SCOUT NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22192, 21 November 1935, Page 3

SCOUT NOTES

[By Gkkv Wolf.]

(TIB COMPETITIONS. Cubmasters are reminded Hint enll ies lor the Cub competitions close on. November 'Jo. It is hoped that every pa ok will endeavour to enter tor these. TUOOJ’ AND PACK REPORTS. Ist Dunedin (Roslyn) Troop paraded on Friday. There was a good attendance of Scouts. The following badges have been gained:—-Handyman's, Jim Henniston and Roy Diekison ; artist, I toy Diekison. Arrangements were, made for the first-class swimming test, also lor the swimmer’s badge. A Court of Tlonolir was held after (he parade. lloslyn Junior Pack. —Twenty-eight Cubs answered Akela’s call to the jungle. Most of the time was spent in practising for the forthcoming competitions, and two new games were also introduced and much enjoyed by the Chibs. Second Bob Fraser was presented with his tenderpad. Before dismis'sal and taps Akela made arrangements for some of the Cubs to practise competitions work at her home, and was pleased to see nine keen Cubs who accepted the extra work. 2nd Dunedin (Mornington) Troop.— A game of “ Bumping ” started parade on Friday, after which the Dominion haka, was run through. Some outdoor Scouting was then held, the Scouts following a trail of nails, picking these up as they came to them, the patrol with the greatest number of mails to be declared the winner. This was the Stag Patrol. Commissioners Andrews and Cottrell were then welcomed with the Dominion haka. Commissioner Andrews presented Scout Kilgour with his tenderfoot badge, after which Commissioner Cottrell performed the most important ceremony ol the. evening, that of handing 'A.S.M. M'Laren his Gillwell scarf and hat badge. Commissioner Cottrell reminded A.S.M. M'Laren that ho was now a member of the most'famous and widest spread Scout group in the world—namely, the Gillwell group. Commissioner Andrews presented Second Jarvis with his leader's hat badge, after which an obstacle race was held, the Stag Patrol winning bv a wide margin. The troop was inspected by - the commissioners, and Commissioner Andrews remarked that the uniforms were not up to standard, there being room for improvement. The patrols were, then dismissed to their cornels, and patrol work was earned on until the first and second-class seclions were arranged for instruction. Scooter Paapc, a visiting Scooter, told the Scouts some puzzling stories, which were very much enjoyed. This was tin' last parade until March of A.S.M. M'Laren and A.S.M. Rodgers, and the troop is very sorry to lose these very popular Scooters, the troop then dismissed with the promise. Ihe swimming patrol met at the baths on Saturday, and a very enjoyable time was spent. -llh North Dunedin.-—The troop held Us weekly parade at the Normal School Hall, with a muster of 19 Scouts. A short game of “ Simon Says ” had everyone warmed up and in good spirits. The troop then fell in to patrol formation and roll call was followed by inspection, which was taken by \ S.M. Beauchamp and T.L. Gardiner. Uniforms were an improvement on last week, A little nugget on belts and hat bands and all leather work puts a glossy finish, and also helps to preserve the leather, this is only another method of how a Scout can practise the ninth Scout law. Following inspection the patrols settled down to half an hours work, during which J. Mains passed the theoretical part of ids first aid, gaining 78 per cent. A game of hand Soccer was then played, being the fourth game for the Fairbairn Shield, the first round being won by the Tmer Patrol.; The final between the Boars"ami the Stags will bn played next week. An investiture ceremony finished the evening’s proceedings, after which the troop dismissed with the promise. Forthcoming events: —Saturday. November 23. third outing of the Hiking Patrol; meet Museum Grounds at 2 "Snttdav, 24th, ninth official ride of the Flying Squad to Warrington, leave -Museum Grounds at 10. 4th North Dunedin Pack.—ln spite of the wet weather 16 Cubs yelled a rousing welcome to Akela. Alter roll call ami inspection a hook relay warmed everyone up. C.M. Salmoud explained some jungle lore. Alter a jungle game had been played Sixers then took over for knots, Akela taking leiiderpads and Baloo signalling. Two new chums. Ron and Keith White, were invested with their teuderpads. A new game of “ Barging ” was then tried out, causing much laughter. After Die grand howl, taps, and the promise the pack loft the jungle for home. 10th Dunedin (Green Island) Troop held iis weekly meeting in the Kirkland Hall on Friday night last. There was a good attendance of Scouts. After inspection by G.S.M. Murie some of ' the members of the Kiwi and Panther Patrols received instruction for their ambulance badge. Two of the Scouts were examined for their tenderfoot, while the remainder received instruction in second-class. 13th Dunedin, North-east Valley.— The weekly meeting began with patrol work and inspection, following which a game of indoor stalking was played. Semaphore signalling occupied the attention of Ihe tenderfoots for the next period, while the others had a game "of circle howls. Owing to a late start the first-class work had to be left out, the evening concluding with a game of “ Barging ” and the presentation of service stars to B. Miller and R. Sneddon, after which a small group remained to practise a haka. During the evening the troop was visited by D.S.M. M'indoe, Mr and Mrs Cooper, of (lie committee, and -Miss Knights. •). Hiirkness completed his second-class by doing his signalling. Meetings during the week wore arranged .as follows:—Saturday, tracking; Monday, boxing and wrestling; Tuesday, firstclass ambulance.

