BOYS and GIRLS' SECTION

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19694, 28 July 1938, Page 15

BOYS and GIRLS' SECTION

y,\ SCOUT NOTES PARADES OF THE TROOPS ii l Y.M.C.A. INVESTITURE e 1: 'f, BOXINCi AT TOLAOA IJAV T By "Scouler" e Last Wednesday evening the Manga>t papa troop held its weekly parade, it when 17 Scouts turned out for roll call e and inspection, including two new boys '. who joined that evening. Scoutmaster i- D. Corstorphine and Assistant Scout- ■- master B. Crosby were in charge of s the parade. I. The tenderfoot boys were taken on ) that, part of their test by Assistanl- - Scoutmaster Crosby, while the Scoute master took the remainder of the r troop on revision of tenderfoot test. ): and after hearing each boy give his definition of each part of the Scout law. lie in turn gave the boys his definition. It proved very interesting, for il is remarkable how few boys '• have the same conception of the law, '• and also, that though they differ in the ■ : explanation, they are the same when '' out into practice. Afterwards the Scoutmaster gave a 10-minutc talk on affairs in Russia and Germany. g Y.M.C.A. I'ack 1 The weekly parade of Y.M.C.A. Cubs ;• was well attended last Saturday after- " noon, when an investiture ceremony was performed by the district Cub- " master. Air. G. H. Foote. The boys invested were Peter Sutton, Noel Blackburn, David Poswillo, Desmond Davies. tiki Clive Robinson. This ceremony is always looked for- „ ward to, and not only are they impressive, 'but are of interest to all Cubs. " who are making the great promise to ', be loyal, to do their duty to God and the King, and to keep the laws of the .' Wolf Cub Pack. I Another presentation was made, this . time to Senior Sixer Colin Booth, who received his teamplayer and toymaker's 'badges. The remainder of the afternoon was t spent in games, which were instruc- ■ tivc as well as helping to warm up the Cubs, it being a very cold afternoon. Two more new boys joined the pack, and were given a hearty welcome. Three of the Mangapapa Cubs were visiting for the parade. Do not forget next parade will be a purely games afternoon, but keep Saturday, August (!. in mind and bring your parents, and food. Tolaga Bay Trooj) The Tolaga Bay Troop had two parades last week, one on Wednesday and the other on Friday evening. The Wednesday one was given over to boxing, and Messrs. Fifield and Fraser are lo be congratulated on the improvement already shown by their budding "Tunneys." Friday's parade was started with 15 minutes of physical drill, taken by Mr. , Goodley. and we sincerely hope that one or two of our heavyweights will get oil some of the surplus fat. Miss Joan Thornton was on parade to carry on will) the singing lessons, which she lias'been giving to our boys, those who are going to the Sydney Jamboree being the main pupils. The troop is very grateful to all these good folk who give their time to make our Scouts better 'boys. The majority of the boys at present are concentrating on ambulance work, and Lance has improved to such an extent that he has earned the nickname of "doctor." Assistant Scoutmaster Thornton had charge of the parade, under the eye of the Rev. N. F. Benham. Assistant Scoutmaster Gerry, and Troop Leader Rennie were on deck to give valuable assistance. Most of the senior boys have passed their axeman's badge, and are now trying to get their horseman's badge. In this case, they are finding it a little bit harder than they anticipated. Mr. Goodley is the instructor for the riding lessons. The good old blue gum is safely stowed away under cover for a rainy day. Y.M.C.A. Troop The Y.M.C.A. Troop held its usual weekly parade on Saturday evening, there being a very good attendance at roll call. The first part of the programme was taken up by talks by District Cubmaster Foote, on trees and tree planting, and by Mr. Im-:,. Anderson, on Triangle Day. Mr. Williams, Scoutmaster, gave a very interesting talk on Scout ideals. The latter part of the evening was devoted to Scout games. These boys are working hard at present, in anticipation of the jamboree in Australia at the end of this year. Service stars were isued to the following Scouts: P.L. John Aitken, fourth year; T.L. W. Walsh, third year; >• A. Munns, second year; 11. Judge, sec- j ond year; B. Smale, second year; T. [ Powell, second year. At 9 p.m. prayers | were read and the troop dismissed. I Mangapapa Pack I On Thursday afternoon a good mus- j ter of Mangapapa Cub Pack paraded at j Scout Hall. Little work was done, j most of the afternoon 'being spent in j playing games. The parade was dis- J missed at 4.30 p.m. Messrs. E. Glanville j and P. Sadler were in charge of the j parade. Overseas Notes | Australia may undertake the organ- 1 isation of air patrols in Seoul groups., a There is a scheme under consideration § to utilise Rover Scouts and senior | Scouts training them in the rudiments | of aeronautics, mechanics, and aero- | drome routine. Aircraft is playing a greater part in $ one's daily life, and the training re- g quires an apprenticeship almost as |j long as that of the sea. By organising jj air patrols, it is thought thai it will | form a definite part of a social ser- 0 vice. Scouts will take the part of a sj ground crew, and undertake such !j duties as wheeling planes out of K hangars, placing and removing wheel 8 blocks, swing machines to the wind. | refuelling, checking oil levels, testing(B stays, and service on lire engines and | ambulances. „ (g This seems to be a splendid idea on tf the part of those concerned, and it is i' possible some similar plan could be J promoted in New Zealand; in fact :t|S could be tried in Gisborne, '.| For Scoulers | a 161 An intimation has been received from [: Commissioner Cooksey, that he expects \h to visit Gisborne in the near future, ,| WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT j | CURE P For Coughs ami Colds, never fails. "*

