THE WIGHAM

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 795, 16 October 1929, Page 15

THE WIGHAM

Here tee gather, here ioe meet in pow-wow friendly and discreet, To talk, of earth, and sea, and sky, and watch the world of men go by.

STORIES WITHOUT WORDS • MANY delightful entries were received for the photographic competition, ranging from amusing back-yard scenes to glimpses of New Zealand’s scenic beauty, but, being the work of amateurs, the majority of the prints were not sufficiently clear for reproduction. The tirst prize has been awarded to Harvest Moon, whose peep of Christ’s College was the clearest in the varied collection. Silver Ripple’s waterfall has been placed second. Several interesting bush scenes came from Smoke Plume, and a river scene by Lone Hunter was a fine subject. Silver Dusk sent a good trio of pictures, one of yachts lying at anchor being a pleasing study. A young person with a camera can find many trophies in the Great Outdoors, and these treasures from the albums of Chiefs and Braves brought many stories without words to the "Wigwam. ItEDFEATHER.

WITH THE BOY SCOUTS An important meeting of Scouters. Cubbers and their assistants will be held on Thursday, October 17, at 7.30 P-m., at Dalgety's Buildings, Albert Street. The Commissioner hopes that all officers will be present. A combined church parade of Sea Scouts will be held at St. Matthew's Church on Sunday. October 20. Colours be carried, and the service will ho conducted by the Rev. Vickery, of the Flying Angel Mission. * * * The Scouts are to be warmly congratulated on their fine display of boxing lust Thursday evening, when the spectators witnessed many scientific* bouts. Special congratulations are due to the First Pevonport troop and to their candidate, S. CatchPole, who was presented with the shield and cup. A meeting of District Scoutmasters J’Hl be held at Headquarters on Monday, October 21, to discuss the rally question. A concert, organised by the Jubilee Institute for the Blind, and to be held In the Lewis Eady Hall. will take place during the last week in October with the object of assisting the Fame Sea Scouts to buy a boat. ♦ * * The annual meeting of the Grey bynn Troop will be held on November * * * An operetta, “The Bos’n’s Bride,’* by the pupils of Miss Lillian Rraith waite and Mile. Valeska in aid of Rover funds, was staged in the concert chamber of the Town Hall last Saturday evening. , The principal parts were taken by Lillian Braithwaite, Miss Gladys MoAnenev Mr. Norman Tihbutt. Mr. Colin Macferson and Mr. Brie Speir,

who, in his sailor’s hornpipe, was recalled three times. The ballet by Mile. Valeska’s pupils was a popular item. * * * Fire Heart reports for the First Gordon Group: “The Group is progressing steadily and is now nearly sixty strong. We have had a change in leadership in tho troop and the boys have been moved into various different patrols. This new formation is slowly shaping and promises to be successful. Wo are greatly handicapped by the lack of proper headquarters as we require five nights a week for different meetings. “We entered two Scouts and one Rover for the boxing tournament. • Tho Pack is still progressing well, the senior boys having completed one year’s service as Cubs.”

A collection of clocks, numbering 222 in all. and claimed as the finest collection in the world, was recently sold in London for £30,000.

which was greatly appreciated, and several Guides from the Tahutamai Company took part in a little dance entitled “The Skaters.” At 9.15 all adjourned to the supper room. A large birthday cake, presented by Mrs. Pickles (late lieutenant), occupied the centre of tne table. Betty Stratton, the youngest Brownie, [ had the honour of lighting the candles, and Daphene Jary, the youngest Guide, cut tho cake. After supper a large horse shoe was formed, and Mrs. McNair (Commissioner for Epsom) addressed tne Guides, and presented cups, etc., to the Tahutamai Company. The Bruce Swimming Cup was presented to the Heather and Snowdrop Leaders, M. McMillan and A. Brindle, who tied for first place at the. recent sports. The company flag was presented to the Daffodil Leader. Stella lnsull, and the company shield to the Red Rose Leader, Queenie Colledge. Three cheers were then given for Mrs. McNair, committee ladies, visitors and Miss Fryer-Raisher, captain of the company. The singing of “Taps” brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. Love Song reports for the Arohanui Company: “We have been very busy during the past month, and numbers of new recruits have been enrolled. Our meeting hall seems to be rapidly decreasing in size. There are very few Guides who have not their second-class badges, and there are now about six proficiency badges in the company. “For the month of September we decided to make scrap-books for patrol competition, and these should entertain the little patients in the hospital for many an hour. “On September 2S we went for d. hike to Otimai. It was the first time our company had been to the Guide home, and we shall never forget it. “On September 29 we attended a

the meetings every Friday night. Unfortunately for the company, two of these girls were Seconds. “Several Guides have won badges during the past month, among which were two for Sick Nurse. The monthly examinations are held at Otahuhu School on the last Saturday in the month. “A basketball tournament, open to tho Guides of Manukau district, was played at Otahuhu last month. This was for the cup presented by Mrs. Main, and for the third time in succession the Papatoetoe Company was the fortunate winner. “Now that we have summer time again we begin to think once more of camp iires and all-day hikes. Some day next month the company intends going out on a hike to visit our past captain, Airs. R. Whyte.” Wind Flower, of the Kaitaia Company. writes: “We have had three meetings this month, and the attendance has been good. “A parade was held on September 15 at the Church of England. The Red Rose Patrol carried the colours, and nearly all the Guides were present. “At our last meeting we held a Court of Honour and decided to have a re-election of leaders. The sealing wax has arrived and we started making brooches lost meeting. It is very exciting. The Primrose Patrol took flowers to the hospital last week. "The girls in each patrol have clubbed together, and now each patrol is receiving a copy of 'The Dominion Girl Guide.’ ” The smallest quadruped in Great Brl- ! tain is the harvest mouse. The tawny owl lays its eggs in a i crow's or a rook's nest.