SCOUT NOTES

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 10, 6 October 1927, Page 6

SCOUT NOTES

(By

"Rover.”)

St Augustine’s tl’ctone) parents’ night and emcicaiument by the wolf cubs proved a great success noth tor attendance of visitors and efficiency iu tho items. The star worK aud investitures gave an insigtil into the worn, white the chorus siugltig ami recitations showed nieat progress. Tne play t>eene& in costume, ten little nigger boys, gave great pleasure to the grown up i eopxe present. A party of wolf cubs from the Anglican pacK sung very piea.t-a.utiy Cubiuaster iiugg and his assistants should feel satis* tied with the results o! their services in nelpins the boys along Lady Cubmaster Mrs. Hoggard. Miss Heath, and Miss bcotler were noticed present. On Thursday last week I‘etono tiea rfcouts strengthened their committee. Mr. U Oduu is now troop patron, Mr. Marsh, non. secretary, and Mrs. nardiug chairman of the ladies committee The lads are eettine ou with boat work and into bea bcout clothes. They hope soon to do readv for Port Nichoison aud Golitng* wood to* - put in au atteruoou with them. St. Cuthbert’s received lour King's Scout badges at the hand of the District Commissioner hist Friday. It being a pound nigiit, a programme of games, 1 olio wed by supper, made lip a good bcout night. Badge recipients were: Kings Scouts, la. Cook, J. Wilkinson, B. May, A.. Gunn; ambulance, B. Hay, S. Wilkinson, A. Gunn, K. Gunn, L. Cook; electrician, K. Hay, Li. Cook, and S. Wilkinson Last Saturday night Terraco pack celebrated tno commencement of their second vear with a display of cub work, jungle dances and games, etc., before a large number of parents and friends. Three second stars were presented, also eleven ouc-year iservico stars. A Icaturo of tn® uigbt was that every cub present toot part in a tissue and comb baud with a set. of home-made drums, bells, ciackers, etc., the cub using tho drum-sticks keeping fine time. Supper proved that the besi. test of a wolf cub being iu good healtli is to notice that he still can eat of the good things provided. Commissioner VoS 1 selcr and Mrs. Vosseler were present. All scoutcrs, cubbeis. and friends are invited to tho “den." Lamrton Quay, next Saturday evening, to welcome bacK Rovermastcr O. Moachen. who. no doubt, will be able to tell some of his experiences while away As the lease of the “den” is to bo given un in about tin co weeks' time, one may regard this as practically the final social night in the denRovers are asked to be early next Satur-

All cubmasters and assistants who are desirous of attending an Akela camp at Labour Dav week-end please communicate with Cubuiaster S. Jcntke. Post Offlco box 1102 - St. Jude’s Troop comautteo have decided > hold a chil Iren's fancy dress dance on Monday next, in aid of the camp funds. The newly-formed owl patrol isniakinff wonderful progress. The troop is much, indebted to Mr. Rudkin, of Lyall Bay# for getting in touch with Mr Brown, senior, of KiiO’mie who has offered his services to us for first aid instruction, and tin Scouts that have received his tuition will have a thorough grounding. Last month the St. James Thoop. Newtown. celebrated their first birthday, when the Gin Guides and both committees were invited. A verp pleasant evening ot games was held and a supper was provided by the Scout committee After supper threo boys were invested, and ethers were presented with badges ana prizes. The cub pack is coming on well, all bav ; .ig passed their first star. . At the last Miramar parade < a visit was made to the troop by Assistant Distrirt Scoutmaster Jentke The following bovs passed badges luring tho week:--First class Scoots Arnold, Richards, and Ellsworthy- artist. Patrol-leader Berry, and Scout L. Parsons; gardener Scouts Stacey. Rouse, Parsons, Synott. ana Scaysbrook; cyclist Scout Baker. The troop is very sorry co hear that Scout Parsons is not in tho best • f health, ana wishes him a speedy recovery. The Wadestowu Troop spent a most enjoyable night Last Friday, when they received a visit from members of the Rotary Club After watching the boys at work they commented on the smartness of the troop and were surprised to hear that it had only been formed a few months They gave some very good advice to the boys, and told them that tun Rotary Club which takes great deal of interest in the Boy Scouts that they were pleased to help them The chairman. Mr Bloodworth, replied, thanking them for their kindness in visiting the troop. The boys were provided with refreshments bv the members of the club, which was very much appreciated. The evening ended with very hearty cheers for the visitors The following boys of the St. Augustine's Petonc Troop recently passed tne public healthy-man’s badge: S. Jones. V Griffiths. A Reid G Richardson, C. White. E. Richardson. E. Detail. A Millford A Henry, and M Rose. Ambulance badge? were presented to 0. »lute, w- - and A Reid; and artiste badge to V Griffiths. C White and k Richardson: electrician. E. Richardson, and G. Richardson; service stars to M Rose and W Littleford: and a tive-year star to V. Griffiths: and second grade all round cords Patrol.leaders Richardson and Griffiths This troon’s band will play the owning item at the concert in aid of tu rlßtric.t association’s funds at the Town Forward notes on or before Monday of each week to Rover A. Meachcn. 'lthaca, Thorndon Quay.