SCOUT NOTES.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20470, 13 February 1932, Page 5

SCOUT NOTES.

[EXCLUSIVE TO THE PBESS.] [By The Metropolitan- Commissioner."] Wolf Cuba. I Notice lias been received from Headquarters that A.O.M, K. Bunt, of tlie Cambridge Terrace Pack, A.C.M. J. S. I'artridge, of the I.yttelton Pack, aud G.S.M. K. Dyer, of.' tlie Addington Group, have qualified in Part I. of the Cub Wood Badge. D.C.M. Perry, who has qualified in Parts I. and 11., has been reconiracudod for the Cub Wood Badge. Tbe Badge Committee has now made arrangements to conduct the examinations for Cub Badges on condition that the D.C.M.'s assist in selecting suitable examiners. A list of Cuba at present holding badges is being prepared so that a complete record can bo made. This will place a large amount of additional work on the Badge Committee, but will complete the badge examination system. Notices with regard to Cub examinations will now be sent by the secretary of the Badge Committee, Mr Lockwood, and all communications with regard to Cub examinations should be forwarded to liiui at Metropolitan Headquarters. At a meeting of the Scone Wolves held on Tuesday night D.C.M. J. Olds was elected as the new chairman, and C.M. P. Carew was elected as secretary. Edge war© Group. Difficulties are being experienced by the couimiUee ox tho JEdgcwarc Group. Owing to pressure of business and studies, G.S.M. Queree has been obliged to hand in his resignation. Although for i some time pust the committee has been trying to find a suitable person to take his place, its efforts have so far been unsuccessful. A similar position exists with tbe Cub pack, which has been without a Cubruaster for a considerable time. The committee is meeting on Monday, February 15th, with a view to arranging for new officers. St. Saviour's Scout Camp. This group camped on Mr Mcßean's property by the Solwyn river from January 2nd to 11th. The camp was run strictly on the patrol system, which enabled many who had not been to camp before to obtain a practical experience of patrol methods. While camped there a cricket match was played with Mr Mcßean's team, who were entertained at the campfiro one evening. All enjoyed themselves, and hope to return there next year. The kindness of Mr and Mrs Mcßean was very much appreciated. North Beacli Scout Camp. The whole troop with tho exception of three boys went iDto camp at Omihi from January Bth to 22ud. A feature of the camp was pioneering work done by the four patrols, three bridges being erected. One bridge, 40ft long and 3ft Gin wide and 10ft high, of three spans, was constructed by the troop and completed by the Airedales. The Magpie Patrol erected a double lock bridge 14ft long and 3ft wide. The . Seagulls made a single span one support bridge 24ft long and 2ft 6in wide, whilst the Moreporks erected a lookout tower 18ft high. Each patrol coolced its own meals and looked after its own camp. Beyond ordinary camp routine, hikes were taken into the surrounding country and on ono occasion, by the courtesy of Mr Alan Croft, the whole troop was taken by motor to the beach, where a very fine day was spent iu the surf and river. Tho Peter Memorial Shield has been awarded to the Magpie Patrol, followed by the Seagulls, Airedales, and Moroporks in that order. The flagpole erected by tho camp was worthy of the Union Jack. A gum tree was felled, 40 foot long, ropes were attached to i£ and it was dragged to the camp by the whole troop. There was an interesting boxing match at the camp—you can ask 6ome of the Scouts about it. French Farm. A number of applications aro coming for the uso of French Farm. Scouts are reminded that this is now under the control of the Girl Guides' Association. Applications for permission to camp must be sent to the district secretary, who will forward them to the secretary of the Girl Guides. Executive. An executive meeting will be held at 8 o'clock ou Thursday, February ISth, at the Metropolitan office. The resignation of Mr C. Clibborn, who has been one of our most valuablo members as a representative of the Rotary Club, has been, received on account "of ill-health, but we hope that the club will arrange for auother of its members to assist us. » =