SCOUT NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 21077, 14 April 1932, Page 2

SCOUT NOTES

[By Gret Wow.] All communications for the Scout Column must be sent to Commissioner Martin, 91a Princes street, by Monday. 4th DUNEDIN (NORTH) TROOP. The 4th North Dunedin Troop paraded in George Street Hall on Friday night, thirty boys answering the roll call. Group S.M. Bridgeman was in charge. During the evening the St, John Ambulance team gave a very instructive display. Later the boys were divided in to their squads. The Ambulance Patrol and first class boys were under the charge of the St. John men, the second class boys under the charge of Leaders G. E. King and R. Lomas, and the Tenderfeet under Leader G. Kilgour. During the evening Mr R. S. Vercoe, of the Scouts’ Committee, presented Second W. M'Custer with a prize for the tracking competition, which was held at the last camp at Merton. During the month Scouter Bowie, of the Cromwell Troop, visited the boys. 9th DUNEDIN (MOHICANS) TROOP. The evening parade of the Mohicans, held on Friday last, was devoted after roll call, etc.," to the practising of the concert given at the Boys’ Home, Anderson’s Bay, on Saturday evening. On Saturday the troop arrived at the home at 3 in the afternoon, and played the home team at Soccer, the result being 10-1 in favour of the home team. Tea followed, and after that the concert. The trocp is very grateful to the matron and manager for the kind reception. 10th DUNEDIN (GREEN ISLAND) TROOP. The 10th Dunedin (Green Island) Troop held its weekly parade last Friday night in the Kirkland Hall. In the absence of Scouter Murie, Assistant Scoutmaster Trower had charge of the parade. The work for the evening was carried out with great interest, especially amongst the recruits who are

well ou their way to join the happy brotherhood. All ambulance badgeholders renewed the work necessary for that badge in an examination which will take place next week. The recruits were left in the hands of Scouts Crimp and Sellers, while the rest of the troop was on the compass, and the first stages of ambulance for the second class badge. Scouts Grant and Gordon Thomson were presented with their second year’s service star. The troop was dismissed at 8.15, enabling the leaders and seconds to hold a court of honour meeting. 11th DUNEDIN (CAYERSHAM) TROOP. At the parade of the Caversham Troop on Friday evening mapping and signalling for first class was carried out by Troop-leader Giles, while Leader Robertson was instructing in tenderfoot work. During the evening J. Davies, who was a member of the Cub pack, was welcomed into the troop. The sympathy of the troops is extended to Mr and Mrs Blythe and Leader Blythe in their recent sad loss. After a few games and inspection the troop was dismissed. I.3th DUNEDIN (ST. MARTIN’S) TROOP. There was a very good muster of boys at the parade of the 13th Dunedin Troop last Friday night. After inspection, in which very few boys did not obtain full marks, the patrol leaders took charge of tenderfoot and second class work. Those going up for their first class put in some good work by themselves. M. Belluguo and E. Wilhelmsen passed the tenderfoot test, and B. Spence the second class. Badges will be awarded next parade night. A route march of about a mile and a-quar-ter from and to the hall, followed by a game and the repeating of the Scout promise. 1-ought to a close a busy night. The Scoutmasters would be pleased to meet any boy in the district who reads these notes and would like to become a Scout. 14th DUNEDIN (ST. ANDREW’S) TROOP. The 14th Dunedin Troop paraded on Friday night under the assistant scoutmaster. Sixteen Scouts and two officers were present. The patrols worked under their patrol leaders as follows; —Bulldogs, signalling; Bcllbirds, rope work; Kiwis, signalling; Seagulls, pioneering. Assistant Scoutmaster Collins took the troop for quarterstalf, after which a few games were played. 17th DUNEDIN (KNOX) TROOP. The 17th Dunedin Troop met last Friday, fourteen being present. After roll call the troop was divided into three patrols. Nine Scouts passed their ambulance portion of the second class badge. The tests for the other portions of the badge will bo hold shortly. Signalling and games occupied the evening. CUBS. MORNINGTON PACK. The two Mornington packs assembled in full strength to show their worldly parents what they can do as Wolf Cubs. At 7 p.m. they came inside, the Wednesday pack on one side, the Monday pack on the other side. The parents sat right round the den, filling all the seats. The Old Wolf thanked the parents for attending, and explained why they were asked to come. The tender pad test by a small Cub was received with hearty applause. A Cub sang a song, and this was followed by the Monday Pack .giving the ‘ Dance of Kaa,’ the visitors showing their appreciation in unmistakable manner. Then came the first star test, each part being done by an individual Cub, one doing knots, another the flags, etc. The little jungle stories of the knots were explained to the visitors, who showed great interest. A recitation and a song by two Cubs came next, and then a second star test, also taken in parts individually. These items won applause from the visitors. This was followed by the ‘ Dance of Sherc Khan ’ by the Wednesday Pack. Another song and a couple of games were followed by two pack songs, in one of which the visitors joined. Groat fun was added to the evening by a boxing match between two Cubs, who were blindfolded, their antics being very amusing. The Head Man (the chairman of the people who look after the Scouts and Cubs on the hill) spoke to the visitors and told them how pleased ho was to sec them there. ST. CLAIR PACK. There were thirty-throe Cubs in the parade circle at St. Clair on Friday night, and among their numlier was still another new person. Only throe more can now bo admitted, and a waiting list will have to bo started if more want to join. The meeting was begun by a yarn by Akcla, but after that there was work to be done. A large number of Cubs are working hard for second star, and Baloo had them busy learning the mysteries of the armmoving alphabet. Bagheera and Akela worked with the remainder on first star and tonderpad work, and now most of the tenderpads are well on their way towards getting their first eye open. The pack is sorry to lose Grey Brother, who has gone from the jungle into the road of scouting, and is now an assistant scoutor in the troop. Great interest was shown in the new pack notice board. The old packtotem was a big, solid, wooden wolf, but he got wot once and .split right down the middle of the forehead. However, ho has been mounted and done up again, and looks fierce but very handsome on the notice board, with his red eyes and white tooth and shiny brown coat. During the evening Dean Johnstone was presented with his first star, and next week .1. Knox and G. Anderson will get theirs, whilst George Barton and K. AUCrackcn will bo sworn in as members of the. pack.

ST. MARTIN’S TACK. Tho St. Martin’s Pack was in good form when it met on Friday. Following inspection and a game, the pack divided into sections for tcnderpad, first and second star work. Allan Marshall passed his tcnderpad test with flying colours, and will receive his badges next Friday. Another game, a short talk from the C.M, about the good deed which each Cub promises to do every day, and the grand howl brought the pack meeting to an end. ST. ANDREW’S PACK. The grand howl was answered by a joyous yell from the St. Andrew’s Pack Cubs, who, after releasing their pent-up joy in an exciting game, settled down to work and learn new secrets of the jungle. During tho evening various games were played, after which the Cubs returned to their dens to learn tho first and second star work. The Cubs had the pleasure of listening to a lecture on ambulance work by Cubber Woodcock, after which songs were sung. MOSGIEL PACK. . Tho Mosgiel Pack met round the council rock last Wednesday evening. After grand howl, inspection, sixes were reformed, several having moved into tho Scouts. A “powwow” on future work and ideals was followed by games. Five Cubs received their tcnderpad badges, and are non keen to have both their eyes opened. A hymn and prayer preceded the repeating of the promise and a departing grand howl.