TE KORERO For Boy Scouts

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 122, 25 May 1932, Page 14

TE KORERO For Boy Scouts

(By MICHAEL.)

Scoutsrs' Training Course. As previously advised, a training course for Scouters will be commenccd to-night at Commerce Buildings, 11, Commerce Street, City. Soven o'clock is the starting hour, and the first thirty minutes will be a "get-together" period of games, etc. The course, which will include sessions on badge work (from tenderfoot), law and promise, troop management, and practical problems, is open to all Scouters and others interested. All trainees must be over 17 years of age. It is suggested that all members of (he course bring along a cup or mug so that an informal supper may be held before going home. TLo Metropolitan Training Board arc looking for an endorsement of this schcmo by a full muster of Scout workers. * # » » Round Table Meeting. The Auckland Round Table is duo to meet on Wednesday next, but eireura.st anccs may make it inadvisable to meet on that night. Therefore, whilst members are advised to stand by, the meeting will not be held unless postal advice is received to that cfTect. • • • • St. David's Group. On Friday, May 27, St. David's Troop is holding a parents' night. All parents and friends of the boys are cordially invited to bo present at 7.30 p.m. A full muster of Rovers and Scouts is requested on this occasion. * » * • An Interesting Yarn. On Thursday, May 20, the next of the interesting series of yarns will be delivered at the Titereinoana crew den, No. 2, West Street. "New Zealand Native birds" is the title of the address, which is in the expert hands of Mr. R. A. Falla, of the Auckland Museum. Brother [{overs, Scouters and Senior Patrol Leaders arc cordially invited to attend.

Northcote Troop. The group was honoured with a visit from District Scoutmaster Marks on Thursday last, when the attendance was still somewhat affected by the holidays, but those present were on their mettle to xiphoid the good name of the troop (etates the scribe). Routine work was witnessed by the District Scoutmaster, who also tested the patrol leaders on various, points. After inspecting the Cub Pack he gave a short address to the troop. During the evening the G.S.M. presented to each Scout a very fine card engraved with the Scout promise and law. Those cards were trftr gift of the troop's Hon. S.M., Commissioner Nelson, of Petonc, who has taken a great interest in the troop since its formation. The committee and all members of the group will meet at th© Parish Hall 011 Sunday at 9.30 a.m. sharp for the group photograph. At 12.30 p.m. the same day the Scouts will parade at McGill's corner preparatory to attending the twenty-first birthday cermony at the Town Hall. » • * • St. Thomas', New Lynn. A new troop has been formed in New Lynn and is named New Lynn, St. Thomas' Church troop, writes the scribe. There were 17 boys present on the first parade. The Scoutmaster is the Rev. Harold Hcaslip, with Mr. Thomas Ilepper as assistant Scoutmaster. The patrol leaders are V. Bunce, B. Carbury and X. Glover. We are very fortunate in having the parish hall for our parades, and we arc enthusiastically looking forward to some good work in the future. All the boys are very keen, and so should make ft splendid group. « * * ♦ Sea Rovers. The Sea Scout Committee have sanctioned the. formation of a Rover Sea Scout crew in Auckland, states a report. It is felt in Sea Scout circles that this crew of Rovers is going to be a big factor in that particular branch in training officers and instructors. The crew consists of several keen enthusiasts, but have openings in their ranks for many others. Any old Rover Sea Scouts and others whose thoughts lie in the direction of the sea-scouting are asked to get in touch with the Sea Scout Commissioner or Metropolitan H.Q., who can direct them to the proper quarter. The crew meets every Tuesday night at the boatshed, Wilsons Beach, but are seeking a more central position. * * * * Next Sunday's Parade. Tlio largest possible parade of Scouts, Rovers and officers is called for Sunday next to join in the Guides celebrations of their twenty-first birthday. Thus will take the form of a commemoration service to be conducted at the Auckland Town Hall. The following parade instructions arc printed for the benefit of all concerned:— Districts will fall in at 2 p.m. as follows:— No. 1 District.—Princes Street, southern end (opposite Police Station) west side, facing south. No. li District.—Princes Street, west side (opposite O'ltourke Street and Alfred Street), facing soutc. No. u District.—Princes Street, east side (between O'Kourko Street and Alfred Street), facing north. No. 4 District.—O'ltourke Street, north side, facing west. No. 5 District. —O'Rourke Street, south side, facing west. Any Other District.—Princes Street, southern end, east side (by Police Station). Late Comers, arriving after 2.15 p.m.— Rutla-nd Street, west side, facing Town Hall, fall in at end of column. If wet, all will parade in liutland Street. By 2.13 p.lll. all districts should lie ready to move ofT, and District Commissioners will report, stating numbers 011 parade. At -.20 p.m. the parade will move ofT. Colours will be carried at the " slope " right hand, right shoulder. On turning into Queen Street colours will be erected to the " carry," end of tlag being held in the hand against staff. The parade will halt in Queen Street (opposite Town Hall). Please close up on troop in front and close against pavement. On the first whistle the parade will turn to the right. On the second whistle colour bearers will step forward one pace in front of troop, with escort (one for each flag) immediately in front of colour bearer. The third whistle means colours let fly— [ colours and escorts right (or left) turn. Quick march. Scooters and Scouts salute (not escorts) while colours passing immediate front. Colours and escorts No. 1 and U districts, right turn. Colours and escorts other districts, left turn. At the fourth whistle the parade will left turn. (Scouters please note your troops' position for reforming after the servico.) Once indoors, fill all seats on our side of hall, irrespective of troops. Stand alert, eyes front, for entrance of Governor-Gene-ral. National Anthem, till colours are received on platform. National Anthem will bo played, not sung, when their Excellencies arrive, ft will be played and sung at the ond of the service. Do not salute on either occasion. Stand alert from "colours returned " to end of service. The parade will reform in Queen Street, opposite Town Mall, facing up hill, in same position as previously occupied, and on the first whistle the parade will right turn. Scouters and Scouts salute as colours are marched on, until colours and escorts are standing in front of their troops—secure flying colours. On the socond whistle colour bearers and escorts fall in, and the third whistle means parade left turn. Quick march. Dismiss in Rutland Street, after whistle signal. All whistle signals will be one long and two short blasts.