SCOUT NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22958, 13 August 1936, Page 13

SCOUT NOTES

By Akela

Hobbies Exhibition Everything is well in hand for the annual Hobbies Exhibition. Programmes are out to all the troops and packs, and it is hoped that everyone is doing his best to sell these. One Scout has sold 18 copies already. All Scouts and Cubs should now be at work, getting their exhibits ready. Everyone must make a better show than last year, so that means everyone in it this time. Entries must be sent in by September 1. The hobbies posters under the artists’ section will be required at headquarters by September 14. This year the following Dominion headquarters representatives will be present:—Dominion Chief Commissioner Colonel P. C. Fenwick, C. V.D., M.D., F.R.C.S.E., D.C.C., Major W. G. S. Furby, V.D., J.P., F.C.S., D. staff commissioner and general secretary, Air-marshal Sir Robert Clark-Hall, K.8.E., C.M.G., D. 5.0., Dominion commissioner for Rovers, also other headquarters commissioners.

Troop Reports Ist Dunedin, Roslyn, Troop had a parade of 20 Scouts under G.S.M. Ashby and three ex-Scouts. Early in the evening the troop was visited by the chairman of the committee. The inspection was taken by the P.L.’s, who made a thorough job of it. On Saturday afternoon a number of the Scouts went out with the trek cart on the way to Whare Flat and collected a large quantity of pioneering material. 2nd Dunedin, Mornington, Troop had a parade of 20 Scouts on Friday last and were pleased to welcome two visiting Scouts from Ocean Beach. Several games were played, including the favourite “ Bombarding.” After semaphore signalling, a talk was given by P.L. Wright on the “Friend to Animals Badge.” The weekly camp fire was held, and Scouter continued the story, “ Castaways of Disappointment Isle.”

3rd Dunedin, Ravensbourne, Troop, had an attendance of 20 Scouts at the last parade. After inspection, in which the Seagulls gained most points, the patrols went to their corners, the Eagle patrol doing Morse code while the Seagulls practised square lashing, and the Bellbird patrol proceeded with tenderfoot work.

4th, North Dunedin,* Troop held its weekly parade’ at 19.00 hours, there being 12 present. Signalling was practised, S.M. Lomas taking Morse, while S.M. Beauchamp took semaphore, several tests being taken, and the boys found to be progressing very well. During the evening Tenderfoot Demouth was invested into the brotherhood of Scouts.

sth Dunedin, Ocean Beach. —Commissioner Wing and D.S.M. MTndoe were present, and, as there was a wide game on until 8 o’clock, the inspection for the Metropolitan Trophy could not be held until then. Different Scouts were then examined, after which S.M. M’Callum gave a yarn. 6th Dunedin. Mosgiel, Troop met last Saturday at 19.15 hours. There was a fair attendance, and after a haka the troop practised different troop formation. Games were enjoyed following the patrol work. Before repeating the promise a game of hand “ soccer ” was played. 9th Dunedin, Mohicans (All Saints’). —A determined effort is now being made to get all members of the troop through their tenderfoot. Last Friday each was given a tenderfoot to coach while Scouter went from group to group examination. Several of the boys were successful in passing the tests, notably the promise and law.

10th Dunedin, Green Island, Troop held its weekly parade and welcomed back one of the old Scouts (Scout J. Boomer), who had been absent from the district for the past year. The work for the night consisted instructing the various recruits in tenderfoot and second class. Scouter Murie examined several boys for this work. After parade the library was brought out, this new feature being to raise troop funds and, so far, it has been most successful. 13lh Dunedin, North-East Valley, Troop were wondering what had happened to the Scoutcrs and P.L.’s, for none of them had arrived. At 7.37 the T.L. rushed in to report that the P.L.’s had been kidnapped. The kidnappers, when last seen, were making south and when the troop set off in that direction in search it saw that one of the P.L.’s had had a piece of chalk in his pocket and had succeeded in leaving a trail, which the troop quickly followed. The trail after half a mile doubled back to the hall, whore the P.L.’s wore waiting safe and sound, having evidently been rescued bv the S.M. and T.L. Inspection produced really good results, the only “ fly in the ointment ” being one patrol not being fully equipped with staves. The Kamatc haka on the second attempt was well rendered. Mr Cooper then yarned on the first Scout Law. He then spoke pleasing and encouraging words to the troop. The first match of the “ hand Soccer ” tourney, Rums and Shining Cuckoos, resulted in a draw. 17th Dunedin. Knox. Troop.—l wentycight paraded 1o the seagull call on Friday. Patrols then went to their corners for revision of tenderfoot work. Hand “ Soccer ” and a relay then kept everyone on (lie move. This was followed by “ Kim’s game,” in which the Owl Patrol showed that they kept their eyes open. This month the Stags arc showing a slight load with the banner points.

