SCOUT NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23340, 4 November 1937, Page 6

SCOUT NOTES

By White Fanff

THREE WOLF CUBS This can be sung to "Three Blind Mice," or can be taken as a play. Three recruits, See how they come; They all are willing to join the pack: They watch and listen but still hold Do you 'ever think it's a welcome they lack? Three recruits. Three tenderpads, See how they work; They all are eager to do their best; They've learnt to " Dyb " and " Dob " with the rest: Three tenderpads. Three first stars, See what they've learnt! They all have conquered the knots and know How to care for their teeth, as they show; . . „ They skip 30 backwards and a ball can throw; Three first stars. Three second stars, Fully blown Cubs, They all are experts at semaphore, Can balance on plank three feet from the floor. Can tie up a cut and make models galore; Three second stars. Three ex-Cubs, Now in the troop; • They all have finished their cubby days; They journey onwards to grown-up ways, Eager to show that Scouting pays; Three ex-cubs. PICNIC Arrangements are well in hand for the picnic to be held this month. A limited number of seats are available for the bus which will leave town in the afternoon to suit those Who work on Saturday. Everything promises for a real day out. Parents and friends of the movement will be able to have the opportunity of fraternising in the pleasant surroundings. NORTH-EAST VALLEY A large attendance of parents and friends were at the annual meeting of the North-East Valley troop, when the chairman, in his opening remarks, expressed the pleasure of the committee in seeing so many new faces and senior Scouts. The Cub report showed a roll of 16, six of whom had gained first stars and seven been invested with their tenderpads. The troop report showed that good camping work had been carried out in the form of several week-end camps at Passmore and "biks hikes" t© Waipori and Manuka

Gorge. The roll stands at 18, which is a slight decrease on the last report owing to Scouting clashing with other evening classes, and one transfer from the district. Three tenderfoot, one second class, and one cook's badges have been gained, and four Scouts are working at the first class badge. About 132 people attended the camp fire entertainment, which was staged at the fish ponds, Opoho, and proved a great success. In the election of officers, Mr Nichols was re-elected as chairman and Mr Bastion as secretary. ROSLYN Lawrence was the destination of the 27 Cubs, 21 Scouts, and five officers of the Roslyn Troop who left by tram on Saturday during the Labour weekend. Cubs were billeted by the Scouts at Lawrence, while the 1 Scouts camped at the motor camp. In the evening the visitors staged a grand concert, which was much appreciated by the large number of local residents who attended. The following day a church Earade was held with the local troop, abour Day was devoted to a trip up the Gabriel's Gully. A big camp fire was held in the evening, when many new stunts were put across. At the Friday parade Cubs Wales, McDiarmid, and Tuck left the jungle trail to start out on their new path through the forest. L. Bruce was welcomed as a new member. D.C.M. Fergus was welcomed to the Panthers' meeting on Tuesday and passed J. Donaldson for his second star model. J. Brown and D. Seddon passed their first aid badge. The Leopards had a busy day getting ready for second star examination. Mr Gratton, from Apia, was a welcome visitor, and gave an interesting yarn on fishing for sharks and octopi in Samoa. MORNINGTON The Mornington Troop split up into divisions in readiness for competition training. After haka practice, the troop gathered round the camp fire to listen to a yarn by Mr Drake, who has tramped throughout Australia. This yarn was greatlv enjoyed by the bovs. Members of the Kingfisher Patrol from the Green Island Troop were welcome visitors during the evening. The camp held at Brighton over the Labour Day week-end proved very successful. RAVENSBOURNE After the inspection of the Ravensbourne Troop the Eagles and Panthers went for a run, while the Tuis and the Foxes followed a little later. A new patrol was formed, with F. Penson as PL. and D. Musson as second. Three Scouts passed their Scout pace, while two were successful with compass work. NORTH DUNEDIN Although the North Dunedin Troop's camp was pitched rather late at Evansdale Glen on the Friday, everyone was up bright and early in the morning, which was devoted to making the site more homelike. The afternoon was devoted to making a monkey bridge, which did not turn out too successfully, but nevertheless many points were gained which should make the next attempt more in line with the actual thing. Many visitors inspected the camn on Sunday, including Mr Gratton, a former Cubmaster of North Dunedin. A series of bush fires were put out. The hot sun on the Monday tempted some to have a swim, but this proved short. During the afternoon further opportunities of service were presented in the form of an accident and a breakdown. Twenty-six Cubs set out on a trail laid by two of their mates. The White six was the first back to the halL Work was carried out in tho lain. I

OCEAN BEACH Friday night was the scene of much festivity at the Dunedin Railway Station, when 26 Scouts boarded the train for Merton, where the trek-cart was loaded up with kits and gear. Before long all hands left for the hills, the destination being Orbell's Crossing. Through some early arrivals, it was founds that tents were already erected. Shortly after sunrise all were up and exploring the camp site. The day was devoted to an all-day hike over the hills, returning to camp in time "for tea. While tea was being prepared some of the troop anglers indulged in eel-fishing. Campfire closed the day. The Sunday was devoted to experiments in plaster casts, which proved very successful. The Monday afternoon saw the camp dismantled and all hitting the trail back to the train at Merton. t SEA SCOUTS Thirty-six boys representing the four Sea Scout troops left for InvercargiU to visit the Jellicoe Sea Scouts. . A pleasant afternoon was spent cruising in the boats. Led by the InvercargiU Band, all the Sea Scouts marched.to St. John's Church for morning service on Sunday, and the afternoon was spent "in sight-seeing. Monday was devoted to sports at Thompsons Bush. Swimming sports were held on the Saturday evening. When the time for departure came all declared it had been a most valuable week-end, in which many friendships had been made and many old ones renewed. ST. CLAIR A " girl friends " night proved a very enjoyable variation to the general programme at the St. Clair troop's meeting. Each patrol was responsible for a s stunt," each of which was well carried out. Mr Grindley and Mr Clarke were visitors during the evening. The girls heartily responded to the welcome given them by " Totara." KNOX The Passmore Camp site was the rendezvous of three different sections of the troop during the Labour Day Week-end. Early on Friday evening four of the leaders set out and established a patrol camp under the familiar name of "Bulldogs." Late that night a patrol of Scouters and Rovers set up a camp, and the following morning the Stag Patrol hiked over and in a short time had their camp under way. All sections carried out their cooking and other work as individual camps, and a good standard of camping was in evidence. On Monday all combined for wide games on Flagstaff. During tracking operations it is reported that two Scouts were captured and held for ransom, the price being a ration of pancakes. OPOHO Four new chums have now learnt the lore of the junsle at Opoho, and were invested as members of the Great Brotherhood. A new jungle dance was put into operation and proved a success. D.C.M. Payton was a welcome visitor and gave several hints which will help along the work.