BOYS' BRIGADE NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22367, 17 June 1936, Page 8

BOYS' BRIGADE NOTES

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“ The Obiea* «i Hut Brigade shall be the advancement of Ohrict's Kingdom among Boy*, and the promotion dt habit* of Obodionee, Reverence, Dissiplw*, Self-respeot, end »« tS*»t tend* toward* a tr«e Christian Mattlinesa.”

AVEEKLY COMPETITION. ' The competition this week is to bn an essay. The subject chosen is ‘ Our Founder.’ To the boy sending in the best essay his company will be awarded 30 points, second best 20 points, and third best 10 points. Post your entries to “ Chum,” 23 Galloway street. Mornington, W.l, by not later than Monday of next week. Tlesult of last week’s competition:— “ SURE AND STEADFAST.” WEEKLY REPORTS. Will captains please send their reports to “ Ohum,” 23 Galloway street, Mornington, W.l, by not later than Monday of each week? KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE. The battalion will take part in the civic function at the Town Hall on Tuesday next, Juno 23, assembling at First Church Grounds at 10.45 a.rn. Captains are requested to make every endeavour to secure as representative a parade as possible. 3rd DUNEDIN COMPANY (ROSLYN). On Friday night last the 3rd Dunedin Company held its parade. The ceremonial fall in was carried out, and the parade handed over to the captain. The company was then dismissed to its inspection squads, where the keenness for the squad competition is still being maintained. The company then settled down to its instruction divisions, where ambulance and signalling squads are being conducted. An enjoyable, games period followed, alter which devotion was taken by the captain. 4th DUNEDIN (KENSINGTON) COMPANY. The company paraded Uast Thursday evening with a muster of 20. The evening was opened with devotional service. Drill instruction was then given. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing games. Supper and a sing-song brought the evening to a close. 7th DUNEDIN (NORTH-EAST VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN). Last Friday again saw an almost full attendance of members at the fall in at 7.30. The programme followed the usual lines, inspection being won by No. 4 squad, who also had the honour of winning the competition for the best turned out boy (Private W. Smith). At the conclusion of parade the company library was open for the first time, and, judging from the interest taken, it seems to be assured of good support. Next week the company arc to be visited by 12th Dunedin (Maori Hill), 10th MUSSELBURGH. On Friday last the company held its weekly parade, but the attendance was not quite so good as usual. Following tho customary programme, the boys started with inspection and roll-call, alter which the company chaplain led the devotional service. A discussion took place regarding a future church parade, and the battalion parade of June 23, while an article concerning the brigade was read by one of tho hoys from a paper which the captain brought along. Owing to the ambulance instructors being absent, the company continued with signalling, and games were the final item on tho programme. 17th DUNEDIN (PORT CHALMERS) COMPANY. Weekly parados have been well attended, and the company strength is now 28. Instruction has been given

in fire brigade work by Captain C. M'Donald, of the local brigade. The boys are keen on the instruction, and are grateful to Captain M'Donald and his men for their help in this direction. On Friday last Mr A. Campbell, M.P., inspected the company, and in his address, which followed, gave some good advice to tho boys. The ambulance section is again receiving instruction from Dr Edgar.