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Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 53, 4 March 1931, Page 16

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ASDFAS

(By MICHAEL.)

Headquarters Jottings.

A message from the Metropolitan Commissioner asks for all rally money, both for tickets and programmes, to be sent in to headquarters as soon as possible. Scouters shc/Uld treat this matter as urgent.

First Class Badge Examination, 1931.

The following report has been submitted by the secretary of the Examination Board: — Field days for examination of first class badge candidates in signalling, conventional signs, first aid, judging distance, etc., and cooking (also cook's badge) will be held as follows: —No. 1 and 2 Districts, at Western Springs, on Saturday, April 18, May 16, July 4, August 29, and October 17. No. 3 District examination will be held at Lake St. John on Saturday, May 2, May 30, July 18, September 12, and October 31. Names of candidates whether for first, second or third time must be forwarded in writing (stating subject Scouts intend to take) to Headquarters not later than noon, Monday prior to above dates. Also in case of candidates re-entering examination, result card must be furnished. Result card used by Scout on Field Day is retained by me as a permanent record and card forwarded to S.M. is written up therefrom.

The District Commissioner Goes Visiting. Three troops across the harbour received visits from the Commissioner of Scouts during the week. On these occasions the Commissioner was accompanied by Asst. Dist. Commissioner A. S. Oxley. Devonport troop was parading in its den on Friday when the visitors arrived, and received them enthusiastically. During the evening Asst. Dist. Commissioner Oxley talked to the lads with the object of renewing interest in the inter-patrol cup. This trophy is at present held by the senior patrol, but with the other two patrols of the troop working their hardest, the present holders will have to look to their laurels if they wish to retain the trophy. The Victory Sea Scquts were found to be in full muster when Commissioner Veart paid them a visit on Wednesday last. After his visit to the Devonport troop the Commissioner called upon the Calliope Sea Scouts. Unfortunately time would not permit of an inspection, but it is hoped at an early date to again visit the troop. j ♦ » • • Leys Birthday Party. The Leys Institute Pack's second birthday was marked by a party held on j Saturday last, February 28, in the Leys Institute Hall, writes A.C.M. W. G. | Rogers. The evening was spent in playing games, cub dances, musical items and a special "television" shadow play. This shadow play proved a source of much amusement to all. A violin solo was given by Sixer Trevor Maddaford and a pianoforte solo by Second [ Ron Curson. The visiting cubs from ! All Saints' Pack greatly amused the ' audience by their rendering of the "Dead Man's Chorus," and a one-act play by j I two of their members was much ap-, I preciated. A happy note of friendship j was struck at the cutting of the cake. Altogether five cubs participated, cubs from Richmond, First Gordon and All Saints assisting two Leys cubs in the ceremony. The cake was decorated in a most cubby manner, and a quaint little figure of Baloo, the old bear, was much admired. The cubbers desire to thank all those who contributed towards making the evening such a success. • * • • Hawke Sea Scouts in Camp. The Hawke Sea Scouts spent last week-end under canvas at Shark Bay. Under the control of the master, Mr. A. J. Veart, the camp was a most successful one and much practical boat work was done. *•,*** Deep Sea Scout Visits Headquarters. Deep Sea-Scout J. D. Gowering of H.M.S. Veronica recently visited headquarters and related some interesting experiences of the Napier disaster. The Deep Sea Scout also paid a visit to the Hawke Sea Scout Troop. BY-LAWS COVERING FIRST-CLASS BADGE EXAMINATIONS. AUCKLAND DISTRICT. 1. S.M. must forward certificate as to

swimming thrift, and recruit (stating name of tenderfoot) tests. 2. Ambulance covers first aid test, ! except for Part HL emergencies. 3. Cooking required:—(l) Porridge, (2) bacon or stew, (3) twist or damper. 4. Rough sketch map —see report from "Auckland Star" on journey report. Reprints are still available from | H.Q. at Id each. 5. Journey reports. Too many of ! these reports are the Scout's first effort. See paragraph "Stick to It" in report above mentioned. The same applies to all tests. SJSI-'s s,re requested to note re journey, it is a 14-mile journey in all (on foot both ways), and preferably return by different route to outward seven miles. An axemanship camp should provide facilities for this. S.M. certificate, accompanied by photo, (where possible), will cover axemanship. Alternative (model) to be produced at H.Q. and collected after four days. Large models should be certified by S.M., but please see that it is of good workmanship and a credit to the boy's capabilities and also of some use or value —not a mere make-up for the test. Finally, candidates are allowed three field days in which to complete all tests, except journey and rough sketch map. Cooking Badge and Cooking Test. — Candidates are recommended to take cook's badge on a field day, and are recommended to have at least three billies, and must bring their own firewood to Western Springs.

Cook's Badge Requirements.—(l) Porridge, (2) bacon or stew, (3) damper or twist, (4) rice pudding, (5) tea, coffee or cocoa, (6) theory.