SCOUT NOTES

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 198, 23 May 1928, Page 7

SCOUT NOTES

(By Scouter.) Following Is a report from St. Augustine's Petone Troop:—The competition for the Te Puni Banner for the past quarter resulted in the patrols being placed in the following positions:—Weka patrol first, followed by the Hula, Ruru, Pukeko, Kiwi, and Tul patrols. The Scoutmaster presented the banner to Patrol Leader Henry, and .congratulated his patrol on their performance, this being the second quarter in succession in which the Weka patrol lias won it. This banner originally belonged to the Old Te Puni Troop, and was presented to St. Augustine's, Petone, by Mr. 11. Browne, formerly Scoutmaster of the Te Puni Troop, for competition between patrols, and marks are given for neatness and punctuality on parade, progress made during the quarter, and for general scouting spirit shown by members of the patroll On May 4 the ladies of the Troop Committee held a jumble sale, which resulted in approximately £lO being added to the building fund. These ladies are to bo congratulated on their splendid effort. A few lines this week from Rover Leader to his younger brother Scouts and Wolf Cubs: “As you pass through this world, wittingly or unwittingly, whoever you are and wherever you arc, you leave a trail behind you. Others will notice and may follow it. It may be one that leads them to good or it may lead them astray. That depends on you, You may blaze it on the trees for them to see, or you may be making footmarks in the sand. In either case it is well to remember that you are leaving tracks of some sort, and therefore by directing your steps aright you may lead others in the right direction also. Your trail Is marked by deeds and sayings or your written words. Your deeds are landmarks permanently set up: your sayings are but footmarks that may be changed or obliterated by time, your written words are blazes consciously recorded on the trees. The Chief says: ‘lf you are a square peg, keep your eye on a square hole, and see you get there.’ ” The Kaiwarra Troop, parents and friends mustered last Friday for a most enjoyable pound night, at which a fine birthday cake made by a supporter was consumed. District Scoutmaster Nelson, District Cnbmaster Bugg, and assistants Halford. Zambra. and Aldridge supervised a programme of real Scout test games. The District Commissioner (Sir Alfred Robin) presented T. Mclntosh with his warrant as Assistant Scoutmaster under the Ipise ceremony. The Commissioner congratulated Mr. McIntosh on his clearness in replying to the questions. From the number of young brothers of Wolf Cubs present, a pack should soon he formed with benefit to the troop. A meeting at Island Bay with the object of forming a Sea Scout Troop in tlint district is to be held on Friday, and promises to be well attended. A number of Sea Scouts from Petone, Evans Bay, and City Companies propose attending. Ipise ceremonies will be held at St. Augustine’s to-morrow, and at Eastbourne Friday, June 1. Petone Sea Scouts, in competition with Evans Bay, won the Frontiersmen Cup. This is to bo presented to-morrow night, when Sea Mate Seiwood will also receive his warrant with-due scout ceremony.

Brooklyn Troop will give a concert on May 31, and extend a hearty welcome to brother scouts and cubs.

During the first week In Juno a meeting is to be held at Otnki to form a troop. Wellington and suburbs join in wishing Otaki the very best of good luck, and good scouting. Thirty-two members of the, Miramar Troop met on Friday last, and spent an Instructive evening. The following passed tests: Tenderfoot. Eglington, Garrod, Phillips. Earsmond, and Stark: missionor's badge. Patrol Deader Stacey. Second Bouse, Scouts. Stringer and V. Phillips. I' D Stacev and S. Rouse have now qualified for'the King’s Scout. The Evnns Bay Sea Scout Troop Committee organised a most successful con ; cert at Kilbirnie on Mny 10, the •Tonkins physical training pupils providing some, very attractive items. It is hoped that at the next concert a few more items from the lads will be seen. Blind hoy 111 * P r< ?’ vlded a lot of amusement, and this is bringing out the hidden talent. A letter has been all troops asking for material with which the Rovers may hold a jumble sale "" Time 8 Next year, as many no dounr know, there is to be hu ß e J an ’^ e 1? England, and it is sincereiy ’«?P e « *° assist three or four members of the com pony to attend. With the assistance of all. wonders can be done. There are a number of troops and “ of whom the writer has not heard lor manv months, although all are longin„ to hear how they are getting on. Berbampore Pack met hist Monday night when fifteen smiling faces gave the cub howl. The numbers arc’ ing and the pack is going to D. 0.8. our Ing the winter months for badges, and then, when summer time comes, win Ro over the hills-work during the cold months, and play during the l.ot ones Notes should be to Rotor A. Ateachen. “llaumat, Humber Street, island Bay, on or before Monday of each week.