Sowerby Bridge District Scout Week

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HALIFAXBOY SCOUTASSOCIATION Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society, Limited Sowerby Bridge. District

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.. HALIFAX BOY SCOUT ASSOCIATION. SOWERBY BRIDGE DISTRICT. County P resident- Rt. Hon. Viscount ALLENDALE, M.C., Bretton Park, Wakefield. County Commissioner - Lt. Col. M. W . EWART-vVENTWOR T H, L!J R.N. (Retd.), Wooley Park, Wakefield. (O.H.M.S.) ,_[LJ.! rv D.C.C.-Major M. STODDART-SCOTT, M.D. (O.H.M.S.) ~ V\ A.C.C. Boy Scouts - Mr. J. H. BARRACLOUGH, Round Oak, Mirfield. L.!.l A.C.C. Wolf Cubs-Mr. W. J. MARGERISON, Crossley & Porter Schools, Halifax. A. C. C. Rover Scouts- Mr. W. E. ASKE, 97 Dud well Lane, Halifax. 0§.----,I: : A. C. C. Handicapped Scouts- Rev. E . C. HAMER, M.A., I(I< I ' , 15 Radcliffe Road, Lupset, Nr. Wakefield. __j :~..•. : COMMERCIAL STREET A.C.C. Training- Major M. STODDART-SCOTT, M.D. (O.H.M.S.) County Secretary - Mr. A. SHAW, M.C., M.A., F .C.A., I G.PO. I r---- Midland Bank Chambers, Dewsbury. Asst. County Treasurer- Mr. W . H . BROOKE, Midland Bank, Dewsbury. DISTRICT O F FI C E RS. District Commissioner - Ald. P. N. WHITLEY, J . P., Brantwood, Rawson Avenue, H alifax. Assistant District Commissioners - J. A. W ORSNOP, Esq., J .P., 25 Union Stre et, Halifax. Camp Permits and" town office." Mr. H. CULPAN, 24 Aked's Road, Halifax. New Troops. Rallies. Mr. C. W. ROUSE, 42 Manor Heath Road, Halifax. Youth Organisations. Insurance . Mr. G. B. NEWPORT, Crossley & Porter Schools, Halifax. Advice. We have moved from our old address /~ Mr. F. B. FOSTER, "Fothrington ," 240 Warley Road, Halifax. in Union Street to Wolf Cubs. Rev. J. SCHOLEFIELD, The Vicarage, Northowram, Halifax. 17, GEORGE STREET National Service. DIST RICT SCOU TMASTE RS.

where old friends and new are extended a Re~.J. F I RTH, Thorpe Vicarage, Triangle. 4th, 9th, 16th, 30th. Mr. H. LORD, 29 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge. cordial invitation to inspect our large and 14th, 24th, 38th, 39th, 44th, 52nd. up-to-date showrooms displaying every sports HO N. DISTRICT RO VER LEADE R. need, and to enjoy our usual prompt and *Mr. G. PARKIN, 69 Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge. H on. Secreta r y: Mr. J. C. KENYON, 10 Willow Houses, Sower by Bridge personal service. CENS US FIG URES - 1st May, 1940. Make a Bee-line to Total Number of Groups ... 8 Group Sections. Controlled Groups .. . 7 Scout Section only ...... 4 C. of E...... 3 Cub and Scout Sections . .. 1 Methodist ...... 4 Scout and Rover Sections 1 Open Group ...... 1 Cub, Scout & Rover Sections 2 Com para tive Figures (approximate> . Scouters. Cubs Scouts Rovers Totals Men Women [!Urt!IT•I113 1938 35 108 41 184 24 1 1939 46 115 40 201 21 1 17, George Street, H alifax. Tel. 4039 1940 52 122 35 209 * 27 6 * Please note that of these 27 Scouters 15 have been or are being called up If it's a game worth playing, we have it for m·iJitary or other service, and in addition there are now 8 Rovers in the ' I services and 10 liable to be called up who would normally have assisted with Groups. · (

