SCOUT NOTES

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 221, 14 June 1930, Page 7

SCOUT NOTES

Officers’ Decorations

(By

B.A.M.)

The Dominion Bulletin for May gives the information that Mr. H. V. Foster is accepted as a commissioner for Wellington. Commissioner W. F. Meek is awarded the distinction of the Hon. Silver Wolf by Imperial Headquarters, and Commissioner Cooksey, the Medal of Merit. New Zealand Long Service Medals are awarded to S.M. Bianchi, Wanganui, A.S.M. H. E. Kendrick, New Plymouth, Rover-Leader E. Zambra, S.M. W. Jones, Wellington, and D.S.M. F. L. S. MacKenzie receives five years’ bar to medal.

Commissioner for Training Silver Wolf Sandford’s term of service to the New Zealand movement has been extended to cover the period until the next annual meeting of the Boy Scouts Association. Imperial JP.0.8.

The free issue of the Imperial P.0.R., 1930, together with gummed slips containing the amendments, is now available to each Scoutmaster and each Cubmaster, and can be obtained from the metropolitan secretary at the pavilion, Basin Reserve, between 12 and 2 p.m. Extra copies cost 1/- each. In reference to the amendments to the rules, all Scouters, secretaries, and chairmen of committees are advised to give particular attention to Rules 5,9, 45, 46, 47, and 68. These alterations are printed on gummed slips for insertion in the P.O.R. A study of these amendments should be closely undertaken by all officers in the movement, and it will well repay, in order to save misunderstandings, for the leaders to get together after a Scout night and go thoroughly into them. Sconts Own.

A special address to Scouts in the form of a Scouts Own will take place next Sunday, at the Cambridge Terrace Church, and all Scouts, Scouters, and others, not being engaged elsewhere, are cordially invited to meet in the side street, off Cambridge Terrace, not later than 10,45 a.m. Wolf Cnb Palaver.

The Metropolitan Commissioner, Sir Alfred Robin, attended the Wolf Cub palaver at “Wirihana” Hut ending on the King’s Birthday, and pronounced it a good success both as regards instruction, Scout spirit, and camp cooking, which, when practised by the various groups cannot but improve efficiency and help forward the fine principles of the movement. The Sea Scout district held its annual meeting last week, there being a good attendance of parents, supporters, and scouters. It was decided to alter the year to end on September 30 to coincide with Imperial, Dominion, and Wellington Headquarters year. A district committee, the equivalent of a local association, was formed, the existing executive committee to remain as heretofore, pending the annual meeting early in October, when the executive will be re-elected. Annual reports by Commissioner Young, and committee reports from the “Brlttannia” and “Port Nelson" companies were read at the meeting.

Bally in 1931. In view of the big rally early in 1931, the usual annual combined rally of the Wellington district will not be held this year, and the Metropolitan Commissioner suggests that each of the five Wellington districts should run a rally of its own at their own centres in preparation for the great event. This .with local entertainments, will materially assist funds in view of the coming visit of the Great Chief Scout early in March, 1931.

Wellesley Scouts and Cubs. The Wellesley Scouts and Cubs, Wellington Terrace, are going strong—a real example to school groups, thanks to the great interest and encouragement given by the headmaster, Mr. J. W. Russell, and the instructors.

Personal. Mr. E. W. Heath is now D.S.M. of the Wellington South district, relieving D.S.M. G. Bell, in view of his approaching marMr. Olson has been appointed D.S.M. of the Hill district, and will also carry on the duties in connection with Cubs—act-ing-D.C.M. in this connection.

“Hill” District. The formation of a “Hill” District Scouters’ Instructional Class is a step in the right direction. A meeting of all officers was held recently at the new School Hall, Captain Johansen presiding. A meeting ogf scouttrs in the district will be held on the fourth Wednesday in each month. These meetings, as well as being of a business nature, will also take the form of instructional lectures and courses. The following appointments have been made: —District Scoutmaster, C. Olsen; A.S.M., Mr. Jenner, Khandallah. C. M. Silcocks, of the Kaiwarra Pack, has been appointed hon. secretary and treasurer of the new committee.

