SCOUT NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22833, 18 March 1936, Page 15

SCOUT NOTES

By Akela,

HEADQUARTERS. . The headquarters of the Boy Scouts’ Association, Dunedin, is now situated at N. and E. S. Paterson’s buildings, entrance 103 Rattray street. Office hours are now as follows: —Monday, 12.30 to 2.30 p.m., and Friday, 4 to C p.m. Scout notes must be left in the box outside the door not later than noon on Saturdays. GILWELL CUB CAMP. Cubmasters are reminded that the Gilwell Cub camp will be held at Otokia at Easter. Applications must be in by March 20, It may be a long time before officers will again have the opportunity of attending a Gilwell camp in Otago, and such an instructive course should not be overlooked. South District Commissioner Andrews will supply all particulars to Cubmasters. TROOP REPORTS. Ist Dunedin (Roslyn) troop paraded 24 strong on Friday last under Acting S.M. Glasson and a member of the ExScouts’ Association. After fall-in the Scouts were divided into four patrols as under: Buffaloes, P.L. lan Dickison, second, R. Black; Stags, P.L. Peter Black, W. Rose second; Kiwis, P.L. A. Paterson; Bellbirds, P.L. Laing, second, Roy Dickison. They then dismissed to their patrol corners and after some hard work soon had the corners erected again and ready for decorating. After inspection some tenderfoot work was taken by the S.M., while pioneering was done by the rest of the troop. The patrols then tried their strength with a tug-o’-war contest, the Buffaloes being the winners after a very strenuous tussle. The troop then fell in for the promise and dismissal. At the court of honour it was decided to hold a week-end camp at Passmore’s on Anniversary Day weekend for patrol leaders and seconds. I2th Dunedin (St. Clair) Troop.—A total of 18 Scouts fell in under S.M. Watt. Patrol leaders then took over for work in the patrol corners, tenderfoot and second class for instruction. P.L. Hill and P.fy. Neilson have successfully passed their first class, and Scout White passed his tenderfoot. Stave drill and qnarterstaff was taken by G.S.M. Moore, after which inspection was taken. The troop then repeated the Lord’s Prayer and dismissed at 9.30, At the court of honour P.L. Hill was elected chairman and P.L. Neilson secretary. A camp for patrol leaders and seconds was discussed for next weekend.

14th Dunedin (St. Andrew’s) Troop. —The troop met at 7 o’clock, there being practically a full muster. As the officers were attending the committee meeting, the Scouts carried on under Troopleader Duncan Campbell and were busily occupied lashing ropes. Then followed a game of basketball. _ An inspection was then held, after which J. Gallagher and Maurice Spence were welcomed into the movement as Socuts and presented with their badges by the Scoutmaster. The monthly patrol competition was won by the Kiwis, and the trophy was presented to them. Arrangements were made for the Easter camp to be held at Waitati. The parade ended with the Scout promise. 17th Dunedin, Knox Troop. —Twentyfive answered roll call on Friday. The evening opened with three patrols leaving on a chalk trail, while the other two patrols were busy with Kim’s Game. The Bellbirds won the trail event, with the Kiwis second. After a game of hand Soccer the P.L.’s took over the •lashing and signalling work, while the new members were busy on tenderfoot knots. Arrangements were made to hold a tramp on Saturday‘to Leith Valley. Mr Knowles visited the troop during the evening. Last Saturday the troop was on duty at the church picnic. 27th Dunedin, Kensington Troop.— After fall in and inspection by the A.S.M. Scouter took the troop for a revision of their tenderfoot work, after which he retired to the committee meeting while the troop carried on under A.S.M. Williams. Later the'troop played a game of hares and hounds round the neighbourhood, with the Scouters acting as hares. They were finally caught on the edge of the Oval after a stern chase. On the troop returning to headquarters, the troop gathered round to hear the second half of the mystery story started last week. Several Scouts offered their solutions, and Scouter picked R. Ibbotson’s as the best attempt. Then the story itself was read, and it was seen that the solutions offered by the Scouts had all overlooked some important detail. After flag down a court of honour was held.

28th Dunedin, Christian Brothers’ Troop.—On March 6 the troop spent an enjoyable evening on the Town Belt, where two wide games were played. The first, Ships at Sea, proved to be very amusing. The second was a game of stalking. The troop marched back to the hall and was dismissed at 9 p.m. The troop paraded at 7.15 on Friday last, there being a good attendance of Scouts. At a court of honour hold during the evening E. Loughran was admitted to the troop and appointed to the Stag Patrol. For the most of the evening the patrols worked in their corners. The troop was visited by Act-, ing District Commissioner Wing, who said a few words. An investiture ceremony was then carried out, when Scout E, M'Grath received his tenderfoot badge. After a game the troop repeated the promise, and after a prayer were dismissed.

WOLF CUB PACKS. Ist Dunedin, Roslyn Leopold Pack, ran in the jungle, 29 Wolf Cubs answering Akela’s call to the Council Rock. After a few minutes tidying up the lairs, the pack fell in at the parade circle to welcome Acting District Commissioner Wing with the Grand Howl. After inspection, the promise was then taken by Akela and the commissioner. The pack was then divided into sections for work and during the afternoon Keith Jago passed his first star and Gorden Strang his skipping. During the arrival of Bagherra and Baloo a game of steeplechasing was played, and after a keen contest honours were divided by Bruce Pickering, of the White Six, and Neil Buckley, of the Blues. A crocodile race was won by the Grey Six and a spider race by the Blue Six. After a few words by the commissioner the pack gave him a one, two, three Wolf. During the parade the Otago Yell was practised. After Taps the pack scampered off. 4th North Dunedin Pack yelled a lusty welcome to Akela and Baloo in the jungle on Wednesday last. After a

very careful inspection and some instruction the Wolfcubs crowded round to hear some more of the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece, after which the story was acted by the Wolfcubs and proved very entertaining. After a final howl and the promise, the pack scampered out of the jungle. 17th Dunedin (Knox) Pack. —Eighteen Cubs sprang out of their lairs on Friday, and after the grand howl played a game of “Soccer.” In the Relay Competitions Sixer Herron’s side beat Sixer Winslade by four to two. The pack then split up for first star work. Another game brought the evening to a close, and the Wolfcubs scampered out of the jungle for home. ROVER REPORT. At the parade of the Ist Duiledin Rovers, held last Friday evening, eight Rovers were present. Scouter Allan gave instruction in the art of resuscitation of the apparently drowned person. After a lively game of hand “ Soccer” and the receiving of an invitation to the, Ocean Beach Troop’s sports, which were held last Saturday, the crews dismissed. One Rover and a friend went to the camp site at Otokia on March 7, and, in spite of the bad weather, thoroughly enjoyed their visit.