BOY SCOUT NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 122, 27 May 1925, Page 14

BOY SCOUT NOTES

SERIES OF LECTURES

(By "Scouter.") The Commissioner has received a

letter from the Prime Minister, Sir

Francis Bell, conveying the warmest

;hanks of the Government for the guard

supplied by the Boy Scouts on the occasion of the funeral of the late Mr.

Massey

At Hie association meeting, held on Monday, 18th inst., it was agreed that the annual competitions Idg 3iel<l on Saturday, sth September, and that, in lieu of marching and physical drill, the contest for the Wellington banner bo awarded for health and stave exercises outlined in "Scouting for Boys." The annual display is fixed for Friday, 2nd October, in the Town Hall. The cxc-

cutive is to arrange a date for the outdoor display. The first of the series of lectures to scouters was held in the Scouters' Den on Saturday last, when Mr. R. Tripe spoke on butterflies and beetles. The lecturer, who had many specimens to illustrate his remarks, confined himself to those insects which any Scout could readily find for himself, and explained how to secure and preserve specimens. In explaining insect life, the student finds a new world which is almost limitless, interesting developments opening up continuously. It is a field especially suitable for Scouts to explore. On _ Friday next Dr. Adams will lecture in the Den on elementary astronomy, and on Saturday Mr. D. C. Bates will speak on "Weather Wisdom." 'It is hoped Scouters will take these opportunities of learning a little of these subjects. Scouts specially interested may also attend.

The following are sincerely thanked ior subscriptions to the Association i)en Appeal :—Messrs. Gerald Fitzgerald, 0. X, Bendall, W. Poliard, W. B. Lees, Miss N. Wilson, and Dr. Gibbs.

The Wellington South District Leadera Association wishes to advise that tha above association holds a meeting on the third Saturday in every month! Scoutmasters of troops will be advised in good time as to these meetings, and are asked to see that their patrol leaders attend if possible. A motion has been passed by the association, at a recent meeting, that all present patrol leaders should qualify for their firstclass badge within twelve months, and the association would ask all patrol leaders to try and comply with this motion. Ihe association hopes to have Mr. D. O. Jjates, the Government weather expert to give a lecture on weather signs, or, failing this, to secure the services of some other person who is an authority on some subject of interest to-Scouts, no background other than the hat is to be worn on patrol leaders' badges, and the lanyard is to be worn loose, and not twisted around the scarf. On Thursday, 14th May, there was a good p a ra<l e o f scouts, despite the adverse weather. The Scouts -paraded at the lelepjione Exchange building, under District Scoutmasters Phillip, Donkm, and Nelson, with Mr. Gilbert m charge of the Sea Scouts, to do honour to the memory of the late Prime Minister. The scouts and wolf packs hned the drive from the Bowen street entrance up to nearly half way to the Parliament House, being on the right of the veterans and returned soldiers. Last Tuesday week the Lyall Bay good attendance. The patrols are com- £ £ w a,,CUfV and «»*« "re being awarded to the best all-round patrol at each parade The scouts are very keen, and fnendly rivalry i s ruun -g ; g k a VanOUS Patrol icaders rea Ji»e the advantage of having a regular attendance at the beginning of the year and so ensure a continuity of good marks. After the evening'! work the tn°Z\n PaiiiCV\ ed in orea»is^ VcmS vg 3 6Si WhICA tlle Scouts thoroughy enjoyed After the repetition of the scout law and promise, the troops were dismissed at 8.45 p m Hoop held a very successful social and tonceit in then- club-room, V.M C \ Wht f£ 6 pa,?nts of the Sc°^ with the Scout work, and there was a yery good attendance of parents. Special thanks js given to the members of the troop committee for the untiring manner in which they worked to make this function the success that it was. This goes to show just what a valuable asset to a troop a good working committee is. There were 65 scouts,and 8 officers on parade. The Scoutmaster, Mr. Donkin, in his address, stated how pleased he was to see such a good attendance of parents. During the evening tho following contributed :— Mrs. White and orchestra, Scout Foot, song; Scout Shepherd, recitation; and Messrs. Sanders and Bevan, novelty instrumental solos. The accompaniments were played by Mrs. Skews. Some very good games were played by tho Scouts " under the direction of Mr. Grono, and were thoroughly enjoyed by tho Scouts and the players. Moving pictures were shown by Mr. Pottinger, after which supper was served. After supper all present formed a circle and sang ''Auld Lang Syne," at the finish of which Mr. Grono received applause for the very able manner in which he carried out the duties of M.O. This brought to a close a most enjoyable evening.

Wellington South Scouters are advised that the Kilbirnie football grouud lias been secured for the 3rd June. It

is intended to hold inter-troop matches of Rugby, so will Scoutmasters who intend to enter teams please sand iv their entries to the district secretary a3 soon as possible? So far Island Bay is to play the Institute Troop. The first lecture in the Scouters' Den,. Lambton quay, took place on Saturday night, the wet weather no doubt causing a reduced attendance,. as* only Sfc Augustine's, Petone, Lyall Bay, Kil birnie, and St. Peters Sea Scout Troops were represented. The lecturer, MiRichard Tripe, handled the subject with expert knowledge, making it simple, interesting, and practical. The cases of mounted specimens of beetles, moths, butterflies, etc., were very much admired. The hints given as to the mounting, preserving, and .collecting of the specimens were so clear that the 'Scouters feel like setting to work right away • Mr. Tripe showed that every hedge, plantation, and garden around I about Wellington, and especially Wil- | ton's Bush, to say nothing of the Hutt ; Valley and Bay's' Bay bush, was ft veritable Limberlost in which-to hunt for specimens. The lecturer was heartily thanked, and promised to further assistnny Scouter who thought of going in for this very interesting and profitable hobby. On Friday night T)r. C. Adams gives a talk to Seonlers in the Den on ele;nentary astronomy -.lsefn! for scout purposes, and on Saturday night Mr. D. C. Bates is to help the' Luis along as to weather signs, reporting, reading, and co on, so useful to Scouts when camping or arranging for hikes. ■ Articles for this column should be sent to -'0.11.," SG, Roxburgh street, on or before Saturday ,-,f t .;ich week. Articles arc specially asked for by Saturday, as this then yives (ho piibfidly ntßorr Food lime k> writs up Ujo articles iw

SWEET SEVENTEEN.