SCOUT NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22632, 25 July 1935, Page 15

SCOUT NOTES

By SCOUTER.

AMBULANCE CUP. The annual competition for the Scout Ambulance Cup was held at headquarters, when a team from 4th North Dunedin (holders) and two from Christian Brothers' Troop came forward. The examiners were Corps Superintendent J. C. White and Corps Officer W. D. Perrett, of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. The test was as follows:—"The patient is lying apparently unconscious, in a room from which dense smoke is issuing. Patrol leaders will have him brought out and artificial respiration applied. It is then found that he is suffering from a, broken right leg" between the Knee and ankle. The patient is to be lifted and placed in bed." The teams were watched by a number of interested spectators. The boys showed some excellent work reflecting upon their own enthusiasm and the care and work of their instructors. Mr White marked for the rescue of patient, artificial respiration, etc., whilst first aid to leg, transport and uniform were under Mr Perrett. • The results were as follows:—Christian Brothers No. 1 team, 189 points, 1; 4th North Dunedin, 174 points, 2; Christian Brothers No. 2 team, 167 points, 3. With the results the judges gave a critique of the work done, pointing ous the week and strong points of The various teams. / TROOP AND PACK REPORTS. Ist Dunedin, Roslyn, Troop.—Owing to the G.S.M. being on the sick list the Roslyn Troop paraded under Scouter Allen and A.S.M.' Butler. Patrol leaders inspected the log-book to get an idea of the evening's programme and then settled down to work in their dens. The troop was pleased to welcome a new member, who has served some time with the Owaka Troop, and who, is now residing in Kaikorai. Scouts are reminded of the stave competition, which definitely will close on Friday, and the judges are expecting to see some novel and interesting exhibits in this line. The Roslyn Panther Pack paraded under A.C.M. Broad and L. Jones. There was a fair number present. Sixer Peter Scouler qualified for his team player's badge, and Sixer Brian Derek-Smith for his toy maker's. Duncan M'Lcnnan passed his second star test at the last examinations. The Cubs of this pack are work ing hard for the hobbies exhibition. The Junior paraded on Wednesday afternoon and welcomed another new member. Second Tarn Kilroy received his first star and is progressing well with the second star work. This pack is also interested in the hobbies exhibition and is practising in several branches of the work.

2nd Dunedin, Mornington, Troop.— The troop assembled at the old orphanage grounds to hike to the shack lent to the Mornington Troop by Mr Sonntag. After a brisk walk along the Kaikorai Valley road and up Brockville road, the troop reached the building which proved to be of brick construction with a slate roof. When the rubbish had been cleared away, several discoveries were made, bringing to light a mass of Chinese papers and vases, the passage, of time showing clearly on the faded pages. The most interesting. find was that of a vase skilfully carved, with a map inside showing a section of a river with a trail running along the banks. These finds caused much excitement, as the Chinese curios evidently were the possessions _ of the branch of the Chinese Society which had built and occupied the hut. Incidentally the finding of the curios was the founding of a Troop Museum. The excitement abated a little during the week, when it wa6 heard that other Chinese had been living in the hut until recently. At the end of the day the troop marched down the trail for home, eagerly awaiting the chance to tell the Scouts who were absent of the exciting discoveries and the founding of the museum. The troop paraded last Friday at the. Scout Hall, where several games were played before serious work started for the evening. After inspection, the troop assembled to listen to the story of "Moby Dick" (a white whaler) told to them in a very interesting way by A.S.M. M'Laren. After this, he told the troop of the wonders of the solar system. While on this subject Mrs Mundie, a member of the committee, related her experiences of seeing Halley's Comet, and the troop eagerly listened to her description of this interesting event. The troop finished the meeting,with a short session of community singing. 4th North Dunedin. —The pack paraded under Cub Masters Salmon and Stewart last Saturday, and, after inspection, some interesting games were played. Sixes then fell into their various corners for work.. First stars were received by Jack Shedon and Ronald Scandles, while M. Wells and L. Shackleton received their toymaker's badges. The winning of the proficiency badges helps to make Cubbing ever so.much more interesting, and it is hoped that all second-star Cubs will try for some of these. The parade closed with the Grand Howl. 6th Dunedin, Mosgiel. Troop.—The Scouts paraded under the whistle of Scouter Weddell, and started the evening with roll call and inspection, after which they broke off into patrols. The Cuckoos, under Leader Gillon, did distance calculation for first class: the Moreporks, under Leader Allan Thomson, ran the mile at the Scout pace; the Kangaroos, under Leader Alexander Thomson, did semaphore; and the Owls, under Leader M. Allen, worked on tenderfoot tests. The Scouts lined up for physical drill, which was followed by boxing and handball. During the evening Scouts I. Hendry and K. Gillon were presented with their second-class badges. : 14th Dunedin, St. Andrew's, Troop.— The weekly meeting of the troop started with a rousing game of hand soccer, which was won by the Kiwis by 3 goals to h The play for the birthday was then practised, and the two bakas were also gone through. After inspection and a final game, the meeting finished with the promise and the Lord's Prayer. 17th Dunedin. Knox, Troop.—The troop paraded with 21 members last Friday, and was pleased to welcome the Scouter and 20 members of the Bavensbourne troop, who were the guests of the evening. The visitors were attached to the Knox Patrol, and worked with them. The Owlc and Stags went for a run, via Pitt street, to the Town Belt. Here the group split into fast and slow packs, and returned to the hall via Cosy Dell and Regent road. Meanwhile, the Kiwis adjourned to the Museum Ground to carry out some star observation work. The Hawks started on Morse signalling under a visiting Rover from St. Andrew's. Later, some warming games occupied the time. The Knox Troop gave its haka in honour of the visitors, who responded with three hearty cheers. Mr D. Wilson, chairman of the committee, was present during the evening. The Stags navf now regained their lead in the Banner Competition with the Owls second. On July 13 some of the troop were on Stony erfrry'ng out second-class work, while on the Monday of last week three Scouts visited the camp site and Carried out seme levelling work.' The Hospital Patrol was visited during the week and tenderfoot work carried out. Seventeen Cubs were present at parade last Friday night. After a game of hand soccer some knot work was carried out. and this was followed by a Crocod'le Race and '"skinning the snake." The troop is sorry that Billie Stuart is compelled to leiive'lhe pack for the present owing to-, ill-health and it hopes he will soon be well and strong again to hunt in the jungle. Seventeen Cubs answered the call to the Council Rock on Friday. The first part of the evening was spent in making the room larger by taking down a whare. The pack numbers 18. four new boys, Meryyn Putz. Mervyn Sarginson, Matthew Laing, and Brian Putz having joined. After all had boc-n cleared Akela gave the pack a talk on general Cubbing. A _ concert circle was then held, each Cub giving an item while-Akela plaved some tunes on his mouth organ. (Scouter would like the name of this pack.) 27th Dunedin, Kensington TroopAfter Inspection bv the leaders, general revision of knotting was held by the Kensington Troop, the draw hitch and bowline on a bight were also learned and their uses demonstrated. Ambulance work preparatory to second class was also taken for a few minutes until it was found that the Scouts already knew more than enough first aid to pass their second class test. Haka practice was taken by Troop Leader Parkinson, of St. Andrew's, and good progress was made with the Kamate haka. An exciting game was held, after which signalling practice was taken by the Ipader of the Cuckoos. A game called (lie " Bag Game " was much enjoyed by everybody. A bag or chair is placed in the middle of the circle formed by the Scouts holding hands and a tug-of-war ensues with everyone endeavouring to avoid

