Scout Notes

Northern Advocate, 27 June 1935, Page 10

Scout Notes

KOHUKOHU TROOP

‘ - ; by ; TUAKANA

AN INTERESTING RECORD. The following is a brief account of the ■ activities of the Kohukohu Scout Troop during the past two weeks: One new Recruit has joined our ranks and almost caused a free fight over who should train him for his Tenderfoot badge as there are a number' who are after their first-class badge, and boys of Scout age are scarce in the district. However, the matter was settled amicably, and recruit is now settled down and keen to learn the various tests which he will have, to pass before earning his Tenderfoot badge. AC our last week’s meeting most of thf, Trc'op turned out with homjS--9 made woggles, learned from the plaiting demonstration given by the Scoutv master on the previous Friday. We also commenced the first of a series •of talks on First-Aid by Dr. H. J. Mail. The doctor, .gave a very interesting talk on the principles of First-Aid, dealing principally with fractures, ' how to diagnose and treat them. All hands are now keenly looking forward to his next visit, for which the circulation system has been promised. The evening concluded with a Haka and War Cry practice, which was entered into with so much enthusiasm . that we . were too hoarse to do justice to the concluding item —Taps. HORA HORA TROOP. The -meeting of the Hora Horn Scouts at the Den on Thursday night last was in control of the Patrol Leaders, who instructed their respective patrols in Tenderfoot and Sec-ond-class, work. The S.M., Mr G. W. Sharman, had a session for those studying for. their first-class badge. Lindsay Johnson was invested as a Scout and is now a fully-fledged member of the Kiwi Patrol. RUNNING A TROOP. QUESTIONNAIRE for scouters.. The following is the second instalment of “Instructions To Scouters,” written by Mr H. McAllister, Commissioner of Training in New South Wales): (4.) Do You Realise, that Your Own Example is the Most Important thing in Obtaining Scout Discipline? The next step is to get the sort of Discipline you are after in the Patrol Leaders, realising that the whole of Scout training is for leadership, and you can’t get that unless you have followers. The sort of discipline we want is first got by Arousing Interest. Then by Doing Something to give life to that interest. And then Doing Things Well, through enabling a boy to realise his own powers. That is the greatest service you can do him. SCOUTING IN AUSTRALIA. It is of interest to learn that Australia in proportion to its population

has more Scouts than any other country in the world. And that the great Sydney firm of Anthony Hordern has recently promoted the fortnation of Scout groups for the members of its staff and the sons of members.

WOLF CUBS. JUNGLE DANCE OF KAA. Issued from the Baden-Powell Training Camp, Penn&nt Hills, by the Commissioner for' Training of Scout Officers, N.S.W. These variations to the jungle dance are not to be used in packs until the “Wolf . Cub Handbook” version has been taught. Once it has been mastered it will be easy to introduce these and other variations.

The Jungle Dance of Kaa: Kaa is asleep in the sun (three Cubs). A troop of Bariderlog appear, chattering noisily and acting in a disorderly manner. Suddenly they see Kaa. One Banderlog calls loudly, “Here is Kaa. Let us fool him.”. In the meantime those Cubs chosen to be Kaa’s tail have moved silently up and lie down near the Cubs representing Kaa’s head. The Banderlog immediately form up as for Kaa, taut without order and plenty of noise and proceed to imitate the actions of Kaa, Kaa wakes up and suddenly moves forward. The Banderlog scatter backwards at the first sign of movement and remain motionless. After a short pause' Kaa sleeps again. The Banderlog again perform, waking Kaa, who hisses loudly, at which the Banderlog immediately freeze. Kaa moves forward and the balance of the pack form up as Kaa and perform the dance as set out in the “Wolf Cub Handbook.” At the conclusion Kaa settles down in a half loop, having at other periods formed double loops. Each individual Cub rests his head on the next Cub’s hip and keeps the outer leg stiff, i.e., sleeping on right side —left leg stiff. Dance finishes with a loud hiss by Kaa, when the pack scatter on all fours to form a parade circle—all Cubs squatting. SMILE AWHILE. Uncertain. Big-Game Hunter: What kind of an animal was that I shot just now? Guide; Well, I don’t exactly know, but he says his name is Jones! Capped. “If you please, Mrs Brown, Johnnie’s cap is in the pond.” “Then where is Johnnie?” asked Mrs Brown. “If you please, , he’s in his cap.” No Speed Merchant.

Doctor: Are-, you still taking a cold dip every morning? Patient: No, I stopped doing that to save time.

Doctor; Why, .a cold plunge doesn’t take more than a minute or two. Patient: I know, but I used to spend half an hour in bed hesitating.