SCOUT NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 149, 21 December 1938, Page 24

SCOUT NOTES

(By "Keego.")

Thought For the Week.—"Do not dare to live without some slear intention towards which your living shall be • bent. Mean to be something with all your might."—Philip Brooks. With Christmas almost here we are all looking forward to our various camps, and take this opportunity of wishing all Scouts, Scouters, and friends "Good Hunting" and the very best of good fun. St. Hilda's Pack. The St. Hilda's Group recently had a three-in-one evening, birthday party, parents' evening, and break-up. The birthday was tremendously enjoyed by everyone and our thanks go to the committee members who arranged everything. We had a cake with candles, which the youngest cub managed to blow out in one puff, and we were pleased to have Mrs. Neild to cut it. A number of toasts in "fizz' were suitably responded to. About 7.45 parents arrived, and the Cubs gave a display of work they do during pack meetings. Taka told the Cubs a very interesting story about Mowgli, which not only the Cubs but the parents also enjoyed. The Grand Howl was given, and, to conclude the Cub evening, the Cub prayer. The Scouts gave a very good display also. It started v 'h an item on an accordion, followed by two Scouts showing how and how not to pack a kit bag. Next jame a shadow play which kept everyone in fits of laughter. Two Scouts gave an interesting demonstration of resuscitation after contact with a live wire. After a short prayer by the Rev. Mr. Neild taps were sung and the Colours lowered. Northland Group. On Monday evening the Northland Scouts and Cubs held their first combined parents' evening. Quite a lot of work was put into the decorating of the den which was decked in green foliage conveying a very "jungley" atmosphere. Scarlet and green Christmas bells gave a very bright touch, and a record number of parents and their friends added to the -ittraction. The Grand Howl and Dominion Haka greeted the Commissioner, Mr. Mace, on his arrival, after which the Cubs settled down to give a few items while the Scouts undertook the task of constructing a suspension bridge. The Dance of Bagheera was well portrayed, and the acquisition of a deer skin made it quite realistic. Following this was the Flag Game, and as a final effort a short play, written by the Cubmaster, demonstrating first aid. The Scouts, having completed their bridge and tested its stability, gave a Morse exhibition, after which indoor hockey was the rule for everyone in the den, both old and young, and exceedingly popular it proved to be. A very enjoyable supper was provided by the ladies' committee. Camp Fire, con- j ducted by the Scoutmaster, Mr. P. j Richardson, came as the last event. During this Mrs. Wood, District Cubmaster, presented the pack's silver cup to the Red six, that being the best allround six for the year. Short speeches I were made by Mr. Mace, Mrs. Wood, and Miss Flanagan, whose last evening this was with the pack. Cub Prayer. Taps, and Flag Down brought an entertaining evening to a close. Also gresent were Mr. Williams, District coutmaster, and Miss L. Garratt, Miss Flanagan's assistant, who will be running the pack next year. Ist Koseneath Pack. * The Ist Roseneath pack held its final break-up and parents' , evening last Tuesday; about forty parents and friends attended. Cubs Ken Mitchel and Barrie Burton were invested before the arrival of the parents, so that they were able to do the Grand Howl for the first time before their parents. The first item was a game for the Cubs, followed by a game of fishing for the parents, after which the Cubs played against the parents in a ball game. The Cubs performed the Dance of Baloo with variations, which thej parents appeared to enjoy. This was I followed by a short sing-song round the camp fire, and then the pack lined up and received their gifts off the Christmas tree (a gift for each parent and some sweets for themselves). The j committee supplied supper, and thej evening concluded with the Grand Howl and Cub Prayer. Among those present were Mrs. H. V. Foster, Mr. R. V. Foster (District Cubmasters), Mr. J. O'Neil (Scoutmaster), and Miss F. Usher, Guide captain. Ist Koseneath Troop. A very pleasant evening was spent last Thursday, when the Roseneath Scouts held their break-up in the den. There was a large attendance of parents and friends, and'all credit is due to Mr. J. O'Neil for a very success-1 ful display. During supper, which was served by the committee, one of the Scouts presented the Scoutmaster with a gift as a token of their esteem and good wishes. The Scoutmaster presented two boys who are going to the Australian jamboree with 5s each, granted to them by the committee. The evening concluded with the singing of Taps. Among those present were Mr. Donkin, District Commissioner, Mr. Winton Bear, ex-Scoutmaster, Miss Nicholson (Cubmaster), and Miss Wright (Assistant Cubmaster). Badges Awarded. The following senior badges, have been awarded during the week:—-First all-round cords, T. L. Ken. Elliott, St.! Mark's troop; King's Scout . Badges, TX.'s Ken Elliott, St. Mark's, and Ron j Mason, Ist Kelburn; first-class badges, T.L. Robin Oliver and P.L. Ted Sim-1 monds, Seatoun, and P.L. Graham Campbell and Scout Ron Pearce, St. Mark's. Badges of all kinds I awarded . since the beginning of April total in districts as 1 ol- j lows: —First all-round cords, Central j 1; King's Scout, Central 1, North 1; first-class, Hills 1, North 4, Central 7, South 3, total 15; second class, Hills 0, North 5, Central 27, South 8, total 40; proficiency badges, Hills 1, North 16, Central 48, South 15. Details of the proficiency badges are as follows: Ambulance man 4, artist 1, athlete 4, boatman 2, cook 3, cyclist 20, fireman 8, healthyman 9, interpreter 1, musician 1, oarsman 7, pathfinder 2, rescuer 9, swimmer 9; total 80. The Terrace Group. A break-up party was held by The Terrace group on Tuesday evening last week, at which the Cubs and Scouts were present, and also a large attendance of parents and friends. First the Cubs greeted the Commissioners, "Rama" and "Tuakana," with the Grand Howl, and then a number of games were played, and the Jungle Dance of Bagheera was given. The Scouts welcomed the Commissioners with the Dominion haka, and this was followed by games and displays. These latter included bridge-building and Nature study, and also a model camp site was shown. The proceedings were concluded with supper. St. Joseph's. Troop. A parents' evening was held by St. Joseph's troop last Thursday evening, and a very enjoyable time was spent by all present. The programme commenced with supper, and there were a few speeches. This was followed by games, in which "the parents joined with great enthusiasm. The evening concluded with a camp fire sing-song, led by the Scoutmaster, "Mingan," at the close of which "Rama" presented the first class badge to Scout Pat iMooney, and, by "Ipise" ceremony, warrant as Assistant Scoutmaster to Mr. Brian Pope. Mr. and Mrs. Boyle were present, and also Mr. Nat Beatus, A.S.M., St. Mark's troop.