BOYS’ BRIGADE NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22149, 2 October 1935, Page 6

BOYS’ BRIGADE NOTES

[By Chom.]

SERVICE. We are saved to serve. Our God* given endowments are not to be used for mere self pleasing. The true secret of a good and useful life is service in the sphere in which we are placed with the powers we possess. And if we realise fully the proper functions of human life we shall set ourselves to serve, not the will of man, but the good of man, which is a very different and much nobler • thing. In serving our fellowmeii we glorify God, to Whom wo owe all things; • PICTURE SHOW. • Members of companies in the southern area are reminded of the moving picture show' to be held in the 10th (Musselburgh) Dunedin’s hall on Friday, October 11. The pictures will be largely of an educational nature. THE BATHS. There was again an excellent attendance at the Baths on Saturday; one or two companies being particularly well represented. Captains are asked to encourage their boys to join the life-saving class which needs recruits. Mr Findlay is also helping a number of boys in their swimming, and several should be qualifying shortly for their certificates. CAMP, There have been two changes in the camp ladder during the week, the positions now being:—lst Dunedin, 36 per cent.; 11th Dunedin; 25 per cent.; 4th Dunedin, 22 per cent; 3rd Dunedin, 20 per cent.; 10th Dunedin, 14 per cent.: 17th Dunedin, 14 per cent.; 16th Dunedin, 12 per cent.; 18th Dunedin, 9 per cent. Gamp agents are reminded that all returns should bo notified at once to one of the publicity agents, Mr Currie or Mr Malcolm, 7th DUNEDIN (NORTH-EAST VALLEY). Last Friday’s parade took the usual form, the devotional period being conducted by the chaplain, Rev. N. E. Oakley. A sing-song, using the 8.8. song book, was greatly eiqoyed and went with a decided swing, Corporal Mansou acting as pianist. The company conference yielded several helpful suggestions with regard to the work of the company, and will receive the consideration of the officers. An “ open night ” was decided upon, to be held towards the end of the session, on which occasion members will have the opportunity of bringing along a friend for the evening and introducing him to 8.8. activity. Arrangements are being made for a football match with 17th Dunedin (Port Chalmers) Company next Saturday. Hth (SOUTH) DUNEDIN. At its present rate of growth the company should realise its aim of 50 on the‘roll bv the end of the month. There was a large attendance on Monday night. Preliminaries were quicklydispensed with to enable a good period being spent on instruction. Six members of the ambulance section were examined for badges or certificates, four qualifying for a certificate and one for a badge. All congratulate Private Stockdale on being the first member of the company to earn this badge. After instruction period Sergeant-major Whyte put the company through its paces for the forthcoming drill competition and effected a noticeable improvement in the steadiness and smartness of the ranks. The troop is indebted to him and to Mr Swanson, the ambulance examiner, for their interest in the company’s welfare. 17th DUNEDIN (PORT CHALMERS). The weekly parade was held last week, there being a few boys absent suffering from influenza. Six of the members assisted at a church concert during the week by singing that wellknown song and chorus ‘ Percy Green.’ 4th Dunedin (Kensington) Company, under Mr F. Carter, captain, paraded with Port Chalmers Company, and after a devotional service conducted by Rev. J. G. Dunn, Mr Carter inspected the 17th Company, while Mr Bcghie, captain of 17th, inspected the 4th Company. A drill competition for 12 boys under an n.c.o. was won by 4th Dunedin. After games supper, which was prepared by Mrs Begbie, brought a pleasant evening to a close; Mr Carter in a brief speech thanked the 17th Company for its hospitality and the very fine evening, and also congratulated the boys on their very smart appearance and on the improvement in the company as a whole. Mr Begbie, captain, and Rev. J. G. Dunn, chaplain, replied. LIFEBOY NOTES. 7th Dunedin Team.— I There was a full attendance at parade on Friday night, when the boys of 12th Dunedin (Maori Hill) team were present for a games evening. After prayer and roll call Mr Hunt, leader-in-charge of the Maori Hill team, carried out the inspection. A happy time was then spent in games, and the teams proved evenly matched, the results being three games each and a draw. The games played were “ freezing,” “ guard the clubs.” “ cockfight,” “ hoop relay,” “ lifting race,” “ arch running,” .and “ weaver’s ■race.” After supper each team gave three hearty cheers for the other,_ and the evening closed with devotional period conducted by Rev, N. E. Oakley. This meeting together with another team makes for happy relationships between the teams, and was much enjoyed by both. Two members of 7tb Dunedin team have recently been transferred to Musselburgh.