MESSAGES. From the Chief Commissioner . . If you require any Newspapers or I am very glad that the Scouts of the Sowerby Bridge District are not going to allow the Nat ional Crisis to interfere with theit· Periodicals delivering to your address, determination to carry on with Scouting, and that they are to hold a Scout Week in May, designed to show the public that they are very much alive and have an enthusiasm which nothing can damp. ther e is no need to go Scouti ng, This is as it should be and is, moreover, exactly what the Chief Scout wants. go straight to Quit;Japart from t he value of the Scout and other recognised Youth Organisations during this period of stress and anxiety, we have to look beyond the immediate present to the post-war pet·iod F. LORD of reconstruction, perhaps more difficult and complex even than the successful waging of the War itself. If the nations must start 29, Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge anew upon t he best in their nation a l characteristics, there must also be a wide vision of t heir essential inter-depend ence. j.; I recommend the Scout Movement to the people of Sowerby I I At your service. Thank you! Bridge and District a s one they should confidently support in the \ knowledge that Scouting both at home and in its world-wide aspect ~ has a contribution to make in training t hose upon whom much of :) the burden of reconst r uction will rest. HAMPTON. From the Archbishop of York. I am much interested to hear of t he Scout Week which it is proposed to hold in May, and should like to send it my best wishes. There is no doubt that the Scout Movement, along with the other associations of boys on a basis of comradeship and public spirit, If you are Sc outing for the has a great contribution ·to make to the life of the nation in the futu re. IDEAL LOCALIT Y Yours very truly, WILLIAM EBOR. FOR YOUR HOME From the local Member of Parliament. I am delighted to hear that the several Scout G roups in the and wish to reserve your land, see Sowerby Bridge District are uniting to hold a Scout Week. I would like to take this opportunity of sending to all F. STOCKTON associated with this week my very best wishes for a great success. There is no doubt that the spirit of Scouting is more necessary BUILDER & CONTRACTOR than ever in the world today, and as an old Scout Master myself, I would say, to keep Scouting alive and vigorous is at the present Phones : Works: Residence: time a work of vital national importance . 59 L.F. Sowerby New Road, Woodroyd, Good Scouting to you all, 81070 S.B. Sowerby Bridge. Luddenden Foot Yours sincerely , in Scouting, MALCOLM S. McCORQUODALE.

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A Message from Councillor R. H. Howarth, J.P., I Chairman of the Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council, and EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL Chairman of the Sowerby Bridge Elementary Education Committee. at As Chairman of the Sowerby Bridge Urban D istrict Council, I wish to commend to my fellow citize.ns the good work which the

52, Wharf St., Sowerby Bridge. Boy Scout Association is doing for t he welfare of the young !if~of our town. This is a matter in which I have been keenly interested ! for a great number of years, and I have frequently noted the value I ]. QUAIN LTD. of the Boy Scout Training in developing a boy's character and 'IJ faculties. Registered Electrical Installation Contractors. Now we are to have the opportunity of watching the boys in Telephone 81315. Established 1908. camp at Crow Wood Park. I hope the public will make frequent visits to the Camp and see for themselves something of t he AUTHORISED HOOVER DEALERS. training given. I am sure the Scouters will be pleased to answer your question s. Hire-Purchase Terms arranged. The Government are realising the value of the work being done by the Scout Movement a nd kindred organ isations, and, in a I ELECTRIC WASHERS recent circular addressed to Local Education Authorities, ask us (f and REFRIGERATORS to support such efforts by any means in ou•· power. This I am It sure we shall be pleased to do, but the help which the public can give is of even greater value. We can all take an interest in the II work; we can get our boys to join the Scout Movement; while some, I hope, will feel called to offer their help as a form of National Service of the greatest value for the younger generation in whom we base our hopes of a better world to come. R. H. HOWARTH. t UNDER THE CLOCK. AN INVITATION.

