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Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19052, 16 September 1933, Page 14 (Supplement)

Ist. CHURCH FRANKTON TROOP. Our fifth annual meeting- was held on Thursday of last week, when there was a very small attendance of parents. This Is to be regretted, as we think It the parents’ duty to attend these meetings so that they can see what Is being done for their boys. The balance-sheet showed a small balance in hand, badges having accounted for a large amount during the year. Thjs shows progress made by the troop. The reports of the Scouter and acting- “ Akela ” showed a very satisfactory year’s work, and the A.D.C. congratulated both on their progress. The old committee was re-elected for another term of oince, no alteration being made m chairman or secretary. KAKEPUKU CROUP. The group held its annual meeting oh the eth., there being- a good attendance of parents and others Interested. The old committee was re-elected for another year. ' The balance-sheet showed a very satisfactory credit balance. The secretary’s report dealt very fully with the group’s activities for the past year, while the Scouter’s report showed tho good progress made by the troop. The Cubmaster's report showed a railing ofT of Cubs owing to removals from the district. * The A.D.C. gave an outline or the rerequirements Tor the Ist. Class Badge, and also thanked all Tor the support given to the movement. It was decided ' to hold the troop’s birthday party on the 14th., and to, have our Scouters’ Investiture at the same meeting. FOREST LAKE GROUP. Owing to sickness and other unavoidable reasons quite a number or parents and friends were unable to attend our annual meeting last Tuesdy night. However, despite tho small attendance quite a lot of business was dealt with, Including remits to the annual conference. » The balance-sheet showed a small credit and It was decided to take steps to augment this. Our thanks are due to the Methodist Trust for the free use of the hall Tor our Scout meetings. We consider ourselves much more fortunate than many troops who have to llnd a substantial weekly rental for their meeting place. It was decided to show our appreciation in a material manner. We have also to thank one of our lady committee members Tor her kindness In making up the group scarves, thus saving us further expense. In Mr Gibson or the St. Johns Ambulance Association we have a willing helper who has devoted a lot of time to training us In flrst-ald. For his work we offer our thanks; also for his offer of continual tuition, which, we readily accept. We have now a Pack In our group, or 18 Cubs, under “ Akela ”M. Tombs. They are making good progress. The A.D.C. attended our meeting and was able to enlighten us further on matters concerning the district and Its boundaries. The opportunity was taken to welcome him and our new actlng-S.M.

By “ Silver Wolf."

ST. GEORGE'S GROUP. Last Saturday a party from our troop accompanied the Scouter and Cubs to Cambridge for a fraternal visit, and a most enjoyable day was spent, which we hope to repeat berore long. We held our usual weekly meeting on Tuesday evening, there being an almost complete muster- (two absentees). We had a visit from a Hawera Scouter, who gave us some idea of his own troop activities. Visits like these help to keep us in touch with other districts, and go a long way towards cementing the feeling or brotherhood. Superintendent Craig, of- the Hamilton Fire Brigade, examined eight of our boys for the Fireman’s Badge, all being successful. This speaks well for both the tutor and the pupils. To-day (Saturday) we are at work building a shelter for our trek-cart, which up to the present has only had the shelter of the trees at the rear of our hut. Just a gentle reminder for our annual concert to be held on the 81st. Please remember the silver collection to meet expenses. A Week-end Cump. (By Curly.) On Saturday, September 2, a party of Scouts from Hamilton (§t. George’s, Claudelands and Frankton West) left Hamilton for a week-end at Ngaruawahia. Ngaruawhia was reached shortly after mid-day without mishap,;showing that the last trip was a lesson to the boys on? packing, and overhauling cycles. Scouter Bevin (Te Awamutul arrived a Tew- minutes after us, having missed us In Hamilton. While the, boys rested In the Domain, our loader went off to fetch the ke.y and get Into touch with the Ngaruawahia Scouter. With the help of some of the local hoys we were soon comfortably encamped waiting ror our tents and tucker to arrive. By 5 p.m. tents were pitched and everything made snng, when the cook sang out “Tea, oh!” In the evening we 'had a camp tire, to which all and sundry were invited. Quite a rew friends turned up and the boys were ready for their bed= when we closed the camo nre at 9 p.m. The next morning bright and early, we arose and hurried through the many Jobs assigned to us. Leaving the camp at 10 a.m. we struck west up through the bush to the hills, where we left the track to cut staves and walking sticks. Wc arrived at the ton, where a very floe view of the surrounding country was obtained, photographs were taken and we held a “scouts own” In the fern? out of the wind, Sliding was the easiest way to the bottom and some boys even went up part or Ihe way to slide down again. At camp, dinner was soon on the table and knives and forks busy. A short spell arter dinner and we were again busy striking camp, tents were picked and a row scouts went back into the hush guided by some Ngaruawahia boys to cut staves Tor the remainder. We arrived back in camp and on the m rival or the lorry, the gear was all packed, the ground cleaned of all detris, wc mourned our cycles, gave three cheers lor the Ngaruawahia scouts and made a record trip back to Hamilton, where we collected our kits taken by the lorry, and dispersed to our hdmes.