SCOUT NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 18138, 30 November 1922, Page 4

SCOUT NOTES

[By Kiwi.] All communications to be addressed to " Kiwi,” ' Star ’ Office, before ]>.SU p.m. Mondays. •The “peace flag” competition's for 1922 have opened under more favorable conditions man in previous years. Itlie first competition tor test rather] was that held on Saturday afternoon hut at the Oval (athletic sports). Seven tnoopa competed, and a most pleasant afternoon was spent-, the .numerous onlookers staying for most of tho time. Glean, healthy sport-, without either handicaps or prizes, brought, forth amongst the various competitors that ,spirit of loyalty and duty to their own troops which ia the idea) of true sport-. The test resulted as follows-Roslyn, Y points; Ocean Reach, 6; Morniiigtou No. I, 5; St. Clair No. 1,4; North Lhmedin and St. Clair No. 2 (equal), 3; Atomington No. 2, I. The following members -of the Mornington Troop have qualified for the badge during the past few days:—Laundryman, Scout AFLean; cyclist, Scout T. K. Rlyth; swimmers, Loaders E. Winkle, L. King, and Scout G. J. M ‘Lean.

Congratulations to Leader L. King, of the Slag Patrol, Aloniington, who has qualified for the King's Scout badge. The weekly para-,*' of the hi. Clair Scouts was held a.t Hie St. Clair Presbyterian Church Hall, under .the leadership of Assistant Scoutmaster Agnew. After tho roll call,the recruits, under the troop leader, were put through a course o-t training for their tenderloot badge, while tho signalling team practised for the competitions. The remainder of the (Scouts went through their ordinary work under Leader Shepherd. The First Roslyn Troop chose an unfortunate period fdt its all nations fair, but the 'festival wan so well presented (thanks to Lite energies of a lino committee and to the hoys and girls themselves) that it is estimated the separate funds of -both troops will benefit to tho extent -of nearly £loo—which is a considerable sum in these hard times. This amount is the commencement of a fund for the purpose of building a new Roslyn headquarters. For a number of years the troop, the senior position in tho area, has heon parading in quarters beside which the meeting places of all tho other .troops appear quite palatial. Now it is 'anticipated l that this great need will be settled to the satisfaction of all concerned. A docent hail! will mean a great deal to the Roslyn- boys, and incidentally to the whole district. The officers wish to thank those members of other troops who were so “scouting” as to attend the fair, and -hope to return the compliment at 'the first opportunity. Little actions such ns these go a great wav -to strengthen the bonds of our great -brotiorhood.

ihe Roslyn Troop met on Friday night for tho usual weekly instruction. Notification of the forthcoming peace Hag competitions was given. It is regretted that the recent “fair” upset to a groat extent preparations for these contests; hut the- troop standard at present is high, and fito boys intend to give the other fellows “a fair go ” ini .all subjects. Some twenty of the Wolf Cubs assembled the previous, evening under the scoutmaster, and were occupied for a full hour knotting, signalling, and playing games. On Saturday the troop had things all its own way at the sports meeting, as evidenced by Hie final ;poinla. Second W. Torrance put up a gre,ait performance, securing no fewer 'than fivo firsts, thereby considerably strengthening his troop’s position. Ho was undoubtedly' tho best athlete present. A word of praise is duo to .the district scoutmaster and his assistants for the speed at which the programme of events was put .through, and for the clean sport evidenced throughout. It was probably tho best Scouts’ sports meeting yet held here.

The Ocean Beach Troop mustered well on Wednesday evening of last week. The troop has been reorganised, two patrols being full—the Bulldogs, under Leader R, Reynolds and ’Second G. Watt, and the Kiwis, under Leader A. AFCallum and Second E. Sheppard. The Lone Patrol is still under its old leader, V. Watt. The first part of the evening was devoted to knot-ityiing, tho boys tying the knots behind their backs. The last half-hour was devoted to boxing, some good bouts being witnessed. The troop bold its own on Saturday at the annual sports, gaining ocond place. Scout 0. AFConnell gained the aggregate for the troop with seven points, _ with _ E. Shepperd a close second with six points. The North Dunedin Troop mot last Tuesday under Scoutmaster Gridgeman. Four Scouts passed their tenderfoot test. The main work of the evening was second class .ambulance work. Leader King bad charge of the Cubs. The North Dunedin Troop is going into camp with Ocean Beach at Evansdale,