BOY SCOUTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14522, 18 August 1911, Page 3

BOY SCOUTS.

(By D.S.). An important meetins of "tfiA District Oonmiittee is oalted for to-night at nine o'clock sharp. ■ It is likely that the central meeting rooms now used by the Scouts will have to be vacated, as they are required for other purposes. The A Class match is now finished with the exception of Gleuiti, who shoot this week. The B Class finishes next Saturday night. The follow.ng head the list for the A Class: — J. Valentine, 67—1—68 j H ■ Bonnets*, 64—4-63; A. Mitchell Gl—7—OS; W. Aitchison. 66—1—67: N. Thomas, 66—1—67; F. Shaw, 63—4—67; E. Thomas, scr., 66; P. Collett, scr., G4; R. Robertson, 62—3—65; B. Holdgat-J, 61—3—64. The close result shows the handicapping abilities of District Commander Williams, -who hopes to see the B Class finish as closely. As the possible without handicap was 70, the number of scores over 60 shows that the Scouts contain many, good marksmen, who should have their Marksmen's Badges. There are at least forty Scouts who should have this on their shoot-

ing, .but the judging-distances part of the test -would probably stick them. _ At the close of the B Class competition it is probable that the shooting will bo . discontinued until after the school holidays. By reports received, the King's Rally, heid at Windsor Park, was a great success. In a great semicircle I of six hundred yards diameter ""vere arranged 35,000 Scouts, representing a huge -wheel. The "Union Jack flagstaff, represented the r.ave of lhe wheel, while the spokes were represented by spaces left between ibo different divisions of Scouts. The King's Scouts and Life Savers were given place of honur in front, After inspecting the latter, the King rode around and between the divisions and in all covered throe miles. Then on the bugle sounding the Scouts' rally all ran to the centre shouting their patrol calls. When the patrol leaders arrived at the right place they held up their staves and all halted in dead silence. The first circle-then led off with the Engonyama chorus, followed by "Be Prepared," twice. The Life Savers' and Colonial flags were then marched to the front and lowered in salute. At this juncture the Chief ! Scout called for three cheers for His 1 Majesty the King, and while the Life ' Savers and Kings' Scouts remained at j the new salute, the rest putting thc.'r i hats on their staves and holding them

aloft, cheered in unison. Tho display nuido a great impression -upon, all v r ho saw it. The new saluto referred to above, is tuade by holding the staff at order by "tho right side, and bringing the lei b hand smartly across the body, until tho forclinjier touches tho staff, with palm downwards and in line with, tho elbow. The old salute has new teen abolished, so all must practice the- now DHL'. In his tour of inspection the Chief Scout praised the display of the Cambridge Scouts. In a roped-in circle, different portions did vhiler-ent wotk. As each division, had specialised in the work allotted it, tho display was a great success. Tho c.rculur rally vvas alto performed In a creditable manner. The Dunodin Scouts have this month to do a good turn to the movement by each bringing along a recruit, whom they are to train, for the "tenderfoot badge." Tiniaru might well imitate thus plan. Lieut-General Baden-Powell will arriv.u in N-ew Zealand early next year, and will probably land at the Bluff and work liis Tray up. As tho time at his disposal in New Zealand is limited all Scouts are asked to be well .prepared to go through their work quicldy and thoroughly. Orders hava been issued that in future scarvesi are to bo worn outside the uniforms, and over'the collar of tho tunic.

scouts nearer, tho city. In tho meantime Kelly, roused from his sleep, threatened the scouts with his revolver. The boys took refuuc behind trees and trailed" him from tlio patch of brush to another. Several times Kelly threaten**! to shoot, but one of the boys named Mbtt knew him as he had getting his meals at the Mott homo. Kellv says ho "did not like to shoot the kid." Fire Chief Meters arrived soon on the see-no and the fugitive was arrested and taken to towu. Kelly had a. 32-ca.libre revolver in liis hand.