BOY SCOUTS

Hokitika Guardian, 12 January 1921, Page 1

BOY SCOUTS

AUCKLAND DISTRICT AFFAIRS

[by TELKGItAI’Il —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION]

AUCKLAND, Jan. 10

Several important matters in relation to the Bov Scout movement in the Auckland district were dealt with by the Dominion Chief Scout-Commission-er, Mr D. C. W. Cossgrove, during his first official visit to Auckland last week. A scheme of reorganisation for the Auckland province which the executive of the Dominion Boy Scouts Association lias in view was discussed between Air Cossgrove and Bishop Averill, chairman of the Executive Council of the No. •> i Diocesan) district. The scheme, which lias not yet been fully developed, provides, roughly, for the adoption of the English system of local associations, and the abolition of the existing Scout districts. It is believed that the proposal, if adopted, will open the way to a more harmonious working of the movement in the district. Bishop Averill stated that while lie would not commit himself to the adoption of the scheme without consulting Ill's officers, it would receive due consideration when it was submitted in concrete form. Mr Cossgrove also discussed the scheme oleo-operation in work among youths between the Scout authorities and the Young Citizens’ League. The matter was discussed by tbo Chief Scout Commissioner with the President of the la ague. Mr E. C. Cutten, and the organising secretary of the same body, Mr H. Stubbing Mr Cossgrove exp esse:l his appreciation ot the work of the League, and stated that be world recommend the Dominion Scout * Executive to place on record its sympathy with the League’s objects, anti its desire that the movements should work in close co-operation. Mr Cos. glove stated that lie realised that the League was reaching a class hitherto wot easily brought within the influence of the Boy Scout movement, principally, perhaps, owing to the fact that up till recently the uniform question has been the bar. As the Scout Executive bad now decided that uniforms will not be insisted upon until they could be procured at a reasonable price, it seemed to him that the time had arrived when their movements could get into line. The matter will be further discussed by the executive committees of both organisations. Mr Cossgrove was accorded an interview by Lady Jellicoe for the purpose of discussing Girl Peace Scout matters. Mr Cossgrove, who is Chief Peace Scout and bead of the Girl’s Pence Scout movement, asked her Excellency to accept the position of patron. Lady Jellicoe accepted the position, and also expressed her intention of taking aw active interest in the movement. In this connexion the Chief Peace Scout hopes shortly to make an announcement of special interest to •Boy Seo ts and Girl Peace Scouts in Auckland and Wellington,