THE BOY SCOUTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7110, 23 April 1910, Page 15

THE BOY SCOUTS

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[Notes of interest from Scoutmasters Bhould reach this office on Wednesday fox- publication on the following _Sa tarday, and should be addressed to '“Scoutmaster/ 1 care "New Zeolaiwl Times."] WELLINGTON EXECUTIVE. Citizen Members— J)r Newman. 1- G. W* Aitken, W, S. H. Moorhouee, C. J. Crawford-I’. W. itutborfur<l; H. N. McLeod, ueutenunt commander; i. ieutuiui::t G. L. Logan, inspector: JO. G. Smart; district secretary,:' E. Baicombe Blown, treasurer; E. Lawson, scoutmaster. ADDRESSES OF SCOUTMASTERS. Following are the addressee of Scoutmasters, the same in parentheses being that of the troop to which the Scoutmaster is attached: — Mr H. N. McLEOD, opposite G.P.O. Building, Eeatharston street. (Miramar). Mr D. G. SMART, Featherston street. Secretary Wellington Executive. Mr LOGAN. Defence Department, Government Buildings. (Thorndon). Mr E. LAWSON. 12, Talavera terrace. (Kelhurne). ' _ , Mr C. P. COLONBUS, Boys’ Institute, Arthur street. (Boys' Institute). Mr W. EDWARDS, Queen’s Drive, Island Bay. (Island Bay). ■ Mr H. MUNBO. 9, Alpha street. (Roseneath). „ Mr PERRY. c/o A. and T. Bart’s, Courtenay place. (Kilbirnie). _ ~ Mr G. NEISH, 69. Tasman street. (Pathfinder). , Mr A. J. MACDONALD, 133, Brougham street. (Mount Victoria). r : - Mr I. CLARKE, No. 1, Athol Crescent. off Boulcott street. (City).. Rev. WALTON, cfo St. Pater's Mission, Taranaki street. (To. Aro). Mr H. WOODWARD, 21, Colombo street, Newtown. (Newtown). Mr R. MILLS, Johnsonville. (Johnsonville). Mr S. M. BREAR, 10. Petone avenue. (Patone). . Mr A. G. Matthews is acting as Scoutmaster to the Thorndon trooD. , A troop has been formed at Ngaio, under L. Haggett. who is acting as Scoutmaster. In. Christchurch monthly ■. meetings of Scoutniiisters are held. Why is this not done in Wellington? A cycle patrol is being formed by the Kolburne troop. Scouts wishing to join it should apply to the Scoutmaster, Mr Lawsom. 13, Talavera terrace. Major Cossgrave hopes to have 700 Canterbury Scouts on parade for inspection by Lord Plunket nest month. The Pathfinders wore out on Mount Victoria on Wednesday evening, when u despatch was sent through the enemies' lines to a Scout stationed at the flagstaff. On Thursday evening Mount Victoria Scouts held their weekly meeting at their club room. A committee was formed, consisting of Sergeant A. Bird and Pat-rol-Leaders NT. Moss. D. Scott. J, Goor. and B. DowelL to advise the Scoutmaster on matters concerning the troop. How to do a good turn Collect old magazines and hooks and forward them to the men away in the backblocks and on the railwav works; or send them to sailors op the training ships or other vessels Send the name of your patrol and troop as well as your own name with tho hooks. On Monday evening 275 Scouts in their picturesque uniform, under Lieut.-Com-mander McLeod, preceded by the Eosenoath buglers and drummer, marched to

