BOY SCOUTS

Waipa Post, Volume 45, Issue 3215, 11 August 1932, Page 4

BOY SCOUTS

VISIT OF DOMINION COMMISSIONER. INSPECTION OP SCOUTS AND CUBS. There was a big muster of Te Awamutu Boy Scouts and Cubs at the Oddfellows' Hall last evening to meet the ominion Commissioner for training, Major F. A. Sandford r V.D., of Christchurch, who is making a tour of inspection throughout \the' Auckland province. The under the control of ScoutMster G. Pryce, and the Cubs under Cubmaster W. Glasgow, who had with him Cubmistress Audrey Mairs. All the boys looked neat and keen, and when Major Sandford entered the room he was accorded the customary welcome, first by the Cubs and then by the Scouts, the hall resounding to their piercing yells. After a critical inspection, the distinguished visitor acknowledged the welcome, and said he was especially peased to note the attendance of so many adults—in fact, the representation of ladies was larger than at any other centre he had visited on tour. He then delivered a brief but chatty address, especially for the boys, commending to them the great amount of information contaned in the Chief Scout's book, " Scouting for Bovs " He (the speaker) had been studying it for manv years, and still he found much of interest. To a question as to what subject he should continue to chat upon, came an excited call "Tell us about the Jamboree." The Major responded read- " ily, and sketched some of the main features and impressions of the 1924 Jamboree in Denmark, which he attended as leader of the New Zealand party, and also of the more recent Jamboree near Birkenhead, England. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the remarks. Then the time had come for comment on the appearance of the local troop, and the Major remarked that he had one criticism to make, anent the incorrect wearing of stockings. He called attention to the regulation style, and urged all to comply implic- x itly, point out that the regulations have the King's approval. Next he presented the Allen Shield (donated by a member of the troop) for competition among patrols. The first winner is the Grey Duck Patrol, of which R. Whyte is the leader, and to him was handed the trophy, amid applause.

Major Sandford then took part in several games with Cubs and Scouts, directing them in new forms of recreation and correcting their mistakes in others.

A very tasty supper was served <*nd a pleasant half-hour spent before the visitors left by car on their return to Hamilton.