PAPATOETOE

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 299, 7 August 1917, Page 2

PAPATOETOE

I The Papatoetoe Agent for " The Times " is Mr W. J. Dilworth from whom copies of the paper may be ordered.^ BOY. SCOUT MOVEMENT.

There was a very large gathering at the residence of Mr Frank Leonard, Pine Lodge, on Saturday afternoon hut for the swearing in of the local troop of Boy Bcouts, named the " Kohinoor '* Troop. It was very pleasing to see so many of the parents and residents present, as it went to show the keen interest which is being taken in the movement and Scoutmaster Barton must feel pleased with the action of the residents and the encouragement which they are giving him in his untiring efforts to make the newlyfoinud company efficient and secjnd to none in the Auckland Province.

Several Boy Scouts from *he Oity, accompanied by the Ponsouby Scou's Trumpet Band, arrived hy the 2 p.m. train and were met by the local Scouts in of So itmaster Barton. Promptly at 2 15 p.m the parade, headed by the Band, marched to Mr Leonard's residence, Station Boad being lined with spectators en route. The troops paraded on the spacious lawn in front of the residence, the Papatoetoe company being dravn up in a hollow sq lare. Scout Commander Brickford, in addressing the boys before the sweariog iu ceremony, urged on them to remember their duty to God and the King. Honor and obedience and truthfulne>s were, he siid, the chief of the Scout Liws an 1 he exhorted the boys to be honorable and true, always assisting in helping; their fellows no matter what their station in I<fe. The Swearing-in—a most impressive ceremony—was thm pr weeded with.

At the conclusion Scoutmaster Rev. Inglis addressed the boys and exhorted them to fear Go I and honour the King. " Ba truthful and honest" and let that he the foundation of their lives were the words of the speaker. The Rev. Charles Porter, resident Presbyterian Minister, also spoke congratulating the boys on their smart appearance. That day, he stated, w >u!d bo a red letter diy in tie history of the Scjut m>veramtii Papatoetoe. He urged the b >ys to play the game and always guard against temptation. Some of those present, he stated, would some day play an important part in the affairs of the country and he hoped that they would never disgrace the colours under which they were that day enrolled. Scoutmaster Barton also briefly addressed the boys and stated how proud he was of his troop. He hoped the Kohinor troop would follow up the precepts laid down in the Scout laws and that they would be a credit to Papatoetoe. At the conclusion of the ceremony selections were played by the Trumpet band, after whic'i after-

hodn tea was partaken by residents. and hy the Scouts, the Auckland Scouts visitors subsequently leaving by the 5.15 pm train. The following officers were among those present: Scout Commander Brickford, Chief Scout Master Pierce, Scout Master Rev Inglis, , Scout Master Oxley, Scout Master Lighten, Scout Master Barton, Scout Master Moody, and Bevs Mason and Porter. BCHOOL CONCERT The school concert held on Friday evening test in aid of the School Improvement fund proved a great success. There was standing room only and the various items were well received, many receiving encores, the general opinion being that it was by far the best programme given in the district for some time. The programme comprised vocal and instrumental items. A pianoforte duet by Miss Cobine and Miss Oliver gained an encore. Mrs Narbey's rendering of " The Carnival'' was very well received. Cornet solos by Bandmaster P. Calkin wore very pleasing and very much appreciated. Mr Frank Woods received an ovation for his "Io al skits " in which he g*ve the School Committee and the Road Board a " lively time " which fairly brought the house down. The conjuror, Mr Earls, added to his laurels by introducing many new and mysterious turns greatly to the delight of the audience. Encores were also received by the following, Master Frank Kemplay, Mr Jeans, Mr Jack Gordon, Miss Lewis and Miss George for their efforts.

Occasion was taken of the school concert held on Friday, the eve of the third anniversary of the declaration of war, for the gathering to pass a resolution indicative of determination to carry the war to a victorious end. The motion was submitted by Mr E. Nicoll (Chairman of the Boad Board) and was enthusiastically carried, followed by the singing of the National Anthem