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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 258, 31 October 1928, Page 18

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C*fled To Higher Service. a 'Union?-Jack bearing his Sea Scout hat and silkie, the remains of the lat» Sea Scout Charles Campbell were borne'to their last resting place :by district : Sea, Scout officers, and the officers of hi 9 company. The boys of his company (Victory) formed a guard of honour. After a stort service conducted in the house by Rev. W. S. Potter, the cortege of relatives, Land and Sea Scout oiiicers, Headquarters staff, Sea Scoutg and friendfa left for Waikumete cemetery. At the end of the short service, officers and Scouts gave their comrade his last salute. A service held in memory of the late Sea Scout Charles Cainpbell was held at the Richmond Avenue Methodist Church on Sunday evening last, the Victory Sea Scouts and several Sea Scout oiiicers attending. Tho Rev. W. S. Potter conducted the service. The sermon was delivered by Mr. A V T. Kent, an ex-Cubmaster, who, in a most impressive address, appealed to his listeners to present themselves a living sacrifice to good works whilst they, had the chance, for no one knew when the call would come for them to go Home. At the conclusion of the service Mr. Potter gave a brief outline of the life of the departed Scout, of his good conduct and influence as a Biblo clask and church'member. Special hymns were sung and the choir rendered the sacred song, "Does Jesus Care.'' The news of Scout Campbell's death camo as a great shock to all in the movement. On all hands come glowing reports of the boy's fine character; and of .the Christian fortitude with which he bore his sufferings. May his sorrowing guardians at least find consolation in their knowledge of this fine lad, the) result of their guidance- I

Meeting of Sea Scout Officers. Officers are advised tliat the next Sea Scout officers' committee meeting is to be held at Mr. Lee's shop, Newton, at 7.30 p.m., Thursday, November 8. This is a very important meeting and all are requested to be present. • • • • Cub Pack at Leys Institute. A new wolf cub pack will be starting at the Leys Institute shortly. Messrs. C'ockficld and Roger, who will be in joint control, will be pleased to enrol any boys who care to hand in their names on Thursday, November 1. • • • • First-Class Examination. Mr. N. M. Mathiesqn (secretary to the Examination Board) requests all Scouters to send in the names of candidates for both first class and proficiency badge nights as soon as they are available in order that he will not be rushed with extra work at a time which is usually a very busy one. (For dates of tests see below.) Scouters are reminded that firstclass examination will be held at the Springs on December 1. After this there will be no more tests until well into March, so every effort should be made to complete the present partial passes. 4.• • • Proficiency Badges, The last proficiency badge examination night of this year will probably take place on December 13. This may be subject to alteration, in which case the Scouters will be advised. The examination will be held in St. James* Hall. • • • » Starmen. Scouters Interested in astronomy will be interested to hear that arrangements have been made with Mr. Jones, the well-known astronomer, to give an address on visible planets and constellations. If the conditions are satisfactory for star-gazing on Thursday, November 1, all scouters who are interested are invited to meet at 7.30 at the tram shelter near the Grafton Bridge, where they will be met and conducted to Mr. Jones' observatory.

