SCOUT NOTES

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 138, 7 March 1929, Page 8

SCOUT NOTES

(By

“Rover.”)

Owing to Commander Hall. R.N.R., having had a slight accident, the Sea Scout annual Inspection will not take place this week-end, but on March 15 to March 18. Although the Wellington Sea Commissioner, Commander Young, R.N., is now convalescent, he will, however, be unable to attend this year's, inspection. Scouters desirous of entering for the Wood Badge are reminded that the course will commence this week-end. Candidates should report at “Wlrihana” hot, Lowry Bay, not later than 3.15 on Saturday, March 9. The District Commissioner of Wellington and District Commissioner of Palmerston North put in a pleasant hour last week at Palmerston. The more often district commissioners and Scouters meet, the better will the Scout spirit be spread and the progress of the movement generally be advanced. In this respect the Assistant District Commissioner for Christchurch was In Wellington during the past week. I Last week St. Peter’s Seouts had an Interesting night on Seout signs for use when hiking and tracking. The District Commissioner added quite a number of useful signs, telling an interesting /story of actual happening when tracking, to use the signs, how to read and how to disguise them. The Rev. Harris and Scouter Olsen were also present. Last Friday night the Ngfilo Troop received a visit from Scoutmaster Ralph with a patrol of eight Scouts of Otakf Troop, the evening being spent in troop work and games, in which the Otaki boys took part. Later the opportunity was taken to present to Mr. .Ralph (on behalf of the Ngalo Troop and committee) a swastika as a token of appreciation for all that was done for the N'gaio Troop by Mr. Ralph and his troop while at camp at Otaki during the Christmas holidays. The presentation was made by Captain Johansen, troop chairman. Scoutmaster Ralph suitably replied. The following badges were presented to Scouts of the Ngaio Troop; —A. Munro, King’s Scout and Public Healthman’s; W. Christian, King’s Scout: R. Percival, second class. Pathfinder’s. Cyclist’s; J. McLeod, second class, Cook’s and Handyman’s; R. Smith, first grade. All-round Cord and Swimmer’s; H. Blake, Cook’s and Handvman’s; H. Jacobs, two service stars; H. Findlay, Tenderfoot and second class; A. Davies, Tenderpad; G. Drew. Cub coat badge: H. Johansen, second Cub star. The work of the ladies’ committee in the arranging of supper was greatly appreciated. Mr. Colpus gave a “laughing song" which was very greatly enjoyed by the Scouts and others present. - . Forward notes on or before Monday of each week to Rover A. Meachen, “Raumai ” Humber Street, Island Bav. ANNUAL SWIMMING SPORTS ™-’*S, e kdnual swimming sports of the Wellington district Scouts were held on Friday evening last In the Tepid Baths, large entries being received for the various events. Messrs. J. McNie, A. Sommervllle, and H. Little, of the Wellington Swimming Centre, ably controlled the sports, and were assisted by D.S.M.’s H. Donkin and G. Bell, and S.M.’s P. R. Drummond, Heath. F. Elvlnes, A. Hepburn, and F.' McKenzie. The results were as follow:— 33 1-3 - Yards Learners’ Race.—Dovle (St. Cuthbert’s). 1; C. Perno (Lower Hutt), 2: ■Doyle (St. Thomas’s). 3. 25 Yards Junior Breast Stroke. — First heat: P. Reld (Cambridge), 1; A. Douglas (Port Nicholson), 2. Second heat:K. Gunn (St. Cuthbert's). 1; M. Sherwood (Kent Terrace), 2. Third heat: Stone (St. Thomas’s), 1; M. Stewart (St. Paul’s), 2. Fourth heat: A. McDonald (Lower Hutt), 1: Barnes (Lower Hutt Methodist), 2. Fifth heat: D. Warburton (Lower Hutt), 1: C. Perno (Lower Hutt), 2. Final: Perno, 1; Reid. 2; McDonald. 3. 50 Yards . Senior Breast Stroke. — First heat: R. Roberts (Port Nicholson), 1; R. Barnes (St. Paul’s), 2. Second heat: J. Kelly I Lyall Bay). 1; Gardiner (Port Nicholson), 2. Third heat: F. Ridyard (Lower Hutt), 1; Stapleton (Collingwood), 2. Final: R. Roberts, 1; F. Ridyard, 21 Gardiner. 3. 50 Yards Junior Free Style.—First heat: R. Galbraith (St. Paul’s), 1; Humplierson (St. Thomas's), 2. Second heat: McKewn (Kent Terrace), 1; Livingstone (Port Nicholson). 2. Third heat: D. Butcher (Kent Terrace), 1; Woodcock (Roseneath), .. Fourth heat: Barnes (Lower Hutt Methodist), 1; C. Webster (St. Thomas's), 2. Fifth heat: McColl (Lower Hutt), 1; A. Johnson (Lower Hutt), 2. Sixth heat: A. McDonald (Lower Hutt), 1; F. Walker (Cambridge), 2. Final: D. McColl. 1; R. Galbraith. 2: Humpherson. 3. 100 Yards Senior Free Style.—First heat: A. Roberts (Port Nicholson). 1: K. Keay (Seatoun). 2. Second heat: R. Wilson (St. Cuthbert’s), 1; ,T. Kelly (Lyall Bay), 2. Final: R. Wilson, 1: A. Roberts, 2; J. Kelly. 3. 25 Yards Junior Back Race.)—F. Robertson (Kent Terrace). 1; Humpherson (St. Thomas’s), 2; C. Watson-Munro (Lower Hutt), 3. .33 2-3 Yards Senior Back Race. — Parkhouse (Collingwood), 1; K. Patience (St. Cuthbert’s). 2. Junior Relay Race.—Lower Hutt, 1; St. Thomas’s, 2: Port Nicholson, .3. Senior Relay Race. — Collingwood. 1: Port Nicholson. 2: St. Cuthbert's, 3. ■ 33 2-3 Yards Senior Undressing in Water. —M. Fleet (Lower Hutt), 1; R. Wilson (St. Cuthbert’s). 2. Junior Diving. —A. McDonald (Lower Hutt). 1: D. Bruce (Port Nicholson), 2: Ball (Collingwood), 3. Senior Dlying. —R. Wilson (St. Cuthbert’s). 1: Stapleton (Collingwood), 2: Beazer (Collingwood), 3. Junior Towing Race. — Stone (St. Thomas's). 1: Humpherson (St. Thomas’s), 2; Galbraith (St. Paul’s), 3. Officers’ Rnce.—A. Hepburn (Seatoun), 1; D. Perry (Port Nicholson), 2; S. Redmond (St. Thomas’s). 3. The Junior Statuette, presented by the Wellington Swimming Centre, was won by Lower Hutt, and the Senior Cup was won by St. Cuthbert's.