SCOUT NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 21746, 14 June 1934, Page 3

SCOUT NOTES

[By Gret Woljt.J

FIRST-CLASS BADGE EXAMINATIONS. The following arc the passes for the various tests; —Signalling: A. Mundie (Moniiugton), F, J. Miles and L. H. Lomas (Christian Brothers). Tenderloot: Mundie and Brown (Morningtou), Morris. L, Aitkeu, V. Aitkeu (Highcliff), E. J. Robertson (Christian Brothers), Dennison (Morningtou). Mapping: Brown, H. Mundie, A. Dennison (Morningtou), L. H. Lomas, E. J. Hobertson, M. O’Connell, F. J. Miles (Christian Brothers)), V. Aitkeu, L. Aitkeu (Highcliff). The Board of Examiners reports that insufficient practice was given to reading when practising signalling. It was found that most boys could send well, but their receiving needed more attention. The estimates test again proved a little beyond the capabilities of tho majority. Results of tho test Weights : Stephens 100, Mundie 80. Dennison 20, Brown 20, Merchant 60. The first two used their staves as outlined recently in ‘ Scout Notes.’ .with good results. Small measures; Dennison 100, Stephens 100, Mumlio 100. Brown 100. Merchant 100. Numbers: Merchant 100, Dennison 80. Mundie 60, Brown 80, Stephens 20. Long distances: Dennison 100, Mundie 100, Brown 100, Stephens 60, Merchant 60. To pass in the estimates test 85 per cent, of the total test is required. The following is the average percentage obtained :—Mundie 85. Merchant 80. Dennison 75, Brown 75, Stephens 70. W. Anderson, who went througn on April 14. has also parsed, his figures being 40, 100. 100, 100. The board suggests that Anderson practise his weights and Mundie his numbers for greater efficiency. Tenderfoot training; Dennison. Mundie, Brown. Morris. Aitkeu (2), Robertson. Woodwork (70 per cent, required) ; Miles 90, L. H. Lomas 70, Morris 80. L. Aitkeu 70, Stephens 70. Robertson 80. Dennison 80, Mundie 90, Brown 70, Pettit 80. HOBBIES SHOW. In the hobbies show last year the order of the packs was as follows; St, Martin’s 1, Roslyn 2, Morningtou 3, Ocean Beach 4, Port Chalmers §, St. Clair and Kensington (equal) 6, Caversham 8, Mohicans and Green Island (equal) 9, St. Andrew’s, Knox, and Mosgiel (equal) 11. The placing of the troops was;—Koslyu 1, Ocean Beach 2, St. Andrew’s 3. Mohicans, Christian Brothers, and North Dunedin (equal) 4. Peninsula 7, Wesley 8, Ravensbourne and St. Martin’s (equal) 9, Anderson’s Bay and Morningtou (equal) 11, Knox 13, St. Clair 14, Port Chalmers 15. The placing of the groups:—Roslyn 1, Ocean Beach 2, St. Martin’s 3. Morniugton 4. Mohicans and St. Andrew’s (equal) 5, North Dunedin and Christian Brothers (equal) 7. Peninsula 9, Wesley ]O. Rnvensbonrnc and St. Clair (equal) If. Anderson’s Bay 13, Kensington, 14, Knox 15, Caversham 16. Green Island 17. Mosgiel 18. At the first meeting of the executive Messrs M'Callum and Thomas were appointed organisers for the hobbies show, and the following were appointed chairmen of the various committees:—D. R.M. Murie (Hall Supervision). D. C.M. Watt (Judging and Display), D. C.M. Livingstone' (Publicity and Finance). STEVENSON TUG-OF-WAR COMPETITION. The secretary of the Christian Brothers' Troop (Mr P. J. Wilson) advises that entries close with him, care of Wright. Stephenson, and Co. Ltd, on June 25. The contest will take place in the Lyceum Hall (late Bijou), King street, on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 10 and 11. SECOND STAR EXAMINATION. The above examination will be held at H.Q. on July 7 at 2 p.m. Entries close at the next Cub masters’ meeting on June 26. All hoys must be accompanied by a' Cub master or assistant, and must supply their own paper and pencil. POLICY, ORGANISATION, AND RULES. The deputy camp chief recently received an advance copy of the New Zealand amendments for the 1933 rules. These are obtainable from the metropolitan secretary for one shilling. These rules will remain in force for at least five years. Candidates for the Wood Badge should obtain a copy before sending in their second study. There are several noteworthy alterations which should be marked by Scoutmasters and Cubmasters —namely, normally correspondence is to pass through the next superior in rank; provision is made for unexpected and urgent business, which should be expedited as soon as possible; all districts, groups, crews, or packs must he self-supporting, show audited balance-sheets, and have annual meetings for the purpose of electing new committees; a district commissioner has the power to disband a group committee at any time if in the interests of Scouting ho considers such action necessary; Rovers must be at least seventeen years of age; no Rover Scout badges are to he worn by any Scouter or commissioner unless-he belongs to tho Rover section only. Distinguished visitors and others whom the Scouts desire to welcome may be received by a haka or Maori welcome. Commissioners are to ho received by tho dominion rally as a haka. Scooters will please note that there is no option in tho matter. As previously, all shooting is deleted. No firearms are to be found in a Scout camp. AVar medals are to bo worn only on Anzac Day or when attending an Armistice Day service. Several now proficiency badges have been included to meet New Zealand requirements—Farmer is altered entirely, orchardist (new),, stockman (new), climber (new, King’s Scout), explorer (new). As in previous rules, all badges and uniforms are protected. Persons other than Scooters and Scout's are not entitled to wear any badges or colourable imitation of Scout badges; penalty not exceeding one month or a fine of twenty pounds. Scout training is a matter entirely for the Scooters holding executive warrant. The district commissioner is entirely responsible for the issue of all proficiency badges within his district. He appoints an independent and qualified examiner in as many subjects as are necessary, and must see that the standard is maintained and up to date.