SCOUT NOTES.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20612, 30 July 1932, Page 5

SCOUT NOTES.

!F..vuLrsim TO THB rKSss-] i"Bv Ttte Assistant Metroi-outa* COMMISSIONS*. 1 AXI3MANSHIP. | Despite adverse weather. .Saturday last sixteen scouts from ' rn ™ , *- v and St. Saviour"s group?, under D-®-* 1 ; Feaver and S. M. Culvcrhouse, attended at Mr A. Hose's property, Shirley, .to undergo a course of instruction in axe manship. D.S.M. Feaver look charge of t. e structional side, scouts first be' formed up and shown how to hold and use the axo. A demonstration was then given by the D.S.M. m " troo, and afterwards each scout was ai lotted a tree, which was ic™ dc) the supervision o£ the instiuc - p During the afternoon Mr A. Jtose paid a visit to tho scene of °r e ™*'° t ' and kindly provided refreshments to tho workers. . The axemanship practice - peated this afternoon, commcncuig . 2 o'clock, when I hope to seo repruentatives from othor groups m atu.no- ' Next week I hope to be able to announce a further gift of trees, w '<■ are being given to the scouts for axemauship practice. Cburcli Parade. On Sunday last, the St. Andrew s group held their first church parade, when about twenty officers, scouts, ana cubs attended under S.M. I>. A. Maegregor. The service was. conducted by the Rev. J. Lawson Hobinson, who took for his text, "Loyalty," dealing with his subject in a most impressive manOther officers present -tfere A.S.M. I'. Chisholni and A.C.M. F. Ijelmer. Troop Work. The St. Andrew's troop heid their weoklv meeting on Monday evening, when " fourteen scouts paraded under S.M. D. A. Macgregor. The greater part, of tho evening was devoted to Second Class Scout badge wors. Special instruction was also given in the compass and ambulance work. Ten cubs, from St Andrew's Lack, were also present under A.C.M. F. G. Belmer, who carried out instruction in Tenderpad and Second star work. Templeton Troop. Half-yearly competitions have resulted as follows:—Most efficient patrol, "Lions." The most efficient scout?, Patrol-Lead-er Davison 1, Scout Mackie 2, and Scout Darroch 3. The most-improved scout for the halfyear, Scout Darroch. The S.M. of this troop received a | broken collarbone, while playing for the Paparua Football Club ou Saturday last. lie was treated as an outpatient at tho Public Hospital, and I hope he is now fully recovered. Toe H Troop. Members of the Toe.ll troop paraded on Friday, July 22nd, there being an attendance of two officers and twentytwo scouts. For being the first to pass his tenderfoot test, out of a group of ndw boys, Scout Frank O'Malley was prescntod with a plaited belt. Congratulations Frank' Two now games—"Clothes Peg He- | lay" and "Bottle and Penny Belay," ! which wore taken from the May issue of the "Scouter," were played, and thev both went off really well. The Jackal Patrol held an evening on -July 21st, to which other members j of the troop were invited. Tho invitations were a success as they came in crowds. Everything wont off well and evening proved a great success. The troop weekly subscriptions arc coming in well, the boys doing their best in every way. This is making a great difference to the Treasury. Proficiency Badges. How many scouts have really taken up proficiency bsi'dge work seriously ; and how many have realised what a vast amount of information is contained in this interesting work? _ The cubs alone have twelve proficiency badges, while the scouts have sixty-four registered badges, for which they may qualify. The cub badges are divided into four groups:—Character, handicraft, service, and public health, there being three badges in each group. . Tho scout badges arc not so divided, but, as may bo expected', cover a very largo range of studies. It is impossible to give horo the full details of such u largo number of badges, but they are all set out in P.Q.R., and scoutmasters will, no doubt, interest their boys from time to time, and afford' them every opportunity along the lines in which thev show most interest.' Tho following scouts from the St. Saviour's troop have passed in tho "reader" badge: D. Woolcock, C. Knight, and J. Duncan. In the reader badge, the_ scout must have read eighteen books in tho year and bo ablo to supply a list of the books, giving title and author to the examiner, who will, by viva voce examination, assure himself that the books submitted havo been read with understanding. Hp must also show a knowledge of how books should be cared for. Tho examiner will bear in mind the objects aimed at by tho badge—first, trt encourage the mere habit of reading. Second, tho reading of books by good authors, or books on subjects of special value or interest to the individual scout. Rugby Football. A match will take place at tho North Beach ground this afternoon between. representative teams of New Brighton anil North Beach troops and the Kaiapoi troop. The New Brighton team is: Full-back, T. Lowrv; three-quarters, Sprosen, I. "Willmott, and C. Mahan; five-eighths, Dixon and D, Cocks; half, D. Briggs; forwards, N. Stevens. D. Trolovc, C. Green, P. Seymour, McTntosh, Sepie, Poeksou, and L. Hay: emergencies. Hay and B. Cookslcy. The kick-off will bo at 2.30 p.m. and niernbors of committees, supporters, and public arc cordially invited to attend. After the match, the home troops and their committees will entertain the visitors. A return match will subsequently be played at Knial*oi. Personal. A letter trom Mr AY. IT. Montgomery, Metropolitan Commissioner, • who is at present in Tahiti, states that he will bo returning to New Zealand about tho end of August. D.S.M. A. J. McCallum (Ocean Beach 1 ), Dunerlin, was in Christchurch for a few days, and took the opportunity of seein<: some of the troops at work. He returned to Dunedin yesterday. Linwood Rovers. "Members of the Linwood Hover Crew held a dauec on Thursday last in the Rollestoii street Hall. About. 40 couples were present, and Mr S. Clarkson acted a:- M.C. The hall was decorated, and Stamler's Band provided the music. An excellent, supper was given by members of tho crew.