BOY SCOUTS

Evening Star, Issue 14497, 24 February 1911, Page 1

BOY SCOUTS

The Cyclist- troop meet on Wedncrdiy evenings in tho Mor.-y Place School Gymnasium, the olliut in chaige being D'.siiict Commander Jones, vith whom "ill be associated anolL'cr officer. The woik includes first aid, stretcher drill, knot tying, signalling, couvi ntiotial signs, and other useful work. The strength of the company now stands at over' thirty. Jt may be mentioned that only picked men will lie received into this company. 'llii-. of eouise, do:s not mean that snolvs will be made of the men, but is simply a lifeguard against getting into the company men who iir" useless.

The St. Kilda Scouts were paraded on Wednesday evening last, when a large turnout of Scouts met to witness the presentation of conrriii-tdois by the district commander to ( biff Scout master Williams. Scoutmaster Foote, and Chaplain F.'.irm-t'd. " ... loiiurai.der einpherdscd the necessity of obedience to the officer,, after which the officer replied. Y ; v. final fii" and <iemons'ration to be held on the 23rd Match is will in hand, ,v d promises to suipass anything that has been held in Dun.-din for some years. Arrangements have been mace for a first-class proi.'l'amme. which includes seviral very intercoting items by Scouts, a march pas!, floral trade exhibits, and other splendid attractions. Pop-alar juices are being charged. The money is being] used to secure headquarters lor the lads. It ir ay be mentioned that over 7.000 tickets are being sold, so that success is assured. Th", Green Island Scoutu. under Srcttt-ma-ter Wilkinson, met in th:' Volunteer Hall on Thursday evening last, there b-im/ a ucod attendant eof Scouts. The evening's work included first-aid work. sianailing, etc. The Anderson Ray troop meet early next week, when Scoutmaster North will get the troop into working order once again. It is a fact worthy of note that in s-ericus drowning accidents'of late the rescuers in both car.es were boy scouts. The Balclutha lad. Scout Cunie," is deserving of special mention for his gallant effort at rescue.