SCOUT NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 7, 8 July 1931, Page 19

SCOUT NOTES

(By "Scouter.")

Thought for this week: "It isn't .what you start that counts; it's what you finish." The usual, Wellington weather prevailed for the opening of the new Roseneath "den" last Saturday afternoon, but nevertheless .approximately 250 parents, friends, and supporters attended this important gathering, and the Roseneath Group committee are really to be congratulated upon the manner in which the afternoon was conducted. Sir Alfred Robin (honorary Metropolitan .Commissioner). and. Misa Robin were welcomed by Mr. C. Pinnock, chairman of the committee., and a very fine posie of honour, comprising the wolf cub pack, with Lady Cubmaster Newbury, and troop with Scouter H. Wood \ in charge. 'Archdeacon Innes-Jones unveiled a tablet in the hall bearing this inscription: "Roseneath Den. Dedicated to the Scouts and Guides of the District. Built by voluntary workers under the supervision of C. Husband, Esq., as a labour of love. Opened by H. Amos, Esq., Metropolitan Commissioner, 4th July, 1931." Mr. Pinnock, in his address, stated that the hall was the result of hearty co-operation of the residents of Roseneath, •who had shown that they had the social, physical, and moral welfare of then- scouts at heart. His committee was second to none in the Dominion, and great credit was due to Mr. and Mrs. Husband, Mr. Brown, the headmaster of the school, the Defence Department, Mr. T. Forsyth, Education Department, Mr. Kenner, and the Wellington Gas Co., Mr: Laughlan, Eleectricity Department, and District Scoutmaster L. Moss, Messrs. Hill and Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Cox and his committee, who had so ably assisted from the commencement. Sir Alfred Roßin in his remarks congratulated the committee - on then' efforts, also Lady Cubmaster Newbury, Scouters H. Wood and Raymond Foster, upon their work with the lads. District Commissioners H. V. Foster and F. W. Vosseler, Mrs. .Vosseler, and Mrs. Foster were present, also a number of visiting scouters. Brooklyn were prominent, no doubt'owing to the fact that they •will be having their own hall opened in the near future. Mr. R. Semple,' M.P., spoke of the high ideals of the scout, movement, and wished the.group every happiness in their own "den." ..Afternoon tea was prepared and arranged as only our womenfolk can do, and onlookers <could not hejp' but being impressed with .the harmonious and happy feeling which existed between all. ' Some things a sffbut must do: Put sell last. Take little annoyances out ot the way. When any good happens to others, rejoice with them.. When others are suffering, drop a w.ord of sympathy. Tell of your own faults rather .than 'those of others. Have a place for everything, and everything in its place. Hide your own troubles, but watch to help others out of theirs. Look for beauty in everything, and take a cheerful view of every event. The annual meeting of Lyall Bay Group was held last Tuesday. Sir Alfred Robin, District Commissioner H. Hitchmgs, D.S.M. Heath, and Scouter P. R. Driimmond ' were present. Sir Alfred Robm Lad a chat with the cubs and scouts, and those present witnessed a display of work. During the evening three representatives from the relief workers called and thanked the committee and scouts for their kind thought in preparing soup daily. The report and balance sheet were placed before the meeting, and showed a good balance •with which to commence the new year. Mr. Collier was re-elected chairman, and Mrs. E. Rudkin troop committee secretary. Members were thanked for past' services, and three new names were welcomed to the committee. *. ' \ • . On Thursday and Friday evening of this week a moving picture of the rallies held at Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch' and Dunedin will be shown at Girl Guide Headquarters, Kelvin Chambers, The Terrace. Those who desire may attend by paying a small admission. _ ' Despite the recent bad weather, steady progress has been made by the Brooklyn Group in the building of its hall. A leanto has been erected, and the flooring kid. Scout Foster has passed the second-class tests, and G. Rabe his. tenderfoot. A special ambulance class, instructed by an old Brooklyn scout, has commenced work, and great interest is displayed. ' An officers' training course (cubmasters) will be held in the Cambridge Congregational Hall on Thursday evening, 16th ■ instant. This is the first of these meetings for cubbers, and it ia hoped the attendance will be such as to make them in structive and pleasant. The next course for scouters is Thursday, 23rd instant, The Terrace Hall, Bowen street, commencing ■kt 7JS p.m. District officers please note. v The Anglican Boys' Home Wolf Cubs (2nd Lower Hutt) from their council rock send greetings. Seven cubs have gone into the troop, whicß has recently been reformed with Mr. C. 0.-Clark as scoutmaster. Akela, Balop, and.the pack were very pleased to receive a visit from Mrs. A. H. Waters. Mrs. Waters remained for the pack meeting. She performed the ceremony of presenting Akela_ with her fourth-year service star, and, tied Baloo s first-year presentation scarf. After congratulating Akela upon the progress made, Mr 3. Waters told the cubs an interesting story. Grateful thanks are extended Mrs. Waters,for her kind sympathy and practical interest in the boys of the home. An interpack meeting was held, when1' ' St. Mark's Cubs, numbering 18, visited the home. A programme of skipping, hopping, ball-throwing, hoop-bowlmg, and singing had been practised by both packs ' in anticipation of the meeting, and noses were down and ears laid back when pack met pack. The dance of Bagheera, a story, and the cub prayer, concluded a very happy meeting. Mrs. William Smith and Mrs. A. R. Gower provided the 'kill, -which was much appreciated. A return meeting has1 been arranged., , . " Jhe Wellington South l&eal association told a social evening on Thursday, 23rd instant. A cordial invitation is extended all seo'uters and rovers to be . present. A story is told of a very fine act of a certain troop in Wellington recently. The scouts of the troop had purchased concert tickets to the value of 2s 6d, but on taking a vote as to whether they would . attend the concert or a troop meeting it was. unanimously decided to meet the sootiter in charge and carry on with the scout work. This was a big sacrifice to make, but only shows how scouting is really the best game of all,if. the team spirit and the Scout Law is carried out "Dear' Cubs,—A good turn hint. You can always do a splendid, good turn to your mother if you knowrhow to lay and light a fire' properly. First of all rake but all the old cinders and ashes, picking out all the hard cinders ana halffcurnt pieces of coal before throwing away the remainder. Now sweep the fireplace until it is quite clean, not forgetting to polish any ironwork. Now for the actual fire. Tear- up an old newspaper— mot the one that has just been delivered — and roll it into lose balls. Then lightly place 'some dry sticks on the paper, and build them up so that they will not colJ; lapse when the coal is added, ,but at the same time will allow air to.get in. Now for the coal. This should be added in small lumps \with the., fingers, and not shovelled on with a lot of dust and cinders. When' you are ready light the caper—one match should be sufficient— and wait for the wood to catch. When