SCOUT NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22911, 19 June 1936, Page 23

SCOUT NOTES

By Akela,

KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE. All Rovers, Scouts, and Wolf Cubs are to parade on Tuesday next at the Queen’s Gardens at 10.45. If wet at Wilkie road railway bridge at 10.45 a.m. Troop colours and staves. Badges.—Public Healthman badge examination will be held next Saturday. Pathfinder Badge.—The following Scouts passed:—A, Cooper (North-East Valley) 00 per cent., J. Driver (4th North Dunedin) 90 per cent., T. Baird (Kensington) 80 per cent., I. Mains (4th North Dunedin) 76 per cent., S. Gaud in (Kensington) 75 per cent., E. Edsall (Kensington) 75 per cent., G. Baird (Kensington) 74 per cent-, C. Gaudin (Kens'ngton) 70 per cent., W. Nicholson (4th North Dunedin) 06 per cent. A very high standard of work was shown in this examination. Cook’s Badge.—On Saturday afternoon 31 Scouts were to be seen wending their way up Stony Hill heavily laden with billies, frying pans and the wherewithal to cook a threg-course meal. The troong represented were Roslyn, Mornington, 4th North Dunedin, Ocean Beach, St. Andrew’s, Knox, Kensington and Christian Brothers. On arrival at the camping ground each was allotted a site on which to light his fire (two matches were allowed but not paper), and in a very short space of time each had cut a fireplace in the turf and had his meal prepared and cooking. The scene was an unusual one, 31 fires burning in a circle, and each boy trying to outdo his neighbour in the culinary art. The judge, Mr Tanner, and his assistant, Mr Campbell, had a busy time inspecting and sampling the good ihings being prepared. Scout master Ashman was in charge, and several vistors, including Commissioner Wing, were present. Results will be published in next week’s notes.

HOBBIES’ EXHIBITION. Arrangements for this annual event are well in hand. This year it will be held in the Pioneers’ Hall on September 25 and 20. Within a few days an advance programme will be sent to Scouters, when we hope all Wplf Cubs and Scouts will set to to make the best use of their spare time. This year we want to make the show biggcp and better than any other year. This means all Scouts mid Cubs must be in it. A special section has been put in for Scouts in the artist section. This is for a poster advertising the Hobbies’ Show, and must be completed 10 days before the_ show when they will be shown in local shop windows until the day before the exhibition, when they will be collected and judged with the other exhibits. SERVICE.

On Saturday the crippled children from the hospitals and private homes were taken to see Titania's Palace. The Rovers under Mr Laing gave great assistance in carrying the children to and from the cars. The children enjoyed _ the visit immensely and those who assisted were well repaid by the children’s happy faces.

ROVER CREWS. University Rovers. —A number oi the crew spent a few days at Otokia, where an interesting and enjoyable \yeek-end was spent. On the Monday a hike over to Maungatua was the order of the day. The geologist with us was able to find plenty to keep him interested and the whole trin was accompanied by a continuous tap-tapping of his hammer. The crew returned home on Tuesday night in readiness for a good start for the winter term. 14th St. Andrew’s Rovers.—The crew met at 9 p.m. and a warming game was played. It was decided to try and arrange a Rover course for the St. John Ambulance certificate. It is hoped that nil Rovers will qualify for this certificate as they will be a great help to the various groups.

