BOY SCOUTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1926, Page 1

BOY SCOUTS.

(Contributed.) The Second Troop and Pack Birthday

Party is fixed for Saturday, September 25th, which is the third anniversary of the foundation of the Troop. It is hoped to get a full attendance of parents as well as brothers and sisters of the boys, and if the tradition of previous years is maintained, plenty of fun and jollity is assured. An interesting event which is to take place at this function is the “ Going Up ” ceremony of those cubs who have arrived at Scout age.

"Weather permitting this coming Saturday the Cubs are to have a whole day out in the bush and should assemble with lunch rations at 9.55 a.m. prompt.

future of the Second Troop now depends on the discovery of men to act

as leaders, and if there is anyone in the town who would like to give the scouts a really handsome present on their third birthday by promising them a few hours of spare time during the next year, the value of this help cannot be exaggerated. Unfortunately there are plenty of folk about who speak in public of the importance of training our youth to the duties of citizenship,

but who are content to look on at the eager efforts of that same youth to train, itself when even a very little adult guidance might make the whole difference between success and failure. We would especially command to those who are inclined to he interested the records of the last three years scouting which will he discussed at the annual meeting of the Second Troop early next month. All attempts to “ square ” ihe Clerk of t-lio Weather having failed, tho majority of those who had intended to take part in las! week’s week-end camp prudently stayed at home. However, the valiant minority thoroughly tested out a new light-weight tent just received from Scout Headquarters in London, and spent an interesting night wondering whether the rain, the wind or the sea would force a retreat. The tent proved equal to the worst efforts of the elements, and there were no casualties.