Sea Scouts 7th Dunedin. Anderson’s Bay Sea Scout Company, paraded at 2 bells second dog watch last Friday, there being 20 ratings under Commander M’Gregor and Ciiicf Petty-officer Parker. Visitors who embarked on board for the evening were two members of the committee. Mr Kirk' iod and Mr Clark, and an old ex-Scout, Mr Clive Guthrie, who is on holiday here. The starboard watch, under Petty-offi-cer Clark, then did knotting and general rope work. The port watch, under Petty-officer Anderson, practised signalling, while Seaman Pringle under-

went part of his second class work. At 3 bells all hands present were called on decks, when Mr Kirkwood presented the petty-offlcer of the port watch with the interwatch banner, being the winners for the month of July. 27th Dunedin, Kensington.—ln view of the Olympic Games that are being held at present, Kensington decided that it would be a good idea to set up a series of records of their own, and a start was made last week. It has been agreed that records may be made in any subjects at all, provided that they are approved by the record keeper. As a beginning, Totara intends to set a record in tying the six tenderfoot knots, and, no doubt, there will be a good deal of competition to take this record from him. Last Friday night the troop were the guests of St. Andrew’s at their birthday party, and, needless to say, a full attendance paraded to help St. Andrew’s eat their cake.

Wolf Cub Packs District Officers.—D.C.M. M’Gregor being granted 12 months’ leave of absence, his place will be filled by actingD.C.M. L. Williams.

Ist Dunedin, Roslyn, “Panther” Pack.—Twenty-three little wolves sprang around the Council Rock and yelled a welcome to Akela and Baloo. After inspection several relays were enjoyed. A talk on the hobbies was followed by work under Akela and Baloo. The pack then formed up into a horseshoe and T. Scoular was presented with his team players, house orderly and toy-makers’ badges. Roslyn “ Leopard ” Pack. —Twentytwo little wolves yelled a welcome to Akela, Bagheera and Baloo. After the Grand Howl a game of no man standing kept the pack alert. A revision of work followed and after inspection Ken Glover was invested as a Wolfcub, the pack welcoming him with a one, two, three Wolf. Hobbies programmes are selling well. 4th North Dunedin.—Seventeen Wolf Cubs answered Akela's call to his lair last Thursday. Roll call and inspection was followed by opening ceremony. An intersix blowball tourney was then played, resulting in a win for the red six. A pow wow round the campfire about the hobbies followed. The Cubs then scampered to their lairs for some work. A rock circle was then formed and Akela presented Baloo with her service star.

6th Dunedin, Mosgiel, Pack met round the Council Rock last Wednesday. The Grand Howl was followed by warming games and physical exercises. Tests under Sixersjjreceded signalling practice. George Grieve received his tenderpad and is now a member of the pack. 9th Dunedin, Mohicans, Pack.— Twelve little wolves answered rollcall, and inspection was followed by a pow-wow. on stalking and tracking, and a game of barging was followed by hobbies work. G.S.M. Harbour then spoke to the pack on the forthcoming concert.

17th Dunedin, Knox, Pack. —There was a good attendance on Friday, and ; 'ter a game of hand “ Soccer ” the pack split up for work. Akela was busy with tenderpad, and D. Clark, H. Hodgesen, J. Miller and K. Cuthbert all passed their tests. Baloo was busy on second star work, while Baghcera took some for knowledge of the Union Jack. * Opoho Pack. —There was a small muster in the Opoho jungle when the pack howled their welcome to Akela. After a discussion on the hobbies, a Flag Competition arranged by T.L. Cooper was held and greatlv enjoyed. Games, hakas and somersaulting kept the pack warm until they ran to their lairs.

Birthday Parties On Friday, August 7, parents and friends of the 14th Dunedin, St. Andrew’s, Group met in Waddell Hall to celebrate the troop’s ninth birthday. H.Q. was represented bv Commissioner Wing, D.S.M. Black and Metropolitan Secretary Ashman. The guests of honour were the Kensington troop and pack. Other groups represented were Roslyn, North Dunedin, Anderson’s Bay and Knox. At the annual meeting, held before the party, Mr J. D. Skinner (chairman) thanked the officers and committee members, especially Mr Wilson (secretary) for the great help they had given him during the past year. The election resulted in Mr Skinner being asked to continue in the chaii*, and the outgoing secretary and committee were all re-elected.