BOY SCOUTS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 97, 6 December 1939, Page 5

BOY SCOUTS

WHAKATANE TROOP NOTES

INCREASED MEMBERSHIP

Among the highlights of the Whakatane Scout troop activities was the 'Parents and Friends Night" held

at the Parish Hall 011 November 20. The programme included a fine display of scoutcraft, a demonstration of First Aid, Signalling, Knot tying and a camp fire scene with musical selections. Supper was served by the scouts at the close. The audienee were unanimous in the opinion that it was a very informative and entertaining evening. * * * * On November 27 a meeting of the troop committee was held and the following were elected for the coming year: Mesdames Rivett, Briggs and Jaram. Rev. Lucas, Messrs Bigelow, Savage, Breen, Kingsley-Smitli, Rivett and Albretson. Scoutmaster MacTavish feels that with the support of this excellent committee the future success of the troop is assured m 9 ss * The Whakatane troop joined with the Paroa and Taneatua troops in a combined church parade held last Sunday at Taneatua. The Rev Stewart preached a very fitting sermon to the boys and Ave take this opportunity of thanking him, also Mrs Jaram who kindly provided transportation, ♦ sp * * As eight boys have, joined the troop during the past month it was necessary to form a new patrol. Promotions at the last meeting were: Norman Jaram, the new patrol leader of the Tuis, George Brabant, second of the Tui patrol, and Ralph Goodall, second of the Bellbird patrol. Ralph Shannon, Warren Stewart, Wishie Jaram. Neil Butler, Barry Brabant and Doug Searlle have completed the tenderfoot tests. « The Cub Pack: is indeed fortunate in having as its Cubmistress Miss Blythe, who has had experience in boys work. The pack is increasing in numbers and the outlook is exceptionally good.

BAY OF PLENTY DISTRICT VISIT TO EXHIBITION There is good news for all Boy Scouts of the Ray of Plenty in the fact that the D.S.M. has been able, with the assistance of H.Q. to obtain a camping ground at Ngaio, Wellington, for the purpose of giving our district scouts the opportunity of visiting the Centennial Exhibition for their annual camp. It is hoped to leave about the 11th or 12th of January and be in camp for two weeks. The cost, inclusive of railway fare and tucker, is approximately £3 ss. Frecment visits will be paid to the exhibition, while in Wellington. Further particulars will be circulated as soon as final arrangements are made. A limited number of Wolf Cubs will be eligible to attend on their C.M.'s recommendation. As time is short and more arrangements have to be made, all scouts intending to attend are asked to notify their Scoutmaster immediately.