SCOUT NOTES.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20564, 4 June 1932, Page 5

SCOUT NOTES.

[EXCLUSIVE TO THK I'ltESS.j [By The Assistant Metjiopomtan Com mi ssi on Kit. 1 The' Scout Shop. At a recent meeting of the Metropolitan Executive, a sub-committee was set up to / bring down a general report on tlio scout shop. The members of the sub-committee are Commissioner J. W. Crninpton, D.S.M. I'. W. Hamilton, and G. 5.51. J. l'owell. District Committee Meetings. Reports on monthly meetings have j been received from Nos. J and 3 dis- ] tricts. It is very plcasiug to note the amount of good work that is being done at these meeting?, • and 1 I'eel sure that scouting generally is going to reap the bene lit. At No. 1 district nic'cLing, it was decided to ask uie Uiccartun rovers to take chargo of all scout sports within the district. An oiler was received from theso rovers to serve on tho lire brigade which will be started shortly in Upper' Ricearton. This shows a tine spirit, but after all it is only emulating tho rovers' motto, "Service.'' No. 3 district has 50 members on its committee. 1 hope they won't lind it too cumbersome. The committee consists of members from each group committee, one scouter lrom each group, and district officers. It is their intention to hold their meetings at different group headquarters each month, and it was also decided to hold a district rally between the football and cricket seasons. Judging lrom the excellent example set by lvaiapui, there is no reason why such a rally should not meet with a huge success. i Helping the Needy. This week's collection resulted in the Papanui troop handing in, at the Central Relief Depot, 17 pairs of boots and shoes (valued at 31s), and a suck of clothing, etc. (valued at £2 '2s 6d). St. John's troop, Woolston, of which mention was made last week, handed in 21 pairs of boots and shoes (valued at £2 4s), and a sack of clothing (valued at £2). These collections show great promise, as there are quite a number of troops lrom whom returns aro yet to come. So far," most of the footwear is women's, and 1 hope, therefore, that a creator quantity of men's and children's (especially the latter) wiil yet come to hand.

Annual Meeting of Linwood Group. Tlie annual meeting and election of officers of the Linwuou group \va> lieid on Monday lust, wlien the Ucv. M. I?. Greenwood presided over a good attendance. Reports were presented • by officers of all units, which showed a very satisfactory position regards numbers and training. The secroturv reported a very successful veur or committee work, in which memheis had shown a lively interest m all matters affecting the weltare of the group. The financial statement showed n credit balance of £o 3s 4d. The total receipts for the year were £57 10s lid, and .£2B lis of ttus

amount had been raised by the packs j and troops during tho winter months. The election of officers resulted: President, Mr S. Harrington j vice-presi-dents, Messrs H. Harrington, Caldow, and Mackrell; auditor, Mr H. Harrington; chaplain, the Kev. If. Greenwood; surgeon, Dr. I'\ J• Borrie; secretary and treasurer, Mr A. A. Berry; assistant secretary, Miss D. Simpson, and a committee of twelve. . Alter the business of the meeting, and at the request of the G.S.M., Dr I''. J. Borrie presented firemen's badges to tiie following:—lan Clarkson, laii Card well, Will Macrell,-Noel FlewellyD. Kay Builen, Keith Sugde.n, Eric Standing, Horace Williins, and Pat Luxto'n. On (Saturday last Mr Jobberns of the Training College, gave a very interesting and instructive lecture to the rovers of tho Linwood group, at the Wharc Kura, on "Evidences of Glacier Action." Tho lecture was illustrated 0y an excellent series of lantern slides and the information imparted should add considerably to tlie attractions of future hikes. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker at the close of the mooting. Farewell to Akela D.C.M. Perry. A special rock council was held l>y the Ist Lyttelton Cub Pack to hid farewell to Akela D.C.M. Perry, who, cwing to private reasons, recently resigned from the movement. The Council rock was covered with a Sheer Ivhan skin, and ns Akela entered, all tlie cubs of the Lyttelton jungle howled to bid "Good Hunting" to a departing leader. In the pale moonlight of the council circle, Bagheera told of the works that Akela had. done and asked Cub Dowdle to present her with an illuminated address and picture, as tokens of the jungle's respect to its chief. Th<3 cubs then howled their farewell. led by Akela herself. As Akela took the last salute, BapLheera thought of the old song: "Wood and water, wind and tree,, jungle favour go with thee." We eaiinot- wish Akela more than clear trails and good hunting in the moons to come. Personal. .M iss J; Spui;dle, cub-master | Knox Pack, Wanganui, is at present in Cliristcluirch. If favourable 'business offers arc forthcoming, it is .Miss .Spurdle's intention to remain here and enter into active cubbing. Mr W. H. Montgomery. Metropolitan Commissioner, who is at present in Dunedin, expects to return to-day.

During his stay in Dunedin,_ Mr Montrgoinery took part *in th© investment of Mr Solomon as Metropolitan Commissioner for Otago. There was a good gathering of scouters and the Ipise ceremony was used. Although wo are not accustomed to this form or ceremony in Canterbury,. Mr Montgomery says that it is very impressive and seems suitable for S.M.'s,: as well as Commissioners. j Mr Montgomery states that the .Dunedin scouts are lucky in that th®y have been adopted bv the Rotary Club and supplied with ample funds to enable them successfully to carry on. There are 1100 scouts in Ihinedin, but they have onlv one crew of rovers, as they find it difficult to get rover scout leaders.