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Our loaue tt'in month opens ,vi*’;h. load' i: taken from the S.A.H.ti. 3ullotln, No. 7. It io 1 7 ’•■*< - ’iegnath, Acting Chiof Jcouto Commioaion-r of thj intiian 3oy Sscuts Association of tha Union of South Africa.

"It lo a privilege ond an honour to be asked to contribute the Editorial for tliic 1 - one. At ihe out30i; it must bo admitted that the institution of this monthly magasino ic a "boon to all .'ho cherioh the movement and more partioulaz’ly to those who are in oharga of its welfare a£*ongot their own 3eot*„on| for it not only opens a now viota but aloo permits tho expression of views and attitudes on the different arpc^e of the ccnmon brotherhooScouting io emphasised aa u mer.ns of all-round development of poraonality, whieli it: turn brings to bear ita tremendous ir.fluonoe on our daily live a. Scouting inculcates -prayer to 3od, identity wj.th all creations corporato lifo, dignity of worl, wholesome thoughts, words and doe do. In effect, it la/s I o wn the law of good living froo from intrigue, whether of ;coe3 of roligion, or of politico. Above all it unde:rliu-)a tha fatherhood of God and the brothorhood of nan -One of the greatest tilings .;hioh the movement helps to promote ia to my mind "oharccjtor building in the individual". Cnoo a boy haa character, health and a sense of earvioa, ho io more reliable in his undertakings ond has more chance of cucooaa ia life* Character has always boon necessary ic the pes% but with the dimness of tne future boforo uo, character with all its attributes and unselfish service is cTan acre than ever neoessary as a foundation in the rwke up of nr in.In the ooout novo.jont we ax* do aline with the future, and tliat io we are training the last generation to make the boot of lifo 00 to bo jool and worthy citizens no matter clwro thoy be. It is tberafcre incumbent 0*1 everj leader to regulate hi* conduct c id character 00 as to be an example to hie boys.Thore io onothor aapoct on viioh I wish to comment,Wo must not bo contort with liv-! g on ;?aot dooda, nor be content with giving tha boyo a second rate thing. Oft has it boon said that tho only rw 1 ocout is a First Class Qoout, and our objoctivo should he that ovary member of our fold, whather he fc.ldo a Commissioner* a rank or tho humblo rank of a Tor.\nrfoot Scout. he first class in carrying out ovory actic.ty that will help to create a spirit of toleration an goodwill, thus tying all peoples together in the count 1 bondage of brotherhood,In writing the forogoing I , \ not unmindful of the many problems and difficulties ou members have to face in those days whon thore ia 00 rs.it turmoil in the world,

but nevertheless ia it not truo tlyfc as scouts we oust ha prepared to faco thorn, for to give way would not bo becoming to a movomont such ao our !, And no I would ask you to ramombor that we have a dut. to executot and that io to servo with all our might and $0 strive with every effort to show that our endeavours centered in the groat ideal of 3crvico for tho goodcf our fellowmen.1’

Here are aoae figures (from t'na Press) aboutaccidents on the roads <■ Tho National Eoad Safety Organisation in Tretoila has stated that the most dangerous age fez* yom rj cyclists ia fi*om 16 to 19 year®» M s ago group :aa tlio wo rat casualty' record, In this age group thorf core, during 1952, 421 cyclings compared with 231 pedo itrian, accidents 'This meeaa that every day of the 'ear eomeono ie seriously hurt whilst cycling*

ITow for hints on V\ow tc avoid accidents*10, Seep your head Ul, Sany cyclists crack

their skolle in i>;rgetttag to look up as they ride along.

1, Watch out for CKpXiSE,, . ever trust small childrens they as liable to daoh into the road without thiking. If you see a hall in the road, pro; .re to avoid children who nay he charring it. Learn to look well ahead and anticijite trouble®

12 0 3oware of CAR DC US. When a car stop,3 cr is parked ahoad -f you allow yourself a fair margin in proing i.tf in case the driver or a pasceger suddenly opens a door in your fao, Drivers and passengers should properly c?s out on the left, or the pavement side, h.v they cannot be trusted to do so»

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A JQ1I?T CHURCH PARADS II? JOflAlOEiLtnS

A joint church parade for all the Scouts and Wayfarers in the Troops and Detachments of the Methodist Mission Schools along the Reef was held in the Methodist Central Hall, Johannesburg, on Sunday, 10th May. 1953. Present were 464 Scouts* £04 Wolf Cubs, 386 Sunbeams,705 Wayfarers and 67 Officers, making a grand total of 2,026 persons. The schools represented were Albert Street - Johannesburg, Alexandra, Albertos, Benonis Boksburg, Cornet, Crown .lines, Delnas, Eastern Native Township - George C-och, Seroiston, Krugersdorp, Koroka, Hewlando, Orlando East, Orlando West, Randfcntein, Koodopoort, Soghiatown and Springs.

