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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 276, 21 November 1928, Page 21

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CUB PICNIC

The Auckland district held a monster Cub picnic at St. Helier's Bay on Saturday last. The day was gloriously fine and all Auckland Packs with the exception of one attended. An early start was made and the way in which the little fellows packed into Messrs. Keys' motor 'buses would be a lesson to packers of sardines. The party left the Ferry Buildings at 9 a.m. and gathered up St. Mary's, Tahutimai, and Onehunga town at Newmarket, and St. Aidan's at the Remuera P.O. Many parents arrived during the afternoon. A long programme of events was run off. There were hundreds of entries and the arrangements of heats was no mean task. Each Pack had a small army of noisy supporters during the running of the events, and each success or failure was received by all in the proper spirit. Buses for the return journey put in an appearance just before 5 o'clock, and it was a tired, hoarse and sunburned but happy party that cheered everything and everybody the whole way 'home.

Following are the results:—soyds Sack Race: Barnett, Tahutimai, 1; Levers, St. David's, 2. 50yds Junior Championship: Needham, St. Heliers, 1; Gadley, Devonport, 2. 80yds Senior Championship: Jusling, Devonport, 1; Philcox, Kitchener, 2. 100 yds Open Championship: Jusling, Devonport, 1; El win, Richmond, 2. Three-Legged Race: St. Aidan's 1; Onehunga, 2. Long Jump: Hook, Shackleton, 1; Parkinson, Onehunga, 2. Senior Relay Race: Devonport, 1; Shackleton. 2. Junior Relay Race: Devonport, 1; Kohiniarama, 2. Ball Throwing: Devonport, 1; l'umia, 2. Obstacle Race: Philcox, Kitchener, 1; St. Helier's, 2. Consolation Race —First Race: Darroch, Devonport, 1; Blomfield. Devonport, 2. Second Race: George, Punua, 1; Lewis Billings, Tug of War: Onehunga. Scout 100 yds: L. Jones, St. Aidau's, 1; Cahill," St. Aidan's, 2. Cubbers, 50yds, Ladies: Miss Carder, St. Aidan's, 1; Miss Bartrom, St. Aidan's, 2. Cubbers. 100 yd.*, Gents: Mr. E. Leikis, St. Aidan's, 1- J. B. Trollope, St. George's, 2. Total points gained: Devonport, 11 points, 1; Onehunga, St. Heliers, 4 points, 2. • • • »

Girl Guide Rally. Will Scouters please notiry Headquarters as to the number *of their Scouts who will attend the Girl Guide Rally on Saturday next for the purpose of assisting with the sale of programmes. Scoutmasters K. Dyer and A. Tribl.le will be in charge of the Scouts. Scouts will report to the Scoutmasters at 1 o'clock at. the main gates, corner of Park Road and Domain Drive.

Vindictive Sea Scouts (Bayswater). On Friday night 28 boys paraded and instruction was given about the compass, knots and signals. The ambulance team put in some good practice. Some ot the boys were weighed in for the Z class yacht race.

On Saturday all hands rowed to the schooner Northern Chief to inspect her prior to making a few week-end *£ mp ,o«? b £ arcL Durin S the afternoon the 12ft 6m (Z class) Vindictive was raced by y.M. C. JJaird and Bosun MeMel. She failed to make a place, but will try again. A. Breckon was promoted to leading Signalman and two poor attenders have been crossed off the roll. L. Lord passed his tenderfoot test They now have 28 names for the Christmas Camp. Owing to the ambulance competition and the Girl Guide Rallv there will be no parade for Vindictive next Saturday. Sea Scouts! Don't forget the pound night at All Saints' Hall to-morrow night. A great night for all • * * * Presentations at St. Aidan's.

A very successful parents' evening was ' held at St. Aidan's Hall last Friday evening, when a varied programme of Scouting and musical items was rendered bv the members of the troop, writes "DeerThe As sistant Commissioner (Mr E. B. B. Buswell) presented Alias O Bartrom with her warrant as Cubmaster and the Bartrom Standard and Patrol Cup to th* Kiwi Patrol. The Cubs presented Mrs. Roughton (late Cubmaster) with a pair of gauntlets in appreciation of her services, and the committee, as a small token of their appreciation' presented her with a gold-mounted Eversharp pencil. Musical itema were rendered by Scouts Underdown, A. Foster and D. Wright. The troop gave displays of camping, first-aid and signalling. The ladies of the committee very kindly supplied supper for the large number of parents and friends present. On Sunday the monthly church parade was held, a total of 59 attending. Mr. E. B. B. Buswell And Mrs. A. E. JVL BougMoa were present vitk the troop,

Exam. Passes. St. James' Troop reports that Leader Xeary has passed his First-clase and King's Scout badges and Scout E. Dunn his First-class. L. Gaelic, of St. David's. has completed his First-class.

