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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 162, 11 July 1928, Page 21

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The next first-class test will be held at the Springs on August 4. j Headquarters office will be closed all | day on Saturday next. July 14. Scouters are again reminded that all nominations for representation at the Imperial Jamboree must be at this office by July 16. The Jellieoe Trident, won by Calliope, is on view in Messrs. Lees Bros.' window, Newton. Many good Sea Scout photos accompany it. Commercial Travellers' Drive. All troops are asked to make a special effort to supply as many boys as possible for the commercial travellers' drive on Saturday next, July 14. At a meeting which ''Michael" attended a very great compliment was paid to Scouts, and the C.T.'s are depending on us to do our bit. The work of the boys will not be hard, and they will be associated with the motor cars all the time. If any Scouter has more boys available than were stated on his H.Q. return, send them along with the others—the more the merrier. We have a job to do; let us do it as Scouts. Unfortunately, the depots and meetingplaces are not yet available, but will be advised by H.Q. circular by Friday. TTTI Scouters' Woodbadge Preparatory Course. The third meeting of the Scouters' training group was held last Thursday, when Scout A. E. Berry gave a very interesting yarn on the Flag. For the practical work P.L. G. C. Iversen continued his instruction in splicing. The attendance last week showed a slight drop, accounted for, no doubt, by the somewhat boisterous weather. That this course will result in greater co-operation amongst Scouters — and consequently troops—there is no doubt; even now there is that delightful atmosphere of free and easiness and friendship which makes so much for scoutiness. There are now two members of a fourth patrol, and it is to be hoped that there will be sufficient new members to complete the patrol by the next meeting, which is to be held 011 Thursday, July 10, at St. David's Hall, Khyber Pass. The meetings start at 7.45.* •H"M Extracts From Dominion Headquarters' Bulletin. Commander S. Hall, R.N.E., has been appointed Dominion Commissioner for Sea Scouts. A new Sea Scout company has been formed at Wellington. A member of the Dominiou Executive Committee has signified his intention of presenting a set of international code Itags to the Sea Scout company gaining mo-t marks in signalling at the next insjiection.

The matter of Scout officers wearing first-class and King's Scout badges on their uniforms is to be referred, to the annual meeting of the council. Imperial H Q. have been notified that it is the desire of the New Zealand section of the movement to have New Zealand qualified officers appointed deputy camp chiefs. D.S.M. F. W. Sandford. H.S.W., of Xew Plymouth, is appointed • Reader" to conduct the Gilwell correspondence, or Part 1. Woodbadge Course. Any Soouter desirous of taking this course should make application direct to Dominion H.Q., P.O. Box 487, Christ church, by the 2."> th instant, after which date the list will be closed for 1928. General Sir Kobert Baden-Powell has awarded the Association's Gilt Cross for gallantry to Patrol Leader Eric Stevens, late of the Tailiape Troop, "for his gallant conduct in rescuing Nurse Lvon from drowning in the Hautapu River at Taihape on January 16, 1928."

Comments:—Referring to weaving of badges bv Scout offices, '"Michael" hopes that this method of self-glorification will be prohibited, quite apart from the fact that "Scouting for Boys" says that it should not be allowed. It is pleasing to note that Christchurch has decided to encourage our Seouters to take the Woodbadge. It is to be hoped, if H.Q. do grant additional warrants for D C.C., that the greatest discretion will be shown in making the appointments and that all men should be Gilwell men. It is very pleasing to note that yet another New Zealand Scout has earned an award for gallantry. "Michael" tenders to Stevens and his mother the congratulations of the movement. +-Hhi News From Heme Bay. The Heme Bay Troop is getting along favourably and the boys are showing great interest in their work, writes Scoutmaster J. L. Pieterson. Three of the Cubs who were drafted into the troop at Christmas have recently passed their second-class and are looking forward to the first-class tests. Leader Hooker and Second Whitten have made great progress with their patrol and stand a good chance of winning the Patrol Cup competition for this half-year. The troop re«eived a visit from D.S.M. A. E. Berry last Friday night, arid he expressed his satisfaction of the appearance and general working of the troop. Mr. S. O. English, the troop committee secretary, and several lady members were also present. -t. ■» » TTTI Vindictive Sea Scouts. The following report comes from D.S.S.M. L. E. Thode: Last Wednesday Mr. A. Buchanan (St. John Ambulance) instructed some of the boys in first-aid work. This is to be a weekly parade in future. On Friday the Tolb tally was twenty. As the supper room was* being used by the tjlub, the boys paraded in the Scout room. The following promotions were made:* P. Bigwood, from Quartermaster to Third Mate (Mr. Bigwood has been with the troop since its inauguration, .and we feel sure that as an officer he will be an even greater asset to the troop); Coxswain Colin Baird, promoted to Bo'sun; Coxswain Peter McXiel. to Senior Coxswain in charge of Starboard Watch; Coxswain Jack Pascoe, in charge of the Port Watch; Bowman Jim Melville, to Coxswain of No. 1 Boat's Crew. Tenderfoot, second-class and fir9t-class work was the order of the night. Signalmen McClenaghlan, G. Black well and F. Hill passed their secondclass and another new recruit signed on. On Saturday afternoon Mr. Bigwood instructed the juniors, while Mr. Dunn and Mr. Lees took charge of the Secondclass Scouts and Special Dutymen, respectively. The Union Jack and Troop Call Letters V.E. were hoisted on the newly-repaired signal"mast. D.S.S.S. R. Daverne instructed juniors in semaphore. L. Jackson was presented with his swimmer's badge, and another new j recruit signed on. Thi> make- the troop's | combined tally of seniors and juniors thirty-seven.

Hawke Sea Scouts Progressing.

The Hawke Sea Scouts are steadily growing 111 numbers and efficiency, writes their S.M. (A. -T. Veart), having thirteen seniors and four junior Scouts 011 the roll. The instruction has been mainly for Tenderfoot and tests, and good progress is being made. Several Saturday afternoons have been devoted to practical instruction in fire-ligliting and cooking, and the value of the instruction given was proved 011 Saturday afternoon last, when in stormy weather and with damp wood the three Patrol Leaders —F. Henry, R. Wright and S. Wilshire — lit their fires and cooked excellent stews, passing these tests in a very creditable manner. They will now be expected to train their respective patrols on similar lines. The troop entered a team in the recent swimming competition, but were unplaced in their heat. Though a bit late, we offer our Heartiest congratulations to the Home Bay Troop, the winners of the cup. The officers and a number of the boys were at Vindictive's recent pound night and had a very enjoyable evening. We are all looking forward to the time when we have our boat and can do the sea part of sea scouting. ■MrM Report on St. Aidan's Troop. The second quarters competition for the Patrol Cup ended last Friday with Tuis (P.L. Nairn) in the first place and the Kiwis (P.L. Bawkett), holders, second. The Tui patrol, in winning the cup, have added another victory to their good record in various competitions. So far they have secured three seconds and one first, which is the best for any patrol in the troop. The leaders are receiving special instruction under the S.M. in order that they may keep ahead of the troop's increasing efficiency. The Sea Scout patrol' lias selected as its name Determination, after the light battlecruiser of that name, and it is hoped that they will live up to the name.