "If that is the case," the Rodja said, "there is no need for you to waste your time or for me to waste mine." And descending from the pulpit, the Rodja left the mosque. Ris congregation, having remained a while to pray, also left gradually, NET~ERURD VESPER one by one and in groups. Outside the (Words by Mrs. Stewart. Tune: Camp· mosque they discussed the problem created field's "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind"). by the Rodja's questions. Many of them had come not only to pray, but to hear the Rodja o Lord, before we go to rest speak; and it appeared that he would neither Beneath the mountains shade, deliver a sermon if they knew the subject We give Thee praise for this Thy earth, of his talk nor if they didn't know. The lovely world that gave us birth, And all that Thou hast made. On the following Friday, Nasr·ed·Din Hodja again mounted the pulpit and saw May we, like these, be clothed with grace, that his mosque was so crowded that not a Enduring, strong and true, nook or corner in it was empty. That we may now in safety sleep, Re addressed his congregation in exactly And rise refreshed our trust to keep, the same manner as he had berOl"e. And do Thy work anew.

208 MATILDA DAY OUT FOR BROWNIES Brownies of Black Rock had a combined outing when their Leaders took them to Laverton Air Base to see the Air Force Week Display. They were transported by bus and had lunch during the journey to give them more time to see what the R.A.A.F. had on display. They viewed many exhibits of the static display, went through a Dakota transport aircraft, saw the first aircraft ever used by the R.A.A.F. - a French Deperdussin­ watched the precision flying, consumed large quantities of soft drink, ice cream and doughnuts; but, despite all these, their greatest thrill came when eight Brownies were chosen to meet the R.A.A.F.'s famous aerobatic team, the "Telstars", from R.A.A.F. Base, East Sale. After a conducted tour around the Vam· pire jets by the pilots, their leader, Squad­ ron-Leader Benny Raffin (seen with the girls in the photo), gave a running commentary of the aircraft taking part in the display. Tired but happy the Brownies departed for home just as it started to rain.

-Block by courtesy of Mr. F. Mar>hall, R.A .A.F.

PACK HOLIDAY A HIKE TO ST. HELENA Brownies, Packie and Guiders spent five happy days at Guide House. The theme was 1st and 3rd Northcote Packs hiked to the a "Fairy tale" Pack Holiday - the Brownies Church of St. Helena in Greensborough. The and Guiders vanished and in their place at Brownies went into the little church. The Guide House or "Hedge Cottage" there were carpet which is on the floor in the church, Bunnies, Robins, Daisies and Bluebells - was part of the carpet that Queen Elizabeth with Merrymaid (Brown Owl), Knub (Tawny walked down for her Coronation. Owl), Pipkin (Ranger) and Brighteyes All the Brownies made daisy chains. Brown (Packie). A Pack Holiday uniform of brown Owl said, "See who can make the longest slacks with yellow windcheaters and col· chain." oured scarves of their Six was worn. There There was a little graveyard. Some of the was much laughter with lots of [un despife Brownies made little daisy chains and put the very cold, wet weather which meant them on the graves. most of our time was spent indoors. Our We played a game and had Brownie Ring. appreciation and a very big "thank you" to After we had been there a while two lovely everyone who made our stay so pleasant; to dogs came, and when we left they followed our friends, Mr. Bates, Miss Martin and to us to the station. Mr. Mills, who kept the woodbox well filled. - Janene Suttie, aged 9 years.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1967. 209 TREASURE REVELS BROWNIE REVELS At Springvale Division Revels at Burden With the Olympic Games as the theme, Park approximately 150 Brownies and Guid­ flags, Olympic torches and ring symbols ers welcomed their Commissioners and were used as a setting when the Caulfield friends. Brownies were the host district at the Divi­ The theme was Treasure Island, and Pack sion Brownie Revels. As far as possible, Leaders and Guiders dressed as pirates. each country was represented by a Brownie Each Brownie received a coloured eye patch from every Pack, then the country trials before walking the plank to the Treasure were held. Chest, where their offerings were deposited Our Division Commissioner and District among the treasure of gold, pearls and Commissioners were the judges for the final silver. contests, Italy being the "victorious country". After games Brownies formed a crocodile line behind Captain Hook, and were led into a large circle for Brownie Ring.

PACK REVELS Recently Packs from Minyip, Murtoa, Rupanyup and Warracknabeal met at the Guide Hall in Warracknabeal for their Revels. Owing to very heavy rain most of "GUY FAWKES" THEME the afternoon had to be spent indoors, but A "Guy Fawkes" theme was chosen for everybody entered into the spirit of the day Brownie Revels when the Brownies of Had­ and made the best of it. field, Glenroy, Oak Park and Strathmore We chose an international theme, and aftilr gathered together. afternoon tea, provided by our L.A., the A large Brownie Ring was a lovely sight, Brownies started their trip round the world and the Brownies made their way past two by paying their Brownie Cottage "fare" into large crackers to Guy Fawkes, placing their a Brownie World Badge box. Their ticket contributions for Brownie Cottage in the two was a picture of the enrolment badge of the "bombs" he held. Brownies of a particular country; in this way they were divided into groups of coun­ Emblems such as Crackers, Sparklers, tries and played typical games. and Catherine Wheels were buttoned to the Brownies' pockets to divide them into groups We were very pleased to have our District to meet each other and play games. Commissioner present, and after a picnic tea we all joined in action ongs. The Pack Leaders did a wonderful job serving cool drinks, while Commissioners and Guiders enjoyed a nice cuppa served by the Strathmore L.A. Opportunity was also made to say farewell to our Division Commis­ sioner, Mrs. P. Angel, whose term as Com­ missioner was finishing.