touching the bag themselces, but at the same time trying to force someone else to do it. Whenever a man touches the bag he falls out bo that the circle becomes smaller ond the game more difficult. Those that fall out then form a second circle around a bag of their own so that everyone is engaged. The last two men in proved to be Scouter and Patrol Leader Gaudin. After the repeating of the Lord's Prayer the parade was dismissed. Terra Nova Sea Scout Company.—To the sound of the bo'sun's pipe, the ship's company paraded at two bells, second dog watch. After inspection, Skipper Culbert informed Coxswain's Mate Janiieson., of the starboard watch, of his promotion to Coxswain of the. first port watch, while Coxswain Goodyear will now take over command of the starboard. First Mate Wade took charge of recruits for Sea Scout instruction while the skipper instructed the starboard watch in bandaging head wounds aud the various types or slings. The first and second port watches took signalling under Bo'sun Fraser. At three bells work was interrupted for afew minutes and a rough-and-tumble game was indulged in as the evening was exceedingly chilly. At eight bells the whole company paraded on the quarter-deck, and with the skipper at the piano, spent an enjoyable 15 minutes singing a couple of rollicking sea shanties, " Sussex by the Sea " and the " Ballad of Long John Silver." After another game the company was dismissed by Bo'sun Fraser at two bells, first watch. On Saturday afternoon the skipper took a working party under Bo'sun Buchanan around to the company's future headquarters, where work waa continued on the new floor under the capable guidance of Mr J. Fitzgerald. Ocean Beach Troop.—The Friday night section of the Ocean Beach Troop paraded as usual with a good muster, only one boy being absent. After roll call, each leader took charge of his own patrol for Morse, semaphore, and second-class work. During the evening District Commissioners Andrews. Cottrell, and D.S.M. Macludoe visited the troop. Second W. Perkins was presented with his patrol leader's badge. The troop was dismissed after repeating the Scout Law 6. GENERAL. On Saturday next a team from Southland will yisit Dunedin. A debate between the two provinces will be held at headquarters in the evening. A Scouts' own service will be held on Sunday morning, and a visit will probably be made to the Passmore Camp. A new Cub Pack has been formed at Wesley Church Hall, Cargill road. At the opening meeting, 14 Cubs were welcomed by Cubmaster Kerr (late of St. Andrew's Troop) and Assistant Cubmaster Ashby.