BOY SCOUTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 April 1926, Page 1

BOY SCOUTS.

(Contributed.) This Friday being tho festival of St. George, Patron of the Scouts of the world, nil Scouts and Cubs in tho town should, as far as possible, wear uniform all day and try to celebrate the day worthily in the direction of “good turns,” and in a general way getting their enrolment promise out the cupboard and dusting it. There is more than one “dragon” that local scouting is up against, and it is up to mem. hers of the local troops and packs not to let the day slip by unnoticed. The special meeting arranged by the Second Troop and Pack, and at which any other scout and cubs within reach this week will be most welcome, are a four minute, flag hoisting ceremony—meet at the scout room at 7.29 a.ro.— and an open air camp fire at 0.30 p.m. Parents and other adults will he welcomed at the latjor if the evening is fine, but if wet weather enforces the use of the scout room, only Scouts and Cubs can be accommodated. The usual Friday evening meeting of the Second Troop will be held at 8.0 p.m. at the conclusion of the Camp Fire.

Oil Sunday—Anz.ao Day—it is intended to parade in uniform at a quarter past ten, and for tho hoys who have a church service at 10.30 to proceed to their respective churches. As soon as morning services arc finished all arc to assemble at the scout room and carry a wreath to the A\ ur Memorial in Cass Square. A complete attendance on this day is specially looked for.' Any older scouts who cannot he with their troop on Sunday morning on account of Cadet Parades are especially asked to turn up to the usual meeting at I 1 5 on Sunday afternoon.

Bad weather so delayed last week’s treasure hunt iliac in spite id the valiant efforts of one or two oilskin clad scouts the treasure is at tho time of writing presumably sate muterground, and so little free time is avail, able before Saturday that the search will probably occupy the coming weekend. Last week’s postponed camp will bo held this Saturday for the convenience of tho treasure hunters and it is hoped the Clerk of tho AYcather will see this time that the hidden money is not unearthed by a wash-out. Cub AY. Diedriehs. of tho Second Pack, gained his First Star during the week and this pack now has seven “Ono Star” and live “Two Star” Cubs with eight “Tenderpads” and fours not yet enrolled. A few recruits will he needed during tho next, few months to fill the places of those cubs who will pass up into the Scout Troop. Ibis Cub Pack is anxious for football matches with other teams with, a maximum. age of eleven years.