SCOUT NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 108, 10 May 1933, Page 16

SCOUT NOTES

(By "Maire.")

wThe St. Augustine retone uroup, wuxu 5s believed to .be...the largest. group in the Dominion, now' consists of seven secItTons. There are three packs of wolf fcljbs known as. the "Rewarewa," the Hlaire," and the "Eaukawa" packs. JFhree' troops of'scouts under the names of "Wi Tako," "Wharepouri," and "Te ■puhi" troops, and one rover crew, the '■'fit Augustine First Petone Rover Crew." Some difficulty . has . been, experienced in accommodating all sections in-the group hall, so that it has been found necessary to.postpone indefinitely.any further group band practices, and- to secure, the use of the Church of England's Lads' Room for ■ the "Raukawa" pack. to meet in. Several parents', evenings, have been held by. the sections, and the whole group,.is bow preparing for a concert to be held in June. Recently . the ' combined "Maire and packs visited the home of Jlr. and Mrs. Bugg (jungle names "Rauiawa" and ''Kirn"), and after jolly games ill the garden and tucking in to a great spread, they returned to their home lairs feeling they had made a great "kill." ■ Activities" in the "Te Puni" troop include making a garden at the back o£ the group hall, a trip to "Pencarrow Lighthouse, a trip to Silverstream, and at Easter some of the .senior patrol hiked to Orongorongo. The "quarterly competition for patrol supremacy ended iv the Kiwi :and Kokako patrols tying for first place land on April 28 a "pound, night" was held in celebration. "Wharepouri" troop report's satisfactory progress, their recent activities covering an "information outing," an all-day outing to Wainui, during which all cooked 'their own dinners without any subsequent ill-effect, and a cycle ride to Gollans Valley. The "Wi Tekos" have had an afternoon at H.orokiwi cooking dampers, an afternoon of observation and stalking practising at the Hutt Park, and an afternoon inspecting the Petone fire station. The Pukeko' patrol of this troop won the metropolitan "carnpcraft" competition, i This is the second competition and the Pukekos have won both. Members of the patrol are, Patrol-leader Abbott, Second ■Mitch.inson, Scouts Parry, Davenport, Hawkes, and Sawyer. Max Pointon is now Troop Leader, Jack Wass is.storekeeper, and the patrols and their leaders are as follows:—"Koroheke," J. Tegg; "Weka," 0. Hill; "Pturu," L. Lewis, "Tuatara," V. Cr.esswell; "Pukeko," F, Abbott. Mr. W. Nicholls is acting A.S.M, Horace Davenport was recently invested into the Brotherhood, and- stars for service have been presented to R.. Jones, I. ■ Johnston, and 0. Mitchinson. A cordial invitation is issued to all friends to visit the group at any. time. On Tuesday of last week the First Kelburns were the guests of the Terrace Troop at the Terrace Troop's hall in Bowen Street. G.S.M. Smith'ers conducted the evening,' which was devoted mainly to games of a : competitive, nature, each team being one patrol from Terrace and one patrol from Kelburn combined bo as to form large units. A hearty singsong, and a jolly good supper turned on .by, the hosts were very popular items. A real scouty evening was brought, to an end by each troop giving lusty cheers for the other. . ■ . ' St. Anne's Group, Newtown, last week received a surprise visit from the Metropolitan Commissioner, ' Sir Alfred Eobin, and D.S.M. Heath. S.M.Eeid and A.S.M. Barry are doing good work and propose soon to hold an.evening for investitures. During Sir Alfred's visit the scouts learned something of a dragon prowling the streets of Wellington and how to deal with the . -monster should it be met with. Messrs. Reid and Ash, of the Group Committee, were present. St. Patrick's Troop and Pack are meeting the Miramar Pack at Slirama'r.for a social night tomorrow. First Wellington Rovers held a voluntary, meeting last Wednesday, the feature for the evening being short debates on interesting subjects. " ' Rover spare-time, activities. —For the Benefit of crews training for the handball games to be held on June 10, the Eoyer Council secretary asks that the following rules should be published:— •1. Team consists of five players—goalkeeper, .back, and three forwards. 