SCOUT JAMBOREE

Evening Star, Issue 23146, 21 December 1938, Page 2

SCOUT JAMBOREE

FAREWELL TO DUNEDIN CONTINGENT The members of the Boy Scouts who comprise the Dunedin contingent to leave on Monday to attend the world Scout jamboree at Sydney were-ten-dered a farewell social last evening in St. Joseph’s Hall, there being an attendance of over 100 Scouts, parents, and friends. After a verse of the National Anthem had been sung the contingent formed up in front of the stage and was addressed by Sir Percy Sargood, president of the Metropolitan District of the Boy Scouts’ Association. Sir Percy reminded the hoys, the officers, and the four Scoutmistresses who will accompany the contingent that they were going to Sydney principally to learn something about jamboree work, so that they could come back fully primed with the necessary knowledge for the organisation of the jamboree to be held in Wellington in 1940, He was sure they would uphold the reputation of New Zealand for good Scout work, and that they would be good. Scouts in every sense of the word. He, knew that they would bo alive, watchful, and receptive, and he wished them; good luck and good scouting, On behalf of the Metropolitan Council of the Boy Scouts’ Association, Sir Percy then presented the metropolitan secretary (Mr AV. F. Ashman) with a gold wristlet watch and a camera. Mr C. H. AVing, Metropolitan Commissioner, endorsed Sir Percy’s remarks, and thanked the officers, Scouts, and group committees for the loyal support they had given him. He also extended the thanks of the council to the Rev. Dr Morkaue, who had arranged to allow them the use of the hall free of charge. The function was brought to a close with an enjoyable dance.