BOYS' BRIGADE NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22689, 1 July 1937, Page 8

BOYS' BRIGADE NOTES

by Chum

“The Object of the Brigade shall be tho advancement of Ohriot’s Kingdom among Bom and the promotion ef habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline. Self-respect, and all that tends towards a true Christian Manliness."

Tens of thousands of men in all parts of the world to-day can testify to the help which they have received through contact with tho Boys’ Brigade. From it they learned the great lesson that Christian faith and the discipline of a Christian life are the most powerful means for the making of true manliness. This is the first purpose of the Boys’ Brigade. But it has other aims which are almost equally important. It has the bond of union. Among its members it has created a fellowship which unites them in faith and service, thus imparting to ■ each strength and courage for duty far greater than the individual by himself could ever possess. 8.8. WEEK. When these notes appear 8.8. Week will have commenced. All officers and boys have no doubt been keeping this in mind, and are ready to take advantage of tho opportunity of showing their loyalty, not only to their own company, but to the Boys’ Brigade in general. It is confidently expected that everyone will do his utmost to make 8.8. Week a success from every point of view. The ‘ Boys’ Handbook ’ states: “During this week officers and boys are expected to do their utmost to collect contributions from those personally known to them. Every boy should make the most of serving his company and the brigade. BATTALION COUNCIL MEETING. Officers are reminded of the monthly meeting to be held in the First Church class rooms on Tuesday next, at 7.30. LIFE-SAVING COMPETITION. The annual competition conducted by the Life-saving Society is fixed fqr Wednesday, July 21, at 7.30 p.m., in the St. Peter’s Schoolroom, Cargill road. Entries should be in the hands of the battalion secretary before Tuesday, July 6. Ist DUNEDIN (GRENFELL) COMPANY. The 7 o’clock ambulance class is doing good work. Bandaging of the various fractures was the chief work taken, last Friday. No ambulance class will be held next week owing to the visit from Bth Dunedin Company. The chaplain who conducted the worship period also took part in the inspection, placing Private Beverly as neatest boy on parade. Physical training squad drill, interspersed with games, Brought all too quickly to the hour of dismissal. The collecting cards in connection with 8.8. Week were handed out. During the evening the company was pleased to receive a visit from Mr Sheriff, captain of the 16th Dunedin Company. 6th DUNEDIN COMPANY. Competition for the squad medal has been very keen this month. After a good tussle No. 1 Squad qualified to hold the medal for the third successive month with 106 points, while Squads No. 2 and No. 3 were equal with 102. Credit must go to all three squads for increased efficiency in every department of the work, especially in appearance on parade, the uniforms being a pleasure to inspect. The boys are working hard for the concert. Several new members have joined. 7th DUNEDIN (NORTH-EAST VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN). One of the main items of last Friday’s parade was an intersection drill competition, when each squad went through a series of movements under their respective n.c.o.s. A close competition resulted in a win for No. 2 Squad, under Corporal J. Macdonald, A few games were then held, followed by a sing-song. Another issue of the company newspaper made its appearance at the close of the parade. .On Saturday night the first of a series of six weekly recruit nights was held, and indications point to a considerable increase in tho company’s strength in tho near future. 11th DUNEDIN. . After the fall-in, inspection, and devotions, the company had a quarter of an hour’s drill. Instruction was then given in ambulance, signalling, and physical jerks. A game of the Cat and tho Mouse was followed by one of hand soccer. Mr Roseveare told a story of a Christian African _ chieftain who helped his tribe by his Christianity. The 8.8. Week cards were given out, a prize being offered for the boy who collected the most. The attendance was 15. 13th DUNEDIN COMPANY (FIRST CHURCH). Parades are still maintaining good attendances, three new members being enrolled on Thursday last. All were pleased to have a visit from the battalion secretary, Mr Vivian. With 8.8. Week commencing, the boys are looking forward to doing something good with the collecting cards. The first parents’ and friends’ evening for

tlie year will he held on July 22. The monthly squad competition was again won by C Squad, under Lieutenant..A. M'Leod. 15th DUNEDIN (MOENINGTON). The company has now an average attendance of 13 boys, an officer, and the captain (Mr Duncan). A new member was enrolled, and this brings the roll up to 16 members. The evening commenced with the popular Boys Brigade hymn, ‘ Will Your Anchor Hold.’ This was followed by a prayer and a short talk by the captain. After drill and marching the A Squad had first aid instruction, and the B Squad semaphor signalling. Several games followed, including a potato race and relay races, the A Squad winning most games. . 16th DUNEDIN COMPANY. On Saturday evening 21 boys, two staff sergeants, , and three recruits paraded. During* tho evening Mr Fortune, an ex-lieutenant of the Ist Southland (Winton) Company visited the boys. Games occupied a big part of the programme. On Saturday next parents and others interested are invited to attend the parade. In connection with 8.8. Week the company will parade at church next Sunday. A recruiting campaign was commenced.