210 MATILDA VISITOR TO AUSTRALIA As a visitor to Australia, and a member of the Port of Leith Trefoil Guild, Scotland, it was with great pleasure I attended a Trefoil Guild meeting. Where the Guild has at­ AN INTERSTATE TREFOIL tracted the younger members a great deal CONFERENCE can be done in furthering the ideals which we represent. I liked your eagerness to get An Interstate Trefoil Conference, held in together. There is a great need in all com­ Mildura over a recent weekend, was attended munities for help and service, and we, as by Trefoil members from South Australia, Guides, can help in so many different ways. New South Wales and Victoria. Mildura Trefoil was honoured to bave as their guests I was impressed to hear of all the sug­ the Australian Trefoil Reecorder, Mrs. G. gestions to raise funds. The Opportunity Cameron; South Australian State Recorder, Shop interested me very much. The project Mrs. Whereat; and the Victorian State Re­ of a centre in Melbourne for teaching and corder, Mrs. May. relaxing is splendid, and I am sure it will be accepted in all walks of life. You know The District Commissioner for Mildura the saying, "Where there's a will there's a officially welcomed the visitors to the Con­ way". ference held in the Mildura Guide Hut. Mrs. Then the visit I paid to the Cameron chaired the afternoon's proceed· Birthday "25" was another highlight. It gives ings, which included a report on Trefoil one a great sense of belonging to be present activities in South Australia, given by Mrs. at such a wonderful friendly meeting. Whereat. This was followed by reports from From this meeting I was invited to be pre­ individual South Australian Guilds, given by sent at the Preston Guides' and Brownies' some of the eight members from the Adelaide Annual Meeting. Trefoil Guild, who were present. I must say a word of praise to the Local Mrs. May gave a resume of Trefoil activi­ Associations, who are always ready to help ties in Victoria, and reports were giv<;!n from and who do so much in the background. To Ballarat, Geelong and Mildura Trefoils by all the people I met there I say "thank you" their representatives. A feature of the after­ for a wonderful evening. noon was a most interesting display of On my visit to Headquarters I was met stamps depicting Guiding and Scouting in with great kindness. It is a real hive of many countries. These were from the collec­ industry, and one does not realise how much tion of Mildura Trefoil President, Mrs. J. paper work has to be done to run the Move­ Matthews, an ardent philatelist, and made a ment smoothly. fascinating and colourful exhibition. A visit to Britannia Park was my final ven­ Conference concluded on Saturday night ture. My thanks are due to Mrs. Gray, who with a dinner for all MiIdura members and made it possible. The weather wasn't very guests, where Mrs. May spoke about the kind, but that didn't daunt our spirits. It International Federation of Former Scouts is a lovely place, and it should delight the and Guides. hearts of all who go there, young or old. On Sunday members attcnded a Guilds' The Chapel is magnificent. Such simplicity, Own held under "The Big Tree" along the yet one felt a great awe. banks of the Murray River in lovely sun­ Trefoilers! Just pause a moment and shine. Visitors went on a tour of the dis­ think how lucky you are to have such a place trict, which included a tour round a fruit to go to and relax. May it always be a happy block, where they saw at first band the place. cultivation of grape vines and citrus trees, I return to Scotland grateful to have met and a call at Wentworth to see the con­ you all. I shall tell of your Guiding, too, fluence of the Murray and the Darling Rivers. and, best of a ll, I shall always remember It is hoped that the success of tbis weekend the wonderful hospitality you extended to will promote further interest in perhaps an me. Thank you from the bottom of my Australian Trefoil Conference. heart. -Isabella Chassar.

JANUARY · FEBRUA RY, 1967. 211 1st Shepparton Queen's Guide, Ann Prater (left), being congratuiated by Vicki Williams and the Mayor of Shepparton.

-Block by courlesy of "ShcPI)arlon News".