The Scouters of Sowerby Bridge District extend a he~rtyinvitation f A. Whitaker W. Whitaker to you to come and fraternise with them on all possible occasions during their special Scout Week. F.B.O.A. Watchmaker As may be seen from the messages of encouragement from eminent Consulting and I Jeweller men (for which we are very grateful), Scouting is of first importance in Dispensing Optician and Silversmith the work of reconstruction of a new world. Our need is for men -- and women too- to come forward as Scouters to assist in the training of "those upon whom much of the burden of reconstruction will rest." This need is local as well as national, and with our present officers being called Phone S.B. 81030 up for military service we sadly run the risk of being at a serious disadvan Repairs tage with troops inadequately staffed. It would, therefore, be most helpful for Appointments were prospective Scouters to come forward immediately to train while officers yet remain with us. Our need, too, is for boys to enrol as W olf Cubs and Scouts, and generally these are not lacking in coming forward. We wish to acknowledge the invaluable assistance of the Chairman, Always at your service At your service Members, and Officers of the U.D.C., in permitting us to use Crow Wood Pa rk; to the Service of Youth (Education Committee) for their co·opera tion: to the Trustees of Bolton Brow and Tuel Lane Methodist Churches for the use of their Sunday Schools; to the Regent and Electric Cinema 4 Cos. ; to the advertisers ; and all who have helped us in any way. r: PROGRAMME

Saturday, May 18th. Friday, May 24th. Scouts assemb le 2-30 p.m. at Sower by New Road to Parade Assemble at Camp Site (Crow Wood Pm·k) at 7-0 p.m. for tht·ough Town to Camp Site (Ct·ow Wood Park), break the Recruiting Parade through the town, then proceed to Tuel flag, pitch tents and prepare tea. In the evening, games, a Lane Method ist Sunday School for the showing of all the speaker, camp fire and prayers. Camp fire leader, Barclay S. Scout films again. Charge for admission: Children 1d ., Fraser, Esq ., Group Scoutmaster, 2nd Ha lifax. Adults 2d. Sunday, May 19th. Saturday, May 25th. All Groups parade to Bolton Brow Methodist Church fm· Open Compet ition Day, 2-30 p.m. at Crow \Vood Park, to Morning Service. Assemble at Camp Site 10-0 a.m. Service include non-scouts on equal terms; picnic tea (we provide hot at 10-30, taken by Captain E. V. Tempest, D.S.O., M.C., water only) ; strike camp; summary and awards by camp I Assistant County Commissioner for Rover Scouts, Yorkshire judges, · of and awards to the winners the "Scout Essay" \Vest Riding (North). Day free until ''Scouts Own" at Competition ; pageant of Scouting ; the planting of a tree by 8 p.m., to be taken by Rev. VV'm. Cass, Rover Scout Leader, the youngest Wolf Cub; camp fire; prayers; leave Site 24th Halifax. cleared by 9-0 p.m. Camp fire leadet· and speaker, Monday, May 20th. J. A. Barker, Esq., Assistant District Commissioner for Scouts, Dewsbury. "Cub Night" at Bolton Brow Methodist Sunday School, 7-30 p.m., to include "typical activities"; Cub film. I Sunday, May 26th. Speaket·, W. J. Margerison, Esq ., Assistant County Commis Parade of individual Groups to own places of worsh ip. sionet· fot· Wolf Cubs, Yorkshire West Riding (Central). II t Tuesday, May 21st. "Scout Night" at Bolton Bt·ow Methodist Sunday Schoo l, '\ 7-30 p.m., to include "typical act ivities"; Scout film. DO YOU KNOW Speaker, J. H. Barraclough, Esq., Assistant County Com That, ent it·ely due to the specialised training given to every missi fot· Yorkshire Riding (Centl·al). rr oner Scouts, West member of the Scout Movement, Scouts are being used by Local I Wednesday, May 22nd. Authot·ities, Po lice, Air Raid Wardens, Fire Brigades, First Aid Centres, etc., with great success. 'l Outdoor Displays at 7-30 p.m. in Crow Wood Park (alternative indoor programme in Bolton Brow Methodist Sunday School That once you become a Boy Scout you will find that you if it should be wet), to include rally; tent pitching; mass have over 3,000,000 Friends-A Scout is a Brothet· to every other signalling and message sending; club swinging; boxing; Scout the world over. wrestling ; tumbl ing display ; games, etc. ; in charge of That members of the Movement have saved and t·escued over L. E . Farrar, Esq., Group Scoutmaster, 24th Halifax. 2,000 people from drowning, fires, and danger, and maybe you may Thursday, May 23rd. qua lify for a similar award in the future. " Parents and Friends" (and, we hope, the Chairman and That the happiest days of your life will be spent in the Members of the U.D.C.) at Bolton Brow Methodist Sunday company of your Brother Scouts- days which you will always School at 7-30 p.m. Speaker, J. Hurdley, Esq., Assistant remember and be grateful for. I County Commissioner for Rover Scouts, South - East That during our special week we are occupying a Shop adjoining the Lancashire. Chairman, W. E. Aske, Esq ., Assistant County Regent Cinema, Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge (by kind permission of the l,r Commissioner for Rover Scouts, Yorkshire West Riding management) where complete Scout Equipment may be obtained, and (Central). There will also be suitable films. Scouting Exhibits are on view without obligation.

