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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 234, 3 October 1928, Page 18

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Census Returns.

This year's census returns show a large increase over last year's figures, which stood at 1095. There are now 1706 of all ranks, drawn from five Sea Scout companies, 37 Troops, and 25 Packs. The numbers are made up as follows:— . Warranted ranks ........ 121 Sea Scouts 124 Scouts ... ? ..... 972 Wolf Cubs V* .. 489 Total 1706 There are 68 King's Scouts, 98 Firstclass Scouts, and 474 second-class boys. In the Cubs there are 148 First Star boys and 79 Second Star. Sea Scouts claim 9 King's Scouts, 1 first-class /and 47 second-class boys.

Cubmaster's Retirement.

When Mrs. A. E. M. Houghton started the St. Aidan's Pack some seven years ago she founded the first Wolf Cub Pack in New Zealand. Right from the start the pack won a foremost position in Cubbing circles and only last year they came second in New Zealand for the Peter's Pole Competition. The pack has always been noted for its community good turns, a feature that is so often overlooked in both packs and troops alike. In the athletic field in inter-pack

The committee are very sorry to !. lose, the Berrices of Mrs. Rough ton. During the time she has been in charge ij she has always been willing, not only r to- took out for work from a Cub- - master's point of view, but also to ;i.fVlew from the angle of the committee, there has always been ■' harmony in the movement. Under the leadership of Mrs. Rough ton the boys in the Cub Pack have been well trained * land the committee fully recognise that the -success of St. Aidan's Boy Scout Troop nas been largely due to the fact that It was ready to draw entirely from the Cup Pack a supply of boys who have already received such a' training as enables them to quickly become good Scouts. The committee, however, are glad that Mrs. Roughton will still be able to render services to the Pack, and wish her every success in the extended field to which she has been promoted. It was only when district work so encroached upon Pack parade nights that Mrs. Roughtop decided to hand over the Pack to her assistant (Miss M, Bartrom), rather than to carry on in name only. This action is typical ot the lady concerned, who always gives credit where credit is due.

St. James' Pack. A report from St. James' Cubs states that Sixers Matthew, McLachlan and Grey, Second Cook and Cub Neary passed their second Star on Tuesday, September 25. Mrs. Roughton was the examiner. Sixer Matthew also passed his Collector Badge. * * • * All Saints' Bazaar. t A report from a committee member of this troop says that they are looking forward for a good time on* Friday evening next, when they are holding a bazaar, which will continue on Saturday afternoon and evening. The District Commissioner will be present on Friday night,, when he , will open the bazaar. They extend a cordial invitation to all Scouters and friends. Admission free. •*» » © Mount Albert Concert. The Mount Albert Troop held a very successful concert in King George's Hall, Mount Albert, last night. The receipts, which will go towards the Troop requirements and annual camp, were very satisfactory, and the large audience expressed their" appreciation of a very fine concert. * * » * Sea Scout Officers Meet. The last Sea Scout officers' meeting was interesting and useful. Matters dealing with Labour Day cruise, 6ports day, regatta day, meeting of ratings, R.N.V.R. challenge and census, seniority of troops and other minor remits were gone into. All troops hope to make Hobsonville their base for Labour Day cruise. A big sports day is to be held after Labour Day. The Sea Scouts' regatta day is early in the New Year. A meeting and pound night of troop ratings is to be arranged. The holders of the Jcllicoe Trident in the Auckland district take the pride of place when at a combined parade. The order in Auckland at present is Calliope, Vindictive, Victory, Hawke, and Fame.

[ Vindictive Sea Scouts (Bayswater). On Friday night 21 boys paraded. At 8 p.m. Assistant Sea Scout Commissioner examined eight boys for part of their first-class test, the tests to be completed as soon as the whaler has been launched. The remainder of the troop worked on splicing. On Saturday the port side of the whaler was 'painted. The signalmast rigging was also attended to. Three boys assisted the club by pulling nails and tacks out of the building. The clubhouse is to be repainted soon. Jack McGregor passed his second-class cooking test. Cox. Pascoe's 14-footer recently sank off the clubhouse, and after monotonous salvage operations she was raised and towed ashore. Tb# ladies' committee gave the boys afternoon tea and at i£Q <k» pwsde dismissed. •