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On Wednesday 13th February 1957, I went to the Senior Scout
Meeting of the District in Langton Hall. I was under the impression
that we had more Seniors in the 8th than those that attended.
More so, as it was a very special occasion for the 8th.
I must now record that T/L Alan Willis received from the
ACC Mr Upton, his Queen's Certificate. At the same meeting
R. Hay, received his Fireman's Badge. I had other badges with
me to be presented but the winners were not present.
Now, as to the meeting. There was a debate on two subjects:
for and against the Primus stove; and for and against the
antiquated scout clothing.
On the first, the subject was openly debated and fairly put
forward as this is one of those subjects that you can really
be for and against, the main theme being that it is useful
under special circumstances when other types of fires in camp
are not possible. The second subject, the speaker against
the motion was requested to do something that he did not believe
in. He did a good job but it was obvious that he was to lose
the motion.
After this the Scouters present formed a panel and questions
were put to them. I think this would have been the best part
but time beat us all.
One thing, the tea was cold. The arrangements for such an
occasion could be improved. Our motto is "Be Prepared",
but I do not see why we should be prepared for cold tea.
RDA (OMA)
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