All the Troops and Wayfarer Detachmentr. vere smartly and correctly dreosod and were a ercdit to their Movements. They assembled at the Albert Street School and, accompanied by the splended music of several Scout Bands, they march:d to the Central Hall whore the service began at 3.00 p.m. The Superintendent of the Methodist Mission, the Rev. A. Cowgill, assisted by the Superintendent of Kethodist IJiooion Schools, the Rev. R.S, Hudson, officiated, An Inspiring address was given by Mr. Tabor whoso tliene was 51 The Jagle" from Dr. Aggroy’s stories. *3Sie Albert Street School Choir, winners of the Transvaal Provincial Eisteddfod Trophy, lad in the singing of hyu&s-.

Among the honoured guests ?ere Wayfarer Superintendent Miss F. Brown and Deputy Divisional Scout Comriiseioner ':r* J.R. Rathebe.

1. Census Return3Census returns for this are rcmoig in fromvarious troops. Have you sjr,t in youril

2. Annual Charity Horse ShowYou are invited to attend this show which will be held on the Sth and 10th October at Inanda, Joliannesburg. The proceeds will go towards our funds. A small fee will be payable at the entrance to the Show. For more particulars enquire from? The Kon. Secretary, African Boy Scouts Association, P.O. Box 8356, Johannesburg. (Phone 34-2878).

3. 4-th Pilot CampThis Camp will be hold at Botshabole, Middelburg (Transvaal) from Monday, 23 tl? September, to Friday,2nc October*

A mammoth competitive scout rally of the troops in tho Seliiukhuniland and Hiddelburg, Transvaal, districts was hold on Saturday and Sunday, 16th end 17th Hay, 1953, at Jane Purse, The following troops arrived on the evening of Friday, 15th Hay:-

lot Arkona with 60 scouta, in charge of ScoutersJ.S. Hminele and S. Bapela.let Lobethal with 36 scouts, in charge ofScouters U.K. Blawela and A. Hkadimeng.

i1st Uitkyk with 25 scouts, in charge of ScouterHi. lilminele.1st Gareagopola with 44- scouts and 6 cubs, incharge of Scouter ET.3. Liakgoalo*Apologies for absence were received from the Pokwani

and Gomebokspruit troops. Uhe former, however, sent their Scoutmaster, Mr. J. Moloioi. She local group, 1st Jane Fursa, attended in full force, numbering 54 scouts and 25 cubs under Scouters S. Lekota, A. Thembe,. G. Pit jo and P. Hatlala. Prom Kiddelburg came D/C 5.P. Mawela, A/D/C K.J.K* liminelo and S/k Tladi of 1st Vaalbank. The 1st Bothsabelo attached to tho draining Institution arrived on Saturday morning with 36 scout3 under Scouters C. Eutu and 13. Seopela. Cthor troops from Middelburg wore badly disappointed by chartered transport which failed to turn up. Among the honoured guests were the Deputy Divisional Commissioner, J.R. Rathebe, D/C G.A.P. Mphenyoke (West Hand) and Scout Organiser Pi.S. Mokgako.

On Saturday morning the troops and officere were welcomed to Jane Purse by the Superintendent of the School, the Hov. Pr. Prancis Blake, C.E., and the Principal, Ur. G.H. Pit^e, H.A. Thay also welcomedthe Wayfarers and their leaders who attended the rally under the superintendence of Mrs. Th. Matseba* She Wayfarers and Torchbearers in full uniform numbered 150, while the troops on parade numbered 255 scouts,31 cubs and 12 officers, making a grand total of 451 persons including the honoured guests. After the welcome addresses, tho troops marched to the Jane Purse Memorial Hospital led by the"1st Bothsabelo Scout Band, where the Medical Superintendent, Sr. W.L. Downing and Sister Withers, leader of the local Girl Guides Detachment, welcomed them. The Matron of the Hospital, Si3ter lugsden. and Chief Sekwati of Llamone village, were presented to the rally. D/C S.P. I.Iawela replied suitably on behalf of the scouts. On returning froir the hospital to Jane Purse School prsmiaos, scout tests were conducted by the Deputy Divisional Commissioner and his assistants till after lunch. The trophy, a flag presented to the District by the Honorary Divisional Secretary at Trans­vaal Divisional Headquarters, 3r. J.P. Sees, M.Sc., wao won by the 1st Bothsabelo Troon, who obtained 55 points out of a total of 75, with 1st Jane Purse e.ti the runners- up with 44 points. The remaining troops obtained

