INGLEWOOD.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 May 1919, Page 3

INGLEWOOD.

SCOUTS' EXHIBITION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The scout exhibition was opened this afternoon by his Worship the Mayor (Mr. J. Sutherland). The attendance waß large, and the show a marked success. The hall proper was used for displaying the exhibits, while the stage, which was artistically decorated with autumn flowers and shrubs, was used for dispensing afternoon tea. In opening the proceedings, the Mayor expressed great pleasure in being asked to perform the first public function in his capacity of Mayor. He had alongside him Lieut.Colonel Cosgrove, Chief Scout for.New Zealand, and Commissioner the Rev. Mr. Campbell, head of the Wanganui organisation, and to these gentlemen he extended a, hearty welcome on behalf of the local scouts. The scout movement was flourishing in the district, and Scoutmaster Humphreys and his band of officers ' were to be complimented upon their achievement. Recently the boys had established a record by capturing twelve medals and a cup at New Plymouth, a lecord that all citizens felt proud of. He had no idea that such a valuable collection of exhibits could be got together in Inglewood. The show was then declared open. Lieut-Colonel Cosgrove spoke briefly, stating that he was glad of the opportunity of visiting Inglewood again. The exhibition was, indeed, a pleasurable surprise to him. Inglewood was a troop known throughout New Zealand for its good work, and it had often been held up as an example. The success of the troop depended on its officers. The movement was right. The scoutmaster had only to show the parents that they were making useful boys of their sons, and theu scoutism would spread all over the country. He paid a tribute to Scoutmaster Humphries and his assistants Commissioner Campbell said that a good scout obeyed orders. That was why he was present. It was a pleasure to see such a fine, display of scout work. Th*. success of the movement depended on its leaders, and he implored the parents to give those leaders every help possible The scout movement inculcated moral, teaching, and ideals which built up a good manhood. Colonel Cosgrove, whom he held in high esteem, was impressed with the Inglewoodites. a sort of epidemic which he trusted would go right through the land, and so build up healthy troops, forming a true, noble, and virile nation.

The Inglewood Orchestra under the baton of Mr. M. Sutherland, rendered excellent music during the afternoon, and the evening programme was interspersed with song.

The troop exhibits are of a very high standard, and denote that great pains have been taken by the lads in preparing for the show. The New Plymouth troop have contributed quite a good display, including a canoe six feet long, a hammock in the initial stages of construction, netting needles, a couple of New Zealand timbers, iron work, flower pots made from old scrap iron, straw bee hive, and model bridges and a weaving machine for tie making. St. Mary's, New Plymouth, exhibit a model bridge, etc. An excellent exhibit, in the shape «f » bw hiv» with glaaa face, showing

the bees at work, has been lent by Mr. Drake. The display of confectionery, cakes, vegetables, and leather work evoked muck interest, the judges speaking in praise of the careful attention which had been given the articles. The stamps and photographs are also very attractive. A large assortment of valuable Maori curios, owned by Mr. Yeates, are on view. There is a collection of German coins, including a George Third 10s 5d gold piece, stones from Egypt, flint-lock pistol, gas mask, etc., and samples of returned invalided soldiers' basket work is exhibited by Mr. Pegg, Crown Lands Ranger. Mr. Allen Baily displays relics from the front, including a New Zealand officer's revolver, tear-shell goggles, German eagle, box gas respirator, belts of badges, etc. A marvellous piece of work, in the shape of a snake 18 feet long, made from beads ,by a Turkish prisoner, is shown by Mr. J. Butler. This article should be shown elsewhere. Needless to say, it attracted great interest to-day. A brooch worn by the late Queen Victoria, and owned by Mrs. Jim Johnson, is on view, also a large round bottle found on the field after the Battle of Bannockburn, and labelled as "likely, to have contained whisky." The article is owned by Mr. F. Brown. Mr. Cromer displays war trophies which lie secured during his service at the front. Mrs. Ermis has a splendid imitation shark tooth photo frame, made from 26 New Zealand woods. The Inglcwood troop display is on extensions, the carpenters showing samples of forms, step ladders, book shelves, knife boxes, woodwork joints, and model bridges. The knots are carefully arranged on boards which adorn the walls, and are of high order of merit. The tinsmiths' exhibit consists of water cans, cake dish and egg spoon. S. M. Humphrey displays his Wimshorst machine for demonstrating statical electricity. Scout N. Ross displays a large block of casein, an article that attracted a good deal of attention.. A splendid array of animals' heads, Indian work and snake skins is included in Mr. Therkleson's (Tariki) collection. The Mayoress (Mrs. Sutherland) exhibits amongst other articles an old brooch, 175 years old, and a spinning wheel from Denmark.