BOY SCOUT MOVEMENT.
o-«>-— Opportunity was taken of Mr Bennett's visit to Te Kuiti on Monday I evening last to approach him with I regard to starting the above moveI ment in 'l'e Kuiii.
! Mr Bennett, who is organiser for I the Wsikaio and Ling Country, gave those picsont a lot of us-ful information and a very good description of the necessary steps to be taken in the formation 01 a Scout troop. Mr Bennett stated that the cost of the uniform complete would lie from ten to iwleve shillings. The age at which boys were enrolled was from ten to eighteen year 3. Badges were given to the boys for procliiency in subjects such as tirst aid, carpentering, engineering, etc. A chaplain, general committee and secretary would have to be appointed. The committee would have to appoint the Scout-Master and Assistant ScoutMaster. The boys would have to sign an enrolment form and take the scout's oath when sworn in. The boys elect their own patrol leaders and corporals. A patrol consists of eight boys, three patrols forming a troop. When a troop is formed a sergeant is appointed and the best patrol leader generally becomes sergeant. The boys have to go through three stages. The first stage is named Tenderfoot. After that they become 2nd class scouts, then Ist class scouts. Different tests are put to the boys before they are allowed to pass from one stage to another. Mr Bennett stated that the scout movement need not in any way prejudically affect the cadet movements, as the scout work would be done principally in the evenings, and on Saturday afternoons.
Tho9e present were appointed to act as a committee pro tern and decided to request the Mayor to call a public meeting in Hattaway'a Hall on Friday evening, Ferbuary 17th, at 8 o'clock.
Mr Bennett stated that he would endeavour to be present to put the whole matter before the parents and boys present, and to answer questions in connection with the movement.
The Rev. Mr Wayne was appointed secretary pro tern. It was considered that there would be a large number present at this meeting, as full information will be given on the subject, and the boys will be able to give in their names.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 335, 8 February 1911, Page 5
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378BOY SCOUT MOVEMENT. King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 335, 8 February 1911, Page 5
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