SCOUT NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22709, 23 October 1935, Page 2

SCOUT NOTES

By Akela.

ATHLETIC CUP. It was most unfortunate that the weather was unkind to the Scouts and Cubs on this competition day, as many of the competitors evidently came to the conclusion that the meeting would not be held. However, those that did arrive put up some good performances. The final results were as follows: — Scouts.—Christian Brothers, 27 points, 1; Ocean Beach. 16 points, 2; N.E. Valley, 14 points, 3. Cubs.—so Yards: R. Malcolm (St. Clair) 1, E. Leith (Ocean Beach) 2, L. 'Shenkin (St. Clair) 3. 75 Yards: Cuthbertson (Kensington) 1, G. Rout (Ocean Beach) 2, A. Gibson (St. Clair) 3. Motor Tyre: R. Anderson (Ocean Beach) 1, R. Sedddon (St. Clair) 2, R. Malcolm (St. Clair) 3. TROOP AND PACK REPORTS. Ist Dunedin Roelyn Junior PackThree Cubs were successful in passing their first star at last parade; Neil Wales, John Tuck, and Don Calder. Two new chums came along in Ken Lowe and Jim Hawker, and we hope that they will enjoy their time as Wolf Cubs. One or two new games were tried out, but the old game of jungle hunting was voted the most popular. There were 10 entries for the Cubs' sports, and although we were successful in getting into the finalß, we did not this time manage to secure anv leading positions. 2nd Dunedin Mornington Troop.—On the Sunday before last the Cycling Patrol had a run to Brighton to select a camp 6ite for the Labour Day weekend. Before Green Island was reached an accident happened to the P.L.'s bicycle, which necessitated his return home, the patrol continuing the ride without the leader. An enjoyable time was spent by all the cyclists, and a site was chosen. This patrol would be pleased if an outing could be arranged with any other Scout cycle patrols in the district. Any P.L'.s interested please write to Jack Jarvis, 24 Brunei street, Mornington, C.l. No parade was held on Friday night on account of tlie tug-of-war contest, in which two teams entered, and did very well, the heavy-weights winning the cup in that class by a very narrow margin. 4th North Dunedin Troop.—Sixteen Scouts attended the weekly parade. Scout L. Shackleton arrived with a new chum who was'welcomed by Scouter and introduced to the troop. 'The evening opened with a round of whistle drill and Gillwell signs, following which the troop practised the Dominion haka. Scouter Henderson and Scouter Beauchamp took the patrol inspection, and it was pleasing to note that uniforms and equipment are improving. The troop was then divided into sections, first class taking signalling, second class were busy with compass and first-aid, two boys being successful in passing their compass. The Tenderfoots were also instructed by the P.L.'s, and L. Shackleton was successful in gaining his badge. To conclude the programme the troop commenced games for the Interpatrol Fairbairn Shield. The first game was a " Soccer" match, with a win for the Boar Patrol, and the final will be played next Saturday. On Saturday afternoon four Scouts went up to Stony Ridge with Scouter, and tracking and cooking was the order of the day, L. Brown and I. Mains being successful with the second class cooking and L. Brown passed his second class tracking. Semaphore signalling was practised, after which a wide game ,of stalking was played. There will be no parade on Saturday as the troop is going away on a mystery hike for the week-end. The pack paraded under C. M. Salmond, 23 Cubs answering the roll call. After inspection a relay game, a flag game and "Kaa and the monkeys" were played. Sixe_rs then took over for instruction in first star work and tenderpad work. After this a story about St. George was told by Akela. A repetition of the promise, taps and the grand howl closed the meeting and the pack left the jungle for home. sth Dunedin, Ocean Beach, Troop paraded on Friday. Until "it was dark the Scouts played games over the sandhills. On arriving back at the hall inspection was taken by S.M. M'Callurn. After this the boys who had passed their second class were instructed in signalling for their first class. During this period Scout Tom Butcher passed his tenderfoot and Scouts Tom Finnie and Douglas Dunlop passed their kinis game, which completes their second class. On Tuesday and Thursday the Scouts met at the South Dunedin Fire Station for instruction in their fireman's badge. Before dismissal Scout T. Butcher was presented with his tenderfoot badge. The troop dismissed after repetition of the Scout law. The Thursday Night Pack met as usual in the St. Kilda Scout Hall with a full muster, and as the weather was ideal for outdoor games the pack football was chased around Hancock Park until 7.30 p.m. Darkness began to settle in and the pack returned to the hall, where they were drawn up for roll-call and inspection. A number of the Parents' Committee were present, including Mrs Stef- , fens, Mrs Thomson and Mr J. D. Todd. These members inspected the parade and expressed satisfaction with the behaviour of the Cubs. A grand howl was given with the proper Wolf Cub spirit, and the pack was then able to relax in a short game of bar the door. The next 20 minutes were passed in instructing the boys in various stages of Wolf Cub work from tenderpads to proficiency .badges. /The Cubs for second star were taught the eight points of the compass. This work was made more interesting by stationing the Cubs at different points a_nd telling northeast to go and stand behind south-west, and so on. In this way their interest was aroused and held, a game of stealth came next, and after this the pack was assembled and after repeating the law and promise was dismissed for the night. 13th Dunedin, North-East Valley, Troop.—Last week's meeting started with patrol work for the first half-hour, this was followed by a game of " Simon Says/' in which at the end of 10 minutes there were only five boys guiltless of mistakes. Tenderfoots then had a yarn on secondclass ambulance and various older types of signalling while second-class Scouts had mapping competition. This was followed by first-class ambulance and a knot story and games of barging and grab it. A general game of Black Peter, followed by the promise, brought the evening to a close. Arrangements were then made for the sports and a camp at tlie weekend, ambulance practice on Tuesday, and boxing and wrestling on Wednesday. Owing to the district church parade last Sunday and camps this and next weekends a three weeks' gap has been made in the Sunday afternoon bike rides, but these will be resumed when the afternoons are free again. 17th Dunedin, Knox, Troop held its weekly parade on Friday, when, after inspection, a practice of the haka was held. This was followed by mat tumbling and wrestling. During the evening Scout Coker passed the second-class ambulance and Second Beattie signalling. Patrol relays and hand soccer kept the evening alive. Last Saturday a tramp was held to Ross Creek, where Scouts Payton and Jarvis passed their second-class cooking. The points for the banner show the Stag Patrol leading by nine points, with the Kiwis next and the Owls third. We are pleased to welcome Bob Aitken from Riverton. During the evening Mr Dawson was present on behalf of the committee. The Hospital Patrol were busy with triangular bandage work and health rules during the week. The Cub packwent hunting to Stony Hill on Friday night. There was a good attendance, and all enjoyed roaming over the hill. One new member was welcomed to the pack. Terra Nova Sea Scouts.—The company paraded to tlie sound of the bosun's pipe at the new headquarters at Carey's Bay. Three bulkhead lights gave ample light to the hall. .After inspecting the watches which had fallen in on their own sides, the skipper asked them to obey the new rules which have to be drawn up. On splitting up for seaman's badge instruction, the port watch took signalling and the starboard watch compass and international code. At one bell instruction ceased, and we settled down to hear a few more chapters of Joshus Slociun, and at two bells we left him several miles off the Azores. Bosun Buchanan then diemissed the, company at two bells evening watch. On'Saturday afternoon more trood work was put in on the Sussex, and we are nloased to say that she is now ready fo<- <hc water.

