TE KORERO.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 71, 24 March 1928, Page 2 (Supplement)

TE KORERO.

Tlio Vindictive Sea Scouts report that the Troop is now returning to normal, after a scarcity of recruits. On Friday, 9th, ten boys paraded, while nine others on the old roll may rejoin to form a working foundation. Knots, splices, and signalling formed the night's routine. Mr. N. Cook, ex-Calliope Sea Scouter, kindly assisted with the signal work. There were also present two representatives of /the committee. The whaler is now being cleaned and repainted by the Master at Cox's Creek. The twelve foot six boat is also to be renovated. • * • • The following is the latent advice regarding the Imperial Jamboree: — Preliminary decisions have been arrived at in connection with the 10-'J Jamboree These may have to lie modified somewhat, but in the main the Jamboree will be organised on On following lines :— 1. Date.—The date will he the first two weeks in August, 1029. -. Numbers.—All arrangements are being discussed at the moment on the basis of 30.000 Scouters and Scouts, hut it is quite on the cards that that number will be 'exceeded. 3. Organisation.—The tirst week will be devoted to a great combiued camp following as far as possible the example of the Jamboree Camp at Copenhagen in 1024. Kaeh contingent will be expected to bring or arrange for its own tents and general camping equipment, and to organise its own camp according to its local characteristics. Food will be provided uncooked, and each contingent will do its own cooking in its own way. 4. Payment.—£acli contingent will be required to pay British Headquarters a total sum calculated at the rate of 3/ per bead per day for the whole fortnight. This will cover all expenses iu camp, including officially organised excursions during that period. As on the last occasion, all other expenses will be borne by contingents. 5. Jamborees in England Lave hitherto been held in London. On this occasion It will be held somewhere in the Midlands near one of the big industrial centrca, probably not far from Manchester. This means that the official tours in the second week will be to the big works, docks, etc.. and this should prove a v#ry Interesting time for oversea Scouts. Many oversea Scouts will, no doubt, wish to visit the Lake District and Scotland, but so far as London and the South are concerned, an attempt will be made to arrange for name building as a jumping off place with catering arrangements. This may be very difficult, however, and it may be necessary to arrange a camp over these periods.

From Buenos Ayres (Argentina) comes , word of a great rally. "The Commissioner, Canon Brady, C.8.E., was in charge of the rally, with a truly inspiring gathering of Cubs, Scouts and Rovers to command. The British Minister, Sir Malcolm Robertson, K.8.E., C.M.G., was present at fclie enrolment of the Rover Scout PatroL The activities of the afternoon included competitions in first-aid, tire V.C. race, the march past and inspection, signalling, pack drill, knot-tying, an exhibition of bridge-building by the Rovers, physical drill, races, and tugs-of-war. These displays were not merely hurried efforts which might indicate a superficial knowledge of the matter in hand—each item was a highly-interesting and edifying exhibition of skill in which each troop was anxious to demonstrate a higher degree of efficiency than the others."