the King’s Theatre, where a special programme of pictures was shown for their benefit. Tho special entertainment was greatly enjoyed. Everv Scout should practise some special accomplishment. He should learn how to sing a, song, how to recite, how to tell a yarn, to play a tin whistle or mouth-organ, or any such instrument, to do some tricks, to‘ play special games, or any similar matter. If tho boys would do this, then, when a camp is hold, everyone will be able to take his part in giving enjoyment to others. Leading men the world over favour tho scout movement. A leading Glasgow citizen says that "the movement will do more for the rising generation than is as vet realised, and more than many Parliamentary measures.’’ He says further ; "A tew hours spent in a Dor scout came is an education as to what boys can be if taken in hand in the right war." Beniamin Franklin, the great American, n«;- to make a scheme of work for each dev. Every morning, he used to write on, this scheme this question: ""What "nod shall I do this day?" In tho evening tho following question waa asked; “What good have I done this day ?” Scouts do well to copy. Franklin a example and keep a record of all the good tarns they do. This should be handed once a month to their scoutmaster. I regret to hoar (says a contributor to the "Lyttelton Times”) that a number of schoolmasters are taking up an altogether unwarrantable attitude towards the Scout movement. If they will only read uo the new cadet regulations on which they arc at present acting they will find the following: "(110) It. shall bo tho aim of officers in the cadet branch to co-operate as far as possible with tho officers of tho Boy Scout branch in their district, with the object of securing for the boys as effective a training as possible in tho subjects in tho text book. ‘Scouting for Bovs.’ " A boy trained as a Scout will make an infinitely better cadet than one who has not been so trained, so why should there bo any friction? Both are working for the common weal. A lecture is to he given on "Electricity” at the Boys’ Institute on Tuesday evening bv Mr Cable. All scouts are invited. The lecture commences at 7.30. A conference was held in Sydney just before Easter with the object of diseasing several reforms to be introduced. It .was decided that a court of honour be formed for the particular troop, consisting of the scoutmaster, assistant S.M., and the quartermaster. This court will he the ruling body in the troop, every scout having the right of appeal to the court. Tho leaders will be fprmed into a committee to assist tho court of honour. It was resolved to .subject every recruit to the approval of the court. Every recruit will he required to do one mouth’s probation. Another innovation, and one that deserves the attention of all scoutmasters. was the appointment of a leader to the position of recruiting secretary. The duties of this scout will bo to interview all intending recruits, explain to them the organisation, its methods, laws, rules, officers, etc., to fill in the recruit eppliciMion, form, and witness the signature ; to recommend the intending recruit for enrolment, if worthy, to see that tho recruit is instructed in tenderfoot tests. On tho month’s probation expiring ho will examine him in the tenderfoot tests and report to tho S.M. and introduce him to a patrol. This secretary will also deal with all resignations, finding reasons, etc., and forward them to the S.M. A big rally of boy scouts in uniform is an non need for next Wednesday night at tho Y.M.C.A. rooms, where Dr Henry will give a short address on “How ■ to become a first class Scout.” Scoutmasters arc asked to impress upon scouts who desire to attend tho necessity of their being present promptly at 7 o’clock, as Dr. Henry’s time is limited on account of his other service at the Town Hall at 8 o’clock. MT. VICTORIA. On Saturday afternoon the Mt. Victoria Scouts had a very pleasant outtng at Island Bay. Tho game of joining forces was played, and consisted of two attacking parties, which wore some distance apart, and a defending garrison. No. t section of the attacking force find to locate and feud dispatches for reinforcement to No. 2 section through the enemy’s lines. Four runners and three blank despatches were taken by the defenders of Island Bay. The all-im-portant note, asking for reinforcement, was duly delivered. The union of the forces did not take place owing to the misunderstanding of a signal. This manoeuvre was found to be excellent, and found great favour with the scouts. A lesson in semaphore signalling and lanyard making was given. „ NEWTOWN. After the usual meeting on Wednesday evening, the 13th, tho Newtown Scouts were entertained with a magic lantern. The lads! enjoyed the pictures vory nmch. On Saturday afternoon scouting games were played on Mount Victoria. The scouts are getting on splendidly under their signalling instructor, Mr Brown, who is taking a great interest in the troop. At their last meeting the troop paw-cd a very hearty vote of thanks to tne Rev. Mr Shirer for his kindness in giving a prize to the scout who gained the most marks for good turns done. PETONE. On .Saturday afternoon tho troop marched through the Hutt, via Hutt road and Main street. The object of taking this route was to rally the hutt boys together and form a patrol. On -Monday evening tho troop attended the special scout picture entertainment, and greatly appreciated the pictures deSicting every-day life of the bov scout, n their way they paid a visit t> the Atheaic and lonic. It was unfortunate for the boys that it was too late to go aboard. On Tuesday evening the troop was engaged in attacking and defending a fort. Unluckily one of the boys was accidentally hurt, so tirst_aid was rendered by tho boys of the Kiwi and Tui patrols. A squad was picked to erect a stretcher

an'l camr tho patient; home. This was done in vorv short time under Sergeant Martin. ROSENEATIL On Thursday night tho Kosoncath troop, under Scoutmaster Munro, went through several successful scouting manoeuvres at Jioscnoath ami surrounding district. At a game of “fox and hounds the fox was caught round near the patent slip after & long and exciting chase. To-day the Roseneath troop is to meet at tho water-tank, Rosoneath, at 2 o'clock.