27th Dnnedin, Kensington Troop.— Owing to the committee meeting, followed by the annual general meeting of the Kensington group last week, Seonter was a little late for parade. However, the leaders took over and carried on with

the usual programme of work. After inspection the Kiwis went off to Largills corner to inspect some of the shop windows there. On their return to headquarters their leader gave them each a piece of paper and a pencil and asked them to write down as many of the con tents of one of the windows as they could remember. Meanwhile the Cuckoos had been doing patrol work in the hall, but they now went off for a similar Kim s game and inspected several different windows, which they likewise were required to describe on their return to tlie hall. Al 8 o'clock Scouter returned and gave out the notices for the evening. After this Scouts and Cubs combined for a short practice of songs and rounds for the birthday party, which is coming oft shortly. Cubmaste'r Wilson took charge of this practice, which was a very successful one. This was followed by dismissal for the Cubs, while the Scouts adjourned to the smaller room where they studied the "second instalment of their mistake story dealing with the exciting adventures ot John Smith, Boy Scout, and the smugglers of Tomahawk. After seeing him leaving corpses strewn right and left behind him as he made his spectacular escape, from their grasp it was very disappointing tc find that the whole thing was all a dream However, Scouter has promised that the next story of this kind will not end so disappointingly. Entries were taken for the athletic competition, and parade dismissed with the Lord's Prayer and the Promise. HEADQUARTERS. Headquarters will be pleased if all Scouters and Ciibbers would either cal at H.Q. or instruct their troops and packs to call and pick up hobbies exhibits. ■