FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 October 1938, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

BOY SCOUTS MEETING. (“Times-Age” Special.) The quarterly meeting of the Featherston Boy Scouts’ Committee was held on Wednesday'night.. 'Mr A. Cook was in the chair and there were also present: Mesdames H. Clark, E. Saunders, J. Halpin, Messrs W. Hodder, J. W. Fellingham, H. Clark, J. Halpin, N. C. C. Shepherd, the Revs. J. T. Holland and R. S. Keenan. Apologies were received from Mesdames Fellingham, Hodder, White, Miss A. Fellingham. The chairman extended a welcome to the Rev. J. T. Holland, who had been, connected with Scout work in England. Mr P. Clark was ’ appointed Scoutmaster for the Featherston troop, and Miss Fellingham was appointed ActingCub Master. The Cub parade day was altered from Saturday to Thursday. The resignation of Mr W. J. Hodder from the position of assistant Scoutmaster was accepted with regret. It was decided to hold a “Bring and Buy” evening on Monday, October 17, at the Scout Den, the proceeds to go towards the purchase of a new duplicator. It was decided to send a letter of thanks to Mi’ Algie, Fernside, for having granted a section of his property for a camp site. The Group Scout’s report stated inter alia: —Since the last meeting, I regret that owing to illness and other causes, I have been unable to attend parades regularly. The troop has been in the capable charge of Mr P. Clark. The attendances at parades have not been quite up to the usual standard during the winter months owing to sickness, but with the return of better weather, a decided improvement was noticed. One boy passed the first' class signalling test, three the first class mapping test, and several boys passed various second class tests. A patrol camp is being held at a camp site on Mr Algie’s property at Fernside at the next weekend, as good safe bathing is available. This site should be popular during the summer months. The troop wishes to express its thanks to Mr Algie for offering the use of the camp site. A very successful parents’ evening was held on August 25, the attendance of parents and friends being really gratifying. Mr P. Clark has been of great assistance to the acting cubmaster, Miss Gwenda Wenden, and besides taking the Cubs on two Saturday afternoon tramps, has also spent considerable time coaching them in Rugby football—J. Halpin, .Group Scoutmaster. Personal. Miss P. Edwards, who is on the nursing staff of the Wellington Hospital, paid a short visit to Featherston. Firebrigade Meeting. At the monthly meeting of the Featherston Volunteer Fire Brigade, Superintendent Skipage presided. The U.D.F.B.A. advised that the next

conference would, be held at Palmerston North during Easter, 1939. . An account of £2O 4s lOd .for new uniforms was passed for payment, which will be provided out of the profits of the recent ball.. It vzas reported that every, member of the brigade is now equipped with a full dress uniform, which is surely a very satisfactory position, and the brigade’s thanks are extended to all those friends who made this possible. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr L. G. Benton for the donation of four fire extinguishers with the necessary chemicals for charging. • The fire truck committee reported that the new truck was being to take shape under the capable hands of several members. A donation of enough enamel to paint the truck had been made by Mr J. W. Holland. The following nominations for 193839 were received:— Superintendent, Superintendent Tidswell; deputy-su-perintendent, Deputy-Superintendent Boston; foreman, P. Habib, W. Davidson, R. Skipage, C. R. Skipage, C. Chalmers, and H. Worsley; secretary, R. Sadler; motormen (2), P. Habib, C. Chalmers.