BOY SCOUTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17666, 19 December 1917, Page 8

BOY SCOUTS.

(Contributed.) The directors of the Kaiapoi Woollen Company have offered a splendid set of mathematical instruments as a trophy for the best all-round team ol sixteen Scouts from any company of Dominion Boy Scouts in Christchurch and its suburbs. The Chief Commissioner, to ajvhom the trophy was offered, has been requested by the directors to draft the conditions of the competition for their approval. Air Frostick, tho chairman, desires the trophy to be won right out as an encouragement to the beys and to promote general efficiency.

The Inglewood Scouts had a great time on a recent Sunday, when Commissioner Major Sandford, V.D., and some thirty Scouts journeyed from New Plymouth to swear in the eightytwo Tenderfoots .who had all passed their tests. The ceremony was a most impressive one. and at ks conclusion the Rev J. Richards held a service in the club room (the old Methodist Church), the Salvation Army lending the organ- The clergyman chose the word “Scout” for his address, which was listened to with close attentionChief Scoutmaster Humphry, Scoutmasters List, Seab'right, Wagstaff and a large number of friends were present, both in the grounds and at the club room. Among others present were Mr Young (the Mayor) and Messrs Hammerfcou and Browu (Maori War veterans).

A 'big Roman Catholic Scout rally was recently held in London. Over 400 attended. The colour party led the wav to the Admiralty Arch, fallowed by the Junior Scouts. They were inspected by his Eminence Cardinal Bourne. * who subsequently addressed the boys. Then tba entire parade, standing at the salute, renewed their Scout promise.

Tho late Bishop Grimes, of Christchurch, was greatly impressed with the value of the Scout training, and urged liis clergy to take up the movement, but so far few troops have been formed, though many Roman Catholic boys are members of other troops.

The Junior Scout movement is growing apace. New troops are being formed all over the Dominion, and in consequence of the urgent demands from Scoutmasters for some hints on tho scheme of training, Colonel Cossgrove has compiled a handbook entitled “The Story of a Bull-pup.” which gives in minute detail the method of instruction and examination- The Bull-pup is

made to tell the whole story of his enrolment and training in an intensely fascinating manner. The Bull-pup is a Junior Scout and his great ambition ia to be a Bull-dog—that is, a Boy Scout —when he grows up. There is no one —except his mother—in all tho world to compare with his packmaster (Scoutmaster), who is to him au example of honour, gentleness and resource. Th* book will be ready probably early nexh year.