SCOUT NOTES

Evening Post, Issue 25, 30 January 1935, Page 19

SCOUT NOTES

(By "Sahi.")

A thought for the week: Most surely there is beauty in the ordinary lives of men, though none but an artist can see and appreciate it. (Ib&en.) J The Britannia Cubs are reminded that they will have their first meeting this jear on Tuesday, February 5, at 0.45. Akela hopes that there will be a big muster f,o that the jear will' stait with a Alaoj District Cubmaster, Wellington Central, takes this opportunity o£ wishing all old Wolves in the district "good hunting" and hopes that this year will be a. really bright one for Cubbing. Members of the Koseneath Pack are reminded that their first meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 5, at 6.45. It is hoped that there will be a good attendance to start the year.

The Kaukawa Sea Ro%'crs recommence their official parades on Thursday, February\7, at 7.30,- at their' headquarters, IJalena 'Bay.' 'A' hearty welcome i»> extended to new member's, and intending members are reminded to put their applications in enrly, as it is intended to limit the number. ', This year Captains Stuart and Kean wijl. continue their instruction on navigation and seamanship. A party of seven, consisting of the officer in charge, Mr. Henderson, and six Scouts, of the-United States of America, landed in Wellington during the first part o: this month ou their way home from the Jamboree in Melbourne. They were accommodated for the night at the . Y.M.C.A. On. the Monday,evening they, went to the pictures, accompanied by three ltoveta of the Ten-ace Group. On the Tuesday morning they were taken for a run in motors round the bays, and to the Tourist Department, where their itinerary through to Auckland was fixed up. They were seen off from Thorndon Station by the 3 p.m. train, and proceeded to The Chateau. On the Wednesday they motored through Wairakei to Kotorua, and on the Thursday to Waitomo. They reached Auckland on the Friday afternoon to sail by the" Mariposa for San Francisco next day. It was good to be able to welcome this party on their brief visit to New Zealand, and they expressed themselves as much gratified by the steps taken to look after them while in Wellington: >Ve do not often get the chance to meet overseas Scouts here, and have to, make the most of any opportunities we receive. Last Monday another small , party of American Scouts passed through Wellington—tluee Scoutcrs, one from a Western State, one from an Eastern State, and one from a Central State. These Scouters visited the Metropolitan Office/ and in the evening were entertained by. the Hutt Valley and Bays District'. Messrs. It. Nelson, H. K. Browne, and the district officers gave them a welcome and put them at their ease, so that they were soon talking as if they were old-friends. A mostenjoyable time was spent in reviewing Scouting as administered in various countries, the Jamboree, and other such interesting topics. A motor trip up the Valley and to the top of the Rimutakasi is but one of the pleasant' memories they will retain of their visit to Wellington. Of the harbour' and its surroundings they expressed their'opinion'by using the temi "magnificent." Jnst before midnight our brother Scqiiters from the U.S.A. were motored back to Wellington, to board the1 Mannganui, having experienced another demonstration of the fact'"that a Scout is a fiiend to all, and a. brother to every other Scout, no matter to what social class the other beloitgs." ' " On Tuesday, December, 18, 1934, the Scouts and W Tolf Cubs of the St. Peter's Group paraded for the rally, to his Hoyal Highness the Duke of Gloucester at Newtown Park. The Scout and troop colours, which had been consecrated the previous Sunday, were carried by Troop Leader Johnston and Patrol Leader Philipson, Patrol Leaders Long and Joiner acting as colour guard. As Group Scontmaster H. E. Ware, S.C., was on-duty as Assistant Marshal, the troop was in charge of Assistant Scoutmaster E. Smart, with Assistant Scoutmaster S. Lowe co-operating, Cubmaster K. Gillies, being in charge of the pack. On Tuesday evening, December 18, a "pound night" was held. As this was the last evening at which the groupl paraded until training is resumed after the holidays, the evening was devoted to games and entertainment generally. The shield for general efficiency was awarded to the Bell Bird Patrol (Patrol Leader Long). On Thursday, December 20, by courtesy of the commanding officer, the troop visited 'H.M.A.S. Australia. The groiip entrained at Lambton Station on December 27 for' Mangaroa, where the annual camp was- Held, the troop being accommodated in the .railway house and the pack in the school. The weather 'was excellent except for two days,'and an enjoy; able time was experienced by all. On Sunday, December 30, a Scouts' Own was held in the school. Several visitor* were entertained 'durnig the afternoon. On Friday, January 4, the Royal Salute to H.K.H. the Duke of Gloucester was given as the Royal train passed. It was acknowledged from the rear platform of the Royal car. The camp broke Tip on Saturday, Januaiy o. The group will recommence training on Monday at 7 p.m. for the puck, and at the same time on Tuesday for the troop. _^_^^___