respectively 39, 37, 34 and ^3 points, being 1st Lobethal, 1st Gareagopola, lot Uitkyk end 1st Arkona.' With tests oyer, the publio which had cone in large numbers to witneeo the day’s activities were entertained to scout displays which they did not seem to tire of enrjoyingo There was to have been a campfire on Saturday night but this was cancelled owing to scarcity of wood. On Sunday morning, after physical training and breakfast, the troops &oo8inDl0ci £ot the invGBuiturG ox four xiqvt £p?oupfl# 2Jh©z,8— after there was an open-air church parade, the service being conducted by the Rev. Pr. Francis Blake. c.R. w » the service the Deputy Divisional Commissioner.

* * nQ£I'1G*)G» addressed the Scouts, Cubs, Guides, ./ayfarora, Dorohbearers and Sunbeams and their parents, lie stated, inter alia, that he was disappointed that there were no Second Class Scouts being*trained in the troops present and announced that, to help right this state of affairs, plans were afoot for sending two suitable trainees to Gilwell. Mr. rr.s. Mokgoale, 5/to.1st Gareagopola, passed a vote of thanks.

After the church parade, the troops marched in procession to the HoGhate (&eat) of Chief Prank

Ifeaejpun&lo, ourrouade^ by Killing crowds. Here the Chief welcomed tho gathering moot warmly and made a g°nerous donation of £3 to scout funds. Dr. a?hema iJphahlele, M.B., Ch.B. (Rand) inspired by the examole of the Chief also donated £1 and delivered a short" address. A/2/C Middolburg, Hr. H.J.E. Mminele, replied suitably. Prom IJoshate the procession returned to"Jane Purse Sohool where the rally was officially ended.

Special thanks go to Hr. S.P. Hawela (D/C Middelburg) who was largely responsible for the organisation of the rally« ao Mr* o. Lekota, the Local Scoutmaoter at Jane » .Vv ° worked tirelessly to make everyone at home.

7 v “ ® naa0 m 3 t>e coupled those of Messrs. 0, 2hembe and 4.. Matlala. Last but not least, the Principal of Jane Purse Secondary School was the moving force to the success of all the plans for this rally. Me scared himself no pains to see that everything went right and he deserves a really big "2HAM YOU",

v a ^ o u ^ o o : ^ 0!1™ 0?;, 2k2bfc SftbiKiS4*. * & & & < & & oo- n5 1^ ^ ?o f ^ L to?!* Shore woro :iany iSuropeano oad™ SnJ?:J «S5 -??g8f?? B*0*®***# woro cony chiefs. *‘-1-• Venter, j? ''Z’i cultural offloor. and his wife were hoat rod hof ;tao, 9 1X0

<5*P-*C%) oponed with inspiring pray&t, Chiof . .-ond 0 oyaeo ocna Joinad by the African Conatahlac and ondodoom Scout Eroop crated and entertained tho athering, 1 anaTi e ETative onanioaionor then spoke eloquently and ably for yha Co, tmont and aloo road a meaoaM f?om the Se retai y fct native .Affaire fl ^ om

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a thou3anti loaven of bread, cwooto^ poi.’idse, soup, boann and boxeo full of

Mae Mary (iU cusO of tfitlanderekraal erected a ojioe ol eat^ag f lioon where dcliciouo foodo and drinlio w9*o aorjod, ^ Efcayalfculu School Choir an^herito f Si? oi^ aii holr hola * ” ^

Tho day x* too ahort for the occasion, The closing ronor } »ro voiced by the Additional Native uomoisoioner ; -llanooaors, Hr. C.D, ITgI. Zvznr;,J, lexora (5. .0 ) cloood with a uord of worthy prayer.

