WITH THE SCOUTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 244, 12 October 1916, Page 8

WITH THE SCOUTS.

(By KIM.) On Satnrdar last the St. Barnabas and Cromwell Troops arranged to bold an ittack on Mt. Eden. This took place at -30, ami resulted in a win for the St. Jarnabas Troop. A3 the St. Sepulchre, tft. Alocrt, and Akarana Troops were also larading on the mountain, a combined atack was tben made by the Cromwell. Mt. —Bert aud Akaraua Troops upon the St. Jarnabas and St. Sepulchre Troops. At :he close three clieers were given for tbe -/inning side, viz.,. St. Barnabas and St. Sepulchre, bringing' to a close a very enjoyable afternoon, lt Is to be hoped tbat turther combined meetings will be held in -he future, as they help to strengthen the spirit of camera.derie amongst the troops. At Waipu tbe movement w_i recently started by Acting-Scoutmaster R. R. McKay,, but as he has joined tbe Expedl.ionary Force, the vacancy has been ailed jy Mr Browne, headmaster of the North Biver School,, and fonr patrols were re«ntly sworn in by the organising secretary (Mr Solomon), and all are now working with commendable enthusiasm. Hokianga district is under tbe control >f Rev. G. T. Robson, as District Comnander, and there are separate troops at 'tawene. Kohokohu ami Motukaraka. These ire beln-g supervised by Scoutmasters Ser-;east-Major Taylor, Shaw and Downard. In co-pmen wkh other parts of the' Dominion, the great difflenlty of obtaining Scoutmasters prevents the formation of :roops in several other districts and townships. Th_e already formed are conducted on non-denominational lines, and the Ideals of tbe movement are kept well >efore the Scouts. j CAMP TO BE HE_D A combined camp is to be held at tbe ;nd of the present year, when competitions tor the 'Robson-Fisner ambulance cup and the banner presented by the Commissioner 'Mr «. D. Campbell) win afford t-pecia" >pportnntti _ of testing, the standard of proficiency reached within the past twelve months. In recognition of the Interest Mr Campbell has taken In the Scout movement and tbe valuable services rendered, the Headquarters' Council at Christchurch —ye forwarded to him tbe Silver Kiwi —icoratlon. BOUL OF HONOUR. This week's casualty list Includes the tinme of Second' Lieutenant Frank Simpson, son of ex-Chlef-Scoutmaster R. J. Simpson. ,of Devonport, who was one of the earliest officers In the movement, and for several years rendered valuable services In the Auckland d_trier. Second Lieutenant Frank Simpson was a Sergeant-Major In the Devonport Xo. 1 Troop, nnd was an excellent example o[ the true Scout. It is hoped tbat his wounds are not serious. and that good uews of his recovery may be received shortly. , SCOUTS' PAHAD-E/ The Scouts' of the Auckland Centre are to parade on Saturday next in connection with the farewell to tbe 18th Reinforcements. The troops will assemble at the Ferry Buildings at 4..*J0 p.m. The affiliated Drum and Fife Bands are also expected to be present. SCOUT OFFICERS' CONFERENCE. A conference of officers -holding district warrants of appointment will take place ■t St. Mitthew's Pnrlsh . Hall. Hobson Street on Saturday. 21st inst.. at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of reviewing tbe pfesent position of the movement and discussing the best means of further extending Its usefulness In tbe community. GRANGER TROOP. The certificates and badges gained at the June 1 exams, were presented to the successful Scouts at.a pleasant social held !_ tfl e troop's headquarters. Grange Road. Mt. Eden, on Friday evening last. Mr R. S. Abel, Commissioner for the Auckland Centre. presided. Amongst those present were the District Commander and the Chief Examiner (Lieutenant A. T Dow). Special reference was made during the evening to the progress made by the! troop under Scoutmaster S. H. Blilwel! who has devoted great care and attention te the Scouts, with the result that an exceptionally goqd all-ronnd standard of work has heen reached by the troop. Tbe boys I are fortnnate'in hnving as president 3lr Avery, who. with Mrs Avery, Miss Seanlen, and other lady friends, assisted in the success of the social. Tbe following certificates and badges were presented by the Comnttesioner: Sergeant - Major Astley. first-class, pathfinder, ambulance marlman cyclist, and King's Scout: Patro*Leader A. Brovpi, first-class and Kfci-r's Scont: Patrol-Leader Gaze, flrst-elass aid cycllse: Patrol-Leader Baker, fl—it-cla— certificate; Corporals Baker and Frean Brst-class certificates. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATES. It is expected that these will be available for presentation to , successful Scouts next week. TABERNACLE TROOP. Scoutmaster Bldwell, of the Tabernacle Troop, was operated ou this wee* for appendicitis at the district hospital. Officers and Scouts will be glad to learn that _r Bldwell is making satisfactory proNORTH AUCKLAND SCOUT 'PROVINCE. _ Mr „ R *. D * Campbell. Commissioner for the North- Auckland Scout Province reports satisfactory progress In Scout wor«. In Whangarei, Hikurangl, Manugatanere Maunu, Onerahi and Waipu districts In Whangarei great iuterest is taken in the movement by a strong district committee who are doing. <ill they can to further it.'. At- Whangarei, Scoutmaster Danes who recently returned from tbe front has charge of the Town Troop., and good results in the way ot efficiency are expected. Rev. Johnson has also been appointed Scoutmaster lv Whangarei, and is taklnsi an active interest In -the work, and ren-1 oering valuable aid in. directing attention to the value of Scout training. At Hlknrangi, Rev. W. E. Connolly (whose efforts ; to promote the welfare of the troops tn Hamilton and Cambridge some years aeo were most successful) Is giving the benefit of his experience to the local troop as Scoutmaster.