BOY SCOUTS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3656, 23 June 1927, Page 1

BOY SCOUTS

ANNUAL REPORT. The following' is the report to he submitted to the annual meeting of the commit tee to he held this evening in connection with the local Scout movement: — “W[e have now enrolled four patrols of seven each together with two buglers, and a drummer. The chief work- of the year was the training of the hoys for their tenderfoot badges. .Captain Vasey, of Palmerston North, examined 2(i hoys in November last. Last month 21 hoys completed their tests for the 2nd class badges.- We are grateful to Dr. E. Ai. Wyllie, who -examined the hoys for their ambulance work, and Sorg’t. Bask, of the R.N.Z.A., examined the hoys in .signalling, all other tests were taken by Mr. Warwick, Rev. W. 11. Walton and Mr. Bitrdes. We were fortunate in getting Mr. Burdes to come toTnir aid, his previous experience in England proving of great assistance. During the month of .January, 15 hoys, with .Scoutmaster R. Warwick, Messrs W. 11. Walton and Burdes, spent an enjoyable camping experience. The spot-chosen was an ideal one, on the Dimu River. Practical scout work was undertaken, experience clnclly gained was in swimming, camp work in general, and hush era ft. The Scoutmaster's talk on the various speieies of hush and trees proving- very interesting. Camp was broken amidst many regrets, and also a determination for another i-ginp this year. During the year the Scouts have also had Saturday tramps to the “Round Bush," and the Beach. On these occasions (he hoys passed their cooking test, having to supply and cook their own dinner. Many did remarkably well. The lessons taught and learnt are hound to lie helpful to the hoys. During the year, in accordance with Scout principles, Church parades have been held at the Anglican Church, Presbyterian Church and the Salvation Army. These parades help the hoys, in that it shows that these principles and work have ; the support and sympathy of the churches. The hoys also paraded for Anzac Day with the Returned Soldiers. The Scouts tire to he congratulated on their appearance and hearing at public parades. The work to be carried out during the forthcoming year, is the passing of the iirst class test, training new hoys for tenderfoot and 2nd class, and general scouting work. Our thanks are due to Dr. E. M. Wyllie, for lirsl aid examining, SergC Bask signalling, and Mr. B. Walls for examining buglers. The great feature of the Scout work is the fact that the hoys have proved keen to learn, and a better type of citizenship will be the natural outcome of the work done. Manliness, clean in sport and straightforwardness, are the aims of the movement. The town must be better for the influence of this movement."