KILSYTH QUEEN'S GUIDE QUEEN'S GUIDES PRESENTATION It was a night to remember when Anna Two recently qualified Queen's Guides Graham was presented with her Queen's Wendy Currie and Lyn Boyd - were pre­ Guide Badge. Captain welcomed the many sented with their badges by the Region Com­ parents and friends present, t hen introduced missioner at Myrtleford. our District Commissioner, who welcomed both our Region and Divi ion Commissioners. Our Division Commissioner congratulated the girls, Myrtleford District's first Queen Anna was escorted down the Horseshoe by Guides. two Patrol Leaders, with Guides holding badges showing the tests she had passed, In the darkened hall a large candle was and Captain read a resume of her Guide lit to represent the flame of Guiding, and "career". The badge was pinned on Anna's then each Guide in the Horseshoe lit a small sleeve by our Region Commissioner. candle from it, saying "I light the candle from the flame of Guiding and I represent" A gift from the Company was presented, - and in turn a different branch of learn­ and Anna thanked everyone who had helped. ing - Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class The ceremony was followed by a campfire and through the various badges. and supper, with a cake decorated by the World Badge. Continued on page 217

212 MATILDA KNOW YOUR COMMITTEES The Extension Section The Extension Section, as its name implies, is a section within the Movement, and the The meeting is chaired by the Adviser or Brownies, Guides and Senior Branch Mem­ Assistant Adviser, and a Minute Secretary bers who come into this category also come takes notes of decisions and discussions, and under the care of the Brownie, Guide and these are circulated to aU Extension Units. Senior Branch Branches. Our Treasurer is not a Guider, but a very It is only when special problems arise interested friend who has for many years due to the handicap of the girl that the kept our finances in order and kept our Extension Section takes over to assist the books as the Auditors require. We are all Guider to work out the best for the girl very grateful to her. concerned. One of the most important works of the Post Brownies, Guides and Senior Branch Section is to arrange alternative tests for and also the Post Trefoil Guild come within physically and mentally handicapped girls. this Section. These tests must be adapted to ensure that Each of the Extension Units is attached they require the same amount of physical to a District, and they are all well integrated and/or mental effort from the Extension as into the activities of their Districts, Divisions the Active girl must put into her test. These and Regions, but occasionally a function is must be alternative tests, not easier tests. arranged specially for the Extension mem­ At all times contact is kept up with Exten­ bers, and this is then organised from the sion Sections in other States to ensure that meeting of the Guiders. we are working on the same basis and keep­ The Section does not have a Committee, ing a general standard throughout Australia. as such, but the Guiders who run Extension The Guiders of the Section work together Units meet together approximately every six to try and make sure that this extension of weeks to discuss any problems which may Guiding lives up to the spirit of the Move­ have arisen and plan any activities. ment in every way.

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JANU AR Y - FE BRUARY, 1967. 213 IJ ALL-AUSTRALIA GUIDE CAMP STURT'S DESERT PEA Camp "Kumanka" (Friends Together) "Kindilan", one of the Training Centres It was as long ago as 1699 that the white of the Queensland Girl Guides Association, man first discovered the Sturt Pea, but Aus­ will be the venue of the Australian-wide tralian Aborigines had known it far back camp to be held from 13th to 20th May, through their history, for this plant is a 1967. This area of some 200 acres is situated native of Australia, and found only in Aus­ in the Redland Bay District, 30 miles from tralia. the city, often called the "Salad Bowl" of William Dampier first gathered specimens Brisbane, and noted for its strawberries. of it along the arid north-west coast in 1699, "Kindilan" has a large club room, kitchen, but it was Charles Sturt, the explorer, who staff room, sleeping quarters, etc., "Brownie in 1844 collected samples in the Broken Hill Cottage", two storage sheds for camping vicinity on his trip through desert country equipment, and in May, 1966, five cleared to Cooper Creek, and gave it its name. campsites. The first need was for the clear· II is one of Australia's largest and most ing of additional campsites in readiness for spetacular native flowers - Clianthus for­ 15 groups of campers. Metropolitan and mosus being its botanical name. There is near country Divisions rallied to the call for only one other species in this group, and help, and at the time of writing the required this is found only in New Zealand. This campsites are almost ready for use. plant sprawls over the ground and the weak Each Division has been asked to name the herbaceous branches and large pinnate site it has "adopted", and appropriate Abori· leaves, which are a very soft green in colour, ginal names have been selected. are covered with long greyish silky hairs. A campfire area in a central position has The bloom itself is a glorious scarlet and also been prepared. may be up to 4in. in length, with a shiny The next important task was to supply purply-black boss at the base of the upper water to all the sites, and here the menfolk petal, or standard. The flowers come in of "Kindilan" Committee have done a won­ cluster which hang vertically from the top derful job. The local Rotary Club promised of a short, erect stem. help with the laying of pipes, and this was all to be completed by the end of 1966. There are two other colours which are very Roads were needed to service the new rare - a rose-pink and a white. These three areas, and a country Division undertook to types are all quite difficult to grow so they make this their service for "Kildilan". A are rare in suburban gardens. wonderful response from our Guiding folk The Sturt Pea i found in a large area made what at first seemed a gigantic task extending across Australia from the north­ into one of quick accomplishment. west coast of Western Australia to the west­ Arrangements have been made, too, with ern plains of New South Wales, so it covers the G.P.O. for a special cancellation stamp quite an area in the north of South Australia. on all mail going through Redland Bay Post Thus it is generally accepted as the State's Office from the camp. emblem, certainly by the University of Ade­ laide and the Field Naturalists' section of * the Royal Society of South Au tralia. The EDITOR OF THE "WARATAH" Guide Movement has followed this opinion "Matilda" welcomes Mrs. Honor Darling and has adopted it for its Friendship Badge. as the new Editor of our sister magazine, "Waratah", in New South Wales. The Slurt Pea lends itself well to the tri­ We were happy to have Mrs. K. Buchanan angular shape of the badge, which has the with us at our Editors' Conference last year, Guide Badge superimposed on the flower. and hope she will thoroughly enjoy her The words "South Australia" leave no doubt "retirement". as to the State of Sturt's Desert Pea.

