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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 228, 26 September 1928, Page 19

TE KORERO

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Entries for the first-class exame (which will be held at the Springs, on Saturday, October 6) close at Headquarteres on Monday next, October 1. • • • • There are still some Scouters who have not yet supplied their census returns. This is an urgent matter and should be attended to immediately. • •» » • An error appeared in the recent Headquarters circular, regarding the forthcoming badge night. This will be held in St. James' Hall, Wellington Street, on Thursday, October 4. Entries close at Headquarters at 4.30 to-day. * * » * Labour Day Camps. "Michael" will be pleased to hear from those troops who intend to spend Labour Day under canvas. If conditions are favourable a photographer will be sent out to obtain photographs. Please give full information, which will enable a man to find the camp. « * • • Well Done, St. Aidan's! The following unsolicited letter addressed to "Michael" has been received from the captain of the Maungarei Panmure Girl Guide Company: — Dear "Michael," I would like, through your Scout column, to thank the Scouts of St. Aidan's Troop who so very scoutingly helped to make our bazaar such a success. They not only helped In every way possible, by running side-shows and taking tickets at the door, etc., but they also helped in the concert by giving an excellent conjuring item. Yours sincerely, E Davies (captain). » » » » "The Peace Thought Flower." "Michael" recently received the following from the mother of a newlyjoined recruit: — Here, and In the other lands, Work, and strive, ye little bands, A world wide peace is in your hands. Keep mothers' hearts from breaking. Strife has wracked the world before, Sacrifice and burden sore, Oppressed, we find the opening door, Keep mothers' hearts from breaking. Little Scout, in this your hour, Cultivate this peace-thouglit flower, Circle round the world your power, Keep mothers' hearts from breaking. —Marie Hamilton.

New Lynn Troop. The following report comes from P/L D. Brown, of the New Lynn Troop: — Last Saturday a party of seven boys walked to a lonely bay on the Manukau Harbour. The tramp was enjoyed and a few competitions were held and also some shellfish were gathered. The boys showed their appreciation by partaking of a hearty meal. Four other Scouts have now gained their second-class badge and one his tenderfoot. As most | of the boys are now second-class Scouts, they are going in for proficiency badges, iix having received their swimmer's. A church parade will be held to dedicate the colours early in October. Last Sunday six boys were asked to attend the Avondale Troop church parade, as six of their number would be performing other duties. A Scout social is to be held on October 6, at which most of the boys are expected to be present. • • • • St. Aidan's Report. Last Friday night was a bus} - one for St. Aidan's, as two competitions were being decided. The Bartrom Standard tests, which were commenced last week, were concluded. The results being: Kiwis. 173 points, first; Tuis. 155 points, second; Wolves, 136 points, third; Owls (holders) and Foxes, 134 points each, fourth; Lions, lit) points, sixth. The Kiwis-fully deserved their win. The Patrol Cup competition also ended, the result being somewhat of a surprise: Kiwis, 509 points, first; Wolves, 474 points, second; 468 points, third; Lions, 466 points, fourth; Tuis (holders), 446 points, fifth, and the Owls, 436 points, sixth.

During the week-end the St. Aidan's Sea SoouU held a camp at the boathouse. The weather was not of the beat, but everybody had a good time. On Saturday night a party was held to celebrate the launching of the boat, L. Jones winning the games tournament. The supper was all the boys could wish for. On Sunday all hands went out in the l>oat for sailing practice. an<l while the morning was all right for learning sailing, the afternoon proved too rough and sailing practice had to be abandoned about 2.30 p.m. The camp disbanded about 6 p.m.

Vindictive Sea Scouts (Bayswater)

Friday night was the best parade as yet —26 boys being present. On behalf of h» father, Sea Scqut Ken Burnett presented the troop with a fine silver cup for an attendance competition. It is to bo known as the "Ken Burnett Cup." Cheers were called for Ken and his father. Such interest as this goes to prove that Sea Scouting is becoming recognised and it is up to all Sea Scouts to prove that they are worth the interest people take in them. The troop possesses two fine shields also. Squads were told off for first-class work, signalling and primary work. Next Friday Mr. R. A. Woods, Assistant Sea Scout Commissioner, is to examine several boys for first-class test. So far we have 20 names and seven boats for the Labour Day cruise. On Saturday ail hands were given various indoor jobs and as a result our headquarters are quite ship-shape.

Sea Scout officers will meet at 137, Karangahape Road, nexit Sunday at 2.10 p.m. Oil Wednesday, October 3, Mr. H. Stubbing, of Heme Bay, is giving the Victory Sea Scouts a lantern slide lecture on "The Navy" at 7.30 p.m. All Sea. Scouts, officers and friends are invited.

With the Point Boys. "Fame" Sea Scouts paraded with 18 boys on Friday night. Instruction consisted of knots., compass, charfcwork, and preparation for tenderfoot teste. Mr. Smith, from the St. John- Ambulance Association, kindly gave instruction in First Aid. Mr. 1 re, master of '"Victory" Sea Scouts, «.:;<! a few of hie boys visited us. The evening finished with some more interesting stories by Captain Price. Any visitors in future will find us in the Point Chevalier Hall, on the right hand side of the main road near the end. As it was too wet to work on the boat on Saturday afternoon, we spent the time repairing the tents, sails and other gear. * * * • Victory Sea Scouts. Last Wednesday the Victory Boys, under S.M. Foote, had a good muster. They invite all Sea Scouts to attend a lantern lecture on naval activities, by Mr. H. Stubbing, in the Heme Bay Hall, Heme Bay Koad, on Wednesday, October 3. * • • • A Great Trek. John W. Torpie, a fifteen year old boy of Westminster City school, and a member of the Scouts of the Ist Westminster Troop, left England last week on a 0000 mile journey, varrying a message of greeting from the Mayor of Westminster to the Mayor of New Westminster, B. G. He will work his passage both ways across the Atlantic.