SCOUT NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 18998, 21 July 1925, Page 10

SCOUT NOTES

fßy Swastika.] All communications to be addressed to “ Suiastika” ‘ Star ' Office, before IS o'clock on Saturdays. Gabbers are reminded that the second star examination will bo held in the association headquarters on Saturday, August 1, commencing at 1.30, Cubs to bo in full uniform. Cubbers having boys ready for tost should send the names of the boys to tho D.C.N., box 131, not later than Friday, July 31. The first class examiner forwards tho following further hints on distance judging:—Ranges of objects are usually over-estimated (1) when kneeling or lying; (21 when background and objest are or similar color; (3) on broken ground; (4) when looking over a valley or undulating ground; (5) in avenues, long streets, or ravines; (0) when the object is in tho shade; (7) in mist or failing light, or when beat is rising from the ground- (8) when tho object is only practically seen, flanges are usually under-estimated (1) when the sun is behind tho observer; (2) in clear atmosphere, as on a bright, sunny day after a heavy shower; (3) when the background and object are of different colors; (4) when tho ground is level, or when covered with snow; (5) when looking over water or a deep chasm; (6) when looking upwards or downwards; (7) when tho object is large compared with its surroundings, such as an isolated monument or church. On Friday night the Ist Eoslyn Troop paraded as usual in large numbers at tho Coronation Hall, Maori Hill. After tho troop foil in, the boys were inspected by D.S.M. Firrett, who complimented them on their appearance and on the quiet manner in which they had paraded. Second A. .Lawn won the prize as best-dressed Scout (F.L.s excepted) on parade. Mr Ives (the cook’s badge examiner) visited the troop, and after making arrangements with the Seoul cr, spoke to tho boys on the badge. Air Paterson (chairman of Troop Committee) visited the troop, and presented the following badges; — Scout Chisholm, cyclist badge; Scout Eomeril, missioner’s badge; Scout Wadsworth, missioner’s badge; Second King, missioner’s badge. Over a dozen of each tenderfoot and second class badges were presented. Instructor Cnthbcrt. then took the boys for first aid work. Several boys of this class are now ready for their ambulance badge. The troop was dismissed at 9.15. 'flie usual court of honor was held, and many interesting topics in connection with the jamboree were dis■ussed. Four more boys passed their missioners’ badge on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning tho troop paraded at Macmillan street, well oyer forty Boy Scouts and Wolf Cubs being present. The troop marched from Macmillan street to the Maori Hill Methodist Church, whore tiro Eev. Foot gave an interesting address to tho boys. After the service the Scouts and Cubs ■had their photos taken by the Scouter. The Ocean Beach Troop met as usual in the Ecid Hall gymnasium on Saturday evening, at 7 o’clock. After rollcall and inspection the examination in signalling for the second class was taken. 'Four Scouts passed the test. P.L. Jackson also finished his carpenter’s badge, and Second Boucher is to finish ills next Saturday night. ( The troop then played games. Several rounds of boxing wore also held. Names were taken for the jamboree camp, and a good attendance is expected. The parade dosed with the singing of the National Anthem. At tho pioneers’ badge examination on Saturday afternoon six Ocean Beach Scouts attended. Tho trees cut down by the Scouts arc to be cut, stacked, and sold as fire-, wood. . The most interesting item In the syllabus of the Mornington Troop was 1 Kim’s Game.’ This took tho form of the interpatrnl competition. Thirty articles were displayed to every patrol for the space of sixty seconds, and fifteen minutes allowed for writing np. Members ot each patrol were placed, individually in different parts of the hall. Tho results wore not highly satisfactory. Observance and memorising being natural requirements in good Scoulcraft, more practice is essential. The highest individual scores were: Second. Lepine, 83 1-3 per cent.; Leader Gallan and Scout J. Wilson, 76 2-3 per cent.; Scout V. Condor, 73 1-3 per cent.; Leader A. Hayes, 70 per cent. The patrol points gained were as follow:—Weka and Stags (equal), 53.88 per cent.. Hawks, 51.60 per cent.; Hounds, 51.33 per cent.; Earns, 34.66 per cent.; Kiwi, 33,33 per cent.; Tuis, 31.11 per cent. The last three patrols especially lost points through absentee members. The rest of tho evening was devoted to patrol work, followed by the investiture of six members in an impressive ceremony. The library is in full swing, and the sayings bank is doing good business. Dining tho altcrnoon a patrol of second class Scouts had a very interesting time judging and measuring distances and heights. A little signalling was praclised also. The North Dunedin Pack hold an excellent meeting last Tuesday evening, under AssistanL-Cubber Gratton. The first half-banr was devoted to semaphore signalling, followed by the recruits being taken in charge of by Sixer E. Jenkins. The remainder worked hard on first and second star work. Two very enjoyable games were played—blindfold boxing and bang tho bear. The pack afterwards repeated the Cub law and promise. The North Dunedin Troop met, in largo numbers last Tuesday evening, one new recruit being added to the ranks. Three recruits passed their tenderfoot badge, and one of them is ready to pass his second class when he has completed bis service as a tenderfoot, A Scouty game was enjoyed by all

The weekly meeting of the Anderson Bay Troop was held on Friday last at the Anderson Bay School, when there was a good attendance of Scouts and officers. Members of the Troop Committee favored the troop with their presence. During the evening several Scouts were taken for their tenderfoot and second class examinations respectively. Games wore played, and the troop was dismissed after the repealing of the Scout’s promise. On Saturday last the fire-lighting and cooking tests for the second class badge were taken, when twenty boys were successful in passing. The property of Mr,Somerville was kindly granted for this occasion. Ocean Beach Pack met on Monday evening in the Eeid Hall gymnasium. Ten Cubs passed their tenderfoot tests, and were initiated into tho brotherhood of Scouts. District Cubmaster Gridgeman assisted with the examinations. A quiet half-hour was enjoyably spent rehearsing some selections on the homemade instruments of the pack orchestra. Scouter Moore controlled the baton capably. A short programme of individual 'items was rendered by the Cubs. Leith Troop paraded on Thursday last owing to some boys being unable to attend on Mondays because of military drill. All the service-scheme books are to bo banded in, with tho money obtained. One section of tho troop was instructed in knot-tying, while,the other was shown first aid bandaging. From 8.30 to 9 p.m. was spent in games of 1 Black Cat at Home,’ etc. After an enjoyable evening, tho parade was dismissed with the Scout promise. ,