SCOUT NOTES

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 157, 31 March 1937, Page 16

SCOUT NOTES

Needs of Publicity Department DETAILS OF ROVER MOOT (By Grky Wolf.) Although the publicity ilepnrtment reccully oi-g.-iniseil by metropolitnn lion J. qu.n-lers is working well, there is still plenty of scope fm- any seouters, <-übmnsters or rovers who are willing to assist in this important work. There are several ways in which assistance is required, but at the moment our most pressing need is to obtain the services of a good typist on Monday evenings. Are there any volunteers? Assistance is also required from those willing to act as reporters. Will any who are prepared to assist in any way please advise the honorary metropolitan secretary. Easter Gatherings. We have heard that many scouts were out and about during the week-end and are expecting to receive reports of their doings for publication in next week s .scout notes. A patrol from Saint Mary’s of the Allgels Troop visited Wanganui, it patrol from Island Bay Baptist were in camp at Knitokc, Saint Peter's were in camp, an akeht camp was held in Palmerston North, besides the Dominion rover moot at Masterton. These arc only a few of the camps, but we are expecting to receive full details of them for our scout columns.

Metropolitan Headquarters Changed. The metropolitan office is now situated at room 11, King's Chambers, and not room 10. as previously. The new location is immediately next door to tile old olfic-e on the same floor, lhe otfice houts are : — Monday: 12 noon to 12.50 p.m., 4.40 p.m. to 5.5 p.m.; 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.nu Tuesday : 12 noon to 12.50 p.m., 4.45 p.m. to 5.5 p.m. Wednesday: 12 noon to 12.50 p.m. Thursday:’ 12 noon to 12.50 p.m. Friday: 12 noon to 12.50 p.m.; 7.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Any seouters who desire to order 1 badges and who cannot call during these hours may leave orders in the aperture in the door, and they will receive the immediate attention of tile secretary. Any evenings when the secretary is not at the office he can usually be rung at telephone 50-310. Rover Moot. A memorable Dominion rover moot was held at Masterton during Easter week-end. The Dominion Rover Commissioner. Air Marshal Sir Robert Clark-Hall, K.8.E., C.M.G., D.S.O. ("Wings”), was in charge of almost one hundred rover scouts. Rover crews were represented as follows: —• Richmond, Christchurch, 12: Renwood,

Christchurch, 11 ; Bledisloe Crew, Christchurch, 1; Addington, Christchurch, 5: New Brighton, 1: Titnaru, 1; Third Lower Hutt, 8; First, Vincentian, Wellington, 1 ; First Wellington. 11: First Kelburn, I); Wndcstown, 1; First Ohakune. 4; Dunedin, 2; I’utaruru, 2; Wanganui, 1; Foxton, 3; .Mastertoil, 17. The district commissioner tor Wellington Central, .Mr. I’. T. Smithers, was also presen t. Hovers from the south arrived at Masterion at. midday on Good Friday, and others during the afternoon. After lunch a trip was made down town to visit the park, rover den, and scout hall.. Tea was served at 5.30 p.m., ami at (> p.m. the eamij was formally opened by the mayor. Jit. B. Jordan, w.i.th a stimulating ami encouraging speech. The district commissioner for the Wairarapa, Mr. Shepperd, welcomed the visitors to Masterton. At 0.30 p.m. all listened with great appreciation to an address by Professor Von Zedlitz, on "The Young Man’s Duty tn the State." The professor outlined in n clear and interesting way the changes which have occurred in recent years in economic and industrial conditions, whereby the world has been transformed from a' condition of scarcity to one of comparative plenty without a corresponding change in the mental outlook ol mankind which would enable the advantages now enjoyed to be used to the best advantage. He summed up his message, to rover scouts by recommending that in all public questions they should oppose anything which tends to add to the natural anti

inevitable sufferings of mankind, and should support every scheme which would have as its result the increase of human happiness and well being. In the evening a camp-tire was held,. at which the rover crews present gave items, and Mr. Smithers related an episode which might have been entitled “Troubles never come singly.’’ , ~ The weather, which was beautifully fine on Friday, changed on Saturday, and there was considerable rain. However, the programme was adhered to, and all proceeded to the Rover Mountain Hut at the foot of Mount Te Mara. A number of more energetic rovers were successful in reaching the top of the mountain, but were not rewarded with any view. It was noticed that two hardy rovers enjoyed a bathe in the river on their return to the sawmill, where lunch was taken. Ar 4.30 p.m. there was another interesting address, this time by Mr. W. .1. Phillips ("Mana’’). wh<> gave an in; structive talk on "Biology Out ot Poors. Much useful information was given about lish life, both in relation the sea and the river, with helpful hints for increasing the food supply of hikers in the bush. In the evening the rovers were invited Io a dance in the town, in connection with which the women’s committee had done much efficient work. Mr. Robinson and four rover scouts from Palmerston North visited the enmp during the evening. i On Sunday morning a rovers’ own was held, conducted by Mr. Smither, who gave | tin address on the text "Judge not. that