and hopes to spend a more time here than at Kirst thought possible. It is suggested that officers in this district should make training evenings more regular, twice monthly. I hope to see 'both Bartletts, and the Coast officers in town on Thursday evening, August 4. when we will meet at Mangapapa Hall at 7.30 o'clock. Supper will be provided. General Notes On Saturday afternoon, August 6, 2 p.m., a going-up ceremony will be held at the Y.M.C.A. hall, and it is hoped that the Mangapapa Troop and Cub Pack will be present. Troop committee members of both troops are cordially invited to attend. The Scouts and Cubs will each bring edibles and afternoon team will be served. The function should be both impressive and instructive, and should be interesting to parents, who are particularly invited. A number of people are under the impression that Scouting is only a child’s game, but if they would attend parades they would learn many things that would set their minds at rest. It is hoped that the District Commissioner, Dr. W. A. Bowie, will be free to attend this parade. The monthly meeting of Y.M.C.A. Troop committee will be held on Monday, August 1, at 7.30 p.m. THE MYSTERY PLANE THIEVES’ NIGHT FLIGHT CHUMS AS CAPTIVES Chapter 111 “Righto, but where are we?” Danny raised himself sufficiently to | see out the window, and looked down. Dimly below could be seen whitecrested waves breaking on a beach. ! "We've just crossed the sea, and’ we’re going to land on a beach, I! think.”

THE MYSTERY PLANE

Soon after the aeroplane alighted on a long stretch, of .smooth, hard sand. Lights Hashed around the plane, and the chums heard a low buzz of conversation, broken by short words of command, mostly in a foreign tongue. Presently the door was Hung open, rough hands seized the chums, and they were thrown out on to the sand. At first Danny lay still, not daring to stir. Then as all sounds of movement and conversation drifted to a short distance away, he peered through his eyelashes. Two dark figures were standing on the plane examining the engine of the machine, throwing well-shaded rays from their torches into the different parts; while three other men were coming toward them, each one carrying large, but apparently light boxes, which were stowed away in the cabin. "Stolen goods or smuggled," thought Danny. "Probably the latter." Stealthily, he glanced around him, ibut it was too dark to see anything. He could hear the waves -breaking on the shingly beach—that was all. "We might be in some foreign country," he thought; then quickly closed his eyes as the two men who were studying the plane's engine straightened their backs, and glanced in his I direction. They were apparently not on good terms with each other. The [taller seemed to !be English, -but the /other spoke with a marked accent. ("Leave them here?" exclaimed the 'shorter man indignantly. "Most certainly not. The police—we will have them interfering it we do. Your orders were to bring the plans, and the model you spoke of, not the aeroplane itself." "But I told you," exploded the other, "the model was not there, or the plans either. When I've unloaded on the other side I'll bring the machine 'back here to the works; they can make all the plans they want. As for the boys, there was no time to dispose of them, and if we had left them behind they would have given the alarm." "The boys—you leave them with Wilson when you get across the water; he will not need orders." The short I man gave a disagreeable chuckle. "Let ! me see them." Both boys still feigned unconscious- ' ness as the foreigner approached. The < sound of that chuckle had made their I blood run cold. Fortunately, the man I only gave them a glance, then turned Ito give more instructions about the cargo. As soon as the goods were on board, the -boys were picked up and thrust into the cabin with less care than had 'been given to the boxes. "My hat!" whispered Richard. "They've filled up the 'bally place till there's no room to ibreathe. I wonder what's inside those boxes." "Shut up, you duffer. If they hear us we shan't have a chance to escape." "Precious little now," grumbled Richard. "Can't you keep your knees off my shoulder? I feel like a sardine." The plane took off again, and Danny ( guessed that they were returning the ' way they had come—over the sea—-

judging bv the conversation of the Englishman and the foreigner. Rut where thev had alighted and where they were making for now, he had no idea. , After about half an hour or more ol flying 'the machine landed again. As the engines stopped, a sharp voice, which evidently belonged to thenpilot, rang out throughthe darkness. "Has the car arrived?" "No, sir; I was looking out for it when you landed."' "Well, come on, all together now—get a move on."' The boys heard the sound ol footsteps shuffling round the ma-chine. The plane moved once more, but this time it was being pushed. A heavy door slammed, a key turned in the lock, then silence as voices died away into the distance. Cautiously opening the door, Danny peeped out. No one was about. "Come on, old chap, this is where we disappear if poss.!" (To be continued)