SCOUT NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22827, 11 March 1936, Page 15

SCOUT NOTES

By Akela,

ROVER CREWS. Ist Dunedin Rovers. —There were 10 Rovers on parade on February 20. This was the best turn-out for some time, and it is hoped numbers Will increase as the year goes on. District Commissioner Andrews was present and gave a very interesting talk on the new camp site atOtokia and on service. Four Rovers are going to visit the camp site next weekend to see what it is like. The commissioner said the Gilwell Cub course camp was to be held there at Easter, and he hoped that some of the Rovers would go out and give help where they could. Alter general affairs were discussed the crew was dismissed. There were eight Rovers present at the parade on March 4. After a discussion on the Rover Moot, which is to be held at Christchurch, and the camp site at Otokia, two crews were appointed, Rovers Laing and Mitchell being the Rover mates, with Rover Leader La mg as supervisor. The crews carried out signalling and pioneering, and after a short game of hand soccer the Rovers were dismissed at 10 o’clock. TROOP REPORTS.

Ist Dunedin Roslyn Troop had 22 Scouts present on Friday night, parading under Acting S.M. Glasson. After fall-in, all those who had not passed their tenderfoot were taken by P.L. lan Scott, who has now been promoted to Troop Leader. The rest of the troop was busy putting up the patrol rooms. An interesting interlude waa the visit of Scouter Coley, who at one time was Scoutmaster of the troop and who now resides in Christchurch. Acting District Commissioner Wing also paid a visit to the troop. After inspection, some games were played before the troop was dismissed with the Promise. At the Court of Honour the Easter camp was discussed.

2nd Dunedin Mornington Troop.—On Friday last a fair muster of Scouts were present at the breaking of the flag. A.S.M. M Laren was welcomed back after a long absence. A few games were played before the troop fell in for inspection and the practice of the Dominion haka. Half an hour’s work was well spent, and at the end. of this a short drama was performed with the lights out, the Scouts having to write out an impression of it. Some good impressions were given as to how the performers were dressed and their general appearance. After supper and the Scout Promise, the troop dismissed for the week.

