WITH THE BOY SCOUTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1031, 23 July 1930, Page 16

WITH THE BOY SCOUTS

Sea Scout Muster Assistant Sea-Scout Commissioner R. A. Woods supplies the following Sea Scout news: “Another very enjoyable combined Sea Scout and Sea Cub pound night was held on Friday, July 18, at the Institute of the Flying Angel Mission to Seamen, by the invitation of the Chaplain, Rev. H. K. Vickery. There was a muster of 56 all told. “A very interesting series of lantern slides of ships, ancient and modern, was shown on the screen by the Chaplain. Blindfold boxing and games were thoroughly enjoyed, and some intricate and amusing maze marching by the boys was introduced by Captain W. Palmer, of > the Legion of Frontiersmen, which greatly added to the fun, Sergeant Charles Lewin, Legion of Frontiersmen, assisting. We are very grateful to these gentlemen for their help and the interest they are showing in Scouting. “The next Sea Scout and Sea Cub pound night is to be held at the same place on Friday, August 15, at 7.30 p.m., when Captain Palmer and Sergeant Lewin have again promised to be present. Sergeant Lewin will give a few minutes’ talk on ‘Arctic Exploration and Explorers,’ which will prove very interesting and instructive. “Great credit is due to the Sea Cub Masters for the efficient manner in which they managed the supper arrangements and fed the hungry Scouts.” m m m Ex*Sea Scouts Mr. Woods also forwards the following list of ex-Sea Scouts serving afloat or in the R.N.V.R., all of whom are making good progress: J. Robertson, A.B. (Calliope), Aux. V. Margaret W.; Scott Bell, cadet (Calliope), S.S. Northumberland; A. Grant, Leading Writer (Calliope), H.M.S. Dunedin; W. Fraser, Leading Seaman (Calliope), H.M.S. Philomel; A. Woods, cadet (Calliope), S.S. Port Darwin; G. Tipping* Engineer (Calliope), S.S. Port Campbell; A. Goodale, boy (Vindictive), Aux. V. Margaret W.; G. Carter, cadet (Vindictive), H.M.S. Conway. Lieutenant Roger Cameron, R.N.V.R., Lieutenant B. Sutton, R.N.V.R., C.P.O. R. De Verne, R.N.V.R., A.B. Gunn, R.N.V.R. (all Calliope) and A.B. Tom Dunne (Vindictive). * * * Liverpool Sea Scouts are now the possessors of a captain’s gig, to be called the “White Star,” presented by the managers of the White Star Line. Several gift boats for Sea Scouts have come from this source.

Conventional Signs Three members of the Hospital branch of St. Mary’s Troop, E. Guinan, P. Green and I. Allingham, were examined last Monday evening in Conventional Signs, and all succeeded in passing the tests. * * * * First Cornwell News The First Cornwell Rovers will meet next Thursday at group headquarters after the Cub parade, when two members will be initiated. Next Friday the Scout meeting will take the form of a combined social and pound night. Items will be given by the Scouts, and a camp-fire will be a special feature of the evening. The group will hold a bring and buy evening on August 14, commencing at 7.30 p.m. Members of the group are urged to advise their friends, and do their best to assure a good attendance. * * * Wolf Cub Packs are now being formed in America, the first to be organised being at Brooklyn. Within a few weeks the movement has spread rapidly, and Packs are being registered in all parts of the United States. * * * In America there are nearly a million Boy Scouts, and it is anticipated that Wolf Clubs will soon reach the same total. * * * Glenfield Wolf Cubs ' The Glenfield Wolf Cubs held a combined pound and parents’ evening on July 14. An investiture was held and 11 boys received their tenderpads. Games took up the greater part of the evening, and supper was provided by ladies of the committee. There was a large muster, both of boys and parents, and the Grand Howl concluded a pleasant evening. FOR WISE HEADS Word Diamond: 1. vowel. 2. —The whole. 3. -Distant. 4. —A considerable quantity. 5. —The end of off. • • • Changed Heads: I am a period of time. Change my head and I become, in turn, beloved terror, adjacent, equipment, to endure, to listen, and to erect. I am falling water. Change my head and I become, in turn, agony, reposed, haughty, a son of Adam, principal desirous, acquire and a farmer’s wagon m m m Answer to last week’s word diamond: W. Toe. World. Ell. D. Word square: Foal. Olga. Ages. Lass.