SCOUT NOTES

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 152, 24 March 1937, Page 5

SCOUT NOTES

Akela Camp and Rover Moot EASTER ACTIVITIES New Song for Wolf Cubs (Bi Grey Wolf.) At least two Wellington cubmasters will attend the Akela camp, which is to be held in Palmerston over the weekend. ’These training camps have unsays been beneficial to those taking part, and it is unfortunate that more of our local cubmasters have not availed themselves of the opportunity to take this part ot the cubmasters’ wood badge. Io tm-De that are attending we extend our nest wishes lor a happy and instructive time in camp and record our acknowledgment of the very fine work being carried on by Miss Nancy Wilson and her helpers. Founders’ Day Meeting.

Last Saturday evening about three hund 'MI scouts gathered at St. James s Hall, Lower Hutt, to join in a ’founders’ day” meeting. A film taken at the Melbourne jamboree was screened and greatly interested those preseut. A camp ’fire was also held, and many happy scouts sang the songs they liked best. Jamboree Farewell. “Grey Wolf” is rather proud to be able to give members of the scouting fraternity some “hot” news of recent scout happenings iii Auckland. The travelling representative of this column was one ot those fortunate people .present at the farewell to Scoutmaster N. B. Casey in Auckland on Saturday evening, and has sent us a brief report of the proceedings. Scoutmaster Casey has been until recently in charge of the Mount Carmel Troop in the Wellington Central district, but is now eu route to the coronation and world jamboree at Holland. Although recently a resident of the capital, “Nobby, as he is better known, is really an Aucklander, and it is in this capacity that he is travelling. , , , ~ The farewell was held - in Auckland s fine scout house, and took the form of a social evening. A eamp fire and dancing were popular portions of the evening. Commissioner A. Service spoke on behalf of Auckland Metropolitan Headquarters, Commissioner M. Abbott as an old scoutmaster of Scouter Casey’s, Rev. Father Hyde as a representative of the clergy, and on behalf of the Wellington scouting fraternity Rover Farrell, who is at present in Auckland vii leave, added a few words. Presentations to the guest of honour were made from the Sacred Heart Groun Committee, by the secretary; and from the Central Council of Catholic Scoute, by Mr. G. F. Joseph. “Grey Wolf” is sure all Wellington seouts will join with him in extending to Scouter Casey our best of wishes for a happy and successful time abroad. “Haere Ra I”

Cub Song. Most wolf cubs are familiar with the tune of the popular song “Poor Little Angcline,” and so here is quite a good parody on this well-known tune. It was written by one of the lady eubmasters from Malvern, Victoria. Try it at your next meeting.

“We are wolf cubs all; at Akela’s call, “When the moonbeams in the jungle fall, “On our council ground, see we gather round “All ou the jungle trail. “With old fat Baloo and Bagheera too, “We learn of hunting as the real cubs do, “And our promise say and our laws obey, “All on the jungle trail.

“Though in sixes we. are divided—- “ Grey or tawny, browu or black, “On this one thing we’re all decided—“We all do our best for the pack. “Going day by day on the jungle way, “Happy wolf cubs we at. work or play. “And we’ll pass each fest and we’ll do our best, “All on the jungle trail.” Farewell to Sir Joseph Sinitli.

, Another farewell will be held in the Auckland Scout House to-night for Sir Joseph Smith, of the Auckland metropolitan executive, before his departure overseas. It is for gatherings of this nature and for training purposes that a large headquarters building is of special benefit.

For Philatelists. Those members of the movement who arc among the ever-increasing number of stamp collectors will be interested to learn that special Scout stamps have been issued by the Dutch Indies. These stamps, which are 36 x 18J m.m., depict two Scouts with the symbol of Jacob’s Ladder in the background. The words “Wereld Jamboree” are on the top, and the country of issue, “Nedert-Jndie,” and the value is on the bottom. They arc being issued in denominations of 71 cents (bright red), and 12J cents (bright sepia). They are to be sold at a premium of 2} cents to assist Scout finances. Any scouts or others requiring specimens of these interesting stamps should forward postal orders in Netherlands Indian currency, including postage, to General Headquarters, De Padvindersboud (/Manipauweg, 44 Bavia-C, Nei). It. is expected that the stamps will be issued in May. Court of Honour.

On Thursday. April 1, tile postponed meeting of the Wellington North Court of Honour will be held in the Den of the First Kelburn Group. The meeting was to have been field to-morrow, but it was thought advisable to postpone it until after the Easter camping period. Old Wolves Meet.

On Monday evening a combined meeting of Wellington North and Wellington Central Ohl Wolves was held in >B’.. Mark’s Hall. District Commissioner F. T. Smither gave a yaru ou using the euh handbook. Misses B. Rudkin and M. Phillpott and Mr. B. Jukes introduced new games. As the result of a suggestion if is hoped to arrange a combined cub gathering on the Saturday following Coronation Day. A sing-song conducted by Ray Foster was entered into with enthusiasm, and supper concluded an enjoyable evening.

Hover Moot. Before another scout column appears in “The .Dominion.” the long-looked-i'or and much-tal kdl-ol' Rover Scout Moot will have become' a thing of history. This gathering of the clans should be an exceptionally successful one. Lt is anticipated that about thirty rovers from Christchurch will be present, and with a similar number from Wellington planning to be there, it would seem that the. biggest. moot in the history of rover scouting in New Zealand will take place. The South Island rovers will journey with their Wellington brothers in a special carriage leaving Wellington on Friday morning. Will any crews who can assist with the tentage’ please advise Peter Cummins and give them “the once-ovor” to make sure they arc in first-class condition ?

St. Joseph's Church Parade. On Sunday morning the scouts of the Saint Joseph's Troop held a morning church parade. The troop, who were arrayed in their new scarves', presented a very smart appearance, and were the subject of much favourable comment. During the service a young woman fainted, and two members of the troop were able to be of assistance. District Commissioner P. T. Smither was a visitor to the troop at a recent parade, and expressed himself as very pleased with the work being carried on.