Millar and Kohn Ambulance Cups. The Millar and Kohn Ambulance Cup Competitions are to be held at the Burns Statue in the Domain at 1.45 p.m. on Saturday, November 24. Mr. Potter, of St. John Ambulance, is in charge of the judging.

First Class and Proficiency Examinations. Scouters are reminded that entries for the first class examination to be held on Saturday, December 1, close this (Wednesday) evening at 4.30 p.m., and entries for Scout proficiency examination to be held on December 13 will close on Wednesday, December 5.

"Fame" Sea Scouts. On Friday night we had a ship's company of 30 hands, writes First Mate T. J. C. Cottle. Instructions were given in signalling, tenderfoot and second-class work. The boys who had already passed their Tenderfoot test were presented with badges by the chairman of our committee (Mr. Olliver). On Saturday we paraded at Walker Road Beach and practised pitching camp. We also had boating practice and Scout games.

St. Helier's News. On October 20 the St. Heliei's Troop held a very enjoyable pound night, writes E. Carter, of the Tiger Patrol. The Scouts, Cubs and friend's were there in full force. Following several enjoyable games was a debate "Town versus Country," in which many amusing points were discussed. In the amid laughter, the country won. Then came the supper, kindly prepared by the ladies of the committee. Everyone did full justice to it. Mr. Twinaine, the chairman, then gave a short address; and. after the Scoutmaster had thanked everyone, the evening closed. i • ♦ • •

Pound Night at Punua. On Friday week last the Punua Troop held a sueocopful pound ni<rht. The parents turned out in very encouraging numbers. The Scouts pave a short display and the majority of the evening was tiiken up in both parents and Scouts playing games. The supper was enjoyed by all. The Scoutmaster gave a brief resume of his work with the troop and future hopes and expectations. Several "fathers"' spoke in praise of the trooj., one gentleman stating that it was many years since he enjoyed himself bo inucli as he had that evening, simply by being a bov again.

West Street Church of Christ. On Saturday, Xovember 3, a bonfire was held at One Tree Hill. There was a great show of fireworks, which were subscribed by the Scouts, and altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent. A week last Saturday they held a parents' evening. There Wild a full parade of Scouts, as well as many parents, friends and members of the committee. After playing a few games ami competitions an Investiture Ceremony was held. They then had a, sing-song ami last, but not least, came supper. Kverything went off very well and nil present declared it was a tip-top evening. The following Sunday a full muster of Scouts attended the church parade.

New Lynn Boy Scouts. Last Saturday week the troop received permission to go for a week-end camp at Godley's Bay, writes Patrol Leader D. Brown. In 'the old house near the bay the l:o,v« made their headquarters and found excellent" accommodation there. Aβ there are very good fireplaces inside tno house the boys appreciated this ve>-y much, as it sheltered their cooking from the wind and rain. The troop returned home on Sunday evening, after .sj»ending a very enjoyable time. Sunday, November 11, being Armistice Day, a few of the Scouts in uniform attended the service at the Presbyterian Church. Two minutes' silence was observed at 11 a.m., after which the Rev. W. P. Rankin delivered a short address.

Scout J. Wells has now been made a Patrol Leader and has charge of tht "Fox" Patrol. The Cubs are working for their first star, and Cub-Sixer J» Aiv.sworth is now old enough to join the Scouts, ajid will do so in about a month. About twelve new boys joined the Cubs and Scouts last Wednesday evening, and this has now brought the roll number np to" thirty-two. Patrol Leader W. Parker has charge of the new Scouts, while Second T, G. Wilding has charge ot the new Cnbs. ■i .■-'■•, ■■-"• '- ■» • : « Leys Pack at the Picnic. The newly-formed Leys Institute Pack was represented at the picnic by one complete Six. . Although they did not shine in the sports the Cubs bad a great |ime, and in their first game of tracking proved that they had very sharp eyee. The boys were supremely b&ppy at the doge of the daj,

Victory Sea Scouts. . The following report comes from P. Gaddis, chief writer for Victory Sea Scouts. On Tuesday, November * 13, a pood muster of boy» paraded at Victory Sea ScoutSj Herne Bay. under S. M. Foote and First Mate W. Dean. The evening was mainly occupied with signalling, chart work and sailing instructions. Four more new members were enroled last parade, which brings the number of the troop to 30. Next Wednesday all Scouts will parade at the boatthed, Herne Bay Beach, at 7 p.m. Last Saturday and* Sunday, the 17th and 18th respectively, parades were held at which a number of the Scouts received boat drill in the whaler.