SCOUT NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21762, 29 September 1932, Page 15

SCOUT NOTES

By Scoutek,

The new Scout headquarters are now located in the top floor of the old Daily Times building. The last date for names for the district training camp is Tuesday, October 4. The chief commissioner for New Zealand, Colonel Fenwick, will be in Dunedin for the annual meeting, which is to be held on October 13. Seven years have now passed since the Caversham troop received its first instruction in scouting, and last Friday night being the anniversary, the troop headquarters was the scene of gay activity, when the Parents’ Committee supplied an excellent tea for the troop and pack. After appetites had been satisfied, the Mayoress (Mrs R. S. Black) congratulated the boys and then cut the huge birthday cake. The troop’s patron, the Mayor (Mr R. S. Black), spoke a few words to the boys, stressing the point ot the pleasure derived from being happy and making other people happy. After tea a varied programme by Cubs and Scouts was gone through, and was thoroughly enjoyed by the parents and friends present. Cub items were:—Songs, Cub M'Kay; recitation. Cub Slade; jungle dances, hakas, and a camp fire sing-song. Scout items included songs by Scout Johnstone, bridge building, pyramids, and a play. Three Scouts, N. Homer, A. Myers, ami W. Collie, were invested into the world-wide brotherhood. District Commissioner Laing then presented several badges, after which he congratulated the group on its tine turnout. After the singing of the National Anthem the evening was brought to a close with many congratulations to D.S.M. Cummings for bringing the troop through another successful year. On Friday last about 30 Scouts paraded at the Roslyn Scout Hall. The troop marched round the block, practising for next Friday night. The troop then built a tower os a practice for the Logan Park rally in October. There was a leaders’ meeting after the parade. A fair number of boys was present when the 2nd Dunedin (Mornington) Troop held ita weekly parade on Friday last. After the flag had been broken and inspection taken the Pioneering Patrol, under Leader Waite, practised bridge building for the rally. 'Meanwhile Leader M'Kenzie took a patrol for signalling, favourable progress being made. Afterwards, when the bridge had been dismantled and everything made spick and span, the troop went for a route march. On returning. Scout Hedges and Leader Smith were presented with badges, after which arrangements were made for the parade on Saturday. On Friday night the 4th North Dunedin Troop’s roll call showed 33 boys and three officers present, and soon a game of “ hat capturing ” was in progress. This game caused some fun, and was followed by a game of “ creeping up in the dark.” After this the boys were entertained with some musical items, rendered by Scouter Fairburn on the violin with piano accompaniment. The patron (Mr Fairburn) was then introduced, and delivered an interesting talk on his travels in America. Scouter Gridgman said a few words to the troop and the parade was dismissed. The weekly parade of the Mohicans took place on Friday evening—a fairly representative parade. During the evening Scouts Lyons and Maitland distinguished themselves with boxing gloves—a very close finish—Lyons taking the count, On Saturday some 16 members of the troop took part in the display practice, while the Bellbird Patrol, with the Scouter, took the trek-cart up Woodhaugh and secured a load of manuka poles for the Maori hut. On Sunday, October 9, at 2.30. the Mohicans will hold a “ Scouts own ” in Holy Innocents’ Church, Woodhaugh. All Scouts and Scouters who are at all Interested in this branch of Scouting are invited to attend.

The sth Dunedin, Ocean Beach Troop, paraded at its headquarters, and after inspection by Scouter Newman, the troop proceeded to build a trestle bridge, which is to be its portion of the forthcoming rally. Two members of the Dunedin Rotary Club—Mr Jacobs and Mr Fernie —visited the troop during the evening and delivered interesting talks which were much appreciated by the boys. A ganie of handball was then played, after which the troop dismissed with the repetition of the Scout Law. The 15th Dunedin, St. Clair Troop, paraded in good numbers last Friday evening. When a short prayer had been read and the flag saluted, instruction was given in ambulance and pioneering. The signalling squad then practised flag drill with the new set of Morse made by a member of the committee. This was followed by a few games, after which the troop dismissed. The 10th Dunedin, Green Island Troop, held it weekly parade in the Kirkland Hall on Friday night. The squad for fire instruction reported at the local fire station. while the rest of the troop, under the Scouters, were preparing a piece for the forthcoming rally. The 14th Dunedin. St. Andrew’s Troop, met last Friday. The first part of the evening was spent in building the framework for the Maori hut. Having constructed this hut, a haka practice was indulged in. Scouter Ashby then addressed the troop about the coming rally. A meeting of the editorial staff ended an interesting evening.

The Terra Nova Sea Scouts and Rover Sea Scout Company met on Friday evening for the weekly instructional classes. The evening was spent in making a rope ladder and rigging sheer legs. Bosun P. Ward and Sea Scout T. Buchanan were presented with their swimmers’ badges. Half an hour was spent in games. Fourteen Knox Scouts answered the roll call last Friday. After n game of “ Soccer,” the patrol leader described his journey from Waitati to Dunedin. The Owl Patrol then practised tent erection, while the Bulldogs had an ambulance lecture on fractures, and practised bandaging the more common fractures. The evening closed with a game of bombardment. . .

Thirty-two Cubs of the St. Martin s Pack answered Akela’s call last pack meet, and greeted him with the grand howl. Practice of the Canoe Hnka and Otago Yell was the work for the night. Black Peter and Kim’s game with numbers were played. The Sixers’ Council met afterwards to talk over business of the pack. The Frederick Jungle rang from end to end as the Knox Pack gave its grand howl for Akela. This was followed by inspection and dividing the pack into four “ sixes.” Bagheera then told how the Cubs could gain first star, and this sounded very interesting. Three more members passed their Tendcrpad test.