1930 - Annual Convention Report

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Stoner, M i l k River. A committee of the advertising manager, assisted by
Miss Jane Popham and Miss Wanda Talley, was appointed to seek advertise­ments
in Calgary. Miss Delia Kosek, Director of District No. 4, presented
her report.
A F T E R N O O N A N D E V E N I N G SESSION, J U L Y 4th.
The girls were entertained by the management of the Palace Theatre at
a performance of " The Captain of the Guard." Then they hiked to the Rotary
Hut where supper was served and a programme and sing song enjoyed around
the camp fire. The hike was planned and financed by the Calgary W. I.
through Mrs. Grevett and Mrs. Price. After supper five Girl Guide candidates
were inducted, the ceremony being in charge of Miss Barbara Barrow. The
candidates were Mrs. Arnett. Miss Jane Popham, Miss Helen Curie, Miss
Flora M c l n t y r e and Miss Hope Curtes, all of Barons. The girls returned
to Mount Royal by truck where they were refreshed by cocoa and crackers.
M O R N I N G SESSION, J U L Y 5th.
Miss Helen Bromley, Grande Prairie, spoke to the girls about collecting
and compiling a history of the A. W. I. G. C. Miss Margaret Hudson spoke
briefly, and Miss Mary M orris on, Delia, Director District No. 4, gave her
report, which was adopted.
A F T E R N O O N SESSION, J U L Y 5th.
At the sports meet held Saturday afternoon Miss Dorothy Chappel won
the cup for athletics, offered for competition by Magistrate E m i l y Murphy.
Miss Alice Stoner and Miss Kathleen Meyers tied for second place. Follow­i
n g the sports events, the girls enjoyed refreshments on the college lawn.
E V E N I N G SESSION, J U L Y 5th.
At 7 o'clock the annual banquet was held in the ( lining hall. About 90
delegates and guests were present. The guest of honor and speaker of the
evening was Airs. Nellie McClung. Dr. Kerby acted as chairman. Mrs. M c -
Clung presented the Public Speaking Trophy to Miss Jane Popham. Mr.
Backman, who was in charge of the sports programme, presented the E m i ly
Murphy Cup and a ' box of chocolates to Miss Dorothy Chappel. Chocolates
were also presented to Alice Stoner and Kathleen Meyers who tied for second
place. Mrs. Redman, in behalf of the Girls' Clubs, presented flowers to Mrs.
J . McGregor Smith, Dr. and Mrs. Kerb}', Miss M . L . Gar rick, Mrs. Grevett
and Mrs. Price. Following the banquet, the girls were invited to see Mrs.
Garrick's paintings. The remaining hour was spent in dancing in the gym­nasium.
J U L Y 6th.
F r om 9.30 to 10.15 Sunday morning. Dr. Kerby conducted a short service,
speaking on the Time Element in Service. The girls then divided into sev­eral
groups and Mrs. Rodney, Mrs. Grevett and Miss Murdock escorted
groups to the various churches. During the afternoon a delightful hour was
spent at Bowness Park.
Supper and a sing song completed the day's programme.
M O R N I N G SESSION, J U L Y 7th.
Miss Mary Morrison, Delia, presented the report of District No. 3. Miss
Jean Blewett, Publicity Convener, reported on her year's work. Miss Helen
Bromley again appealed for aid in the compilation of the club history. The
meeting adjourned early so that the girls might see the parade.
A F T E R N O O N SESSION, J U L Y 7th.
Mrs. Young reported for the Resolutions Committee and the following
Resolutions were adopted: