Kowhai Group Scout Notes

Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 123, 26 May 1941, Page 8

Kowhai Group Scout Notes

SCOUTS CALLED OUT FOE E.P.S. EMERGENCY PARADE The Kowhai Scout group assembled at the “Deu” on Tuesday last, 26 boys and two scouters being present. Alter liag-break, rolls and prayers, the pa/troi readers took their patrois lor instruction in second class oadge work,. A game of “clear the decks” was played to keep the boys warm. Three scouts went out on their scout’s pace over a distance of a mile, the test Deing to cover one mile in exactly 11 minutes. An allowance of one minute either way is aliowaole. This test is useful for scouts when out on a hike or trek, but have no idea of the distance travelled. By taking the time by the watch, and allowing il minutes lor each mile covered, a reasonaole degree of accuracy is obtained. Two scouts, Colin Velvin and Bruce Gioson, passed their tenderfoot tests and were invested into the troop. Parade was dismissed at 8.30 p.m., after which a court of honour was held for patrol leaders and seconds, fcupper was partaken of and disnes washed up in relays after considerable debating as to who should do this jod when members of duty patrol were absent from parade. I The Cubs met at their usual time on Thursday last. The school holidays took their toil, out only games were the geui eral rule so as not to get those present ‘ too far ahead of those away on holiday, j Cub Peter Pitmau was invested into ' the pack and presented with his tenderpad badge. On fckiturday the 17th inst. 17 memoers of the scouts under fcS.M.A. Patersou left their headquarters on bikes for a day’s scouting. Leaving the “Den” at 8 o’clock, they proceedeu to Ashhurst and then on to Ballance through the Gorge, where they hau their lunch. Later they returnee tnrougn the Gorge to Ashhurst and on to Paimerston xsorth, returning to ±’eiidmg via Miison. During the day the scouts covered 51 miles. Only two punctures and the loss of five spokeb were encountered. | On Thursday night the scouts -were called out to their emergency stations. ; At 7.15 p.m. the scoutmaster contactee | Troop Leader M. V clviu. It had oeen previously that in the event of the troop oeing called out in au emergency an ollicer was to contact tne troop leader or senior patrol leader, who in turn haq i to inform the otner six patrol leaders. These patrol leaders had to get in touch with each meinoer ox their respective patrols and advise them to turn out in j lull uniform and equipment and to reI port to tho “Den” within naif an hour of the alarm oeing sounded. By 7Ao 1 p.m. very neariy all the troop had assembled. As they arrived they were clocked in and particulars taken as tb time of arrival, where sent out to and time to bo relieved on a typewritten sheet for each boy. Squads of uoys were sent to places such as Raniiiriy Hospital, Aorangi bridge, Lytton street School, Fire station, Post Office, Police Station, residences of doctors, and so on. Each squad had to make up a report of what happened whilst at their respective posts. Later they were relieved of their positions and sent home. Seeing that tne boys had not been told as to when they would be called out they put up a very good showing, especially the troop and patrol leaders, on whom fell the responsibility of letting the scouts ; know. In this way the scouts are living up to their motto of “Be Prepared” in a very practical manner. Just to prove how keen the boys are, it can be quoted that when tho alarm was given I some turned out from bed, others were out visiting, and some sitting beside the lire listening to the wireless. In to-day’s issue will be found the Railway Department’s advertisement giving particulars of cheap fares and train arrangements for King’s Birthday holiday. LONG-DISTANCE CALL USELESS. “I can’t hear a word. What’s the matter? Please speak up.” But she could not raise her husky voice, and the call was wasted. What a pity she had no Lixoids. Speakers and singers rely on Lixoids to overcome sore throats, huskiness, loss of voice and smokers’ throat. 9d. at all chemists. Keep Lixoids handy!.