214 MATILDA CALLING C.Q

- Block hy courtesy of lh. "Dim boola Banner" . "CQ Jamboree - VK31B calling - CQ Jam· We are most grateful to Mr. Hawker for boree - come in, please." making his valuable equipment available to This was the beginning of two exciting us, and we are eagerly looking forward to days at the ninth Jamboree of the Air. the tenth Jamboree of the Air. - Leonore Albrecht, Meryl Reid, VK31B - Mr. Alan Hawker - had set up 2nd Dimboola Guides. his "ham" station at the Guide Hall in Dim­ boola and an antenna was erected in the grounds. Dimboola Guides and Brownies, Scouts and Cubs were all able to call in at any tiwe:! during the weekend and talk to any of the contacts made. Unfortunately an amateur Radio Contest was being held the same weekend, so over- . seas contacts were scarce and brief, but all FAREWELL PARTY who attended enjoyed talking to other mem­ 4th Hawthorn Guides gave a farewell party bers of the Movement and discussing activi­ for Cathie Powers, who was leaving for Eng­ tie . lanel. We were particularly impressed with 1st It was decided to have a fancy dress party, Wagga's description of their "set-up" on the and among the guests was our District Com­ banks of the Murrumbidgee River, where missioner as a Singapore Guider and our they were camping. They had their antenna Division Commissioner as an Arabian Sheik. hooked on to a tall gum tree, which one of Some of the other costumes were a Mar­ their Troop had climbed. tian, an early Guide, Mother Earth and Aus­ Badge "swapping" was popular, and many tralia - Land of the Free. pen friendships were made. We have some After a party tea prepared by the Guides, budding "hams" in our Company as a result some Australian badges were presented to of the weekend - the one drawback is Cathie to usc in England. expen e! - Suzanne Hill.

JANUARY· FEBRUARY, 1967. 215 MOUNTAIN DLSTRICT SPRING FEVER AN ABORIGINAL RALL V Springtime in the Mountain District was Each year Guides in our Division hold a celebrated last year with a burst of activity rally, and this year it was Yarrawonga's turn for everyone connected with Guiding. to be hosts. We chose an Aborigine theme, and Guides from all over the Division met The L.A. held their November meeting - at Uambi, Almonds. Over 200 girls were in­ the last for the year - in the beautiful sur­ vited, including some from Wodonga, Chil­ roundings of our own Britannia Park. A tern and Tallangatta, although they are not picnic lunch under the trees was especially in the Divi ion. appreciated, as Melbourne was sweltering in a century heatwave that day. After inspection the girls were divided into Patrols with members from several Com­ 1st Ferny Creek Guides held a wonderful panies. We were supplied with materials Halloween Party and invited both Brownie and made Mia Mias and totem poles. Next Packs, all parents and the L.A. to come and there was a wide game. The last part of share the fun. Ferny Creek Scout Hall look­ the game was to stalk our way back to the ed very festive with decorations of cut-out camp without being seen by the witch pumpkins, witches and black cats, and a lot doctors - Guiders dressed up with masks of trouble went into the masks the children made by the various Companies for a com­ and parents made. Guides arranged games petition. The Mia Mias proved to be a good for every age group, including the Mums, shelter when the rain came. and helped prepare a very successful supper table. . Afternoon tea was served, and the winner of the mask competition announced - 1st 1st Ferny Creek Brownies entertained the Yarrawonga. 1st Montmorency Pack with a day in Sher­ The activities were to conclude with an brooke Forest. Off the beaten path the Aboriginal corroboree, but the rain pre­ Brownies found a reflection pond, and there vented it. they enrolled Tweenies from both Packs. Mrs. H. R. Carr, Commissioner for Sher­ Our thanks are due to the Local Association brooke Forest Division, was able to come for providing us with soup and rolls, and along and share a barbecue lunch with also to the Guiders who made it such a Brownies and parents. worthwhile afternoon. The first outing in uniform for newly -J. LasceUes, 1st Yarrawonga Coy., enrolled girls from the 2nd Ferny Creek Ovens River Division. Pack came when they accompanied the Pack on a visit to the Presbyterian Babies' Home, Cambenvell. This Pack is very interested * in community service, and the girls were A tree-toad loved a she toad taken over the Home and shown how it is That abode up in a tree. run. Developing the "spirit of giving", each She was a three-toed-tree-toad girl presented a child with a tom-tom drum But only a two-toed-toad was he. made at Pack meetings. The two-tocd-tree-toad tried to win The she toad's friendly nod, For the two-toed-tree-toad loved the ground * The Ihree-toed-Iree-toad trod. NATURE LORE It was interesting to read the talk, "Are But vainly the two-toed-tree-toad tried We An Outdoor Movement?" A love for To please her every whim nature is something that Guiding can give, For in her three-toed-tree-toad tree and it is needed today. What do Guiders The three-Ioed she toad vetoed him. think of the syllabus for the Birdwatcher's -Anon. Badge? Do you Ihink it is too difficult? (This poem should be read at speed for the -J.H . best results. )

