SCOUT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21470, 11 May 1935, Page 8

SCOUT NOTES

[ISSUED ?KOM METROPOLITAN HEADQCABTEBS.]

Popular Award of Jubilee Medal A. most popular award of the ICing s Jubilee Meda) was that made to Colonel P. Clennell Fenwick, C.M.G., Dominion Chief Commissioner, and many were the congratulations extended to him when it became known in scouting circles. Appointment Confirmed Mai or J. W. Crampton, who has been act in e as Metropolitan Commissioner of the Chrislchurch district since February 18, received notice of the confiimati'on of his appointment on Jubilee Day. . Personal District Cubmastcr J. Powell left Christchureh on transfer to Auckland 011 Tuesday evening. Mr Powell has been actively associated with scouting for the last lo year'- - In 1927 he was made cubmaster of the Rugby street pack, and two years later qualified, for the cub wood badge. In 1930 he was promoted to district cubmaster of tne No. 1 Christchurch district, which appointment heheld ud to the date of his departure for Auckland. Apart from his numerous cubbing activities, including the appointment as a reader for the Dominion Akela Leader Mr Powell was a keen member of the Addmgton rover crew, from which he will be greatly missed by his fellow-rovers. Mr Powell also accompanied the New Zealand contingent lo the Australian world jamboree. 1:1 December fast, being a Dominion headquarters banker. Before returning, he represented New Zealand at the international cub wood badeo course held at Pennant Hills, Sydney. His latest activity was as a member of the Dominion Akela Leaders' training team at "Prestonwood, during the Easter holidays. Cub Wood Badge Camp The following candidates were successful at the cub wood badge camp held at "Prestonwood" recently: District Commissioner F. Mclvor, Cubrnasters D. Sinclair, O. Spedding, M. Carbon, E. Thoms'on, J. Mayo, G. Johns, S 'Rolls, W. Bradley, M. Bradley, E. A. Maxwell, R. Carew, R. Moore, and F. D. Straw. A Spectacular Bonfire Those responsible for the building of the bonfire in Hagley Park, which was lighted 011 Monday evening last to celebrate the King's jubilee, were justly rewarded by the most spectacular bonfire that had been witnessed for many years. The bonfire, which was nearly 20 feet high, was constructed of about 200 railway sleepers, 40 old motor tyres, and-two or three lorry loads of box .wood and bark, well saturated with 40 gallons of oil and kerosene. The time of lighting was 8 p.m., this being signalled by a red Verey light fired by Major J. W. Crampton, the Metropolitan Commissioner, and within 10 minutes the whole structure was burning fiercely. The heat compelled nearly 500 spectators to retire some 50 yards from the blaze. Some hundreds of crackers, which were thrown on the pile before lighting, added interest to the fire by their continued explosions. Several rockets were also fired, and one of these, unfortunately, severely burned the hand of the operator, Commissioner F. Fever. Although the weather was most unfavourable, heavy rain falling during the evening, the Dominion Chief Commissioner, Colonel P. Clennell Fenwick, accompanied by Mrs Fenwick, paid an official visit, and was accorded a Dominion rally by the scouts present. The bonfire burned fiercely for about two hours without collapsing, and during that time those assembled sang numerous choruses, under the leadership of Commissioner Fever, who acted as campfire chief. Those responsible for the building of the bonfire and its general conduct throughout are to be congratulated on their efforts, and the Metropolitan Commissioner wishes to mention specially the names of Commissioner Fever arid District Scoutmaster E. Culverhouse, both of -whom kept vigil in a small tent throughout the night, in order to prevent their pile from being prematurely set on fire. Other helpers included Group Scoutmaster R. Macintosh, District Scoutmaster D. Sloan, Seouters D. Robinson, T. Robinson, F. Straw, T. Mathie, H. Carter, J. Jennings, and J. Lucas. Postmen's Clothes Drive The honorary director of the Christchurch Metropolitan Relief Association has written asking for scouts to help in the clothes drive to be carried out to-day, and the Metropolitan Commissioner requests that as many boys as possible make an effort to be present and so do their "good turn" in a most practical and helpful way. Those attending are asked to meet at the Metropolitan Relief Depot, 221 Tuam street <near Adams, Ltd., motor garage) at J p.m. to-day. Lest and Found A scout's hatband, lost at the camp fire in Hagley Park on Monday evening, may be had on application to Mrs Duncan, 222 Brougham street, Sydenham. Committee Meeting Commissioner F. Mclvor, of the No. 3 district, will preside at the initial meeting of his district committee, to be held in the Addington rover "den" on Monday next, at 8 p.m.