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."■r'•= THE BOY SCOUTS.

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."■r = THE BOY SCOUTS. KIT INSPECTION PARADE AT LLANDUDNO. Notes on a Kit-Inspection Parade of the Llandudno Boy Scouts, held at the Drill Hall on the 12th December. 1910 — Parade State: Officers, 2; non-com- missioned officers. 3: scouts, 23. The Scouts were formed up in open order, the band to the Left, in the Drill Hall, Scoutmaster A. E. Cooper in com- mand. General Physique.—It was pleasing to note the healthy and well set-up condi- tion, generally, of the boys on parade. Contrasted with the newly-enrolled mem- bers of the- troop the older boys mam- fested abundant evidence of the physical benefits conferred on them by the organ- ization. Appearance.—The boys were neat and clean in appearance, and it was evident that every Scout had made an effort to turn out smartly with clean facie and hands, ciean linen, well blacked boots, polished belts and with the uniform donned as sprucely as such a simple, but workmanlike, dress will allow. One re- cruit paraded iu "mufti." Uniform.—There was a great want of uniformity in the dress and equipment worn and carried by the Scouts, which marred the otherwise smart and gallant appearance of these lads. It seemed as if each boy followed the dictates of his in- dividual fancy, in the matter of pattern and style, instead of adhering to the strict letter of the regulations in force. It was explained that this apparent dis- regard of uniformity was clue to the fact that the Llandudno troop, as now organ- ised, has been made up of different local patrols which existed in the town in the earlier days of the Scout movement. I woul.d suggest that an effort be made to give each Scout his uniform and equip- ment in close accordance with the style and pattern drawn up by the local com- mittee, and in as much strict conformity with the general Scout regulations as local conditions and requirements will permit of. Equipment.—The rubove remarks apply to this detail with, perhaps, greater force. Not only was there a lack of uniformity in the "pattern 01 equipment carried by each lad, but-a great many of the boys on parade seemed to be in want of most of the component parts which form the com- plete kit of a properly equipped Scout. The haversack should not be worn as a knapsack. The working too!is (clasp knife, axe. rope. etc.) should be kept bright, clean and sharp. These instru- mentsgo a. 1 oiioi way io enhance a Scout's usefulness on certain occasions, and should not bf spout and damaged by domestic usage. Band.—The bugles and drums were in good order, and evidently Looked after. It was satisfactory to note how proficient the band boys had already become, and the greatest possible credit is due to their instructor. Award ox Prize.—Mr James Haworth, a member of the Local Committee, very kindly came forward on the conclusion of the inspection, and asked me to present a handsome knife (given by him) to the Scout who, in my opinion, I considered was the smartest "turn out" on parade. I found some difficulty in judging the win- ner on account of the diversity of uni- form and equipment displayed. v I, there- fore, elected to award the prize to the boy whose working tools were in the best and most useful condition and. proceeding on these lines, Scout Howe: Edwards was adjudged the prize winner. EDWARD W. REILLY (Lieut-Col.) Llandudno. December 14th. 1910.

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