216 MATILDA THE NEW GUIDE UNIFORM?

The Senior Branch planned a trip to Dunk Island, on the Barrier Reef (for more details of this expedition watch for the March issue of "Matilda") - and this was Weg's idea of what the well-dressed Dunk Island Ranger would be wearing.

- With !hank s to " Weg" and the " I1 erald" .

-Continued from page 200

At the moment, we (some 1959 "Fiji Gathering" participants) are thinking of QUEEN'S GUIDES PRESENTATION p reparing another newsletter. It has been -Continued from page 212 a couple of years since our last one, so felt it was time to catch up on the happenings. Soon the whole Horseshoe was marked by As the international statement goes, "Once lighted candles. The girls then repeated the a Guide, always a Guide." Promise.

Incidentally, there are two Guiders work­ The Commissioner told the girls that they ing here in Dungog with me. One is from had achieved a great milestone, and the New Zealand and one was originally from Region was proud of them. She urged the England. Not only is that the nursing bond girls to try to plough back into Guiding but the Guiding bond as well. some of the good things they had gained With many thanks again for your friend­ from their time to help the Guides and the ship, yours sincerely, Brownies to follow. ELSIE £TEEVES (Canadian Guider). -From "Myrtleford Times".

JANUARY - FEBRUARY, 1967. 217 GI RL SCOUT MARCH WcJrds by AloHa MISHIMll Music by Masam/ KAlAYAMA Eng/ish translation by Tosh/ko TANAKA flll ~$.Itn l C

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is now at an end yg L 1 :Jj IJ) 1)' ,I" IJ' 'r Wit h many rememhrances Deep in our hearts , "Farewetl, our dear friends, 1/11 we meet aga£'I7, l' (J) I) j: 7} May God De wiill you always," Do we all fray

The songs printed in this month's Campfire Songs are two which were sung at the 19th World Conference, held in Japan late last year. We are most grateful to the Girl Scouts of Japan, and to the composers and authors, for their very ready permission to reprint the songs, and for their help generally, Translation from Japanese to English is not easy, so we have included the Japanese characters, and the Japanese words written in the Roman alphabet,

JANUAR Y - FEBR UARY , 1967. 219 :::::::···:·:u·:·····························:·····t NOTICE S ·············:·········· .. ··· .. ··········:·u·:·· .... ~H: ;:~I~I::·~~::~~:::·: ..... Ot;:[.eR~~~~:~~~: .-~:~~, ..::=,.~~::. ~n~ ··-·I· Congratulations to Mrs. K. Maskell (Guide) H and Miss J. Pobjoy (Camping) on gaining 25th April. (Details regarding times and loca- • if their Training Certificates. We are very ti~ns of these trainings will be sent to Dis- H H happy to welcome two more qualified tncts nearer the time.) h::! fi Trainers. FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING ALL .. it THE ABOVE TRAININGS MAY BE OB- it :H' Easter Training Week, 1967 TAINED FROM THE COMMISSIONERS' :: : NEWSLETTER. ~ U 8~ritannia Park, 24th to 28th March. Fee: D H .. it Headquarters Courses, 1967-1st Term ..~.::. Id :: :: Brownie :: ~ ~ +:it Pre-Warrant: Commencing Wednesday, 1st .:f: it March (7.30 p.m.). :f • Pre-Warrant: Commencing Thursday, 16th H t March (10 a.m.). ~ :..• Brownie Special Subjects: Commencing Monday, 27th February (7.30 p.m.). Brownie Special Subjects: Commencing I Friday, 31st March (10.30 a.m.). Hit Guide Pre-Warrant: Commencing Thursday, 2nd March (5.45 or 7.30 p.m.; time not yet ar­ A NOTE RE UNIFORMS FROM ranged). PAPUA-NEW GUINEA Pre-Warrant: Commencing Tuesday, 7th March (10 a.m.). Second-hand uniforms recently arrivCfi in First Class: 18th-19th March AND 15th-16th Moresby and were destroyed by Customs it A . (10 5) authorities, as a large part of the consign- •• • pnl a.m. to p.m.. '1 d d h d b f . H n• Commonwealth Knowledge: Wednesday, ment was 01 e an a not een uml- :i 15th March (10 a.m.). gated prior to despatch. it it Commonwealth Knowledge: Tuesday, 4th, There is no point in people going to the H H AND 18th April (7.30 p.m.). expense of sending uniforms unless they are H." H in good order. The children are extremely :: i• Ranger proud of their uniforms, and we cannot give IIH'.. i 1st-2nd and 22nd-23rd April (10 a.m . to 5 a worn-out uniform to a child simply because .. p.m.). her family cannot pay for it. Many o[ the ni. children probably never see money from one ii Country Training Courses, 1967 year to the next. d Barwon Region Summer uniforms are very much appreci- H Of ated (though the children do not wear hats, H h Brownie Pre-Warrant: Commencing Thurs- so these should not be sent), but, PLEASE, ::.~. !! day, 2nd March, 5.45 p.m. would everyone check what is sent _ that ...... Brownie Special Subjects: Commencing II the uniforms are clean, stitched where they .h.· ff Thursday, 2nd March, 8 p.m. should be, have buttons instead of holes u +: •• it:' Barree Region where they have been torn off, and are '..::.:.: : Guide Pre-Warrant: 11th, 12th and 13th not worn out. /f :: March and 8th-9th April. Thank you! :: ~ .. i• p ...... ~ ...... :...... ::