4th North Dunedin Troop held its weekly parade on Wednesday last at 7.30 p.m. Troop Leader Gardener was in charge, A.S.M. Beauchamp being away on holiday. As the night was line, some outdoor games were played. The troop then went into the hall, where the roll was called, and the Thrift Club subscriptions were taken. The troop was then given practice at lashing. Several of the Cuba who have just come up from the pack, being taught square lashings. Knots were then revised, and some oral questions in first-aid were answered satisfactorily. After a brief game of British bulldog the troop repeated the Scout Promise and dismissed at 9.30 p.m. 3rd Dunedin Ravenebourne TroopTaking advantage of Friday’s half-holi-day, the troop went to Stony Creek, where second-class cooking and tracking tests were carried out. The cooking was of a much higher standard than the previous tests, and N. Montgomery, R. Rawlings, R. Facer, S. Jarvis, J. Currie, and F. M'Ewan passed their test easily. The tracking was not of so high a standard, only four Scouts —R. Facer, R. Rawlings, S. Jarvis, and N. Montgomery —managing to gain a pass. The troop paraded at 7 p.m., there being nearly a full muster. A paper chase was held while the light was good. The hares, L. Rawlings and R. R. Facer, managed to elude the hounds, and reached home two minutes before them. Signalling and tenderfoot work was then carried out, and Scout C. George was successful in passing his tenderfoot test. After _ a talk by the Scouter concerning the activities of the afternoon, the troop was dismissed at 8.45 p.m. sth Dunedin Ocean Beach Troop, which is this week celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary, was founded in March, 1911, by Mr L. C. Rasmussen, who was also the first S.M. Mr Rasmussen continued ns scoutmaster until he enlisted for active service during the Great War, when his plaqp was filled by Mr H. Gore. Other scoutmasters have been Mr G. M'Crone, Mr Wootton, jun., Mr D. A. Gridgcman (now G.S.M. of the 4th North Dunedin Group), and Mr R. W. Moore. About 1922 Mr G. E. T. Dorman, of Belfast, and now commissioner for Invercargill, formed the Wolf Cub Pack, which has functioned without a break until now. when there are two packs, under the command of Cubmasters R. Watt and J. Fergus, both of whom were among the first members of the original pack. The Parents’ Committee was formed in 1922 under the chairmanship of Mr W. Pullar, who continued in that office until September. 1934. The present chairman is Mr J. D. Todd, who was deputy chairman during Mr Pullar’s term. 17th Dunedin Knox Troop.—Twentyseven Scouts were present on Friday night. P.L.’s took charge for lashing, signalling, and ambulance work. KJw l Patrol won the Dodge ball contest, while the Owls and Stags were equal in uniform inspection. The Stags were presented with the banner for the highest points for February. Mr and Mrs Daweon paid a visit during the evening, the Court of Honour held its meeting on Monday to discuss troop affairs. 27th Dunedin (Kensington) Troop.— After the usual opening and inspection by A.S.M. Williams, the troop devoted some time in revising the salute and signs. During the evening Scouter Buchanan, from the Terra Nova Sea Scouts, paid a visit. The patrols then dismissed to their corners to revise and do work by themselves. The A.S.M. then gave instruction in some games, a knot relay being for the inter-patrol competition. Scouts A. Moore »nd J. M'Cabe passed Kim’s game and J. Fox passed some work for his tenderfoot. Lust Friday evening the troop visited the Mornington Scout Parade and had an enjoyable time. Terra Nova Sea Scout Company. A large number of the company was present at the parade, commencing at two- bells, second dog watch, on Friday evening. After a few minutes’ physical jerks work began in earnest for the night. The three recruits did their Sea Scout work by themselves, and it is interesting to note the way some of these boys are improving. Outdoor signalling across the water was carried out by the remaining ratings under the supervision of the skipper. At eight bells, second dog watch, the lamps were lit and the whole company paraded indoors, where compass and the rules or the road were studied. During the second dog watch two visitors arrived. They were Sea Scouts from Southampton and were working on the s.s. Port Bowen. Instead of the usual yarn the Scouts listened to their life aboard sbin. while the skipper also related some of his experiences of naval discipline. The company was dismissed at two bells, evening watch. WOLF CUB PACKS. Ist Dunedin (Roslyn) Leopard Pack hud 28 young wolves running in the jungle on Wednesday last. After a tew niinutcs spent on tidying up the jaus Akela culled the pack to the rock circle and told them how the lairs were to p e used. After a short with the sixers on how to answer Akela’s cull am* bring the puck to the Council rock, the whole proceeding was gone through. The pack then spread out into parade circle for the Grand Howl. Inspection was then taken and the Red, White, Blue and Gxey sixes were equal with full marks with the Greens half a point behind. Three recruits were welcomed, these being Charles Means. John Henuiston and Vernon Ward. Alan Smith was successful in passing his tenderpnd. The three recruits who passed last week were invested and received into the pack. Signalling, knots and tenderpnd instruction then received some attention. The game for the day was an outside one of “ Zulus and Hunters,” this taking place on the playground at Sligo terrace. Most of the Zulus were captured. After arriving back in the jungle the pack gave a final Grand Howl and taps before scampering olt. 4th North Dunedin Pack.—The pack ran in the jungle under C.M. Salmond. 19 Wolf Cubs answering roll call. Alter the opening ceremony a strict inspection was held, with instructions from Akela about neatness. A game of Shore Khan and Mowgli was then played. The pack then scampered to their lairs for work, Akela taking recruits, Baloo knots and sixers lags. Following half an ho*!*’ s work, Akela told some more of Ihe Golden Fleece,” which proved so interesting that there was no time left to act it. The Grand Howl was then yelled lustily, after which Andrew Murphy was presented with his first service star. laps an sented with his first service star, laps

and the promise closed the evening, and the pack left the jungle for home. 17th Dunedin (Knox) Pack.— Nineteen Wolf Cubs sprang into the Jungle on i ridav After a game of No Mans Ball the'pack formed up and received lour new members, who have passed their teuderpad and were welcomed as brother Wolf Cubs. After some star work two more games were played. The Mornington Packs meeting was attended by a good muster of Cubs on Wednesday night. The meeting opened with the Grand Howl, followed by inspection. This was followed by practice in knots and flags for First Star after which several games were plaved. Baloo then told the story of Mowgli joining the beonee Pack Four boys w'ere invested with their tenderpad—Don M'Kelvey, Ronnie Wing. Bill Thomson and Alistair Matheson. The evening closed with the Grand Howl.