Scouting in the Manawatu

Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 262, 9 November 1934, Page 5

Scouting in the Manawatu

(By “Te Peeti.”)

Now that camping time is drawing ei'ose the following terms of speech will come jn very handy for you. “Aft. ’ '—Towards or at the stern of a vessel; hence, behind. ‘Anchorage.”—A fixed post round which a rope can be tied and which will take a heavy weight or strain. “Bend,” to. —To fasten a rope to another rope or some other object. “Bight.”—A loop in a rope. “Brace.”—A spar connecting two ethers to give support and strength. “Butt.”—The larger end of a spar. “Derrick.”—A single mast, or post, used for hoisting -weights. “Fore.”—ln front. “Frapping turns.”—Turns of a- rope taken at right angles to the others to tighten a lashing. "Free end.”—The end of the rope which is free to work with. “Gail'. ”A spar lashed across a mast, usually to support a sail. ‘‘Halyards.”—A rope for hoisting or lowering yards, sails, flags. “Hitch.”—A species of knot by which a rope is bent to a hook, spar, or other rope; does not hold its position by itself. “Holdfast.”; —An anchorage. “Lash.”—To fasten or bend with a rope or cord. “Maul.”—A heavy wooden hammer. “Picket.”—A pointed stake, post or peg"Port.”—The left-hand side as one looks forward. "Kceve, to. ” —To pass a rope through a block. “Score, to.”—To make a cut in a log. / “Shingles.”—A thin piece of wood used for a roof-covering. “Shakes.” —Same as shingles, but some three feet in length. "Sling.”—A band, loop, or other arrangement of rope for suspending, hoisting or transferring anything. “Spar.”—A pole or piece of round timber. "Starboard.” —The .right-hand side as one looks forward, “Stop, to.”—To tie down the coils of a rope.. “Strop.”—A ring of rope used to secure a hook to an anchorage. “Tackle.”—An apparatus of blocks and rope for lifting, hoisting or pulling. “Tie-beams.”—A horizontal beam connecting rafters. “Tip.”—The point or thin end of a spar. “Transom.” A horizontal spar across the top of the legs of a trestle. “Wing-break.” A rude shelter erected to keep off the wind and rain from one direction.

Try This Some Time In air games and competitions it should be arranged, as far as possible, that all the Scouts. should take part, because we do not want to have merely one or two brilliant performers and the others no use at all. All ought to get practice and all ought to be pretty good. In competitions where there are enough entries to make heats, ties should be run off by losers instead of

the usual system of by winners, and the game should bo to find out which arc the worst instead of which are the best. Good men will strive just as hard not to be worst as they would to gain a prize, and this form of competition gives the bad men most practice.

TROOP NOTES sth P.N. (Te Awe Awe) Group Owing to the show we had no parade last week, so patrol leaders are requested to see that we have a full muster to-night. The financial result, I believe, of our concert was most satisfactory. Congratulations to TroopLeader W. Alisop, who has gained his “King Scout” badge and first AiiRound Cord. Our troop has now throe “King Scouts,” namely, Patrol-Leaders 11. Wilson and A. Ross and Leader W. Alisop. 7th P.N. (Takaro) Group Parade last week was taken by the A.S.M.’s in the form of au outdoor meeting, which was a huge success, everybody enjoying themselves, and some good outdoor games were played. Next Saturday is our bottle drive, so roll up with your bags and carts, boys! Cubs: We welcomed back Akela last pack meeting after her illness and were very glad to sec her with us again. Ivan Tabor -was invested as Tcnderpad and wc wish him good hunting with the pack. For the summer months parades will bo held on Monday evenings from G to 7.15 o’clock, and it is hoped the Cubs will enjoy some good rambles this summer. Any Cub wishing to help the Scouts with the bottle drive on Saturday is asked to be at the bus barn at S a.m. with carts or bags. . All Saints’ Church Pack There was a good attendance of ,Cubs at the weekly pack meeting held on Wednesday aftprnoon.' The boys are working very keenly for their first and second Stars. All Cubs are reminded of the change of pack hours. For the summer months the pack will bo meeting at G p.m. on Thursdays instead of Wednesday afternoons. Akela wishes to seo a full attendance next Thursday.