SCOUT NOTES

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 302, 21 September 1928, Page 20

SCOUT NOTES

(By “Rover.”) The results of last week’s football matches for the Scout Football Banner are as follow:—Institute 5, Petone 3: St. Cuthbert’s 4, Brooklyn 1; Seatoun 5, Hutt 1; Anglican Home 3, Lyall Bay 4. Arrangements are being made to present winners of the grades with their respective banners directly after the matches on Saturday. The following fixtures for September are to hand:—September 22, Ist. Wellington Rovers’ second birthday, and Island Bay Baptist opening of new hall; September 24, Scout census due by each troop; September 25, St. Augustine’s Petono annual Ipise and celebration; September 28, Wellesley College Scouts’ presentation of badges, etc.; September 30, end of Scout year. The results of the Ist. Wellington City Rovers’ examination in St. John Ambulance arc now to hand, the following having succeeded in qualifying:—Rover Leader C. Meachen, Senior (Mate; D. Perry, Rovermates L. Morris, H. Millier, A. McDonald, Seconds L. Scorrar. C. Patterson, E. Slack, Quartermaster A. Meachen, Rovers F. Cutts, L. Bridge, J. Cooke, F. Fawell, S. Gardener, J. Harris, T. Mathie, R. Miles, T Morgan, A. Roberts, It. Waterhouse, and W. Harvey. The Rovers will hold their second birthday night on Saturday at the Marine Institute Hall, Aitken Street. A cordial invitation is extended to all Scooters and members of troop committees to be present. The Rovers arc working hard over this, and are all sure that this social will outdo/ all previous ones and trust that all supporters will attend. A very enjoyable concert was held at the Kent Terrace Church Hall last week. There was a good attendance and an excellent programme had been arranged by Mr. H. Aitken. On behalf of the Scout Committee, Mr. Fraser suitably thanked the performers, after which an excellent supper was provided. The following contributed items:--Miss B. Sawden, Mr. Norman Aitken, Miss Q. McLean, M. B. Lee, Miss B. McLean, Miss J. Sawyer, Mr. M. Muir, Mr. Cedric Muir, M. M. Windsor, M. G. Power, dad Mr. H. Aitken. The Sea Scout concert in the Caledonian Hall was a great success, the sea boys and friends filling the large hall. The stage was most originally decorated as a ship’s forecastle, with a working capstan, a ship’s bell striking the half hours, cordage and pulleys for sail hoisting, and a flashing lighthouse on the near shore. Various sea chanties were given by the Scouts, the item round the capstan by the Sea Rover Patrol being decidedly good. The Petone Kazoo Band, which was present, keeps on improving, and promises tine entertainment during the coming boating and camping season. Rope spinning by our popular Port Nicholson Sea Master and his assistant brought the house down. The tableau to conclude the programme by the massed companies. Port Nicholson, Collingwood, Petone, Evans Bay, and Island Bay singing “Rule Britannia” and “God Save the King” brought to a close one of the 'most enjoyable entertainments of the year by Scouts. Trentham Boy Scouts had a good muster at their weekly parade last Friday. Various games aud proficiency work were introduced, a pound night being held. It is anticipated that next Friday seven boys .will be presented with their Pathfinder's Badges. Good progress is being made by the troop, and at an early date it is hoped that a number of boys will succeed in their first-class tests. The boys are all keenly looking forward to the coming camping season. An ideal camping site has been secured, and all are hoping that the camp will be as successful as the last. Trentham Troop regard themselves as fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Humphries in place of their late Cubmaster. Mr. J. Boult, who has left the district. Mr. Humphries has taken to his work enthusiastically, and should be very pouular with the younger lads. The weather on tlie night ot Kelburn Troop’s social was not all that could be desired, but those that braved the elements were well rewarded with a pleasant evening. Demonstrations of Scout and Cub work took up the greater part of the night, the presentation of the competition cups following. The Morpawk Patrol woo tlie “Hampton Memorial Cup,” while the Tawny Six woo the “Cub Cup.” Supper concluded a jolly night. Dear Cubs,—lt is such a long time since I have sent a message to you, I’m sure you must think I have forgotten yon. I have just had a letter from a Cub who is rather down-hearted. lie says. “No matter how hard I try, I don’t seem to be able to win my first star. I can’t pass the lefthand ball-throwing test." Perhaps this Ctili lias not yet learnt that "practice makes perfect,” and if he is trying hard naw and keeps on trying hard, in the end lie is bound to be able to throw and catch a ball every time. Many Cubs seem to find this part of tlie First Star test rather difficult, so perhaps they will find these few hints useful. If a Cub cannot throw an ordinary soft rubber ball the ten yards with his left hand, he should practice with a small, hard, heavy ball—he will find It much easier. He tiliould throw it underhand rather than shy it, and be sure that there is a really good catcher nt the other cud. The Cub should always keep his hands close together, and get well under the ball, instead of stretching out his arms, and spreading all his fingers wide. If he does these things no Cub should be stumped by tlie bull-throwing and catching part of the First Star test. Forward notes on or before Monday of each week to Rover A. Meaclicn, “Raumai,” Humber Street, Island Bay.