220 MATILDA CINDERELLA-GIRL GUIDE

To the people o[ Lakes Entrance recently the transformation of their Mechanics' Hall into a theatre with curtains, spotlights, scenery, props, programme sellers, etc., may have been rather a surprise, but 20 Girl Guides, with the assistance of five Brownies, performed "Cinderella·Girl Guide" (with thanks to the "Guide") tu help increase their Building Fund. The encouragement of the parents and friends, together with the enthusiasm of the Leaders and girls, proved that the many months of preparation were all well worth while and we netted a profit of $130.

JANUARY · FEBRUARY, 1967. 221 CONGRATULATIONS Da\ies. 1st Dingley; Irs. A. J. 1. Neyland, 1st CONGRATULATIONS to the recipients of Irymplc; \lrs. A. J. Robinettc, 1st Broadford; Mrs. the following Aw ards:- J. Barnett, 2nd Iaidstone; Mrs. T. M. Liddell, Thanks Badges : 3rd Templestowc; lrs. f. Mitchell, 1st Kerang; Mrs. P. f. Boak, leeniyan. Mrs. D. R. Feather, 2nd Mt. Waverley; Mrs. D. [r. J. Madigan, Lancefic1d. Young, 3rd lIighett; l\ [rs. C. D. Watson, 5th Mt. Apex Club, Moe (Plaque). Waverley; Mrs. M. Duncan, 2nd Sale; Mrs. P. L. 1rs. II. Hallam, Extension Auxiliary. Turner, 1st Gunbower; Mrs. R. E. Day, 2nd Croy­ Mrs. V. W11iting, Robinvale. don 'Vest; Mrs. E. H. Panting, 1st Dallas; Mrs. Mr. A. E. Scott, Invergordon. \V. I T. Grant, 1st Lilydale; Mrs. R. Ker, 1st Nuna­ wading. APPOINTMENTS Tawny Owls: Region Commissioner: Miss J. M. \ Vells, 211d Kew; l\lrs. 1\.1. C. Yesscl, \ Irs. C. . BucknalJ, Ballardt. 4th 1\1itcham; Mrs. J. W. Parkin, 3rd Doncaster; Division Commissioners: 1\ Irs. B. G. Meakin, 2nd Rochester; Mrs. A. Fank­ l\[rs. A. J. King, Tambo Valley; I\liss D. r. huser, 1st Chelsea; Miss B. J. Roberts, 2nd Haw­ Bonney, South Barwon; Miss J. Lang, Geelong; thorn; .\ [iss A. J. Shannon, 1st Ultima; Miss B. J. \1rs. F. [I. 1orrall, \Verribee area; Miss K. Yeo­ Threlfall, 1st Broadford; Mrs. \ \'. Boldiston, 1st man, \Vestern; Mrs. A. G. Blackburn, Macedon. Lancefield; Mrs. S. J. Buchan, 1st Lake Bolac; District Commissioners: Mrs. B. C. ewcomen, 1st Ensay; Mrs. C. H. Mrs. G. S. Robertson, Murrabit; Mrs. B. M. Fellow·Smith, 1st Ararat; Mrs. K. A. Wade, 1st \Vatson, Sunshine; Mrs. C. G. Coats, \Varrackna­ Springvale South; Mrs. M. D. Phelan, 5th Wattle heal; Mrs. M. J. Green, Laverton; Mrs. R. P. Park; Mrs. J. W. Willis, 2nd Moorabbin South; Charles, Trawalla; Mrs. A. V. Parker, Quamba­ Mrs. C. S. D. Herbert, 2nd Ferny Creek; Mrs. took; Mrs. G. \ V. Wright, lIighton; Mrs. R. J. P. D . Edwards, 5th Mt. Waverley; Mrs. L. Dickins, Pilkington, \Verribee; Mrs. V. I. Boxhall, Dromana; 1st North Balwyn; Mrs. G. II. Shaw, 1st Dallas; 1rs. D. G. Collings, Mornington; Mrs. K. R. Miss L. H. Cooke, 3rd Footseray; Miss E. Letcher, Torode, Colac \Vest; Mrs. G. J. Muller, Lara; 1st Loekington; Miss J. Green, 4th East Brighton; Mrs. II. J. Unsworth, Geelong \Vcst; Miss J. Leh­ l\[iss C. Coatsworth, 1st Wycheproof; Mrs. E. G. mann, Emerald Lakeside; Mrs. R. J. \Vard, Hamil­ Hannah, 5th Pascoe Vale; Iiss L. Farrar, 1st ton; Irs. J. E. Exton, Bundoora. Benalla; Mrs. P. D. Nathan, 4th East