Bisbee daily review., 1919-08-10
GIRLS RESERVE
 LATEST FACTOR
 IN B|SDEE LIFE

day night, 132 girls were initiated into the Girls, Reserve, one of the newest and most important of the I. w. C. A. branches,
 Rev. MT. Harshman gave talk to the girls that was instructive to both them and the audience. Mrs. c. H. Hunt told of the history of the Girl Reserve movement and asked that the mothers of the district cooperate with the Y w c. A. in this move ment, so helpful to young girls. Rev. tive and interesting talk, after which Miss Martha Greeley awarded the arm bands, after telling of the work so far accomplished in the Warren district.
 The girls sang a number Of songs, one of which, an original song by the Polly Anna Corps, of the Lincoln school, deserves special mention.
 Each corps leader told of the work so far accomplished by her corps, gave the code of her corps and the flower by which it is symbolized. The Girls Reserve was formed in New York City and within a short time has grown to, 6O,OOO members Each corps of which there are seven in Bisbee has various committees of which the following are the most i'm portant: A scout or membership committee, an outings aid tourings" committee, which is responsible for hikes, parties, etc, a service squad, D which encourages more serious work, etc.
 I A Girl Reserve Council is formed and meets once every so often and talks over the work, makes plans for the future and reports on the work of each particular corps. Each corps selects a girl as representative on this council.
 In telling some of the history and facts about the Girl Reserve move ment, Mrs. Hunt said:
 ''The Girl Reserves is a national movement of the Y w. C. A fo1 younger girls. It includes in it's mem bership grade school, Junior High and young employed girls, between the ages of 10 and IS.
 ''The object of the movement is tc
 
 tivities the habits, insights and ideals which will make them responsible anC capable women. n. This organization was planned and developed by Miss Gertrude Gigin, the National Girls Work Secretary in November, 1918. II : less than year we have in the Unit ed States 1000 corps and over 35,0O( : Girls Reserve. It embodies the spirit : of the Camp Fire and Woodcraf , Guild and in short the best feature: of seven of the larger girls move ments.
 'The insignia is the blue triangle thus making them a part of the inter national movement for girls and wo men. Then the activities are center ed around those four sides of girls development which always needs em phasis and especially now when girl: must be prepared for responsibilities , in the years to come. These foul points are health, knowledge, service and spirit. A sound body, trained , mind, a sense of responsibility togeth CT with vivid understanding spirit which gives them, color and balance tC life are the true necessities for a well rounded. true girl and womanhood.
 The honor system is used and al ' the four main factors are emphasized in obtaining them. The winning O.
 such an honor means a worthwhile . accomplishment. A habit broken, ; !, friend made or something definintel.
 attained. When 40 honors are won {; i, cheveron is given and this is em broidered on the Girls Reserve arm 6 band in Copenhagen blue. Eacl 2 group is called a corps which has. it! . own code, color and flower. Corp
 colors differ and these too are em
 broidered on the arm bands"