BOY SCOUTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 1974, 8 May 1919, Page 3

BOY SCOUTS.

LOCAL COMPANY INAUGURATED. When Captain Goffin arrived in Fox ton to take charge of the local Salvation Army Corps, he enquired what was being done for the physical and moral welfare of the boys during their spare time. His observations led him to the conclusion that there was an opening for a hoys scout movement. It did not take him long to get into touch with a number of boys and enlist the sympathy of parents and public in the movement. Some generous donations towards equipping the scouts were received, and oh Tuesday night the lads, in full uniform, made their first public appearance, and their company was officially and publicly inaugurated. The honour of the first official inspection of the troop fell to the lot of Chaplain Captain Bladin. A little before 7 o’clock on Tuesday night the lads, about 50 in number, were on full dress parade in the supperroom of the Town Hall —and they looked real smart. They went through various movements with military precision, and were closely inspected by Chaplain Captain Bladin, who after the inspection congratulated the scouts upon their smart appearance,, and delivered a manly address to them upon the objects of the Scout movement and the cultivation of those attributes which go to make the highest type of manhood. After the address, which was attentively listened to by the scouts, three rousing cheers were given for the Chaplain Captain,

Prior to Chaplain Captain Bhidin’s address in the Town Hall, the scouts made their first public appearance, and received a line ovation from the audience. The boys recited the Scouts’ declaration of membership, and wore each presented with their membership card. Chaplain Captain Bladin cunplimouled the scout master, Captain Godin, and the public of Foxton, upon (he inauguration of the troop, and urged the public to support the movement.

The Mayor (Mr J. Chrys(all) paid a compliment to the scout muster and boys, and wished the troop success. Captain Godin, who received an ovation from the audience, explained the objects of the Scout movement, and stressed the fact that it was strictly undenominational. lie proposed, with the assist - am-e of a generous public, lo inaugurate a trumpet baud in connection with the movement, This would cost alk ml .ITU). At a future dale he intended (dial (he scouts would give an exhibiion of their skill in drill, life-saving methods, etc. He thanked all who had assisted him in organising (he Scouts. As (he hoys tiled off the stage (hoy received another ovation from the audience.