Brighton; RESIGNATIONS Miss B. \Varwiek, 1st Shelford; Mrs. . E. Trimble, Dis trict Commissioners : 1st Dromana; Mrs. J. A. MeAra, 2nd Waverley Mrs. E. T. Jaques, Wedderburn; Mrs. II. J. North; Mrs. L. R. Burch, 1st \Vaverley North; Miss Smith, Drung; Mrs. D. Crane, Scoresby; frs. B. L. L. Quick, 4th unwading; Mrs. H. Bowman, 1st Arney, Wantirna South; Mrs. N. R. Smith, Ruther­ East Brighton. glen; Mrs. \V. P. Johnstone, Colac 'Vest; Mrs. District Secretary: E. D. Fairhurst, Greensborough; Mrs. E. F. 'Vil­ Irs. L. E. Gray, Coburg. Iiams, Dromana. CANCELLATIONS WARRANTS Captains : Captains: 1rs. C. II. Butson, 1st Carnegie; Mrs. F. Treloar, 1iss R. Seivcrs, 3rd Yarravil1e; Miss A. B. Cowan, 1st Maidstone; Mrs. C. J. A. McLeish, 1st Jacana; 1st Kaniva; 1iss J. A. Paynter, 1st Carrum Downs; Mrs. Y. Rixon, 2nd Daylesford; r-..liss B. Kenny, Miss 1. Kenny, 1st Gisbome; Mrs. R. N. Miller, 1st Gisbome; Miss J' I-I. G. Duncanson, 2nd Kew; 1st Pyramid Hill; Mrs. D. Taylor, 2nd East Ring­ Mrs. n. Wedd, 2nd Koonung Ileights; Miss D. M. wood; Mrs. R. Mackinnon, 2nd Mildura; Mrs. G. F. Chandler, 2nd lerlY11Ston; Mrs. 'V. C. Gow, 5tll 1\ [ayo. 4th Kew; Mrs. R. E. Brown, 1st Boort; Box lIill. frs. R. L. Greed, 1st Ouyen. Lieutenan ts: Lieutenants : Jiss G. Baker, 1st Orbost; liss R. Stevens, 3rd Miss L. Collier, 2nd Oakleigh; liss R. D. Mat­ Yarravi11e; Mrs. B. Hickman, 1st Portarlillgton; thews, 1st Kensington; Mrs. G. S. Clark, 1st Swan Miss 1\ r. Kenny, 1st Gisbome; Miss A. Hirst, 1st II ill; Irs. F. Ward, 1st Syndal; Miss M. Kimber­ Doncaster; Mrs. V. W. Julian, 1st Dromana; Miss ley, 1st Gisborne; Mrs. F. C. McLeod, 1st Carrum; J. McGregor, 5th Geelong vVest; 1rs. G. T. Miss L. Lowing, 6th Kew; Miss H. R. IIiggins, 4th Flower, 1st Colac Ranger Company. Bendigo; Mrs. H. W. Stewart, 1st Broadford; Mrs. Brown Owls: ) I. G. II ill, 1st Broadford; Miss G. Starkey, 1st Mrs. P. E. Pope, 1st Fawkner; Irs. L. M. Smith, l\Ioe; Miss C. D. Moreland, 1st Wantirna South; 2nd IIorsham; Mrs. M. Howell, 2nd East Ring· \Iiss D. l\r. Lane, 1st Wycheproof; Mrs. M. 'V. wood; Miss G. Hughes, 1st Coburg; Mrs. J. Ander­ 1\ [ason, 3rd \Vattle Park; I\I[s. 11. A. Collier, 1st son, 1st Pinewood; Mrs. A. Young, 1st Jomington. \ Ve t lIeidelbcrg; Miss E. A. Thomas, 2nd Mont­ Tawny Owls: morency; Irs. A. Morrison, 1st Boort; Miss D. J. l\1rs. J. \\fait, 1st Niddrie; Irs. A. F. Randall, Smith, 2nd Merlynston; Miss A. Prcston, 1st Bright; 1st Springfield; Iiss C. J. Hands, 1st Kingsville; Mis M. K. Dcnis, 3rd Frankston; Miss II. Par­ Misss 1. Kimberley, 3rd Ringwood; Miss R. Shaw, rant, 1st Boronia; Miss IT. r. Harris, 1st Catani; 1st ITuntingdale; 1iss J. R. Stewart, 1st ' Vaverley \'Irs. A. K. Lystcr, 3rd Mt. 'Vaverlcy; Miss J. E. orth; Mrs. D. R. Feather, 2nd ft. Waverley; {mphy, 2nd Maffra. l\1rs. D. Carrie, 1st Yarrawonga; Mrs. R. Ker, 1st Brown Owls : unawading; Mrs. vV. H. Grant, 1st Lilydale; Miss Mrs. A. F. Randall, 2nd Springfield; Miss C. f. II. Veal, 1st Momington. Hands, 1st Kingsville; Mrs. G. Graham, 3rd Don­ District Secretary: caster; Mrs. A. D. Bailey, 1st Gisborne; Mrs. O. Miss D. M. Hughes, Coburg.

