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Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15882, 30 July 1919, Page 2

THE Scouts Boy Pot the benefit of localities where no Scout troops have been established—and there are many around Wanganui and adjoining districts —the following excerpts from tie Scouts’ Handbook of Instruction may influence steps being taken to form troops : JUNIOR SCOUT PROMISE AND LAW. As Junior Scouts are all boys under ten years of age, their Promise and Law are necessarily very simple. On being enrolled as a Junior Scout, the hoy must take the following promise:— (1) I promise to obey my parents, my teacher and my Scoutmaster (or Sooutmistreas). (2) I will try always to speak the truth. (3) I will try to do my duty at home. (4) I will try to obey my Scout Law. JUNIOR SCOUT LAW. (1) My word is trusted, for I always speak the truth. (2) I make myself useful and help others. (3) I am kind to animals. (4) I am never rude to anyone. (5) I do not beg nor take money for doing a good turn. (6) I keep smiling and do not sulk. When taking the promise, the Junior Scout will stand holding his right hand raised level wish his shoulder, palm to the front, thumb resting on the palm, and the four fingers pointing upwards. This is his half-salute and secret sign. When the hand is raised to the forehead it is the full salute. THE JUNIOR SCOUT MOTTO IS “BE TRUE.” JUNIOR SCOUTS. .

COMPETITION ESSAY. A final reminder is given concerning the Competition Essay, the subject set being “How can I as a Scout, best serve my Country?” To meet the needs of some of the Seniors tie time has been extended to August 2nd, but a'i essays must reach the Commissioner by Saturday of this week.

PEACE DAY DISPLAY. The Scout Master of St. Andrew’s .Troop has received the following lettei, which speaks for itself:—Dear Sir, —Mr H. E. Good and myself were asked to judge the various displays of the troops of Boy Scouts in Wanganui at the Peace Celebrations. However, only one troop put in a display, so the element of competition was absent, but on examining the actual display put in. Mr Good and myself considert j that it warranted, a prize, and we Lave accordingly awarded the prize money to St. Andrew’s. The display represented “The Empire’s Re-build-ers,” being a most appropriate display for a troop of Boy Scouts, for we realise that in their hands lies the future o' our country, and that the training and counsel given to them now is the all important factor by . which the course of their future lives will be onided. I myself inspected the troop, aid was pleased with their general turn out and especially their steadiness ou parade.—W. A. Izard, Lieut.

KOTES. Who wants a boy? The Commissioner has the names of several smart lads who would like a'billet after school hours, or on Saturday morning. Will business men and women please note? Patrol Leader Shelley, Just arrived from London, paid a visit to the St. Andrew’s Troop last Saturday afternoon, and was greeted by the boys with a rousing Maori haka. It has been proposed 'that Patrol Leader Shelley take charge of Aramoho Troop bio. 1. The Wanganui Methodist Troop continues to make good progress. There was a good parade on Friday night last, and W. E. Bathgate and Frank Ansell were appointed patrol leaders. It is intended to hold a social in about a fortnight’s time. Boys wishing to Join are asked to communicate with the Eev. B. Dudley. The St. Andrew’s Troop had 57 boys on parade on Saturday last, and under the supervision of Scoutmaster Weir helpful instruction was given in Morse and semaphore signalling. Scout E. Grose was awarded his Thriftyman’s Badge, and Corporals D. McLeod, S. Hanton, D. Gilbertson, and J. Smith, and Scouts H. Gilbertson, I. Welsford, H. Smith, F. Mcßride, and B. Webby were all awarded their Cook’s Badge. It was agreed to take up a\ special collection next Saturday on behalf of two boys who have Just lost their father. Boy Scouts in the country districts lack many advantages which are possessed by Scouts in the larger centres of population, and some of the former are deserving of the highest praise for the enthusiasm and devotion they display. We have previously referred to the fact that some Scouts have to ride ten or twelve miles to attend drill, and others are handicapped in different ways. They certainly deserve every encouragement, And this reminds us that the Bulls Scouts, than which there is not a. more enthusiastic and highly efficient troop on the coast, are to be for the , interest they display in their work by hav;ng a hall to meet in, a privilege they have not always enjoyed. Sir James Wilson has bought the building in Fulls formerly known as Die Clifton Hotel, and intends placing it at the disposal of the Boy Scouts there. Some

of the partitions will be taken down, and other alterations will be made, to provide a large convenient ball, which later on will be available for the T.M.C.A. and perhaps other work for the benefit of the younger generation. Sir James takes a keen interest in the welfare of the latter, as instance his handsome offer recently in connection with the. building of an institution at Bulls; and Miss N. Wilson’s activities on behalf of the Scouts and in other directions are known throughout the district.

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