"On Saturday, 14th April, the Cubs and Scouts put on “Our Show” in St. James’s Hall before a very large audience. It is difficult to mention every item, but the very colourful costumes in the Pirate Sketch by the Cubs were most attractive. The “Sleeping Beauty” Pantomime by the Scouts was extremely amusing and it was hard to believe these “dainty” fairies could really be boys.

Another item which pleased was the more serious “Our Flag,” when Ken, teaching a small Cub the combination of “The Union Jack”, was helped by the realistic processions of St. Patrick, St. Andrew and St. George slowly appearing on the platform.

“The Fisherman’s Dream,” a little sketch performed by the Scouts when one emerged as a wonderful mermaid with long fair tresses was really a riot — and mention must be made of “The Studio,” a one act play performed by the Cubs when everyone from Mary the maid to Lord and Lady Hampton seemed absolutely made for their parts. The highlight of the evening as far as the Cubs themselves were concerned was when well painted and feathered they were able to gather round the camp fire with Kim and chant Indian war songs and blood-curdling war cries.

At the end of the evening Mrs. Wren on behalf of the Scouts, and Mrs. Childs on behalf of the Cubs, were each presented with a lovely bouquet of Spring flowers.

The Cubs’ and Scouts Annual Re-Union Party was held on Wednesday, April 25th, when a very important event took place In the history of the Cub Pack. Mrs. Bassett, an old friend of the Pack, was invited to come along and present to Michael Royle the winning Cub, a very handsome Shield which she has so kindly given us. This is to be held for a term by the boy with the best Cub spirit, which means, as so aptly put by Mrs. Bassett in her talk to the boys, being a good Cub, a good Christian and a good Citizen. The evening then carried on with games, some of which the parents were invited to join in.

To mark the 40th Anniversary of Cubbing, a Week with special events each day is being held, beginning on June 16th. On June 20th there will be an all-day “At Home” at Wayside, and a Special Service at 3.45 p.m. on June 24th at which Father Paul Singleton, C.R., will preach."

Source: The Spire Magazine - 1956 May

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