THE BOY SCOUTS.
Bt Scodt.
Scout will bo plowed to rcccivo newi from Scoutmasters or Scouts, or from any person interested in the Boy Scout movement, for insertion in thia column; contributions addressed to Scout to roach win office beforo Thursday evening. Tho Mosgiol Scouta met on Friday evening last, in MrSoutvr's rooms, when thcro ivas a good attendanco of SoouU. Tlio evening was dovotcd to a conference on Scout -work, when camp work was freely discussed. Tho troop intends to put on a. line display for the gymkhana, unci n rangeinents aro also in hand for the Christmas c&inp. The Walker Street itall for eomo reason or other was not used by the Pioneer Troop on Wednesday evening. However, tho troop are being notified to |»rado as usual on Wednesday evening. Tho Sea, Scouts aro busy with their craft, and, judging by the interest displayed in tho work, a splendid future is assured [or lliis branch. Tho Green Island Troop met on Wednesday evening, under Scoutmaster Topp. Thoro was a good attendance of Scouts. Tho room has been renovated Jjy tho Scouta, and presents qui to a good appearance. Tho work for tho ovening included general Scout craft. The troop is fortunato in having the services of Soout Wyiin, of tho Pioneer Troop. The Roslyn and .Maori Ilill Troops woto never more activo than at present. Tho troops aro busy preparing for first-aid passes' and general work. All tho troo|» aro to meet next week for a special parade. The Anderson's Bay Troop is holding a oliureh parade at tho local Anglican ClmrcJi on Sunday. 'Hie parade will bo iu charge of Scoutmaster North, Kcw Church jhll will bo tho sceno of bustle ami activity for somo timo to eomo, Tho troop, umkv Scoutmaster Siinni, is l>usv preparing for tests and the gymkhana. Tlie Excelsior Troop of Boy Srouts is to liold its first annual concert at an early date. Tho troop is busy making preparation,s, and, judging by the programme, a goixi night's enjoyment should result. The North-East Valley Troop mot in tho Kcw C'hurjh Hall on Tuesday ovenijig, when Chief Scoutmaster Christian put several Scouts through work for their lirst class tests, while tho remainder of tho boys were busy doing general Scout work. Tho following commissions as Scoutmasters have arrived, and will bo presented bv District Commander .Tones to Messrs North, Gibb, end Cole; seaman instructor, Mr F. Cole. The annual church parade is to bo held on Sunday, November 21 at Knox Church. Commissioner Simile has notified tho officers commanding companies of pitrol levies. Ofliccrs havo been notified to tho efTcct that a presentation to General Sir K. S. lladeli-Powell is being made, and Scouts are being asked to contribute ono penny each towards a national present. Tho Momington Troop has Ix-en busy of lato in genera! Scout work. 'Hie parade state is very ratisfactory, and keenness is in ovider.ee in every department .of the
A special meeting to have Ixjon held on Monday in connection with the gymkhana Ims been |xwtpon«l owing to his Excellency tho Governor's visit.
Oflieors aro requested to forward any information that may bo of interest to other troojw to Scout, e/o Times Office, for insertion in this column.
Scouts desirous of learning to swim may form classes and bo taught for tho modest sum of 2s 6*l jior member. Applications must be made to tlio Scoutmasters, who will arrange matters
THE BOY SCOUTS.
Otago Daily Times, Issue 15608, 11 November 1912, Page 2
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