TROOP REPORTS. Ist Dunedin. Roslyn, troop paraded 20 strong and carried on with the P.L.’s programme. After fall-in Commissioner Wing and two members of the committee arrived. A church parade for the group has been arranged for next Sunday at 0.15 p.m. at St. John’s, Roslyn, and it is hoped there will be a record muster. The group birthday party is being held on Saturday, -the 27th inst., at 7.30 p.m., and all officers (Scout and Cub) of brother groups are invited to attend. The troop were pleased to have with them for the evening C.M. Clark, of Wellington, an ex-Scout of the troop. The Dominion and Ka Mate hakas were practised, also several games were enjoyed. P. Secular passed Kims game for second class. A Court of Honour was held after parade. Troop is to parade at 0.45 p.m. next Friday as there is a mystery excursion planned. 2nd Mornington Troop.—On Wednesday last the twenty-seventh birthday party of the troop was held! those present including a large attendance ot parents, three ex-S.M.’s, Mr Holdcrness, the founder and first S-M., Mr Marne, Mr Stables, Commissioner Wing, and D.S.M. Clack. An enjoyable evening was spent and several items were presented by Scouts and Wolf Cubs. Proficiency badges and service stars were also presented. On Friday night 21 boys paraded, and a good deal of Tenderfoot work was done. An outdoor game was held. Patrol work occupied a good deal of the evening. Seouter Paapc, of Kensington, arrived with two patrol leaders. A camp fire was then held, and an interesting talk by a member of Toe H was given. . 4th North Dunedin troop paraded under S.M. Beauchamp at the home or Mrs Lomas. As there was not a very large attendance only a short parade was held. Some wrestling holds were then tried out. Knotting was done by some of the Scouts, while those going for their cook’s badge arranged the things it was necessary to bring. The troop dismissed at 9 p.m. after the promise had been repeated. m 6th Dunedin. Ocean Beach. —There was not a very largo attendance. Inspection was carried out first, then the patrols went to their corners under their patrol leaders. Patrol Leader Swanson started the first patrol fiign board, which the Rams are very proud of. They are also proud of ' their patrol leader, who received his missioner’s badge. The meeting was then closed with the repetition of the Scout Law. 6th Dunedin. Mosgiel. Troop—lhe troop paraded as usual, 18 Scouts being pressent. After roll call and inspection games of tunnel and over-head ball preceded patrol work, which took the greater part of the evening. A rousing game of hand soccer was played before repeating the promise and breaking off. 9th Dunedin, Mohicans (All Saints’). — Last Fridav the troop was visited by Commissioner Wing, who spoke on the Hobbies Exhibition, and expressed the hope that each member of the troop would endeavour to have at least one entry. Every Tenderfoot has now passed the_ flags, the salutes, and the signs. Charlie Donald will probably be the first to pass all the tests, and he has only one more knot to do. Next Friday night will be a games night, and will finish up with a feed. Every Scout must bring along something to cat. Drinks will be provided. 13th Dunedin. North-East Valley, Troop had a full attendance, the first for three weeks. The evening’s programme was in the hands of Patrol Leader M'Donald, who interspersed badge and patrol work with various games, finishing the meeting with hand sneccr. During the •no’-jod snent in badge work the following succeeded in passing Scouts’ Pace: R. Alcorn, L. Asher, E. Smith. R. Sneddon, and G. Wmalnde. Cyclist badges wore presented to the four bovs who passed this test last week, after which E. Smith was invested as a Scout. At the close of tbe meeting the patrol leaders spent a further 15 minutes on business and revision. On Tuesday night the patrol leaders and seconds were

