SCOUT NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23321, 13 October 1937, Page 3

SCOUT NOTES

By White Fang

SAVING LIFE Three more names have been added to the roll of honour of those who have saved life. The Silver Cross has been awarded to Scout Price, of Birmingham, for saving a boy from drowning in the Black Lake Canal in August. The Silver Cross has also been awarded to Scout Goodall for saving a child aged three from drowning in the Portchester Castle moat. This moat is 30ft wide and 12ft deep, and there was the danger of being sucked through the sluice gates. The third case was where Scout Isaacson, of Cambridge, rescued a woman from drowning in the River Granta. After he had got her out he applied artificial respiration, which soon revived her. , NEW SOUTH WALES JAMBOREE Preparations are already being made for a large scale jamboree to be held near Sydney just after Christmas in 1938. Invitations are being sent to overseas and foreign countries, and it is expected that over 10.000 Scouts will attend. The gathering will be known as the ‘Australasian Jamboree.” and will be the most important yet held in Australia. The camp will be less than half an hour’s journey from Sydney. The Chief Scout for the Commonwealth of Australia has invited the World Chief Scout and Chief Guide to attend the jamboree. OWAKA 10 YEARS OLD A successful function was held on Saturday evening, when a display was given of the Scout work by the Owaka Group in recognition of the tenth year the troop has been in operation. The early proceedings took the form of a concert given by the boys themselves and practically all the work done by the Scouts and Cubs. There were displays of signalling and first aid, together with choruses and recitations. The second part of the programme was taken up with a gymnastic display on the ropes, rings, parallel bars and the vaulting horse. The opportunity was taken to present service stars to several of the Scouts and Cubs. The commissioner thanked Messrs V. Halley and H. Calder for their work in training the boys for signalling and ambulance work. Mr J. Stevens is carrying on fine work as Cubmaster of the pack. MORNINGTON. ANNUAL MEETING The officers of the Mornington Group reported steady progress at the annual meeting, with the troop numbers at 26 and with 31 in the Cub Pack. Commissioner Wing conveyed congratulations to the committee on its work and the satisfactory financial position. In the election of officers, the Rev. E. T. Cox was re-elected patron, R. B. Smith chairman, and E. Wing secretary. Apart from the group officers, there were also present Mrs Smith, Mrs Nelson, Mrs Gauton, Mr Douglas, -and Commissioner Ashman. COOKING BADGE Seventeen Scouts sat for their cook’s badge on Saturday. The standard of woik was good, and all passed their test. At the finish of the test it was impossible to say that such work had. been carried out owing to the way in which everything was left and the fires closed in. The following passes were recorded;—K. Lindley 75, S. Mad donald 80, R. Phillips 75, R. Bruce 80, R. Jack 80, E. Sim 75, A. Davidson 70, R. Neilson 95, R. Aitken 85, I. Dawson 95, W. Knox 90, J. Hermiston 80. D. Longstaff 70, L. Brown 80, J. Jarvis 75. J. Wren 100. J. Herron 70. BADGE EXAMINATIONS The first class work will be taken at Logan Park on Saturday at 2 p.m, while the ambulance, missioner, and pathfinder badges will be held at headquarters the same evening. ROSLYN After inspection, the 27 Scouts of the Roslyn Troop retired to patrol corners to study ambulance, signalling, and tenderfoot work. The wheelbarrow derby resulted in a win for the “ Ratas.” Three patrols then visited Mr Laurenson’sj bakehouse, where they were conducted on a tour of inspection. Sixteen “ Panthers ” sprang from the jungle at Akela’s call. The grand howl was given in welcome to two new chums who were joining. A practice in readiness for the Lawrence visit was then put under way by the group Scouter. First and second star work brought the evening to closing time. Nineteen “ Leopards ” grouped round Akela to hear the jungle wisdom. Several of the first star tests were passed. Balloon Soccer resulted in a drak. Twelve “ Kolas ” left their trees to learn the jungle lore. After games, the pack settled down to star test work. Akela from one of the other packs was welcomed, and showed the Cubs their parts in the grand play which is now under way. NORTH DUNEDIN A tracking expedition opened the evening at North Dunedin, to be followed by Kim’s observation test and signalling. Seven passed the Kim’s game. “ Eagles ” showed their superiority in a “hand Soccer” interpatrol game. The “ Beaver" Pack had 24 answering the jungle call. E. Aldnut and E. Lomas were presented with their first stars After a pow-wow. work was carried out under the sixers, ANDERSON’S BAY The 40 Anderson’s Bay Sea Scouts went for a short pull in the boats on Friday. Advanced compass work was indulged in later, A song practice was held for the annual meeting. Arrangements were made for the visit to the Jellicoe Sea Scouts during the Labour Day week-end. During the evening D Webster, K. Gibson, and T. Renolds were welcomed as new members. ST. CLAIR Good progress is being shown in the St. Clair pack. Friday saw 28 Cubs combining in the games to train in quick thinking and physical fitness. Bill Mackintosh passed his first star, and G. Smith, D, Calvert, L. Shenkin. R. Malcolm. P. Walker, and D Boulton gained their second stars. Two Cubs passed their Guide badge, eight their team player badge, and 10 were successful in gaining the first-aiders. Five service stars were also given out. NORTH-EAST VALLEY The programme of work and games of the North-East Valley Troop was In the control of P. L, Roberts. A lengthy leaders’ meeting was held to discuss Christmas party, the proposed troop good turn, and tentative ideas for the Christmas camp. KNOX The Knox Troop was divided up at its weekly meeting, one par* taking a yarn on work for the missioner badge, while the rest gathered round for a talk on the principles invohed in the Scout law. An elephant ride proved too strenuous for the various riders to keep their seats. During the leaders’ meeting arrangements were put in hand for two patrol camps on Labour Day. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS No. 2 After two months’ existence good progress is being shown by Christian Brothers No. 2 Troop. Apart from four full patrols, a waiting list is