BOYS’ BRIGADE NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 23324, 21 July 1939, Page 3

BOYS’ BRIGADE NOTES

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•• The ObiMt of the »hafl b* the adrsnofunont ef Christ's Kingdom among Boy«j and the promotion or ’habits of Obedienos, Rerareaos, DtaeipKnal Setf-rcspeet, and »H that tsada toward* a tone Christian Manliness."

Drill Competition

Tho annual drill competition of tho Otago Battalion was held at the Pioneer Hall. Although the evening was cold, a large number of parents and friends were present. The officers were: Officer commanding, Mr A. Vivian; adjutant, Mr A. J. Clark; chaplain, Rev. J. G. Dunn; drill judge, Staff-ser-feant Rudd; inspection judge, Mr D. loir. The success of tha evening in no small manner was due to the interest and enthusiasm displayed by the judges. From a record entry of four companies and seven squads the results were:— Company: 16th Dunedin 1. 12th Dunedin 2, 7th Dunedin 3, Squad: 12th Dunedin 1, 7th Dunedin A 2, 15th Dunedin 3. A battalion signalling examination is being arranged for the end of the month, and captains are asked to forward entries to the battalion secretary immediately. Demonstration Concert. The concert is now close at hand, and captains are asked to stress the sale of concert tickets, as those are limited in number, and to ensure a financial success all must bo disposed of. The poster competition closes on_ Saturday. Boys in uniform not participating in the concert will be admitted for 6d. However, special tickets will be issued, and for these boys must make application to the battalion secretary through their captain. Ambulance Examination. Twenty-five boys sat the recent ambulance examination under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association, and the following passed with credit:— First year: N. M’Lean, R. Wilson, J. Grant, G. Lyon, R. Milne, T. Barron, P. Reece, 11. Harwood. J. Lindsay, A. MTntyre, T. Ayson, G. Sim, L. Shaw, E. Cassie. Second year; S. Fraser, D. ’Clark, J. Calder, S. Elder, D. Calder. Third year; R. Sheriff, R. Hewitt. The examiner congratulates instructors upon the results. Details of results will be forwarded to captains. 8.8. Week. Captains are asked to note that all 8.8. week cards and stamps should be forwarded, together with the one-third for headquarters and Dominion conference fund allotment, to the battalion secretary immediately. Only one company has furnished returns, and, as this matter is urgent early co-operation would be appreciated. Company Contribution. The annua! contribution to the battalion of 5s a,company is now due, and it is reasonable to expect some contribution from every company in the battalion. Every company desires to bear its part in the maintenance and extension of the brigade in the battalion, and either tbe treasurer or the secretary will be pleased to receive contributions. Dominion Camp. Captains are reminded that all registrations for the Dominion camp are to be in the hands of the Dominion secretary by August 4. Make sure that boys will not have to pay the extra amount for late registration. Sixth Birthday. On Monday evening, July 17, the 11th Dunedin Company celebrated its sixth birthday. There was a good attendance of parents and friends. The inspecting officer was Mr D. Sheriff, captain of the 16th Dunedin Company. Devotions were taken by Mrs Dodds, after which drill, mat work, and physical exercises were engaged in. The chaplain (Rev. R. T. Dodds) addressed the company, expressing his appreciation of the progress made and tne work that was being done by the officers. Miss J. Ballard conveyed greetings from the Life Boy team and Private J. Saul played a pianoforte solo. Supper served by the Ladies’ Committee brought an enjoyable evening to a close. Ist Dunedin Company (Caversham Baptist). Boys and officers of the company have been busy throughout 8.8. week. The company is growing in numbers, five now members having joined in the last two weeks. Last Friday night took the form of a parents and old boys’ evening, there being quite a number present. It marked the fifteenth anniversary of the company, the pioneer company of New Zealand. At 7.15 Staff-sergeant R.' Graham brought the company on parade. Mr Thomson, a former captain, then inspected the boys, commenting on the fine turnout. After the chaplain had conducted the devotion a gymnastic display was given by the junior and senior squads. The drill squad had a practice fon the competition. Mr J. Reid spoke of the early beginnings, and explained how Mr Grocott had formed tbe company. The

secretary read a number of congratulatory telegrams. Bth Dunedin (Sunshine). , At the last parade Recruit D. Jelly, having satisfactorily passed the recruit’s test, - was received into membership. Although all 8.8. week cards' are not yet to hand, the company has already doubled the amount collected on any previous occasion. Although the drill competition is over, drill is still beittg maintained at each parade, and the benefit of such is seen in the discipline of the company. Good use is being made of the gymnastic horse, and under Mr Duncan the squad is improving. Considerable time is being spent preparing for the demonstration concert. Nearly all the tickets allotted to the company have been sold. ' 1 • 12th Dunedin. Last Friday night the company had 'a visit from Mr Adams, who put it through its work for the demonstration concert. As well as taking part in the tableau, the company is to present the camp item. On July 8 the company took part in the drill competition, coming second in the company section. It is to take part in the final of the squad competition at the demonstration concert. Congratulations are offered to the 16th and 7th Companies on their excellent performances. Dundas Street Company. On Friday last Mr A. Clark, secretary of the Otago Battalion, inspected this company, and in remarks made before the close of parade expressed himself as being agreeably surprised at the progress made and the standard attained. After the fall-in and devotional a display of drill was given, followed by a physical drill exhibition under the control of Acting-lieutenant A. Hewett. A display of bandaging was given by a squad under Mr N. 11. Jefferson, followed by a signalling display. Games concluded pn excellent parade, at which there were present four officers, including the chaplain, the Rev. A. E. Jefferson, one instructor, three n.c.o.s, and 11 other ranks. A parade of 15 Lifeboys was held on Monday last, when, owing to the coldness of the evening, the time was mainly devoted to games. A competition is being held with the Sunday School to sec who can collect the most stamps (which will be sold and the proceeds given to foreign missions), and the icain has now well over 2.000. Seven hoys tied for neatness, and it was only because of one small fault that the eight others were eliminated.