Scouting

Hutt News, Volume 17, Issue 24, 17 November 1943, Page 8

Scouting

HELIX), EVERYBODY! Some fervent prayers were answered on Saturday, 6th instant, and the Scout fraternity was more than grateful for a glorious day. The East Harbour Rally was a great success, the programme of Scout and Cub -demonstrations going over well to the large crowd. The Campfire at night was attended by labout 1 400 people, and the sum of about £100 was secured for the East Harbour Group Building Fund. The new Third Lower Ilutt Scout Hall was officially opened by His Worship the Mayor, Mr. J. i.W;«• Andrews, last Saturday afternoon before a very large crowd. The Scouts of the County wish "Thirds" the best of luck in their new home, for which they have worked so hard. Upwards of SO Manawatu Scouts, Scouters and Lady Cubmasters were our guests last week-end and the programme arranged went off very successfully. Our Scouters won the famous Handball Cup but the visitors won most of the junior games. The dancers on Saturday night pack ed First Lower Hutt hall to the limit, and was thoroughly' enjoyed. If you see a trail like a Valentine tank's trunk on the Normandale llill it's only where we took our, visitors on Saturday afternoon. T|>e rain and wind did not prevent ajiiuli attendance' at St. Augustine's, I?etone, on Sunday morning and the visitors received a double welcome from the vicar, who is also the District Commissioner. Those attending the Upper Hutt Campfire next Saturday will catch the train at Petone 6.30 p.m, Lower Hutt 6.40 p.m, and return on the 9.55 p.m from Upper Hutt. Old Wolves meet for the last time this year on Thursday, Novemberj 25th. This will be a ''Hard Upj Social," so come in your "glad rags" (no coupons required), and bring a pannikin and 4Ad. , , Owing to the difficulty of secur- . ing a suitable Hall, not more than ■ 50 Scouts and Scouters may attend . the Campfire at Ujaper Hutt on 20th f November* so each Group is asked , to arrange a quota and communir cate with Keri, the Campfire Team . Secretary. '' In answer to enquiries, the Training Ground at Normandale is not L available for use yet, but as soon as , a Warden's Committee is~established the fullest information 1 will be sent to each Group. The land at the moment -is still private pro- . perty. Scoutmaster C. Dixon, "Mana," is organiser for the Concert ahd » Pageant of Scouting which'will be L given in February next year. Groups . are invited to encourage their best " talent to come forward, as we are . out to put on a "Show of Shows." ' The County Rally plans 'kte in the j making and every Troop and Pack will need to decide irfmiediately what their contribution to the programme will be. The Patrol Camping Competition will take place this year on Satur- | day and Sunday, 19th and 20th February, and follow the same plan as last year. ' We are in for a busy time, but roll up your sleeves, everybody, and let's make it worth wh'ilt 1 . i r 5 "TTtfifKANA."