TE KORERO

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 77, 31 March 1928, Page 2 (Supplement)

TE KORERO

The St. Mary's Troop is working along in its quiet way; quite a few Tenderfoots have ainiost completed their Sfocoiid-class tests, and our second-class scouts are thinking of first-class, writes Mr. George Iversen, S.M., of St. Mary's. Some of the first-class fjovs are looking ahead to their K-ing Scout, judging by the number of proficiency badges passed. Easter fixtures have* not yet been arranged, lout are in our thoughts (we remember previous Easter treks and camps).

Just as St. AI ban's were settling down to work on Friday, March 23, they were hailed by a war cry from the St. George's Troop, who had come to pay a surprise visit. St. Alban's whoop in reply was the signal for the St. George's boys, led by A.S.M. 0. McPherson, to make their entry. In the absence of S.M. Dick Jones—who is still confined to bed —A.-S.M. T. D. Stevenson welcomed the visitors, whose haversacks were well loaded with eats. Friendly relations were soon established once the games and competitions were in full swing, and when finally St. George's put on a splendid supper all agreed that they had had a most enjoyable evening.

In the presence ot a large and representative gathering of parents and wellwishers the Edendale Troop held their second annual meeting on Thursday last. L. E. Rhodes, Esq., Mayor of Mount Albert, was in the chair. The business of the evening was brightened by the presentation of items given by the Scouts round the camp fire. Later a pianoforte solo by Lieut. H. May was received. In his report the Scoutmaster referred to the troop's progress during the last year. Although at the moment there is only one first-class boy in the troop, they are nearly all second-class, and hope after the next first-class test to considerably add to the first-class list. In the meantime the boys are showing great keenness in obtaining proficiency badges, and at the present time the troop holds three ambulance, four swimmers, and four cyclists. Mention was made of the annual camp at Onetaunga, where there were fifteen boys and two scouters under canvas. Mention was made of the loss of Mr. A. Porter, who had to resign Scoutmasterahip owing to meeting nights clashing with his work. Mr. E. J. Speir, the present Scoutmaster, thanked the committee for their support and especially mentioned the loyal supEort and help of A.S.M. N. Conquer and is patrol leaders. Edendale is looking for bright days in the future.