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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 222, 19 September 1928, Page 18

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All Sea Stout officers are requested to be at the next meeting on the 30th.. Many important remits to be dealt with.

First-class examination entries close on October 1, at 4.80 p.m. at headquarters. Entries must be accompanied by cards certifying to previous passes, if any. Scouts who started first-class testa on or before June 9, 1928 must complete on October G, 1928, or start afresh; this applies to journey report and map, model, recruit, etc., as well as actual test? examined at the springs.

Next badge night for proifciency (Scout) badges, will be held at St. James' HaJl, Wellington Street, oflf Pitt Street, City, on Thursday. October 4, at 7.15 p.m. Entries, on badge application forms, with certificate on back completed by S.M., must reach Secretary, Examination Board, before 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27. Boys not entered as above will not be admitted to hall or examined. Xecessary materials for ambulance and other badges must be provided by Scout. Scouts are also reminded to brin" pencil and paper.

With 42 on parade St. Aidan'a had their largest parade for the year, writes "Deerfoot." The first teat for thoBartrom Standard was held, the test being signalling, which the Kiwis won with 81 points and the Tuis secona vith US points. In the Patrol Cup the points are as follows:—Tuis 420, Owls, 378, Walrus 440, Lions 430, Foxes 413, Kiwis 459. The competition this time promises to be much »closer than last quarter, when the Tuis won by over 200 points. The Sea Scout -patrol launched their boat on Saturday afternoon and later on returned to the 'boathouse for instruction. A camp is being held next Saturday when much condensed training will be given and a practical examination will be held to select a leader for the patrol. Last Thursday night tho Cubmaster, Mrs. A. E. M. Roughton, resigned her position. 3irs. Roughton's resignation was received with regret by Cubs and Scouts alike, for Mrs. Roughton is well liked by all in St. Aidan's Troop. The Pack was formed by her eight years ago and through her perscverence and hard work the Pack has weathered many storms and to be run-nera-up for Peter's Roll speaks well for Mrs. Roughton'e control. The new Cubmaster will be Miss Bartrom, who has been assistant cubmaster for the past year.

Our numbers are gradually increasing, reports Scoutmaster for this troop. On Friday night we paraded with eighteen lads. We were unfortunate in not being able to get the Point Chevalier Hall as usual, but the Sailing Club kindly came to our rescue and we held our parade in one of their roome. As we had very little apace, instruction was difficult, "but we managed to do a little compass and chart work. To finish. Captain Price related some interesting stories on the uses of signalling in the Great War. " The boys are very keen and we have at least six who can send 1 and receive messages in semaphore, so we shall have no trouble to get orders from the flagship during cruises. On Saturday afternoon we worked hard on the boat and we still have- a lot to do before Labour week-end. Signalling practice was carried out and we finished a very strenuous afternoon with games. The boys are having a small bottle drive this week to raise funds. We were pleased to welcome Bos'un McJntyre, from Victory, who called on us on Friday night. We were unlucky in that we could not 6how him what we could do, owing to lack of space.

The following report comes from P. Gaddis, of the Victory Sea Scouts. There were 14 boys on parade. During the evening Private G. McKandry, of the Northern. Reserve Ambulance Division, instructed some of the boys in ambulance while the others worked on signalling and splicing. Towards the end of the evening the boys Lad drill and finished up with games. Last Friday Messrs. J. J. McKay. Tx>cke and H. Carr, members of the Troop and Boating Club Committee, visited the Troop. In speaking to the I boys and officers Mr. McKay assured I one and all that the newly-elected Club Committee wculd do their utmost to boost the Troop .along. This is no idle talk, for already the club has offered to hold a special Sea Scout regatta, day during the coming season. All Sea Souts and officers will do well to think over such a good offer and to get together and make a real success of the day. Rest assured, the club will not fail you. Mr. Locke also spoke a few words to the boys. . Mr. McKay presented the master with a silver Troop badge pin. Cheers were called for the officers of the club and members of the committee. Several badges were presented during the evening and then squads were told off for instruction. A game of "Simon Says" concluded the parade. On" Saturday a squad of seniors painted the starboard side of the whaler. Alf Goodale instructed some of the boys in semaphore and J. McGregor passed his Tenderfoot test. Wheelbarrow, chariot, backward and numerous other races completed the day. Sea Scouts, one and all. ""Be Prepared!" The V.E. officers have a surprise for you soon. Something new to Sea Scouting. Headquarters of various Sea Scout companies:—Calliope. Calliope Dock, Devonport; Vindictive, Takapuna Boat*e ~ U n Victory, Heme Bay Kr.ll Heme Bay Road, Ponsonby; i HaW.se All Saints' Hall, Three Lampa; lame School Hall, Point Chevalier Roac , (near end.)