THE BOY AND HIS DOINGS

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Volume 58, Issue 78, 4 May 1929, Page 3

THE BOY AND HIS DOINGS

By "Leader"

"Leader" wishes to express Iiis regrefc tliat a mis-statement appeared in this colunm lasfc week. Miss Moncur was jnerely visiting the Congre-' gational Cubs, and had not taken charge, as was stated. Last week, owing to Anzac Dav being a liol iclny , the column had to be in a day earlier than usual and in the resultant rush "Leader" misunderstood some notes given him on this subject. * * * Detective (after tlie burgiary) : You sav there are twenty watehes and ten diamond rings gone? Is there anything else niissing? Victim: Yes, the chap that stole 'em. * * * . Nelson Park Troop is undergoing a ccurse of signalling at present, and the boys are showing commeiulable keenness in their work. A girl with a voice 1 ike a corncrake sank "My Zummerset Hoame." Even the hostess realised how awful the whole business was, and she was staggered to see an elderly gentleman in a corner of the rooni crying quietly. "Are you a Somerset man?" she nsked gently. "No," said he, "I'm a mnsician !" sj: # 5$e Th Anzac Day parade was fairly well attended considering the somewhat inclement weather conditions that prevailed. Tliere was a muster of about 80 Scouts under AssistantCommissioner Jolins, who, altliough Jie is taking a rest frotn scouting in order to nndertake a coursc of study, tnrned out and verv ably took charge of the parade. * 3»: The proprietor of an underwear store stood in the advertising office of the local newspaper, purple with indignation. "Look at my advertisement in your wretclied paper," he bellowed. "Please be cairn, and tell me wliat is wrong," said the advertising managcr soothingly. "What's wrong ?" cried the draper. "AVhy, I sent in an advertisement reading. 'IV e make men's wear' — and liere you liave pufc, 'IVe make men swear!' " * * * Whai; is the difference between a hairdresser and a sculptor? One curls up and dves and the other makes faces and busts ! % * Scouts will be pleased to hear that Scouter Young has returned to Napier, and is once more taking an active part in the movement. * * * The boys' gymnasium classes have started in connection with the Boys1 Department of the Y.M.C.A., and all members are sliowing great keenness in the com[>etition for leaders' badges. A special class has commenced for boys from seven to eleven years of age. A fine group of boys meet on Saturday mornings and go through a course of physical culture. games, etc., and while building and strengthening their bodies, enjoy themselves to the full. * -f * The following tongue-twister should ha said: rapidly a few times : A pretty crop of poppies in a copper coffee pot. Not so easv as it looks, is it? * ❖ * It may be of interest to boys to know that the New Zealand quarters at the coming international jamboree will take the form of a Maori pa. The Scouts, dressed in native mats and

dyed to the rcquisite shade will perform liakas, poi dances. etc. _ We are verv pleased to hear that New Zealand will do somethiug really distinctive. • * • Ncw Zealand Scout Headquarters has reccived a letter from lmperial Headquarters olfering Ncw Zealand a White Ensign which had been liung on the Cenotaph in London. It was decided to accepfc the offer with tlianks. The flag will be received on behalf of New Zealand by the jamboree contingent. # * * A special investiture ceremony has been arranged for members of the Y.M.C.A. Scout Troop. to take plaee on Monday ilight, wlien a large liutiiber of lx»ys will make the Scouts' promise, thus becoming members of the uorld-wide brotlierhocd. The Commissioner will take charge of the cerej mony and will also present a number of badges to the boys who have by concentration and effort earned the awards. The silver cup for competition among the Scouts for cleanliness and general appearance has been won by Patrol-leader Jack Hill twice in succession, and the silver serviette ring for competition among the cubs has been won by Cub Allan Black. • • • It' frequently bappens tliat a boy breaks a blade of his penknife, but this does not necessarily render the knife useless, for by grinding the reruaining piece of the blade it enn be made into quite a useful screwdriver. Of course it will not be strong enough to deal with big screws in liard wood, but nevertheless it will often bo found very handy. * * * Little Jolinny, a city boy in the countrv for the first time, saw the milking of a cow. "Now you know where the milk comes from, don't you?" he was asked. "Sure !" replied Jolinny. "Yqu give the cow some breakfast food and water and then drain the crankcase." * * The latest return shows that there are now 10,073 Scouts, Cubs and Rovers in New Zealand and 937 Scout officers. * * * Puketapu Scout Troop recently received a visit from Dr. Cashmore, wlio examined thrce members for their ambulance badge and one for the public health badge. All the boys passed. Great excitement prevailed when it was announced that Scout Haraki was to go to England to represent the Afaoris. The troop now has tbree representatives in the party and their Scouter is taking charge of the New Zealand contingent. * * * Uncle: Only fools are certain, Tommy. AVise men liesitate. Tommy: Are you sure, uncle? Uncle: Yes, my boy, certain of it! * * * Entries for the fish puzzle published last week are rolling in. It is not too Jate to enter yet as the closing date is May 11. lf you want to enter and have lost your last Saturday's Telegraph, you cnn. still obtain one from this office. Come 011. boys, shake up your brains. ^ * s! If I walk to the station at a speed of three miles an hour I sjiall be half an liour late. If I go by ,bus at a speed of ten miles an hour I shall be 26 minutes eai'ly. How l'ar is it to the station ? Answer will appeai' next week.