pleased to be able to render assistance at the Returned Soldiers’ Association community sing, while on Wednesday night a somewhat smaller number enjoyed the weekly boxing and wrestling. Cyclist badge (printed in error last week) should read H. M’Donald instead of K. Roberts. On Friday, June 12, there were three absentees from the troop, which, after half an hour of patrol work, spent the rest of the evening in games. A new game called follow suit (played with cards) caused plenty of scampering round and not a little confusion. After the close of the meeting the patrol leaders and seconds had a short discussion on the ways and means of raising funds, two or three quite sound schemes being brought forward. 14th Dunedin, St. Andrew’s, Troop met at 7 o’clock. As the officers had to attend a committee meeting the troop carried on under the patrol leaders. A game of handball was played, after which the Scouts had a run round the Oval at Scouts’ pace. On their return a game of blind shooting was played, after which Scoutmaster Mitchell explained the use of an induction coil. 17th Dunedin, Knox.—Twenty-five answered the seagull’s call on Friday P.L.’s took charge of their patrols to put in a bit of practice for their campfire items. The troop then adjourned to the church to have a run through in preparation for the church parade on Sunday. Scouter then gave the troop a yarn, followed by a lively game. A practice of Troop signs brought the clock round to dismissal time. A meeting of the Stamp Club held after parade was well attended. After a few exchanges had been made a discussion was held on the best way of keeping stamps. The Court of Honour was busy on Monday discussing campfire items and first-class work. Three members of the troop assisted with the crippled children on their recent visit to see Titania's Palace. Mr Dawson visited the troop during the evening. 15th Dunedin, St. Clair, Troop.—On Friday last the Cubs and Scouts paraded together for a short time as the members of the Rotary Club were present. Two of the members gave a very helpful address to the Cubs and Scouts. The “ going up ” ceremony was performed. Sixer Robin Ombler, a second star Cub, left the jungle and entered the Scout forest. One or two games were played by the Scouts, and then a knot contest, which was won by the Hawks, and another by the Kiwis. The Benny Memorial stave was presented to P.L. Neilson, of the Hawks, who gained the highest aggregate marks for the past term. The Court of Honour was held after the parade. 27th Dunedin. Kensington, Troop.— There was the usual good attendance at the Inst meeting of the troop. After flag break and notices, badge work wag taken by P.L. Swanson and Totara, while White Fox took the Tenderfoots for a trial run for Scouts pace. Haka practice followed, after which patrols spent a considerable time in their patrol corners. In a very exciting game of hand Soccer the Scouters defeated the Bellbirds while the Cuckoos and Tuia each secured wins. After flag down a Court of Honour was held.

Caversham Troop.—An enthusiastic meeting of those’ interested in the reformation of the group was hold on Wednesday. June 10. The officers present were Commissioner Wing, D.S.M. Black and S.M. Clark. A strong committee was formed as Sullivan, patron: Mr White, chairman; Mr Dickinson, Mesdaraes Blythe (secretary). Coburn. Todd. Isaacs, Kennedy and White. The first meeting of the troop will be held on Thursday, June 25, when S.M. Clark will be in charge, and of the pack on Friday, June 26, when C.M. Chirnside will be in charge. All inquiries should be made of the honorary secretary. Mrs Blyth. 37. Rutherford street, Caversham. WOLF CUB PACKS.

Ist Dunedin, Roslyn, “ Leopard " Pack. —Twenty-six Wolf Cubs ran in the jungle and howled a welcome to Akela, Baloo and Bagheera. A start was made by the Red six on an exhibit for the hobbies show. The other sixers took tenderpad, knots and flags. Baloo took signalling, while Akela attended to various visitors to the pack. First aid badges were presented to Grey Brother, Tawnyfur, Rikki and White Fang, the judge, Mrs M‘Derraid, remarking on how well the Cubs had done this test, Rikki gaining 90 per cent. Akela was very pleased with the response of parents regarding the birth* day party. The pack will be attending the group church parade which will bo held at St. John’s, Roslyn, on Sunday evening next. The pack will meet at the Sunday school at 6.16 p.m., wet or line. After a trail game the pack scampered home. ~ 4th North Dunedin and 9th Mohicans Wolf Cubs.—Twenty-seven little wolves veiled a lusty welcome to Akela and Baloo. After the opening ceremony roll call and inspection were taken, and were followed by a tracking game “through legs,” Bill Harper being the winner. A game of smiling cats was then played. After a short talk by Baloo a singing relay was tried out. The pack then went out on the trail. Red six being first after the quarry. The packs then scampered to the Museum grounds, where the little wolves bayed their final grand howl. 6th Dunedin, Mosgiel, Pack met round the council rock to have a good hunt and to welcome George Grieve. Bill M'Leod and Alan Wilson to the pack. Ball games wflr*' played and star tests practised. Norman Mitchell received his collector and first aid badges. After a final grand howl and repeating the promise the pack scampered off. 17th B une din, Knox, Pack.—Fifteen Wolf Cubs sprang from their lairs on Friday. Akela was out of town, so Baloo took us for our jungle knowledge. After a good game of “ no man’s land ” a little practice at marching was held. This was followed by a rehearsal of campfire items for the birthday night. Games brought the evening to a close.