SOUTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22908, 3 January 1940, Page 4

SOUTH CANTERBURY

—= PIONEER SCOUT DEN CEREJUOIirt AT RAINCLIPF A den at the" Pioneer Park scout camp at Raincliff was officially opened in the presence, of a large gathering by the Deputy-Mayor of Timaru (Mr P. B. Foote) On Saturday afternoon. The building, which consists, of a main hall and two storerooms, is of wood, and is situated in the fork of the Opuha and Opihl rivers, on a site given by Major P. H. Johnson. A haka from assembled boy scouts greeted Mr and Mrs Foote on arrival. The camp, said Mr A. R. McDougall, who presided, was the official camp for all scouts in South. Canterbury, who had reason to feel proud of the excellent site and facilities. Scouts had reason to be proud of the regard with which they were held in the district, regard demonstrated by the people’s generosity, which had enabled the camp to be opened. Major Johnson had not only given the grounds, but had taken a keen interest in the work of thei scouts, and had assisted whenever he could. Mr McDougall also thanked others who had provided assistance in other ways. ‘ , Congratulations to the scout movement on its move in establishing a permanent camp and den were extended by Mr Foote, who said that scouting was regarded highly in South Canterbury. He read a note which made reference to the fine qualities of the pioneers, and . which stated that the writer, who desired to remain anonymous; had offered to cover a debt of £l2 on the den so that it might be opened free of any financial burden. On behalf of the various organisations represented, the Rev. M. Wilson expressed good wishes to the scouts and conveyed his congratulations upon their having obtained such a valuable asset. Major Johnson paid a tribute to the District Commissioner, Mr J. C. Bentley,’ who also referred gratefully to those who had aided in the setting up of the den. It was the duty of scouts, he said, to. see that the confidence of those people in the movement was justified. , j. Mrs Foote opened the door of the den, which was inspected by the public. The Deputy-Mayor was invested as a boy scout by the commissioner, after which there was community singing.

SHIPPING

PORT OP TIMARU ', expected arrivals Holm dale, O'amaru, January 4. Holmlea. Dunedin, January 5. Breeze, Dunedin, January 6. Wainul, Oamaru, January ,9. PROJECTED DEPARTURES Holmdale. Lyttelton, January 4. , Holmlea; Lyttelton. January 5. Breeze, Lyttelton, January 6. Wainui. Lyttelton, January 9.