SCOUT NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 111, 6 November 1935, Page 16

SCOUT NOTES

(By "Sahi.")

Scouting for boys is a game, and it will only be successful when treated as a game. But all the same it is a serious" game, the game of life as seen through young eyes.—Lord Hampton. Some eighty Scout officers spent a very pleasant and profitable weekend at the Tauherenikau Racecourse over the Labour Day weekend. Although the amourit of work, that, had to be got through made the camp somewhat strenuous for everyone, an exceptionally happy spirit prevailed, and the camp left no doubt whatever of its benefit to the officers themselves and the movement generally. We are very grateful for assistance given us in various ways, and particularly grateful to the Wairarapa Racing Club, and the firms that generously lent us their lorries. We also appreciate the action of the Masterton Rovers, who gave up their holiday to look after the catering. The Rover Moot which was to have fcc=n held'hext weekend at' Otaki has been postponed, and will now be held on November 23 and 24 in the • Tauherenikau Valley. A circular will be forwarded to all Rover Crews within the next few days, giving full information. . , Scouts and Rovers are reminded of the First Wellington , Rover Crew's photographic competition, full details of which have already been published. The closing date is Saturday, November 9, and entries should be sent to the honorary secretary, Mr. H. Armitage, 19 Gear Street, Petone.A very much needed signboard has appeared outside ' the Metropolitan Office. These little unsolicited acts of service by the Raukawa Sea Rovers are very much appreciated. The St Mary of the Angels Troop hold a skating evening in aid of the troop funds on November 13 at the Skateways Rink, Vivian Street.. Tickets are obtainable from Mr. E. W. Humphrey, tobacconist, 96 Willis Street. An orchestra will be in attendance.' SKETCHING AND MAPPING. The following is taken from the report of the judge of the"'sketching and mapping section of the annual Metropolitan Competitions, and is given as a guide to future competitors:— Camp Scene.—The description was detailed in regard to the surroundings, and this apparently caused .the. boys to pay more attention to the setting rather than the camp itself, as is. intended. Hutt were the exception in this respect, giving the camp due prominence in the sketch. Unfortunately this boy did not succeed in developing the details of the camp in line with the description. North did better in this. The Central sketch was vague. All competitors should remember that this is primarily a sketch of a camp, not of the surrounding country. When the Hutt competitor has had more camping experience he should do very well in this. Still Object.—The object chosen was so difficult that the judge found it necessary to warn competitors against attempting too much detail in their sketches. They had some latitude in choosing the position from which to sketch, and unfortunately chose the worst possible position, namely, about half-way along the object the Church of St. Mary of the Angels. This had the effect of making anything like correct projection very difficult,' and indeed neither competitor really surmounted his difficulties in this respect. The size of the building also presented difficulties, and none was able to show the whole of the building. Central was the best in this respect, while North, using a smaller paper, had quite obviously not laid out the proportions before commencing work, _nd was able to show only about a tenth of the building. However, he was the only one to show the northern tower of the church (quite visible to all the boys). All competitors made a very creditable attempt to show the detail finish of the building, and in the circumstances the results are very good indeed. Sketch Map.—The first requirement is a compass for reference; this year each competitor showed this though Central put his back to front. None noticed that the length of the map is N.N.W.. not north. North and Hutt showed the magnetic north, the formeshowing it to the west of true north. The Hutt competitor showed his scale, and both his and the north map were fairly correct in;. proportion. Hutt was' by far the best in giving the various further details asked for, and in his reference table showed some knowledge of the conventional map signs. Central's map was not correct in all respects, and ; gave rather little extra information, 'beyond the-actual streets. All the maps were heat, though North's was not so easy r to read as the others, on account ,of the use of a harder pencil and: smoother paper. • The results of this competition were,: as already announced: Hutt and Petone j and Bays (combined), 1; North. 2; Ce«-| tral/3,. ~", ' : ■ r . ] DICTIONARY OF SCOUTING; The following extract is' taken from a back number of."The Scouter," and is, allegedly,. "notes prepared" for the use of a pre-war Scoutmaster recently returned from Devil's Island, in order that he may get abreast of modern developments." We give 'it for .the benefit of any who have recently joined the movement—others will not need it:— "Akela.—This curious word comes from India, but is now used to denote a Cubmaster. The Cubs like the word and. are frequently heard to use it. Jt is believed that Scoutmasters might also use it. if they discovered how to pronounce it. "Akkylar" is definitely wrong. "Ah-kay-la" is right. When speaking to the Cubs (if you ever do) about your Cubmaster, they will prafer you to call her 'Akela' rather than 'Miss Hambone' or 'that woman.' When speaking to her, remember she is also doing her best—which may be better than yours. "Assistant Cubmaster. —A nice girl. "Bandarlog.—Monkeys. But don't call the Cubs by this name, at any rate to their faces. It is a term of abuse—sometimes applied 'by Guiders to Scouts 'who make a noise outside the hall when the company is meeting. "Bowline. —A knot that will not slip, except from the memory." We will enlighten you further on this subject next week. ■ 4 FIRST ROSENEATH TROOP. A bright- and cheery gathering was present at the Roserieath Scout Den on Wednesday, October 30, on the occasion of the tenth birthday party of th 2 First Roseneath Troop. .On arrival, the Metropolitan Commissioner (who was accompanied by Mrs. Foster) was greeted with the Dominion haka, which was followed by Flag Break and tha National Anthem. The Commissioner then inspected the troop and presented the Appelton Inter-Patrol Competition Shield to the Weka Patrol, reading a message of goodwill from the donor, Mr. W.. Appleton. Following a game and a talk on the "Value of Boxing" by one of the. Scouts, three manly boxing bouts of one minute each took place. After a game ("All Ashore"), the Scoutmaster, in a short address to parents, stressed the need of spreading the 'real Scout spirit and quoted the words of an Americaii Scout: "Every boy who is'worth while is a Scout, and every Scout has found the movement more than worth while." A jolly camp fire of songs then followed, interspersed with short chats and good wishes from Mr. Cox (chairman of the Rosrmeath Group Committee) the Rev. E. M. McLevie and the Rev." K. P. Lilley (joint chaplains), Mr. H. V. Foster (Scouting), and Mr. S. M. Youmans (Toe H). Also present were Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Jukes. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Mr. P. T. Smiiher, Mr. H. .Wood, Miss I. Newbury, and members of the committee. During , the camp fire the-impressive "Ipise" ceromony was taken by the Metropolitan Commissioner, warrants being presented to the Scoutmaster, Mr. W. G. Bear '"Ariki"). and . the, Assistant ■ Scoutmaster, Mr. J. O'Neill ("Hiwi"). Onbehalf of the committee, Mr. Cox presented a beautiful birthday cake with ten candles, which were lit and then extinguished one by one. A. delightful supper was served by the ladies of the committee. "Auld Lang Sync,' closing . chant, the troop prayer, and taps concluded what was acclaimed by all to be a most enjoyable birthday party.

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