Scout News

I have recently had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Alan Hutt, the Organising Secretary, and he informed me of the very useful work the Club is doing, and hopes to do, in the way of providing playing fields for those unfortunate children who are obliged to play in the dangerous streets.

Our subscriptions for the summer and autumn terms amounted to 17s. 6d. At a £1,000 per acre, this sum will buy outright, for all time, over 212 square feet of land. Each one of you, by giving the small sum of sixpence, is purchasing enough ground for one child to stand on !

There will be some of you reading this who have so far not joined up; there are now 137 members in the Senior School, and I hope that you non-members will make a real effort to join next term, and I am sure you will not regret the assistance you are giving to this worthy cause. D.K.C.

(SENIOR SCHOOL)

The activity of the Troop this term has been largely confined to the enrolling of new recruits and the resulting second class work. Owing to the large increase in our number we were obliged to form three more patrols, making a total of six in all.

For some of us this term has been a very busy one; we took on the task of redecorating the loft—this included the making of a new trap-door, painting and whitewashing Incidentally, some had rather peculiar views as to what should or should not be covered with whitewash ! We now have electric light installed, enabling us to have much longer parades. We managed to get hold of some old cupboards, which will be most useful when we have completed some repairs that need doing to keep out the damp.

Parades during the latter part of the term were well attended, particularly those in uniform. We were unfortunate with the weather, and so were unable to have many outdoor " wide " games.

We finished off the term with a party. If the noise produced was any indication of our enjoyment, the evening was a great success.

Finally, we must congratulate all those who have passed tests, and look forward to a useful and interesting series of meetings next term.