Boy Scouts and Cubs

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XX, Issue 162, 28 June 1930, Page 9

Boy Scouts and Cubs

(By

“OBION.”

A MEMORY SYSTEM. Forget each kindness that you do As soon as you have dont it; Forget the praise that falls to you The moment you have won it; Forget the slander that you hear Before you can repeat it; Forget each slight, each spite, each sneer, Wherever you may meet it. Remember all the happiness That eomes your way in living. Forget each worry and distress, Be hopeful find forgiving. Remembor good, remember truth, Remember heaven’s above you. And you will find through age and youth True joys, and hearts to loVe you. VISITING COMMISSIONER. District Commissioner HeathcoatAmory of England is expected to be visiting Auckland and Wellington shortly. • NEW TROOPS. New Troops have been formed at Murchison, East Takapa and KopuawKara. HAVELOCK NORTH TRObP. On Friday evening last S.M. Capt. Dunlop of the Frimley Troop, complying with a request to give Havelock a helping hand, went out to Havelock North, and held an investiture ceremony. Eight boys received their Scout Badge, each one coming forward, and with his left hand on the flag and his right at the salute, repeated the Scout Law and Promise. There was quite a good attendance, 26 Scouts answering the roll call. Mr Greenwood and Mr Leicester of tho Troop Committee, werq also in attendance, and exhorted tho boys to pull together, and make tho Troop grow. 2nd HASTINGS TROC2. I.ast Friday evening we had a very good turn out in spite of tho weather and after a couple of games to liven us up we got to work and spent a very good time. Wo had an investiture ecrcmo’iy, wheu A. Elliott formally joined up with tho Scout Brotherhood. After parade there was the usual leaders’ talk, which was interrupted by some ooy, who thought it was funny to switch off the main: we then thought •of our fire-sides and went home. On Sunday wo took part in a combined Church Parade at St. Matthew’s Church, when 104 were present from all the local Troops and Tacks, “BIG SMOKE.” I'RIMLEY TROOP. Who arc, who arc, who are we! We are, wc arc, Frim —er —Ice! Our meeting was not quite as good as usual on Friday night, only thirty Scouts answering to the roll-call.. This w-as due mainly to the Hastings West ball, and also the wet weather. However,' wo all hud an excellent time, and, under S.M. Capt. Dunlop, and A S.M. ’s Drummond and Johnson, we spent a jolly good evening. On arrival, we immediately had the roll taken, and then S.M. Dunldp showed us tho signs which were to take the place of the usual noise, when falling in. After this we had two interesting games, “Fire’s Burning,” aud “Cat and the Mouse,” which were played with great gucsto. Owing to S.M. Dunlop having to lerve early, we then dismissed for the night. Frimley expects every man to parade nexi Friday, and bring several new members with him. So, till next time. “RANUI.” THE FBIMLEY CUB PACK. Last Saturday as all Cubs should know was the shortest day. That means mid-winter. We all talked about tho wonderful time we would have when the winter had gone, and tho lovely, long, bright days were here again, planning all sorts of trips, picnics, swimming games ,etc., to look forward to. It wont be long boys; wc will work liarcl now and learn all we can so that wc may have pftnty of time for play later. Wo were delighted to welcome two more new boys, bringing our Pack up to nearly 40. It is most pleasing to those in chaige to see the interest tho boys are taking in everything they do. The afternoon was spent mostly inCoors. After patrols and inspection was ovc-- wo did some marching in readiness for Church Parade, then we had two now games, “Cat, and the Mouse,” and “Fire,” which were great fun. After repeating the Promise and Law wo closed with “God Save the JLng.” Sunday was a glorious day for Church Parade. Some 60 Scouts and Cubs met at the corner of Hcrctaunga street and Tomoana road and marched with their leaders, ScoutDrummond and John-on, Cub Mistress Mrs Bowen and A.C.M. Miss Edwards to St. Matthew’s Church where one and nil thoroughly enjoyed and, we hope benefited by the splendid and appropriate address which was given. Cherrio. “AKELA.” THE UNKNOWN SCOUT. A brave boy has died at his post in Allahabad. Hundreds of poor people flock together for the Kmnba Mila, the l.:.thI iug Festival, an 1 if disease breaks

cut among tho pilgrims it spreads like a forest fire. Cholera did break out at the beginning of Ferbruary. At once the authorities begun to organise a earn[iiign against tlie horrible scourge. Of course the first people to volunteer were the Scouts. Tho Allahabad troop was asked to help to convey the dead from the fever hospital to the place of cremation. While he was busy with this sad, merciful work the leader of the tiqwi fell ill and now he has died hl atolera. Ho knew perfectly well the danger he ran. An army with heavyguns and gas and snipers is not so dangerous as a cholera germ. The Scout laid down his life for others, as Jack Cornw.- H, V.C., did at the Battle -if Jutland. ll’j -J-* not know his name, lint we will x.’ji.ember lua.