Visiting American Scout. Headquarters are quite used to visits from overseas scouts, but when Scout Hunter Marvn and his father, from America, walked into the office yesterday they met a somewhat unusual type. Scout Mann, who is only 12 years old but looks considerably older, may safely call himself the most travelled scout in the world, for he lias already crossed the Pacific 10 times, and has travelled-3000 miles-into the interior of China., A Star Scout of, America, Mann likes to gain scout badges in the various _ countries he visits. Whilst in Australia he" earned his King's Scout, and now wants to complete his first A.R. cords here in New Zealand. Interpreter is one of the< badges. Headquarters have arranged for him to take; and Chinese one of the subjects! On one occasion he acted as art interpreter between two Chinese of different provinces; "Michael" has no doubt he will ! pass, although he wonders who will sign the certificate of preparation on the bsck of the badge application form. • • * Punua Hold Field Day. Under their S..M. (Mr. K. L. Dyer) the Punua boys seem to be entering into the game of scouting with a vengeance. A field day had been arranged for Saturday last. It was arranged that the S.M. and boys should meet along the route to Skelton's Bay, to which place the former would be, conducted by the scouts. A series of unforeseen circumstances ' caused the S.M. to be nearly an hour late. Instead of the boys he found a sign directing him to a hidden message some 20 feet away. The troop had gone on, he waß informed, but there was a trail for him to follow. (The S.M. had no no idea of the location of Skelton's Bay.) Good trailing I Many were the pitfalls laid for their S.M., but in duo course ho arrived to find the boys already well under way with practical secondwork. Several boys passed firelighting, cooking, compass work, and On the trip home scouts pace was practised. The boys are looking to this happy day as a forerunner of many more. ....... ~ r —

Cub Officers Meet. A meeting or Wolf Cup officers was held at Scout Headquarters on Wednesday, October 24, assistant district commissioner presiding. There were eighteen officers present, representing 11 packs. The proposed Cub picnic to St. Heliera was discussed at length, and it was decided to hold it on Saturday, November 17, and that the charge be 6d per boy; that same De paid to headquarters on or before November 14; that the boys all bring their own food; that the Cubs all meet at 9 a.m. on the Old Dock site; that a committee consisting of Mr. £. Leikis (Convener), Mr. Tribble, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Veart make all arrangements for the holding of sports. Cubbers, please notify Headquarters before November 10, of the approximate number of boys likely to attend. BaCge Examinations. It was decided that the assistant district commissioner apply to the district commissioner for authority to form a Cub examination board. Annual Levy. It was decided to recommend to the District Advisory Board that packs be levied an annual fee of 1/ per six, and that the money be ear-marked for the Cub branch only, District Cub Competitions. The need of some competitions for Cubs was stressed, and it was decided that the A.D.C. and the D.C.M.'s be a committee to arrange for competitions. Mention was made of the Stone Shield, and that it was to be made a district trophy. Cub Officers' Association. This was discussed, and the meeting was favourable to the idea, but did not consider it advisable to start until the New Year. • • • • leys institute Birthday. Towards the end of September last the Leys Troop entered into their ninth year of scouting. Let us hope it will be a progressive one. At a pound night held on Friday last mention was made of the splendid work done by the founder, Mr. A. J. Veart. Mr. Boswell, in a short talk, wished the troop continued success and good hunting. Advantage was taken of the occasion to present to Mrs. A. E. M. Houghton a small token of the troop's appreciation of her efforts in training the firstaid equad. In a characteristic reply Mrs. Roughton said that it had been a pleasure to work with the boys. A letter from Mr. V. 8. Pointon (late S.M. of the troop) was read amidst cheers. In forecasting advancement for the troop, the S.M. (Mr. L. S. Abbott) laid all credit for past achievements at the feet of the boys who had so loyally and whole-heartedly helped and supported him. Other visitors were Mr. J. J. Mead (Assistant Secretary), Mr. E. Ellcrman (Librarian of the Institute), and Mr. W. Rodger (cubber).

