SCOUT NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 20846, 16 July 1931, Page 2

SCOUT NOTES

[By Grey Wolf.]

, All communications to bo addressed I to “Grey Wolf," ‘Star’ Office, by I Monday morning The monthly meeting; of ilio Area Clouncil was held on Tuesday evening, Commissioner Meek being in the chair. Important business was attended to, and several troop officers’ warrants issued. Full discussion took place concerning the Scout rally which is being held on September 19 at Tahuna Park, when, together with holding the annua l competitions m signalling, ambulance, and pioneering, there will be an elaborate display of Scout work. Many will remember the inspiring sight at Oarisbrook earlier in the year—when the Chief Scout, Lord Baden-Powcll, was with us—of hundreds of Scouts giving exhibitions of their work. What a thrill parents and friends experienced, and who knows how many people’s eyes were opened to tho wonderful charac-ter-building effects this world-wide movement has on our lads—tho future men of this wonderful country. Doubtless owing to tliis. tho Scout movement has received a ivonderful fillip from citizens who previously did not fully realise the tremendous good derived by tho boys. It is therefore expected the public will again show its appreciation to those men who give their time and energy so willingly in order’ that our boys may share in benefits derived from being identified with such a movement. It may bo freely accepted that the result shown by our boys is of a very high order. A visit on a Scout drill night when tho boys arc at work would tend to give to a tired, jaded grown-up a new lease of life to sec our lads being healthily trained, and also to see their splendid alertness and discipline. “ Another Scout troop comes of age.” 4th North Dunedin is celebrating its twenty-first birthday on Friday, July 31, when a social evening will be held in George street Hall, when the present boys of the troop, ns well as all committee members, past and present, are to be invited. Cayersham boys are settled in their hew headquarters, and we hope that this will be their last removal, and now yon have found a good “hobby,” stick to it.

Mosgiel Cubs are in the very capable hands of Cubber Weddell, who lias passed his sunny smile to his Cubs. “ Best of luck, and may your numbers increase.” “ Hello Green Island. Grey Wolf calling. Wo have not hoard from yon lately, but wc trust everything is going along all right.” It is pleasing to record that all troo pand pack attendances are increasing in the district, notwithstanding the very cold nights wc have had recently. AH boys are attending fully uniformed and keen for work, and ejuite a number of groups partake of cocoa and biscuits before dismissal. Wc like the way our “Knox” play the game of circle hall, and let’s hope they will challenge some of the boys of other troops to a game. The Ist Koslyn Troop mot at their headquarters at 7.15 on Friday evening 'after all the goods for the relief had been collected and cheeked over. Inspection was taken as soon as the boys had fallen in. and as soon as this was over the patrols wont to their dens for the study of signalling, pioneering, and ambulance. After an hour’s work some games were played, including a novelty relay race and some knot-tying games. Beloro dismissal live signallers’ badges were presented, together with two tenderfoot badges. On Saturday afternoon the troop competed against Mornington in a scouting game at Jubilee Park. The 2nd Dunedin (2nd Mornington i troop’s evening was begun by inspection and collection of pence. The patrol leading > in the spare-time activity competition is placed in the front for the evening, so therefore the Wolf Patrol (P.L. Anderson), with S 9 marks, took up that position. The patrols retired to their corners, where the Wolf Patrol (P.L. Anderson) took splicing, the Bellhird Patrol (P.L. Skinner) took signalling and pioneering, and the Cuckoo Patrol (P.L. White) tenderfoot and second class. The game of “rats and rabbits” was then enjoyed for ten minutes. The troop then fell in in horseshoe formation, an initiation ceremony being held during which Scout I*. Palmer received his tenderfoot badges. Second class and patrol leaders’ badges were also presented by Mrs Smith and Mrs Nelson. A practical ambulance course was then taken, during which the instructor (Mr Dochcrty) instructed the boys in bandaging. Two announcements were then made. Quo was flow many boys would assist the commercial travellers in collectim' (mods’? Twentyone boys out of twenty-five turned out. The second notification was about the return field game on Saturday. Cocoa and biscuits w""e |, v ail the boys. i ■Tbc- sth Dunedin (.Ocean I’each i j Troop paraded in the Scout Hall on | Saturday night, there _ being a good muster. After inspection the patrols set to work under their leaders —Hums pioneering, Stags second class, Weasels second class, Seagulls and Moreporks ambulance. Bulldogs pioneering. An obstacle race was held after an hour’s work. During the evening several Scouts went for their Pace and Kim’s game. Scout J. Allen was presented with a second’s badge. The Scout law was then ated, and cocoa and biscuits wore given out to the boys. A court of honour was held after parade. Last Friday evening the 15th Dunedin (St. Clair) Troop paraded with twenty boys. After flag-break roll call was taken, followed by inspection. Twenty minutes of physical drill was thou given, after which patrol work was carried out. A short round of signalling was taken, then an interesting little talk on aircraft engines was given by Patrol-leador Henry. Our usual round of games was played, and

announcements were given by Trooploader Dampen, which brought a successful evening to a close. The Knox: (Church) Troop has had two official meetings, which were held in Stuart Hall. King street. At the first meeting they were visited by Disstrict Commissioner Martin* who after a short talk on the Scout law welcomed them into the movement and wished them every success and prosperity. Thov thanked the Commissioner for his welcome and good wishes, and assured him they are going to do their utmost to uphold Scouting traditions. At both meetings they were visited by H.S.M. M’Cnllum, who is always a ■groat source of interest. They arc pushing on fast with the tenderfoot work, and very soon will bo seen in uniforms. Then they are going to settle down and work hard on the second and first class tests. Them was another very large attendance of Cubs gathered round the Council Hock at the 4th (North Dunedin) Pack’s headcinartors on Friday last. After subs, had been collected and a number of Cubbing games played the sixes dispersed to their lairs, whore sixers took charge. At 8 o'clock Recruits Wix. Coster, Rowe, Grey ton, and Malcolmson were invested into the Groat Brotherhood of Scouts, while Cubs Buchanan and Morrison were awarded their Ist star badge. After the weekly story was told by Akela the pack dismissed. With a good rousing howl the Mosgicl Wolf Cub Pack commenced its weekly meeting on Tuesday night. After roll call, subs., and inspection a fast game pub the Cubs in fine hunting form. They enjoyed a free-and-easy night, during which four recruits received their tendorpad badges and four Cubs their first star. After a story and short sing-song, the repeating of the promise, and the grand howl, the pack stoic silently away.