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BOY SCOUT GROUPS. If on the " TRAIL " for a trustworthy article *Indicates Scouters on Probation. "HUNT UP" 9th St. Mary's, Sowerby Bridge. Regd. No. 16848 Scarf- Black and Gold. S.M.: Rev. G. L. Barber, St. Mary's Vicarage, Triangle. A.S.M.: H. Harris, Hall Green, Soyland, Ripponden. (O.H.M.S.) Meeting Place - W. ]. STORER Troop- Pack - FOR BEsT PossiBLE VALUE IN 14th Sowerby Bridge Methodist. Regd. No. 14410 jli Scarf-Emerald Green. Hosiery, Underwear, Shirts, etc., G.S.M .: H. Lord, 29 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge. S.M.: F. Crawshaw, 36 Mitchell Street, Sowerby Bridge. and Household Drapery. A.S.M.: C. Priestley, 14 Oxford Street, Sowerby Bridge. * A. S.M.: L. Norcliffe, 4 Park Avenue, Sowerby Bridge. C.M.: A. Fawthrop, 21 Nelson Street, Sowerby Bridge. (O.H.M.S.) We specialise in SHIRTS TO MEASURE. * A.C.M.: N. Tasker, so Pye Nest Road, Halifax. (O.H.M.S.) * A.C.M.: C. Walker, 2 Richmond Ave., Beechwood, Sowerby Bridge. We can supply Scout and Guide Equipment. * A.C.M.: B. Gledhill, 18 Pye Nest, Halifax. * A.C.M.: Miss Irene Crawshaw, 36 Mitchell Street, Sowerby Bridge. Hon. Treasurers: R. Sharp, G. Eastwood, C. Kershaw. 45, WHARF ST., SOWERBY BRIDGE Group Secretary : B. Gledhill. Group Chaplain: Rev. C. R. Scott," Bankfield," Quarry Hill, S.B. Rover Circular to-G. Tasker. Scout Circular to-F. Crawshaw. Cub Circular to-A. Fawthrop. Meeting place-Bolton Brow Sunday School. · Crew-Tuesday, 8 p.m., Railway Station, Triangle. Troop-Tuesday, 7·15 p.m. Grey Shirt, Blue Shorts. Pack-Saturday, 2·30 p.m. Grey Jersey, Blue Shorts. 16th Sowerby New Road Methodist. Regd. No. 15946 The Sound-System used in connection Scarf- * A.S.M.: G. N. Stockton, Woodroyd, Burnley Road. Luddenden Foot. with this Rally is being operated * A.S.M.: D. H. Hoyle, Green Lea, Bairstow Lane, Sowerby Bridge. I Scout Circular to-G. N. Stockton. by the Meeting Place-Sowerby New Road Methodist Church. Troop-Tuesday, 7-0 p.m. Green Shirt, Blue Shorts. SOWERBY BRIDGE 24th Tuel Lane Methodist. Regd. No. 14943 Scarf-Brown and Orange Diagonal. RELAY SERVICES LIMITED G.S.M.: L. E. Farrar, 40 Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge. R.S.L.: Rev. Wm. Cass, 7 Beech Villas, Sowerby Bridge. 2 Myrtle Terrace, S.B. A.R.S.L.: J. C. Kenyon, 10 Willow Houses, Sowerby Bridge . Tel. 8111 0 S.M.: E. Brunning , 18 Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge. A.S.M.: R. Law, 12 Oak Avenue, Sowerby Bridge. Quotations for this class of A.S.M.: L. Wood, 8 Newton Street, Sowerby Bridge. A.S.M.: G. M. Wilcock, 10 Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge. work given without obligation. Hon. Treasurer: H. Schofield, 16 Clyde Street, Allan Wood, Sowerby Bridge. (O.H.M.S.) Band Master: C. Firth, 31 Pleasant Street, Sowerby Bridge. For trouble-free Radio our RELAY SERVICE is Rover Circular to-Rev. Wm. Cass. Scout Circular to-L. E. Farrar. at your disposal. Particulars with pleasure. Meeting place- ill Crew-Thursday, 7-45 p.m. i\; Troop-Tuesday, 7-0 p.m. Green Shirt, Blue Shorts.

