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Girls' Brigade
Members of the Girls' Brigade in Nelson were presented with their badges at a function at the Church or Christ earlier this month. Opportunity was also taken, while all were there, to hold a bring and buy to raise a few bob for the brigade funds.
The Mayoress (Mrs Strawbridge) presents badges to Beverley Gledhill under the eyes of officers Pat Todd, Edna Richardson and Ngaire Tear while Helen Gregory and Barbara Watson await their turn,
Some of the younger members watching the ceremony
We just love toffee apples, say Cecilia Marshall, Helen Jones, Linda Connor and Colleen Rollo
Brisk sales at the bring and buy