222 MATILDA BADEN-POWELL FAMILY COAT OF ARMS

PUBLICATIONS '67 3rd JORDANVILLE COMPANY "The Pathway Over the Hill", by Mary 3rd Jordanville Company performed two Chater, is a challenge to all of us to ask our­ plays for the Players' Badge. Robyn Foote, selves if we are really keeping up to date who was in a wheelchair, acted as compere with our Guiding in today's rapidly chang­ for the evening. ing world_ Are we offering the girls sufficiently excit­ The Company performed a Virginian Reel ing activities to compete with outside Folk Dance and then some of the older girls, interests? in mini-skirts, showed us some modern The elements of Guiding are presented in dances. such a way that the reader can enjoy them Two plays - "Keep It Secret" and "People afresh. One interesting chapter shows how Will Interrupt" - were performed, and the the four R's, namely, response, resources, players did them very well. relationship and religion can help educate the girl and awaken her to her responsibili­ Later we had campfire and thanked Mrs. ties, and a useful place in the community. Bissett for coming to test us. Then she This attractively presented book brings came up and criticised everything without us a timely reminder that Guiding principles embarrassing anybody. today are as strong as they were 50 years We say a special thank you to Mrs. Arch­ ago, though to meet changing conditions bold who gave up her time to teach us the some adaptions may be necessary. plays. With its delightful photographs, this is a book every Guider will want to own. Now - Rosalie Bentley, 3rd Jordanville. selling at the shop for 95c. -J.Q. -Blocks by court.sy of " Vi ctori an Scout".

JAN UAR Y - FEBRI!IARY. 1967. 223 ... ,

YOUR GUIDE SHOP. • • NEW Commissioner & Guider GUIDE SHOPS AND Summer Frocks- 32in.-38in. 120/- $12.00 EQUIPMENT DEPOTS 40in.-42in. 130/ - $13.00 Company or Patrol Medallion Trophy 50/- $5.00 Guide Shop Company or Patrol Shield . approx. 50/- $5.00 Open- Invitation to Meetings- Weekdays: 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. 10 ...... 2/6 25c Saturdays: 9.5 a.m. to 12 noon. 50 • 12/6 $1 .25 Phone: 636023 shop ; 634545 Office. 100 21/- $2.10 Flaq of Stars (Frank Cayley 35/- $3.50 B-P's Scouts (An Of­ Gee/ong Depot ficial History) 26/- $2.60 Guide Hall, Myers Street, Geelong. Decorations and Gift Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. Book (McCall's Make Thursday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Your Own) 5/- 50c Saturday 9.30 to 11 a.m. Paper, Wood and Paint Crafts ...... 5/- 50c Ballarat Depot ALTERATIONS TO *PRICE LIST Page Alter to 4 Grenville Street South, Ballarat. 3 Brownie Caps . 9/- 90c Open Tuesday, Friday: 5 Guiders' Berets ..... 16/- $1 .60 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and 2 to 3 p.m. 8 Queen's Guide Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 12 noon and Badge Booklet . 1/6 15c 2 to 5 p.m. 14 Boxed Set, 3 piece 26/- $2.60 Thursday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 14 Butter Knife . 9/- 90c Saturday: 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon.

1966 MEMBERSHIP FIGURES AS AT 30th JUNE, 1966 Summary for Three Years VICTORIA: 1966 1965 1964 State ...... 43,871 41 ,292 Nauru ...... 127 43,998 42,575 180 NEW SOUTH WALES: State ...... 31,885 29,303 A.C.T ...... 1,239 859 Norfolk Island ...... -.... 50 33,174 32,315 52 QUEENSLAND ...... 12,655 12,320 11 ,584 SOUTH AUSTRALIA : State ...... 10,928 10,530 Northern Territory 612 11,540 11,192 534 WESTERN AUSTRALIA : State ...... 8.457 7,266 Christmas Island 78 8,535 8,284 76

TASMANIA ...... 5,396 4,814 4,947 PAPUA-NEW GUINEA 3,452 3,760 3,611 -- 118,750 1 t5,360 110,234

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