SCOUT NOTES

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 95, 20 March 1940, Page 5

SCOUT NOTES

(By “Rama.”) Ton will bu interested to bear a little about a elub which was opened at imperial Headquarters earlier in the year tor the use of Scouts serving in Ilis 'Majesty’s Forces and Civil Defence bulls. It is. expected that if will be particularly welcome to Scouts on leave or on duty in Loudon, to those passing through London on their way overseas, and to Empire Scouts serving in His Majesty’s Forces. The Chief’s room at Imperial Headquarters is the. general flub room, and this houses many valuable exhibits, awards, and trophies ‘associated with Lord Bndcn-Powell of Gilweli. Opened shortly before the war, the Chief’s Room is a perfect treasure house lor all Scouts. On the walls are the insignia of the orders and decorations presented to (ho Chief Scout, arranged in the order received. Thcro ’is also the harness presented to him in 1902 by the people of Australia, who gave him a famous charger, Black Prince. The flag that (lew over the house of General Stonewall Jackson, hero of the Civil War in America, is another proud prosession, and a delightful cabinet contains relies of Badcn-Bowell’s earlier years. “Laws for Mo when I am Old” is a treatise written by tlic Chief Scout at the age of eight, and there is also a birch rod “used for training boys in character at Charterhouse.” Rumour has it that BadcnPowell, himself a Carthusian, was so trained in character. Brownsoa Island and the early days of lhe Scout Movement aro stronly featured. A topical note is. struck by the cabinet devoted to Scout War Service in 1914-18. Ko fewer than 100,000 Scouts served in that Groat War of whom 10.000 paid the supreme sacrifice, anil eleven were awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery. The flag that flew over the famous Scout Hut at Etaplcs (open from January, 1916, to November, 1919) is now proudly displayed in the Chief’s room, together with photographs and lhe visitors’ book. There arc also war service badges issued between 1914 and 1918. It is fitting that the Chief’s room, with so rich a store of treasures, should now bo the club room for a new club for Scouts serving with the forces. The strength of the room's contact with ISadcn-Powell can bo seen in a brave and tattered Union Jack in a glass case by the door, ft is the flag that flew over his headquarters at Mafcking on Sundays between Oetobci, 1899, and May, 1900. A smaller flag was used on week days .so (hat the enemy would not locate the position. In those days there was no fighting on Sundays ! TROOP ACTIVITIES. Second (Terrace End) Troop.—The inspection was won by the Kiwi Patrol and acting-Scouter Davidson told us thut the cup for patrol competition is to be presented in the near iuture. Court of Honour decided that Tom Davies is to be the new leader of the Kca Patrol, to lake the place of Kelvin Doull, who has risen to the rank of acting A.S.M., Vivien Cooper is to be the new second of the Kiwi Patrol. It was also announced that the committee have offered a prize for the one who sells the most tickets for the concert. Tenth (St. Peter's) Troop.—At the inspection the points were: Tui 9, Ilui 9, Kiwi 9. Kingfisher 9b Following inspection those who had passed their eecond-class were instructed in first-aid by Mr J. Alderson. 33. Johnson passed his Tenderfoot and K. Shipton was invested; J. llornblow passed his signalling for his second-class. We played socks, Dig Ring, and a new game. Fourth (All Saints) Troop.—After flagbreak and inspection, which was won by the Morcporks, our parade was continued with a haka practice. Following this, physical drill was done, after which pa- i trol work in corners was indulged in. A relay game brought the parade to a 1 close. S. Yelvertori and J.' Merton were invested, and Scout D. Pullar was pre- j sented with his Cyclists Badge. A well- j attended Church parade was held on Palm . Sunday, the colour party being PatrolLeader J. Boucher and Seconds J. Shirley and E. Price. ‘ Third (West End) Troop.—Last week-t 11 f we had a camp. We went in on Friday \ night and came out on Sunday morning. The weather was beautiful. “Kuwait” was * unable to attend. Patrol-Loader Rex Harris did the chore’s of a quarter-master and did a good job. Those in camp were: Ken Giliion, Brian Ebbet, Max ] (ambling, v Bruce McCullough, Michael Duffield, Bill i Kelly, Arthur Nichol, Gordon Doncy, Eric j Bailey, Lcn Murray, Bill Smith, Don j Fcasev, Lindsay Carruthers, Rex Harris, Peter Doney, Keith Caldwell. Kelvin Red- < wood, and Norm Trail. On Monday night - wc had a great parade. Brian Ebbet was ] invested. We had Tissue paper, hat shift- j mg, and knot-tying games. ] There arc now 100,000 Bov Scouts in t Canada, according to a recent announce- ’ ment. 1