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38th Warley Parish Church. Regd. No. 17496 Scarf-Brown with Gold Border. G.S.M. : F. E. Widnall, 217 Highroad \Veil Lane, Halifax. * S.M.: G. Tasker, 50 Pye Nest Hoad, Halifax. BE PREPARED ! C.M.: Mrs. F. E. Widnall, 217 Highroad Well Lane, Halifax. Scout Circular to-F. E. Widnall. Meeting place-St. John's School, Windle Hoyd Lane. Order your Troop-Tuesday, 6-0 p.m. Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts. 39th St. Mary's, Luddenden Foot. Regd. No. 986 Scarf- Hed and Gold Diagonal. * G.S.M.: C. Judson, 18 Willow View, Sowerby Bridge. (O.H.M.S.) 'RALEIGH' CYCLE * R.S.L.: R. Parsonage, 3 South View Terrace, Queen's Road, Halifax S.M.: C. Judson. NOW! A.S.M.: E. O'Hara, 27 Milner Royd, Luddenden Foot. * A.S.M.: D. Wilcocl{, 33 'Nest View, Hopwood Lane, Halifax. From * A.S.M.: G. Bake, 3 Third Avenue, Manor Drive, Halifax. * C.M.: Miss D. Denton, Thorpe House Farm, Luddenden Foot. * A.C.M.: Miss B. Foster, 8 Princess Street, Sowerby Bridge. Cyril W. Sands Rover Circular to-R. Parsonage. Scout Circular to-Miss B. Foster. Cub Circular to-Miss B. Foster 61/63, WHARF ST., SOWERBY BRIDGE Meeting Place-Cooper Ho use Mill. Troop- Tuesday, 8 p.m. Green Shirt, Blue Shorts. Your Complete Cycle Dealer and Repairer Pac k-Tuesday , 7 p.m. Green Jersey, Blue Shorts. 44th Warley Clough. Regd. No. 17852 Scarf-Emerald Green. * S.M.: A. Holroyd, 13 West View Drive, Highroad Well. Scout Circular to-A. Holroyd. Meeting Place-Warley Clough Chapel, Burnley Road. Troop-Tuesday, 7-30 p.m. Navy Shirt, Navy Shorts. (Temporarily attached to the 14th). 52nd Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. Regd. No. 12882 Scarf-Blue with Green Border. G.S.M.: Rev. G. A. Thomas, 3 South View, Sowerby Bridge. WHY ~SCOUT ' AROUND R.S.L.: G. Parkin, 69 Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge. S.M.: H. Greenwood, 88 Parkfield, Triangle, nr. Halifax. A.C.M.: Miss M. Moran, Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge. t FOR YOUR NEW RADIO? A.C.M.: Miss B. Kenyon, 12 Clifton Street, Sowerby Bridge. Hon. Treasurer: C. T. Dewhurst, 34 Myrtle Terrace, S.B. (O.H.M.S.) Come direct to Group Secretary: F. Hallas, la Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge. Rover Circular to- G. Par kin. Scout Circular to-- H. Greenwood. 23, Wharf Street Cub Circular to- Miss M. Moran. Meeting P lace-Steps Lane, Willow Hall, Sowerby Bridge. for all the leading makes, and a large selection Crew-Thursday, 8-15 p.m. Troop-Thursday, 7-0 p.m. Navy J ersey, Navy Shorts. of Pack- Saturday, 2-15 p.m. :..iavy Jersey, Navy Shorts. His Master's Voice, Marconi, Badge Examiners for Sowerby Bridge Area. Phi1co, Pye, MuHard, Philips, etc. Airman-Dr~Morek, Orrell House, Sowerby Bridge. Cyclist-Mr. Cyril W. Sands, Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge. Fireman-Supt. T. Waterhouse, Fire Station, Sowerby Bridge. I~ Phone Healthyman and Motor Mechanic-Or. Morek, Orrell House, S.B. I W. S. Banks. 81150. Musician-Miss E. A. Haigh, 7 Southview, Sowerby Bridge. Photographer-Mr. F . Whitaker, 4 Beech Villas, Sowerby Bridge. 'II Reader-Mr. S. Robinson, Public Library, Sowerby Bridge.