On the occasion of the visit of the Rotary Club to the Khandallah and Ngaio districts there was a large attendance of Scouts and Cubs at the Ngaio Town Hall. Exhibitions of work, inter-troop games and

community singing were features of the evening. A hearty Invitation was extended by Mr. A. Russell for all to join the ‘Good Morning” Club. A party of Rovers under R. M. Paterson from Wellington! were welcome visitors. Supper was served through the generosity of the Big Brothers, to whom are extended the district's best thanks. There is an average attendance of twenty boys at the Khandallah Troop, which meets in the Town Hall on Friday nights. Last Saturday Commissioner Johansen, D.S.M. Olson, A.S.M. Jenner, and several Scouts visited the Paraparaumu Troop, where extreme keenness in Scout work was shown. On the return journey a call was made in at the Paekakarikl Troop and the Cub Pack. Wadestown Troop. The Wadestown Troop will hold a dance on Thursday, June 12, to which all Scouters are Invited. The church parade last Sunday at St. Luke’s was well attended. The Terrace Congregational Troop were entertained to a “pound” night recently, when D.C.M. McDonald was presented with his warrant by Commissioner Vosseler. With S.M. Bloodworth in charge, ably assisted by A.S.M. V. Styles, good progress is being made in Scout work. Instructive Camp. The Wood Cub palaver held at “Wirihana” Hut, Lowry Bay, was agreed by all to have been a very jolly and instructive camp. In addition to Miss N. Wilson, Akela Dominion Leader, the Wellington cubbers had the pleasure of welcoming D.C.M. Hubbard, of the South Wairarapa district, as well as C.M. Robinson and C.M. Every from the same distriett, and C.M. Kenworthy, from Otaki. Flag break on Sunday morning saw one of the largest gatherings yet assembled at “Wirihana.” Twenty-eight officers took part in the grand howl. In’ addition to a number of sessions devoted to cubbers' problems, several new dances, exercises, and singing games were demonstrated. On King's Birthday Sir Alfred Robin, Metropolitan Commissioner, and Major Sandford, N.Z. Commissioner for Training, visted the camp and were welcomed in true jungle style. Tuesday afternoon the opportunity was taken to plant several native trees on the camp site, and they were christened as follows:—“King George,” “Akela," “Bagheera,” “Baloo,” “Raksha,” “Wairarapa,” etc. The thanks of all concerned are offered to the Petone and Lower Hutt group scoutmasters, and D.S.M. Donkin, Wellington North, for the loan of gear and equipment. Cub Officers’ Training. A course of training for cub officers and those associated with cub training is to be held by the Wellington North district, commencing Saturday next. The course will consist of four evening meetings on alternate Saturdays, June 14, June 28, July 12, and July 26. The meetings will commence at 7.30 p.m., and will be held at the Congregational Schoolroom, the Terrace. As the success of this course depends on a good attendance, the kind co-operation of every cubber in the district is required. Karorl Troop. Last week two boys of Karorl Troop were successful in passing the missioner’s badge, and these boys are now entitled to wear the King’s Scout’s badge. On Sunday, June 8, a church parade was held at the Metthodist Church, there being 17 Scouts and 21 Cubs on parade. The Rev. Mr. Dennis, who is an old Scout, took the Scout promise as the subject of his sermon. The troop is very sorry to lose P. L. Cliff Crawford, of the Keas, owing to business reasons. Masterton Activities. In Masterton everyone is glad that the term holidays are over. With some lads away for the holidays, others working at the competitions, and in a general holiday spirit, solid work has been hard. Now the winter term has begun, things In the scouting world look more promising. The value of having a den is constantly felt, for this is the average week's programme:— Monday, 7 to 8 p.m., band practice; Tuesday, 4 to 5 p.m., No. 1 Cub Pack; Wednesday t 4.30 (o 5.45 p.m., No. 2 Scout Troop; Thursday, 4 to 5 p.m., No. 2 Cub Pack; Friday, 7 to 8.30 p.m., No. 1 Scout Troop; 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Rover Patrol. On Saturdays In winter the dens are occupied by various groups of the movement, and in addition to this, meetings of officers, committee, and extra instruction classes are squeezed in. , Wellington visitors to Masterton are asked to make a note of these hours, and they are assured of a Scout tvelcome.