ENTERTAINMENT.
BY FOXTON SCOUTS AND , GUARDS, An entertainment was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last, under the auspices of, and in aid of the funds, of the Foxton Life Saving Scouts and Guards. The audience was large and enthusiastic. The life-saving Scouts (boys) and Guards (girls) movement is an adjunct of the juvenile social work of the Salvation Army. When Captain Goffin arrived in Foxton some months ago, he saw an opening for work of tliis nature among the young people, and ho immediately got into touch with them and their parents. It was not long before he had enrolled upwards of sixty hoys. Uniforms and equipment had to be obtained for the Scouts, and with the financial assistance of parents and public these were procured. In order to complete the outfit a drum and trumpet band was necessary, and these extras were obtained at a cost of about £3O. Captain Goffin, who is recognised as one of the ablest band conductors in the Dominion, instructed the boys in the use of the bugles and drums, and Tuesday night’s demonstration' in this connection was an eye-opener to the public. So much for the spectacular side of the movement. The boys arc instructed in life-saving, first aid, physical evercises, and arc expected to lie faithful to the conditions of the pledge taken on enrolment, to fear God, honour the King, to be loyal to their country, obedient to parents and those in authority, and in other ways to become honourable and useful citizens. Captain Goffin has also inaugurated the Girls Guards, and this company now numbers fourteen. The demonstration on Tuesday night by the boys and girls afforded the public an opporl unity of witnessing the objects of the movement, and the audience expressed its appreciation in a marked and practical manner, h’hc chairman was Brigadier Toomcr, and Adjutant Hoarc, genera! secretary, delivered a brief address and .inaugurated the Girl Guards. Captain Goffin explained the progress of the movement, and financial aspect. He hoped that as a result of the entertainment, and a few generous subscriptions, that the financial obligations would 'be met. A collection in the hall resulted in a little over £5 being added to the takings. Chaplain-Captain Bladin was in attendance, and contributed vocal items and an interesting talk on his experiences in France. The programme consisted of a tableau showing Britannia and her Allies, marching song “Homeward Bound,’’ by the Scouts and Guards, recitation “Leap for Life” by Scout Harry Goffin, Maypole dance by little girls, demonstration of drill by 20 Scouts, poi dance by three Maori maidens, Bella and Rangi McGregor and Grace Taylor, drill cross and wheel by the girls, demonstration in Ist and 2nd class Scout test by Scouts, skipping dance by girls. All the items were thoroughly appreciated by the audience. The accompaniments were played by Captain Goffin and Mrs Freeman. Mcsdamcs Freeman and Grant assisted in training the children in several of the items.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 1995, 26 June 1919, Page 3
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495ENTERTAINMENT. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 1995, 26 June 1919, Page 3
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