In 1933, the Girl Guide Headquarters shifted to 10, Edinburgh Crescent (now known as Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha), Colombo 7. The building was opened by Lady Thompson, who was the Patroness of the Association at that time.
The following year Lord and Lady Baden-Powell visited Sri Lanka and a tree was planted at Girl Guide Headquarters by Lady Baden-Powell to commemorate their visit.
The first Commissioners' Conference was held in 1938. In 1939, the Island Standard was presented to the Association by
Sir Stewart and Lady Glencora Schneider – the latter was the then President of the Association. The Island Standard depicts the emblems of all nine provinces of the island, and can only be flown at events at which the Chief Commissioner is present.
During the Second World War which
commenced in 1939, Guiding activities were curtailed. At this time most Guide companies and Brownie packs were affiliated to schools. As the war affected school routine, it also limited Guiding activities.
The spirit of Guiding was kept alive however by Guides who were growing more food,
knitting for the service personnel and refugees, running canteens and organizing entertainment for the troops. The Association donated a mobile canteen to the bombed areas in England, and contributed towards the Air Ambulances. |
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