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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 198, 22 August 1928, Page 18

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Meeting of the examination board at headquarters at 7.30 p.m. next Wednesday.

Those who want to see a good Scout's concert should visit St. George's Hall to-night, when the programme presented last evening will be repeated. » * » •

Richmond Pack. Asst.-Cub Commissioner A. J. Veart took the place of Mrs. Rew, C.M. of the newly-formed Richmond Pack, on Saturday last, as that lady is out of Auckland for a few days. He reports that although 6mall just now the pack is growing and is very keen and enthusiastic. The boys are very smart in their dress and work, and Mr. Veart considers that this is a real good pack in the making.

Hawke's New Boat. On a glassy sea Mr. A. J. Veart and his assistant, Mr. R. E. H. Smith, rowed tho newly-acquired Hawke 10ft Julian dinghy from Calliope to Cox's Creek on Saturday last. The boat will comfortably accommodate a crew and will row in five oars. This is the second boat which this company has acquired, and with the coming season some good work should be put in on the harbour.

New Lynn Troop. On Saturday, August 4, two boys tried for their first-class badge, and the tests attempted were partially passed. Last Sunday there was a combined church parade with the Avondale Troop at St. Jude's Church, Avondale. There was a good attendance in both troops, and the New Lynn Boys' Band headed the procession from the Town Hall to the church. They have now received their Union Jack and hope to have it dedicated in about three weeks' time. Last Saturday evening the troop gave a social evening for the parents and others interested. There was a large gathering, and an enjoyable night was spent. The Rev. W. P. Rankin was in the chair, and he spoke in glowing terms of the great assistance S.M. MacFarland (Avondale) had been to the boys. All the boys looked very fit, and during the evening nine of them were presented with second-class badges. Tlie programme was carried through by the boys, who gave drill displays, etc. A few games were played, after which an excellent supper was served to the parents and friends. The National Anthem brought to an end a very enjoyable evening.

Re-enter Fame. Assistant-Sea Scout Commissioner R. A. Woods, District-S.S.M. L. R. Thode and Ex-Calliope Sea Scout T. Cottle visited Point Chevalier last Friday night with a view to recommissioning the Fame Company of Sea Scouts. At a meeting held at the Presbyterian church the Rev. Gillam, the Rev. Boyd, Captain Price, Mr. Rose and Mr. Dunningham (well known in Scout circles as a New Zealand representative to the Jamboree) were present. Captain Price was nominated as Master, Mr. Cottle as Mate and Mr. Dunningham as Instructor. These gentlemen have the real Scout spirit in them, and we feel sure that the Fame Troop will soon be among the top rankers. Some sixteen boys were on parade, and Captain Price was officially introduced as their new master. A pai-ents' meeting'-is to be held shortly in order to introduce the new officers and to strengthen the present committee.

Vindictive Sea Scouts. Last Friday, as the master was visiting the newly-formed Point Chevalier Troop, Mr. T. Dunn (2nd Mate) took charge with the able assistance of Messrs. Carr and Bigwood. Signalling, class work and games wore the order of the night. K. C'ox has passed his tenderfoot, and E. Murray has still to pass in knots. Several badges were presented, and a new recruit (V. Jenks) signed on. Saturday's parade was held as usual, when eight boys were tested for Ist class and the Yeo Sig instructed four signalmen in semaphore work. The remainder were on second-class work. Three more boys were crossed off the roll for poor attendance, and another recruit (A. Breckon) signed on. • • * • " Shack's " Pack. Shackleton Pack is steadily growing in numbers, the roll now being 30 boys. On Monday night Justin Gillespie, Ken Broadbent, Douglas Broadbent, Vivian Martini and Selwyn Mason passed their tenderfoot and were invested. Bryan Mahon has gained his woodworker's badge, and Neil Ohms his artist and collector's. Wo have now a football team which is open to receive any challenges. Assistant Commissioner A. J. Veart inspected the pack on Monday last, and gave great assistance to two-star boys with their proficiency badges.

District Commissioner Visits Puktkoh*. Our new Commissioner (Mr. W. J. Holdsworth) won his way right too ths hearts of the Pukekohe boys when he visited that troop on Friday last in company with A«si stant - Commissioner El B. B. Boswell and headquarters staff. It was the first duty of hit new office, and he showed himself as a worthy wm for the position. A series of punctures de* layed the official car, and it was nearly nine o'clock before the party arrived, to receive an enthusiastic welcome by the Scouts, Guides and assembled Following on a few happy remarks in his opening talk, Mr. Holdsworth characterised loyalty as playing the game, and with many everyday examples showed the boys how they could bring the Becond Scout law into their daily lives. Mr. Boswell enrolled a number of Tenderfoots, who took the promise, and also presented several second-class badges, reminding the boys at the same time of the standard and objective which they should set themselves. The gathering took the form of a social evening and farewell to Assistant S.M. Pitcher, who was forced to resign, as he is leaving the district. In making a presentation on behalf of the boys the S.M. (Captain Gee) spoke in glowing terms of the great help rendered by Mr. Pitcher, who in an appropriate reply said what a pleasure it had been to him in his association with the troop. A silver cigarette case was presented to Mr. Pitcher by the chairman of the troop committee, on behalf of his colleagues. After a couple of camp fire choruses given by the boys the party and a large number of the audience adjourned to the supper room, where a delightful supper was served.

S.O.S. Daffodil Day. A meeting of all Scouters, Cubbers, assistants and members of troop committees will be held at 7.30 to-night in the lecture hall, Sunday School Union Buildings. Lady members of troop committees are especially asked to be present, as it is hoped to finalise all arrangements at this meeting. Boys are asked to make every effort to obtain promises of flowers, which may be brought to headquarters on Thursday and early on Friday morning. Headquarters especially ask that Scouters will advise them as soon as possible of the number of boys they will have available on the day, and also whether they will report to headquarters or will be assisting at some local stall. The district secretary requests all Scouts and Scouters to watch this column next Wednesday for any last minute instructions to either Scouts stall holders or assistants.

With the organised help and willing support of all concerned, Scouts should make a name for themselves as a body which may be called upon and relied on to carry through a job to a successful conclusion.

Examination Evening Results. The res tilts of the first badge examination evening are now available, and they make interesting reading. There were 14 troops represented, and in all 160 badges were gained, made up as follows:— Health man .. 30 Cyclist 26 Public health Handyman ... 24 man 5 Entertainer ... 17 Ambulance ... 23 Musician 5 Missioner 26 Pathfinder 4