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£MffiSJtiL2S2Ba*una in now to a/S/M fehetlo of lot Moiletooane,

Brito. Ho cfim o you e\ talk on handwork*

In order to live we hove to oat, and in order to oat wo W it vorU. oo that without wor2r thore eon be no l i f t for uo. Oroot writera litre Dookor v/aahington have tried to onfea Mi ooo that wo oan ohow our worth by what 10 do* The quoction now io tfhat do wo do to show our worth* Uinoo tar aka* wo do pooplo know what wo ore, lot tfco Dor "oouto So otoat thor are taught to do. re are tongit different thinjo ishloh 0x9 a ll Good, 00 lo t every Soout, «ftosoxrtr hi io, play hio part*

•0 m r t f i *to do o*r baft"* Sfeia 4oo* not aoaathat wo m at do ''qual or olrdlar fclndo o.c work; on the contrary i t aooaao that whon you do a pic 00 of work do i t ao well that your oqpal oan&ot do I t hotter than you have done it* f f you <ne notood to oloon ahoea, for inotonoe.do the wort ww wall that thore oan he no neoa for one to

nape, e'-otehee ana Oiap* 0, To root pat our heart* and eoula iato eaoh mnrnin&j mall taaka if wo wish to he ahlo to do wall in fcicger Jobe.Ttegr 'oomtn need ttot wait to ha &v9n work to do* tboco la floaty of woifc to ho dono at our hoaoo* look at the fWnoe. Goraon. stove or Bud*w hioyola and oeo if you cannot sake tfcoa, look hotter. Attend to then and ho atoeAy and thoron^ in your nock ao that you nay do $>cd work. Yon oill ho praiood hy your paronto and brother Soeatw boouuoo everyone knowa that you lire if you work. Joy Soouto should know and toll other boye who are not Qoouto that to avoid work la to dod&o one'e life. 3oae people T.ho know that it ia good to work prefer to talk or write about the value of woife hut do nothin# theneolvea. Boy Soouto ehould not ho lltoo thoeo poople because eueh people are not honest. Thay aay one thins and do anotlior. Juch pooplo are liKe lnainoore Sooute who eon reeite the Soout lar/e and do praotioally nothing good.During manual work at eohool we are taught to make certain artioloe ouoh aa wooden opoono, table mate, choirs, tin trunko. eta* A coed Soout will try to aafco other article0 at hono lilso the oneo he malaoo at school. A boy like that will booorao a uaoful oan because he will repair hio own furniture at home if he has boon tau^it to do 00.We must uco toolo properly and oaro for them if wo want the toolo to last lone*Sinoo our bodies need oxoreiso, work provideo uo v/ith a profitable fora of exorcise. All boy tfcouto should know that "brag ie a flood dog but holdfast 1b the best".

3oouta and Handwork

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Yours brotherly

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oujssg's scoot 3Last month you beard that a specimen certificate IS novon n S w i n our shop. Uead quarters reports as

followsI-wTti wafcliahing our list of| Queen's Scouts

M>4fl jiflwfh it malsss us moot ~appy «o call tS tko faot that eieiit of the ocouts i_ list are Afrioan scout3 from Baoitoland. S 5 / 8 J r S e i o o n E S w * * <“ a <“ ino6.\uiva_toear Afrioan lodo evsrywhsrs. A0 a S S j J f h S “ not been earned to any graat^tont lntSo pact ter African soouto, and indeed thexaslority of tnooe one finds on any PQ^-X Mfin'iHv recruits, and mcny never ^et a-j .?ar ^ «u^^nterfoot toots. Both the trouts

ji^v^i^naflutGrs seom to have adopted an oiilooktoo hard or that there are too many w n m o i Afrioan boy, let us he frankSd^Sy^Kat the Afrioan' 0 Msfloot difficulty U A^rtouterwith thio defeatiot attitude. Let us tfcon. congratulating Basutoland, thank oiS5Ssi» Soo for gving us a valuable lead, and S n n 5 thS u s to «5s SXOUOOO which ara holding

thfSwiaHoout or ooouter thsrs is novs scope for him to he a t and T» being a hotter ecout to ^Mu^oa^oonrdo Qussn'sSoeut statue. 3o let us uj. iAaiim/it rnryfo by Baoutoland, and see ?22t Srrltory in the raoo

Oertlfioatea issued during the month went toit t ^ O h ^ e ^ A n t h o n r

S S S # : ~ eHaiwSy. EoSaia Haloola ^eadon Alaotalr

Benediot Soota. {ggg** lionoon* Vincent 'linav/yk. iinthony I S g E ^ t a l i S e l ' Sohalkayfc, i’ranooio"

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SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS (SAIRR), 1892-1974

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