ye bo'nob jnilKeil." Later a discussion look place under the chairmanship of "Wings” on a number of subjects ot' interest to rovers. Tin- weather steadily improved during tile morning, and was beautifully tine for most of the afternoon. Athletic sports wore hold in the presence of n considerable number of visitors from Masterton and elsewhere. The results of the events were as follows:—100 Yards: Dixon (Now Brighton), I : Hallins (Richmond). 2; Davidson (t't Kellmrnl, 3. 2'20 Yards: Davidson (Ist Kelburn), 1: Peterson (Ist Kelburn), 2; Askew (Mastorton). 3. Long jump: Livingstone (Ist Wellington) and Steel (Ist Kelburn), eqyal, 1; Peterson (Ist Kelburn), 3. High jump: Peterson (Ist Kelburn), 1; laker (Ist Kelburn), 2; Davidson (Ist Kelburn), and Wools (Linwood), equal. 3. Hop, step, and jump: Davidson ("Ist Kelburn). 1 : Steel (Ist Kelburn), 2; Black (Otago University). 3. 50 Yards Backwards: Davidson (Ist Kelburn), I; Steel (Ist Kelburn), 2;

Cummins (Ist Koiburn I, 3. Putting the shot: Rogers ( Dunedin). 1 : Peterson list Kelbnrn), 2; Waterhouse (Ist Vincentian 1. 3, Tossing Hie caber: Peterson (Ist Kelburn). 1: Bridge (I st’ Wellington 1,2: Mackisack (3rd Lower T-liitl), 3. Cross-country race: Mimicry (Linwood). I: Harris (Richmond). 2: Erie (Linwood). 3. Mr. McKenzie was in charge of the sports. After tea there was a further discussion on rover matters with ‘'Wings" in the chair. This wns followed by a singsong. held in the golf clubhouse on account of tlie rain. Thanks are due to the golf club for allowing the use of its room. Rover mate Ken Peterson conducted the sing-song. “Wings" gave some reminiscences of Hie early days of aviation, which were of great interest. Two more Rovers from Wadestown crew arrived during 'lie evening'. Monday was showery. A meeting was 1 held in the morning, at which several

sii—estions wore pul forward for improvin- later moots. It was also unanimously decided lhal Dominion headquarters ,ie recommended to accept lhe offei of .. Tim ru rovers to hold the next moot I hue a Easier next year. Votes ot thanks to all who contributed Io lhe success ol he moot were curried with enthusiasm. The camp concluded on '• all (| U’ n-n-tin 1 ' for their homes dm in, tin i .n. ComnMssioner Vogel, of the Hutt alley district visited the camp on Good 1.1J..V nd again on Easter Monday Special credit is due I” i'”''’ l . A Thomas and lhe Masterton crew fo tlrn amount of work done m for the moot, and m ensuring H at on., thin- should go sinoolhly and happti.t a the period of the camp. It was a bi- undertaking when they decided to inviL so large a number of rover* to m. patent but they c:irrie<l out the job in such a way as to earn the sincere :ippi-‘>>-al and thanks of nil present. Thanks are also due to Mrs. S. Mowley. the owner of 'the camp -He; Io the Wairarapn lower Board Mr A. E. Bearce and Mr. Robinson for’ eimhling lhe camp Io be lit b.i eieetrieitv; to Mr. Mali,-on. the borough im-ineer,' for arranging for the water supply: and to the Mastertou County Council for the loan of camp stove, waler tank and lorry tops. It was the tinattimoms opinion of all present that the moot was mi outstanding success, and all wi.l look forward lo lhe next Dominion rover moot.

First St. Joseph's I‘arty. The First St. Joweph’s cub* were among the unfortunate packs- who were compelled to cancel their usual Christmas party on account of the infantile paralysis scare. In view of lhe fact that a special Christmas cake had been made for lhe occasion, it was decided to have the pnrtv last Wednesday evening. The usual weekly meeting programme was- carried out until the arrival of Mr. P. T. Smithers. district, commissioner for Wellington central district, who was welcomed with a grand howl outside the door of the den. Immediately after this the cubs wasted no time in sitting down to a tempting array which had been prepared by the lady euhmastei-s the night before. "Rama" was given lhe pleasant duty of cutting the cake, which he accomplished with clever manoeuvring of the only knife present. When everything eatable had disappeared from the table each cub was given an Easter egg. which he promised not to ent until Easter Sunday.

Altela Camp. When a representative of the scout publicity department called at the cubmasters' training camp at the Awapuni racecourse hist week-end he found a hive of activity. The camp was under the control of Miss Nancy "Wilson, Bulls, who is the Dominion nkela leader. Akela Leaders L. G. Callis and J. >S. Partridge made up the training team. All the candidates seemed t.o be enjoying themselves and according to reports had received much beneficial training from I heir period under training. A spirit of good fellowship was evident on all sides and it was apparent that all were working with a

will on lhe tasks allotted to them. Two of our Wellington lady cubmasters were present, and the work with their packs should benefit as a result of their weekend in the Manawatu.