OF INTEREST TO SCOUTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 101, 20 July 1927, Page 12

OF INTEREST TO SCOUTS

The first annual meeting of Glen Eden residents was held in the Church Hall on Monday, July 11, and the following scout committee was elected: Rev. H. R. Jecks. Messrs. C. A. Allen, J. Bond, J. Edleston, J. Edwards, C. R. Hill, A. W. Kirkpatrick, S. Lewis, T. R. Sisson, A. E. Thompson, F. Turner and Mrs. Wilson. Mr. F. Constable was elected an honorary member. Responding to a hearty vote of thanks, Scoutmaster E. Turner and Assistant-Scoutmaster R. Hadaway spoke on the work accomplished and pointed out that the troop was now going ahead in numbers and efficiency. All that was now required was the support of the people of Glen Eden. Special arrangements are being made for the training of cubs on Saturday evenings. The following boys have been passed by Mr. J. H. Hayes for their Pathfinders’ badges: Troop Leader A. G. Allen, Patrol Leader P. J. Morman, Second Patrol Leaders R. Wilson, A. Woods and L. Fletcher. L. Belchamber, A. Chilton C. Jackman and J. Taylor have been successful in obtaining passes in running tests. The Avondale Boy Scouts have been very successful recently in qualifying for badges. Scout T. Vendt has won a First-class Badge, Troop Leader K. Taylor coming second. Seven other members have qualified for Carpenters’ and two for Gardeners’ Badges. The ladies’ committee is at present making scarves foi the troop. This troop held a social last Friday evening for parents and friends, the Commissioner, Mr. R. C. Grigsby, and the District Scoutmaster, Mr. E. B. B. Boswell, being in attendance. Mr. H. G. R. Mason, M.P. for Eden, paid a surprise visit and delivered an inspiring address on the meaning of Service. The Commissioner, Mr. Boswell and Mr. E. C. Blackman also made eloquent speeches. The scouts gave an excellent demonstration of the work done at an ordinary weekly meeting and also acted the ten Scout Laws. Two Tenderfoot scouts were initiated and accepted as members of the Scout Brotherhood. This troop has been in existence only 15 months and is now 50 strong. The Mount Albert Troop held a successful concert in St. George’s Hall on Thursday evening, when a large audi-

ence assembled. The first half of the programme was carried out by the boys of the troop and their friends, while the second part was sustained by various singers and other performers. * * * On Saturday evening the St. Matthew’s Troop (Northcote and Birkenhead branch) held a very enjoyable social and dance to raise funds for the troop and the local Girl Guides. There was a large attendance of parents and friends and about 60 couples availed themselves of the dance music. The St. Aidan’s Wolf Cubs held a parents’ evening last Thursday and gave a splendid demonstration of cub work, including a camp fire scene. One of the most interesting items was a boxing bout, arranged by Mr. Crawford, who is instructing the boys in the elements of boxing. Many scouts are growing flowers to sell on Victoria League Daffodil Day. REDFEATHER. pass on their ideas for the benefit of other members of the great sisterhood; so, when anything of interest happens, you cannot do better than borrow the slogan of one loyal young Guide Brave: “Let’s tell the Wigwam.” —REDFEATHER.