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WOOD BADGE. The Wood Badge is awarded to Scouters and persons holding Non executive or Honorary rank who complete sat isfactorily the respective Sowerby Bridge courses of training outlined in the pamphlet "The Training of Scouters," in which are contained full particulars as to the conditions governing the issue of the Badge. Urban District Council The Wood Badge consists of facsimiles of two of the beads forming the necklace originally belonging to Chief Dinizulu which was captured by the Chief Scout during the Zulu War. GAS DEPARTMENT Courses of Training are held at Gilwell Park, Essex, and at recognised Training Camps, for details of which watch "The Scouter." The announcements re Part 1 Theoretical, are made in " The Scouter" from time to time. The holders of Wood Badges at present in Halifax are:- GET UP-TO-DATE 1920-W. J. Margerison 1929-F. B. Foster, A. E. Naylor 1933-A. Brearley, K. Evens 1934-H. Garbutt, J. Mitchell, F. E. Widnall, C. Wa lton with 1935- Mrs. F. B. Foster 1936-W. E. Aske, F. Ayres, J. S. Cockroft, F. L. Fawcett 1937- T. Alderson, G. Denham I' 1938 - W. Akroyd, W. 0. Burton, M. Chisslett, B.S. Fraser, W. A. Marshall 1939-Mrs . J. S. Cockroft, Mrs. Haworth, J. A. Barton G Ja\~ 1940-J. C. Kenyon. How soon will your name be added to the list ? It will be a pleasure to show you the · FORMATION OF NEW GROUPS. latest types of GAS APPLIANCES A Group runs for three months on probation. At the end of that time formal application to registration is made on forms C. and G., obtainable from the Secretary. Cookers Water Heaters The Commissioner or Secretary should be informed without delay. Washing Machines Pokers IF YOU ARE NOT A SCOUT USE THIS-- Fires Irons Refrigerators Lighting Fittings, etc. Send this form to : The Boy Scouts Association, 25 Buckingham Palace Road, London, S.W. I. ; at the or to the Local Secretary : Mr. J. C. Kenyon, 10 Willow Houses, Sowerby Bridge. GAS SHOWROOMS, TOWN HALL, ~""'""- who will put you in touch with the Group nearest your home address. Sowerby Bridge. I WANT TO BECOME A BOY SCOUT/WOLF CUB. Name Call and see our Display, and Address Thank goodness for Gas I Signature of Parents giving permission Scout or Sea Scout (cross out which does not apply).