2. Game shall commence with a bunny scrum, and the b*ll" must pass through ■the' legs of the scrum before it is in ■play. Hands, must be on knees. ■ 3. Time of play shall be 7 minutes each way, with 1 minute interval. 4. No pushing, holding, tripping, or dangerous charging are allowed. A fair charge is shoulder to shoulder/ .' 5. When the ball is out, it shall be hit in by one of the players of the opposite side which hit it out. The ball must pass one. player before it is iv play. 6. When the ball is smothered a bunny scrum shall start the game *again. % 7. A free hit will be the peualty of using two hands. The players may stop the-ball with'two hands, but they must not play the ball with two hands. '8. The referee' shall award a penalty for holding, etc. ' 10. The penalty area shall be nine feet from the centre of the goal mouth. All players to be behind the ball other than the goalkeeper and the player hitting the ball. Hutt Valley Old Wolves.—The District Cubmaster presided over a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the "Rock Council." A new member, Mr. Carey, was welcomed, and . Mang received special greetings after a. long absence.. Mrs. .J. W. Bugg, who was nominated scribe to the Kock Council,.,. kindly accepted and . was duly eleetefU Chil.. reported as follows on the Akela Wood Badge camp held at. Wirihan* over Easter. There was a ' total attendance .of 42, including Miss N. Wilson, Dominion Akela leader, and representatives .from Auckland',. Christchurch, Wangahui, Palmerston North, Bulls, Featherston, • Pahiatua, Carterton, Blenheim, Otaki, Ngaio, Wellington Cen- ■ tral and Hutt Valley. ■ The, camp was organised by the Hutt Valley and Bays' District, which, had over and above the required number of candidates for a . "recognised" Wood Badge camp. The . candidates from other districts were present by invitation. Visitors to the camp on Sunday were' Sir Alfred Robin, Metropolitan ■ Commissioner, Miss Robin, and ■ Major Sand'ford (Uncle), Dominion Commissioner for Training.'- Opportunity was .taken by Miss .Wilson to present Miss E. Bosall (AVellington South) and Mrs. A. Sharman (Auckland) with their Wood Badges. Hearty good wishes were accord- ' ed Miss Boxall on her approaching marriage. , Both Sir Alfred and Major Sandford" gave a talk and were duly given the grand howl! Mrs. H. Spooner also was accorded a grand howl in appreciation for her many kindnesses and ever ready assistance as next door neighbour at Wirihana. On Eastor' Monday, in " accordance with the new rule, the candidates set out on a treasure hunt and tea ■ away from camp. The tramp finished at Rewarewa's beautiful hilltop home in York Bay;' billies were boiled, and all hands sat down to picnic tea on the front lawn,- which commands a magnificent panoramic view of Wellington harbour. Thanks were accorded Mr. and Mrs. Jen- . ness in lusty cubby style, camp-fire songs were sung, concluding with "Fading Lisjht" and "Glumes," and the party returned to Wirihana,. .only, a short distance by road. All candidates thoroughly enjoyed the camp, which closed on Easter .Monday at camp-fire/ All accounts are ■ paid.-and. the treasurer's.report shows a .email' credit.balan.ee,. thanks being due to Kir Alfred for a donation to cover the Akela leader's'travelling expenses. . .'. Gilwell Courses Reunion. —All matters are well in hand for the function to be held in the St. Augustine, Petone, Scout Den, Udy Street, Petone.. on Saturday .'evening next. Learn the following to be sung to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne." "■' We're here for fun right from the start, Pray drop your dignity. Just laugh and sing with all your heart, And show your loyalty.. . ■. All other camp-fire's we've enjoyed, Let this one-be the best, ■••_■■ Join in the songs we sing..tonight, Be happy-with the rest. .-._, A note to brother Cubs from "Maire": There was one special difference between the Bandar-log and . the other jungle rsople; the Bandar-log always forgot the last verse of the Jungle Law. Don't be