TE KORERO For Boys Scouts.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 28, 3 February 1932, Page 18

TE KORERO For Boys Scouts.

(By MICHAEL.)

A Brand New Cub. It is with very great pleasure that ""Michael" records the safe arrival of a son and heir to the family of Mr. and Mrs. C. Heath. The movement joins in congratulating the Ellerslie A.S.M., and wishes the future Cub smooth trails. * * * * No. 1 District News. A happy idea is to start off scouting in No. 1 district with a good swing. On Saturday and Sunday next the Seouters of that area are to be the Commissioner's guests at Oratia, where it is planned to spend an interesting free and easy week-' end. It will be something new for Seouters to "arrive in time for tea," which will be served on the sun porch, whilst the thought of a Seouters' treasure hunt to the rendezvous is equally attractive. Commissioner Service asks that those attending will provide their own blankets, eating utensils and bathing suits. Swags are to be transported from Glen Eden station so that the treasure hunters may travel light. Any Auckland Scouter or Rover Scout who caras to is invited to .attend the campfire on Saturday night, when it is hoped the Metropolitan Commissioner will play the role of campfire chief. Those attending the campfire should provide their own mugs for supper. The majority of the party will probably hike back via Exhibition Drive, but for those who wish to return early, a car will be available as far as the Glen Eden bus terminal. • < t • Te Puriri. It is just a little under two year? ago that Auckland Seouters were roused by the call of the Chief's Kudu horn and the Jack floated over a Gil well camp. Twelve candidates satisfactorily completed that course, and to-day many of them are wearing their beads and Gilwell scarf to show that they have met the requirements for the Scout Wood Badge. Again this Easter the beautiful surroundings of Te Puriri will echo the Kudu's call, when an Akela course will be conducted for the Old Wolves of Auckland by members of the Dominion training team. Recent advice is to the effect that five Old Wolves in charge of Southern Packs will be present, so local Cub people are asked to finalise their plans and notify H.Q. as soon as possible of their intention to take the course. Probably the greatest point about these Gilwell courses is that they help one to adjust ctfie's viewpoint and outlook on Scouting, so Rover Scouts who contemplate taking up this branch of service should make a point of attending. The camp opens at campfire on March 24 and continues until 3 p.m. on Monday, March 28. That night it is hoped to stage a Gilwell reunion round the campfire. • • • • Doings at Hamilton. More space than can be given in these columns is required to fully set forth the adventures of the three Auckland Rovers who journeyed (by motor bike) to Hamilton to attend the den warming of the Claudelands crew. Not tinlike the olden day Knights of the Round Table, our Rover friends set out on their fiery steeds, which, though filled to the teeth with benzine and oil, snorted in the most approved fashion. Hamilton reached (in true Rover time), the party gathered in the fine den occupied by the Claudelands crew and renewed friendships with them and their friends, the Cantabs, who turned up in force. A very happy evening, which was attended by Commissioner Ward, concluded with a sing-song and supper. Next day sundry cars and lorries took the visitors and their hosts to the springs at Matamata, but, owing to ill-timed engine trouble, the parties became separated, and it was at a late hour on Sunday night before last farewells were said and our knights of the motor bikes Bet forth full of hope and hot cocoa for this fair city. The eightyseven miles to Auckland were so full of incident that it took nine hours to be enacted —a drama too poignant to be retold here. The main point is that a very happy, if somewhat tired Rover Scout stopped the work of this office long enough to tell "Michael" that the Auckland boys had thoroughly enjoyed themselves at Hamilton and wished to thank- them for their many kindnesses and fraternal hospitality. « • • • St. Peter's Under Canvas. The above group has returned from its annual camp held this year on the property of Mr. M. Rennie, Ihumatao, where eleven days of perfect weather made the camp one of the most successful yet. The second day saw us entering into our work in great style, fishing, signalling, pioneering, mountaineering, and the many other recreations which go to ma,ke a happy, healthy time. Saturday the 9th, was a day which will be remembered by all. The morning dawned wet, in the afternoon we were caught by unexpected visitors, and in the evening we were all treated to a party by Mrs. Aichison, one of our neighbours, who was very interested in our work. We are greatly indebted to her for many kindnesses. The second week was spent in field work, long hikes being the principal feature. The most interesting one was the trip to the Mangere Aerodrome, where both the Cubs and Scouts were shown over the ground and equipment by Mr. Allen. About 3 p.m. on the day before our departure we had a very pleasant surprise when the Onehunga Town Cubs paid us an unexpected visit on their way home from Cornwallis. In the evening we were delighted to have with us our host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Rennie, who, with other friends, joined lis in a most enjoyable campfire. The day for leaving our happy hunting ground came round and, as all good times, our camp had come to an end, but we all feel that we have been filled witn a truer spirit of this game we love so much, and are all looking forward to a year of achievements and success. » » » • First Cornwell Pack. The First Cornwell Pack will resume parades on Thursday next, February 4, at 7 p.m., when they hope to see all the boys back again. There are a few vacancies for any new recruits. All are looking forward to the forthcoming annual picnic.