SCOUT NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 41, 18 February 1931, Page 5

SCOUT NOTES

(By "8.A.M.")

Any Scouters, Rovers, Scouts, or Cubs from the Hawkes Bay District who are at present residing in Wellington and would like to attend the rally on 2Sth February are asked to communicate as soon as possible with Cubmaster I. T. Siuitlior, 3, Anno street, Highland I'ark, Wellington, giving name, address, and troop or pack. It is also desired that any such visitors should understand that it they liave nol got their uniforms with them they need not, for that reason, hesitate to be present. The Wellington District will gladly welcome them in their midst. Also any members of the movement from Hawkes Bay who are likely to remain in Wellington for some time, and would like to link up with troop.-* or packs jn the district, even, it only temporarily, should communicate with Mr. iSmither, who will put them in touch with the nearest troop or pack to their residence.

The Boys' Institute Group commenced their ISKU Scout season last week with an attendance of 12 Scouts, 14 Cubs, und tour Kovers, the officers mid J-tovers ot »St. .Mark's Group being pt'esent, aa well as the Port Nicholson Seu Scouts. A ha|ipy evening was spent, the occasion being made a. pound night, when the boys had the pleasure of meeting their new Scoutmaster, Mr. Gerald Bell, who, in a happy speech, promised the Scout Troop a very enjoyable and interesting time ahead. A letter was received from the director, Mr. \V. Jordan, congratulating the group on being able to secure the services of Mr. G. Bel], and wishing them a prosperous year. The time of meeting this year has been changed for the present; the Cubs meet at 7 p.m. on Mondays and the Hovers at 8 p.m. The Scout Troop meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m., which will be altered after the rally to Tuesday at 7 p.m. All connected with the movement are again reminded that the Assembly I'oint lor Scouts for Ihe wily on 28th I'ebntury will be at the Mount Cook ground, in front of the Technical College, Buckle street, where space will be. allocated to each district. Surplus gear may be left at the Technical College basement under the direction of the officer in charge and District Commissioners are absolutely responsible that their districts are on parade, formed up in troops in columns of fours, and ready to move off punctually at 1.45 p.m. Districts will move off in the following order: Cubs (all together, but in the same district ordei as Scouts), Wellington Central, South Taranaki, North Taranaki, Wairarapa, Hills, Wellington South, Manawatu, and Palmerston North, Sea Scouts, Hawkes Bay, Nelson and Marlborough, Wanganui, and Hutt Valley. Guides will move off simultaneously in their own order, but preceded by their Brownies. Guides and Scouts* enter the ground together through the same gate, when the Guides will wheel to the right and the Scotits to the left. On reaching their district ground troops will wheel in fours to face the stand, each troop or group wheeling to consist of not less than twenty fours (eighty boys). Small troops can. be united for this purpose. Colours will" be in front of .each group, at the slope, flag gathered in. All flags will be raised to the carry when tho flag is broken out at masthead; please watch for this. In the grand rally troops will rush forward calling out their patrol cries, etc., and form up on their colours quickly and as near as possible in their original order, and become silent. After the addresses of the chiefs the districts Will turn about, j retire to their district areas, and carry on with their district displays under their own officers in Jhoir own areas. .District officers are asked to arrange their displays to cover the whole lime, repeating displays if necessary, especially so that the Chief can witness work in progress as1 lie moves round: Mastcrton Scouting was greatly thrilled last week with the visit of the South African Scouts under S.'Af. Groom. They arrived by the mail train from Wellington on Tuesday morning, and through the courtesy of the headmasters were duly I welcomed by the otlicew and leaders. During their stay they were shown round various places of industry ■ and .interest, and at a special function were welcomed .by j the Mayor of the town and troop officials. Special parades of packs and troops were held, and friendships were made between the visitors and local Scouts. Surh visits are of tremendous value in emphasising! the friendly spirit of the Great Brotherhood. Everyone was very sorry when they left for Rotonta. Special meetings and parades are being held throughout the Wairarapa in anticipation of tho Chief Scout's visit. The combined quarterly' meeting: of Wairarapa Scout and Cub offi- j cers will be held at Carterton on Saturday next, the 21st instant. Offers of help in the earthquake area were forwarded to the Mayor of Mastertou, the secretary of the Hospital Board, and a wire was telegraphed to Commissioner Cooksey, as it was thought on account of his being on the spot of the disaster suggestions from him as to the best-means-^t service would be valuable. However, replies were received from the Mayor of Napier and from Mr. Cookfey, intimating that help was abundant. Mastci'toii was proud that Assistant S.M. Seddon rendered such noble service in-Napier from (he day of the disaster until Wednesday last. Troop and pack officers and leaders suitably welcomed him -home. The Chief Commissioner for New Zealand, Colonel P. C. Venwick, C.M.G., V.D., passed -through Wellington yesterday en route to meet Lord Baden-Powell, due to arrive at Auckland on Friday, 20th February,- by tlie Tiangitata. With the big rally for the Chief Scout and Chief Guide taking place on the Basin Reserve on Saturday week, 28th February, there will be only a short time iv which all groups will be able to finalise matters. The matter of billeting the large number who will be present at the rally is a big problem, and this matter should be taken up enthusiastically by nil groups, and the camps and billets committee'informed immediately. At the civin reception to be tendered to the Chief Scout and Chief Guide at the Town' Hall at S o'clock on Friday evening, the 27Hi instant, tho District Scoutmaster from each district, together with a Rover Leader, is to be asked to control and assist. The Hovers and Hangers will form tho guard of honour from the entrance to the front of the stage. Senior Scouts, Rovers, and Rangers will help as ushers to seats. On the Chief's entering the Town Hall the Rovers and Ranger.?, providing there i(4 room, will fill the remaining scats by the organ not occupied by.the Sconlers and Guiders, who are to be seated by 7.45 p.m. A reserved 'block1 of scats, is to be made available for members of Guide and Scout Committees; and if not filled by 7.45 p.m. the public are to occupy thorn.