INGLEWOOD.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 July 1918, Page 3

INGLEWOOD.

(From Our Special Correspondent.)

Inglewood, July 1. The Inglewood Boy Scouts had a royal night 011 Friday, the occasion being tlie opening of new premises. The Mayor presided, and the attendance of scoutj and parents was very satisfactory, the rooms being crowded. The Seoutg gaite a very interesting display, which included ambulance work, boxing liouts. recitation.-, speeches, etc. Mr. .J. Suth* erland presided at the orgaji. Badges won during the were presented by the Mayor. Commander \V. Humphrey made a presentation of a safety razor tq Scoutmaster WagstaiT, who was leaving to take up new duties in South Taratiaki. In making the presentation, the speaker referred to the generous .assistance rendered to the Scout movement by Mr. Wagstaff, and wished him the best of good luck in his new school duties. Mr. Wagstaff suitably acknowledged the gift and expressions of appreciation. An interested spectator wag Captain H. A. Stratford, formerly headmaster of the Inglewood School. I n acknowledging a welcome by the Mayor Captain Stratford said he hoped later on to have an opportunity of returning to Inglewood and delivering a lecture on his experiences at the front, an announcement that created considerable enthusiasm amongst the scouts. The parents present generously promised to pay the rent of the premises for the first year.

Major Stanford, of New Plymouth, also delivered a very interesting address on the Scout movement, and incidentally touched on the home life of the hoysj pointing out to parents how they could assist in ever so many ways to make boys— and girts—take more interest in their work. Regarding girls, he thought mothers might show a little more sympathy with the girls at school receiving cooking lessons, which must prove of great value in later life. The major's remark's were keenly relished by all present.

The work of the Scouts is of a useful and varied order. Apart from the military training, a veterinary department will be controlled by Mr Stockman, carpenter.-' bench under Mr. Hale, and plumbing tuition hj- Mr. Harris. The Inylewood youths hare now excellent chances of spending many profitable) hours, and the officers controlling are dc> serving of every encouragement and commendation for the interest they are taking in the Inglewood boys. Visitors wer< present from Xew Plymouth and Stratford.