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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7139, 28 May 1910, Page 11

THE . BOY SCOUTS

i [By SconTKAsnnt.l

fßy "Scoutmaster.”] News of the doings of patrols in the Wellington province are invited by "Scoutmaster,” care of the "New Zealand Times.”If the movement is to • advance too much publicity cannot be given to the work being accomplished by its means.

WELLINGTON EXECUTIVE. Citizen Members— Dr Newman, J. G. W. Aitken, W. 8. EL Moorhouse, O. J. Crawford, P, W. Eutberfurd; D. G. Smart, district secretary; E. Balcomhe Browp, treasurer. Scont Officers— H. N. McLeod, llentenant-conmiaTider; Lieutenant G. L. Logan, inspector; and Scoutmasters E. Lawson, 0. P. Coloneus, and Dr Fritz Kemp. ADDRESSES OP SCOUTMASTERS. Following are the 1 addresses of Scoutmasters, the name in parenthesis being that of the troop to which the Scoutmaster is attached: — , Mr H. N. McLEOD, Lieutenant'commander; opposite G.P.O. Buildings, Featherston street. Mr H. J. THOMAS, Miramar (Miramar). Mr D. G. SMART, Featherston street. Secretary Wellington Executive. Mr E. LAWSON, 12, Talavera terrace. (Kelburne). Mr 0. P. COLONEUS, Boys' Institute, Arthur street. (Boys’ Institute). Mr W, EDWARDS, Queen’s Drive, Island Bay. (Island Bay). Mr S. McLBAN, Home street (Acting). (Roseneath). Mr PERRY, care A. and T. Burt's, Courtenay place. (Kilbimie). , Mr G. NEISH, 69, Tasman street. (Path- ■ finder). Mr A. J. MACDONALD, 135, Brougham street. (Mount Victoria). Rev. WALTON, care St. Peter’s Mission. Taranaki street. (Te Aro). Mr H. WOODWARD, 24 Colombo street, Newtown. (Newtown). Mr R. MILLS. Johnsonville. (Johnsonyille). Mr S. M. BREAD, 10, Peton© avenue. (Pettone). Mr A. G. MATTHEWS,, 168, Sydney street. (Thorndon troop). Mr V. PHILLIPS. Kaitoke. (Kaitoke). Mr DATiTiARD, Khandallah, (Acting). (Khandallah). Mr H. TILLY, YJM.C.A. (Acting). (Y.M.0.A.) EXCELLENT PROGRESS. The Mount Victoria troop is developing at such a rate that there are now sufficient members to form two troops. A GOOD PICTURE. At the New Zealand cinematograph pic- . tures shown at the Town Hall this week

a capital study of a scout guarding the New Zealand flag was shown. The picture was only taken at Miramar last Saturday, the scout being a member of the Newtown patrol. • NEWTOWN. The Newtown troop • attended service at Chaplain Shirer’s church on Friday evening. May 20th. On Saturday they marched to Mira.mar sandhills, and had their pictures taken with the various other troops. It is gratifying to see the good feeling existing between the various troops., After a very pleasant day’s outing the troop marched home again, merrily, and quite satisfied with their afternoon’s work. DOINGS AT KHAND ALLAH. The Boy Scout movement, which has been lying dormant -for some time, has been, aroused, and. a large and, efficient troop ol loyal young citizens is expected to be the result of the reorganisation. These sturdy boys, who derive their hardiness from the’ healthy environment in which they live, although on _ their first parade, acquitted themselves like veterans after -'marching to Johnsonville to attend the funeral ceremony of our late King. On Saturday _ afternoon the hoys were very enthusiastic, and had an enjoyable outing, doing some splendid field work and pioneering. / A NEW PLYMOUTH VISITOR. . Mr Corldll. chairman of the New Plymouth executive, recently paid a visit to the Mount Victoria Scouts’ club room. Durthe evening a messenger from the horndon troop, who were patrolling in the vicinity, announced that one of their number had broken his ankle, and asked for assistance. Assistance was sent, but it was not required, as the supposed accident was a hoax, by which means the Thorudou i£° op kpPSd to gain . possession of the club room. The hoax having failed. the scouts of tho 1 Thorndon troop were cordially invited to the rooms, where both troops were addressed by Mr Corkill, whose remarks were much appreciated by those present. ROSENEATH, The movement lost an able worker in the retirement of Scoutmaster H. Munro, of the Roseneath troop. Mr Munro was a most enthusiastic and capable officer. The Roseneath scouts are greatly disappointed suc ? generous and popular scoutmaster, who has been compelled to relinquish his command owing to pressure S ’ McLean.-who £ S appointed Mr Munro's successor, promises to prove a capital ofiicer. atß PATHFINDERS. The Pathfinder Troop hag now a elnh for .the past week the boys room fnT ?if coratll je. There is just enough W? /, “outs without crowding. A long table is being put in. with forms

room is partitioned off for the scoutmasters. The Pathfinder Troop "will parade at Ellice street to-day at 1.45 p.m. MOUNT VICTORIA. The scouts of the Mount Victoria troop held a camp reunion in their club room on Thursday evening. Patrol Leader Mansfield. of the Khandallah troop, was present on a visit to the club, ana provided somo capital music ou his mouth organ. ILLUSTRATING SCOUT LIFE. Last Saturday there was a muster ofM3O Scouts at the Turatr.ra Lagoon, Mimmar, for the purpose of providing scout studies for the cinematograph operator. An interesting study was that of a scout catching cramp while swimming in the lagoon and his rescue by another scout fully dressed. Generali}', some excellent pictures of scout liic were obtained. The Newtown troop had a very good turn. Two of their number masqueraded as starving orphans, loat in the wilds, the other members of the troop coming to their assistance. PETONE. Now that the last respects have been paid to our late King, the troop has been able to continue its usual work. The troop paraded with military compauies and lodge societies at the memorial service held at Petono and in the anonioou journeyed over to their old camping ground to prepare Cor their coming camp on dune 3rd. When they arrived at their destination the tent areas were picked, after which tea was prepared by two or three of the scouts. On their way over the troop met two young ladles, who they invited to have tea. After tea the boys lined up for home after a very enjoyable afternoon. In the evening the boys attended a church parade, when the Rev. J. D. Russell gave an appropriate address. On Saturday some of the boy« journeyed to Miramar to assist in prolong studies , for cinematograph pictures, but owing to the train being late they arrived too late on the scene. On Tuesday evening the troop met to discuss the arrangements for the coming camp, as regards provisions and tents. The i camp is to be held from June 2nd to June sth. It is hoped by Scoutmaster Brear that all the troop will sleep under canvas, as it io the first camp before the annual one. All those intending to go into camp must notify the Scoutmaster before Wednesday next. THE CADET REGULATIONS. At a representative meeting of Scoutmasters in Auckland, which was attended by Captain Arthur Plugge (district commander), Dr K. H. Makgill (commander of the North island Legion), Captain E. Cumrlng (district secretary), R. M. Simpson (chief scoutmaster), and ‘District Inspector H. Stabbing (chief scoutmaster). The present position regarding the compulsory training of boys was clearly defined by Dr Makgill, and the following resolution was then unanimously carried:—“That this meeting of scoutmasters of the Auckland district is of opinion that scoutmasters should at once offer their services as cadet onlcers, and should register their troops as Boy Scouts in that branch of the junior cadets.”