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Shooting
from Oct 1952
by StPetersYork
that had been served, for his kind remarks, and for his unfailing support and help in all matters connected with Scouting. He concluded with some reminiscences of his early days as a Scout and a Scouter. Finally the District Commissioner, Mr. Graham, said a few words, impressing on the boys that Scouting was not just another School activity but a Movement which thrived in every civilised country. He stressed the great responsibility and opportunity they had in putting back into Scouting in later years what they had received from it while at School.
The day's activities finished with a most enjoyable Camp Fire under the trees by the Rifle Range, where a splendid fire had been prepared by the Senior Scouts. A very varied programme was provided and prayers suitable to the occasion were read at the end by Mr. Best.
LONG SERVICE AWARD
Mr. J. S. Cooper is to be congratulated upon the award of the Long Service Decoration. Mr. Cooper has been Cubmaster of the Pack since 1937, except for the time when he was on Active Service with the Royal Navy.
"BOB-A- JOB" WEEK, 1952
Earnings this year showed a very gratifying increase as compared with previous years. The total was £51 18s. 1d.
As usual the Summer Term has been devoted almost entirely to classification shooting. *Mossbergs were used, and again the results have been flattering. Details are given below. The present classification tests place the C.C.F. authorities in something of a dilemma, as with the Lee Enfield with open sights the results are often discouraging to the individual and seem somewhat pointless now that the aperture sight is standard for military shooting. With the Mossberg, on the other hand, the tests are too easy : no less than 12 "possibles" were recorded by the "over 16" group.
The House Competition was fired under the same conditions as in recent years and provided no surprises. This result and awards made on the classification shooting are :-
First Class Shots : 131 out of 148. 15-16 Years Age Group, Qualified : 57 out of 67. Under 15 Years Group, Qualified : 51 out of 54. Winner of Individual Shot : O.S. Lewis, J., 70 (max. 70) (after tie shoot).
Runner-up : Sgt. Lumbey, P. S., 70. Winner of 15-16 Age Group Medal : Cdt. Beckitt, R. D., 80 (max. 80) (after tie shoot).
Runner-up : Cdt. Hewson, P. M., 80.
