SCOUT NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 21622, 18 January 1934, Page 3

SCOUT NOTES

' [By Grey Wolf.] A very successful camp was held this year by the St. Martin’s Troop. Had the weather been more dependable and the mosquitoes less voracious, a more satisfactory camp site could not have been found. The ideal scouting spirit was always present among the campers, and the nature of the locality, with its absence of counter-attractions, helped greatly towards the proper development of true Scout activities and characterbuilding pioneering. Much of the credit for the success of the camp must go to the Scouters in charge, G.S.M. Harris and A.S.M._ Lomas, who paved the way by arranging for menus and the thousand and one details essential to tfie smooth-running of a Scout camp. Mr T. Bastion, the group secretary, again proved his sterling qualities, doing yeoman service from dawn until after dark. The whole undertaking had the support of an energetic committee. Troop Leader Cooper rendered good service as keeper of the stores, and A.C.M. Still and A.S.M. Guy helped with the boys in’ influence and advice. The camp was run on true patrol lines. The site itself was of interest to the boys, being on the spot where a. sawmill operated in the past, the dam for which was still intact and made the upper reaches of the Brighton River suitable for diving as well as swimming. The St. Andrew Troop was obliged to cancel its Christmas camp owing to many hoys being out of town. As the Scoutmaster and his boys intend to hold several small camps during the year it is probable that the boys will derive unore benefit this way than by one largo camp. Although it is some time since the hobbies show the committee is not yet at the end of its tasks', but has been steadily working away at the returns. It is thought that the most points will be held by the Roslyn group. As soon as the results have been checked certificates will be issued. A Cub book will be awarded to the Cub who sends in the best six reasons why he wishes to become a Scout. There is no entrance fee. The Cub’s name and address, together with his pack, must be written on the back of the entry, so that it is not visible to the judges. Entries close with the Editcw, Scout Notes,.Box 131, Dunedin, on February 5. The winning answer will be given in these notes. i