TE KORERO

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 245, 16 October 1935, Page 20

TE KORERO

For Boy Scouts

A good scout always has a hobby to iill in the spare moments of the day, and New Zealand's oldest scout is no exception to this rule.

Kecently the writer had the happy privilege of paying "Uncle" a visit, and when the first emotions of surprise were over, in his characteristic way he pointed to his work bench. "Just doing a job for the church," said Major Sandford, our late chief of training, whom we were visiting in his home at New Plymouth. "They always call on me for help, and I like to give of my best." He was making the bearers for a hammock, a job in which he excels, and round his tiny workshop were- ample evidences of other activities.

His den was a sight for the sorest of eyes, for everything was placed in such a way that it was accessible and in its correct place. Such odds and ends that would lay in a mass in the corner of the average room were neatly placcd oil shelves and tabulated. What a difference to some workrooms I know, where the saw hangs on the floor, the plane is somewhere under the shavings, and those sharper instruments of the carpenter's craft somewhere among the nails.

He looked well and happy, and as we sat and talked for a while his thoughts were all of scouts and scouting. To his Auckland friends he sends his best wishes and kindly thoughts for all of the brotherhood.

We of the younger generation who are blazing fresh trails in the world of scouting should strive to leave behind us the same clearly-defined trail that "Uncle" has blazed through the forest, the mountains and the valleys of life, that others following us may not by word or deed be dcfiected from the true and highest course of life.

Many of us have had the happy privilege of hearing from the lips of "Uncle" words of admonition and instruction in Gilwell courses and scouting conferences and we respect and honour him for his words. "A wise man's words are like goads, and his collected sayings are like nails driven home; they put the mind of one man into many a life." COPPER. (By Richard .Tames Fenton, 47, Mnngere Road, Otahului, 5.E.7 ; age 17.) Copper is an elementary metal found in every continent. Second only to iron as an industrial metal, it ranks after manganese, cobalt, nickel and iron in hardness. Alloyed with zinc, copper forms brass, and with tin, bronze. The name "copper" is derived from Cyprus, an island which in classical times was richly furnished with mines of this metal. Copper was well known to the Egyptians and Israelites before the Exodus. In fact, for a long time previous to that event the Egyptians had been obtaining it from Arabia and Cyprus. To-day more than half of the world's production of copper ore comes from the United States. Other producers are Chile, Central Africa, Canada and Japan.

Ruby Seath—So glad you likctl the enrolment forms, Ruby. Wc hope to Hear l'rom you anl your sister again quite soon.

Pat Moloughney—What an Interestingletter you wrote, Pat. We should like to hear more of your adventures up north.

Betty Meldrum—Yes, Betty, the third term is certainly a very busy one. Write and tell me about the new pansy, won't you? I hope It flowers as you cxpect It to.

Margaret Blight—What arc you going to call the little new kittens, Margaret? I'm very glad that you liked the certificate. You must try and win some more points now.

Joy Hall—There Is a spring feeling In the air all right, Joy. I expect you notice It particularly in the country. Thank you for the little poem.

Winnie Williams—What a pity the little 'possum didn't stay, Winnie. It would have made such a lovely pet. I hope it wasn't hurt in the copper.

Milly Williams—l am glad you signed your letter only "Au Revoir," Milly, as we never like to say "Good-bye" Dually to any of our old readers. Best of luck from all the Budget family In your grown-up life.

Botty Turner—l am sure that the bamboo would make a lovely nesting place lor the birds, Hetty, but what a noise they must make! Poor puss, I suppose he Is very orten disappointed.

Peggy Giles—When you have certificates amounting to tiie value or 2a points, send them in to this office, when a book prize will bo awarded you. Mark all your work either original or copied.

Doris Chalcraft—Send any Jokes Tor the "Merrier Mood" column or the main supplement *to the Literary Editor, c/o "Auckland Star ( f' Shortlantl Street, City.

Marion Taylor—You will find a short review or your little poems In the Critique Corner lor Poets, which is published about once a nlonth, Marion. I'm glad to hear that your little brother Is now getting on all- right.

F. Parnell—Thank you Tor your kind messages, Fay. Wendy was particularly glad to know that you enjoyed her little letter.

Eileen Murphy—What an Interesting little letter you wrote about the park, Eileen. It certainly Is a very pretty place. How lucky the school children are to be taught swimming.