St. Albans' Hike to Bethel's. A most enjoyable hike was held by A.S.M.'s I. D. Stevenson and L. Loc and four leaders of St. Albans' troop during the Labour Day week-end. Arriving by train at Waitakero station just before 7 o'clock on the Saturday night, the party set out just as it was beginning to get dark, and arrived at Te Henga at 9.30 p.m. and pitched camp. Early next day tho party moved a little nearer to the beach to a better camp site, and after breakfast went exploring along the coast, afterwards having a dip in the surf. The rest of the week-end was spent mostly in rambles over the sand hills and along the coast, taking snapshots. The nights being rather cold yet for sleeping out, a very successful innovation was introduced in tho form of empty bottles (found on the beach) filled with hot water, well corked and used as hot water bottles. All too soon tho time came to leave for home, and the party, leaving the beach at about 3 p.m., hiked to the Waitakere station, a distance of nearly nine miles, in just over two hours. After a cold tea on the roadside near the station they caught a train for home. • • • • Calliope On The "Rira." The Calhope Sea Scout Company spent a very enjoyable holiday on board the ketch Rira, although the weather was not very good. Saturday morning and early afternoon were spent in making preparations for the camp. On Sunday morning divisions and prayers were held oil deck, and instructions were carried out. During the afternoon a drifting dinghy was sighted, and a boat put off to get it. As a very choppy sea was running, considerable difficulty was experienced in picking it up, but eventually it was towed alongside the ship and hoisted aboard. On Monday I morning a visit was paid by a j photographer, who took a number of I photographs of the work being carried out. A bathing parade was held at Orakei iu the early afternoon, but as the water was cold the boys did not stay in long. All hands left the ship about 4 p.m. The following were on board: Mr. Iverson, master; Mr. Haselden, first mate; Mr. Hender, second mate; Mr. Squires, ambulance instructor; Boatswain Newell, Yeoman of Signals Bell, Petty Officer Larsen, Petty Officer Worster, Leading Signalman Mortimer, Sick Berth Steward Didsbury, Signalman Steven, Signalman Harris, Writer Featherstone, Seamen Holland, McDonald, Godden,. Fleming, Aitchison, Carlaw, Hamlin, Grant, Petersen.

Activities of Hawke Company. Labour Day week-end 6a\v tlie Hawke Sea Scout troop afloat for the first time in their boat. After several months of refitting the boat was put into the water on Saturday uSorning. Painted a light grey with a white top plank and a green rubbing strake, she presented a very smart appearance as she rode at anchor in the creek. The stern sheets were a noticeablo feature, on the backboard being carved the troop's badge. This is the crest of Lord Hawke and shows a hawk rising, bearing on its breast a fleur-de-lys. The troop is very proud of its privilege to use this crest as its badge and of having as its patron a direct descendant of the great admiral, Lord Hawke. Though not fully completed, there being still two or three minor details to attend to, the beat's appearance was very favourably commented on during the cruise. All the work has been done by the officers and boys of the troop, and they have just cause to be proud of their labours. * * • • St. Aidan'a News. For the last few weeks St. Aidan's have been practising for a parents' evening, which was to have been held on Friday next, but, owing to their hall being engaged, it will be held the following Friday, November 9, at 7.30 p.m. All friends and parents are cordially invited to attend. A party of the boat patrol went over to Cheltenham for a sail in the S.M.'s boat on Sunday, and had a very enjoyable day. Note.—All St. Aidan's Scouts are to parade at th« Remuera Post Office, 7 p-nu fharp, pert Friday.

Vindictive Sea Scouts (Bayswater). On Friday night thirty boys paraded, ten of whom were allowed to visit the Strand pictures, writes D.S.M. L. Thode. The remainder were divided into two classes, one taking rules of the road, and the other knotting instruction. The Ken Burnett Cup has been suitably inscribed, and is now in the company's possession. On Saturday, boat drill and semaphore signalling were the order of the day. We have the makings of a great racing crew who are open to receive challenges. On Sunday a crew sailed to Rangitoto in the whaler. Messrs. Dunn and Bigwood were in charge. Calliope's gig was passed en route. One of the boys having no shoes, he manufactured some out of cardboard boxes, sacks and flax, and bo managed to reach the summit. A Sea Scout is resourceful. A quick run back was made at 4 p.m. On Wednesday last 64 Sea Scouts and 10 officers paraded to view the film "The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands." **• ' • Hospital Report. The following report comes from the hospital visitor, Mr. W. Upton. Scout Francis is much better, and will be discharged shortly. Scout Hawthorne is improving very steadily. Cub Colin Wooding, of the Otahuhu Pack, is in hospital with a mild form of pneumonia, but is progressing satisfactorily.