14th Dunedin, St, Andrews. —At the weekly parade Scouter Benson and A.S.M. Mitchell officiated. A warming game of basketball was played, which resulted in a draw. S.M. Bensou took three second-class Scouts for map making, and A.S.M. Mitchell tookthe rest for signalling. A new patrol competition was started. The Scouts were also 'reminded of the church parade. A recruit (Jack Gallager) joined the troop. Scout B. Wren was invested. An obstacle race was held, followed by a relay race to end the evening. After the Lord's Prayer and promise the troop dismissed. 17th Dunedin (Knox Group).— Eighteen members answered the roll call on Friday. The inspection showed a good all-round improvement. Rover Leader Laing and some members of his crew were present, and instructed the patrols in new knots and signalling instruction. The rovers later took charge of the games period, inventing some new games for the troop. This was followed by mat tumbling. After closing with the Scout promise, one of the crew took a flashlight photo. Messrs Dawson and Wilson also visited Die troop during the evening. The Stag Patrol are still leading with the banner points, closely followed by the Kiwis. Tlte Lone Patrol was visited during the week, when signalling and a story were given. Twenty Cubs sprang from the jungle to welcome Akela. All were pleased to welcome one nevv / chum to the pack. After a game of snake, a potato race was held. This race was done in I min 41sec, so a challenge is being sent to the Scout Troop to see if it can break it. A crocodile race was held, also a game of cat and mouse. Cubber then read a story. 27th Dunedin (Kensington).—A full muster of Scouts attended the weekly parade, and the troop was pleased to welcome three new recruits—Jack Fox, Colin Campbell, and Leslie Bennie. Before parade a court of honour was held for leaders and seconds, and it was decided that the formation of an additional patrol was now desirable. After inspection by Scouter, Guy Powell entertained the troop with a short story, after which the leaders received sealed envelopes containing instructions for a treasure hunt of a new kind. After various details had been arranged the patrols loft to carry out their instructions and find the necessary information. When they succeeded they 'returned to headquarters and obtained permission to look for the treasure which consisted of .several stick’s of chocolate hidden in-the hall. Alter this Scouter Williams took the whole troop for elementary map reading. Welcome visitors then arrived in the persons of Commissioner Andrews, Scouter M'Laren of Mornington, and Scouter Benson of St. Andrew’s.. Scouter M'Laren introduced the troop to several new games, which were very popular, and all are looking forward eagerly to his next visit. Parade dismissed with the promise and Lord’s Prayer. The boys are now making very good use of the newly-formed troop library, which contains all manner of interesting and valuable books. 4th North Dunedin “ Flying Squad.” —The seventh official run of the season took place on November 10 to the Poi-tobello Fish Hatcheries. The party left the Octagon at 10,30, and proceeded along the Anderson’s Bay road. It branched off along the low road, and a stop was made at the Anderson Bay Sea' Scout Hall. Here the squad was made welcome, and after inspecting the new hall and the boats left for Portobello. Good time was made to the destination, and after parking the bicycles at the end of the hranejt road the squad, proceeded on foot to inspect the hatcheries. After dinner a pleasant afternoon was devoted to watching the fish. Air G. Howes was present, and explained many new and interesting exhibits. At 5.30 the billy was boiled, and after a light meal the party left again for home. The fain which had been falling most of the afternoon'had abated, and the squad made a good run back to town.