REGATTA AND CARNIVAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23364, 2 December 1937, Page 15

REGATTA AND CARNIVAL

LIFE-SAVING DEMONSTRATION

During the last few weeks members of the Oamaru Boating Club have been making preparations for their regatta and carnival to be held at Friendly Bay on Saturday next, and the public of Oamaru should take advantage of this excellent opportunity for witnessing a ' large and varied racing programme. Record entries have been received from the Otago. North End, Queen’s Drive, Port Chalmers, and Timaru Rowing Clubs.

Approximately 120 oarsmen will be taking part in eight events, comprising Senior. Junior, Maiden, and Youths Four-oared and Double Scull Races. In one race as many as eight crews will form up at the starting line. An official welcome will be extended to the visitors by the Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney) about 2.30 p.m. One of the outstanding events to be held during the afternoon will be the Senior Single Sculls Race, which is creating keen interest among visiting oarsmen. A special feature of the evening programme will be a life-saving demonstration by the St, Kilda Surf Club from Dunedin.

Throughout the afternoon and evening patrons will find ample attractions at the side shows and carnival amusements, and refreshments will be available at the ’stalls. By holding this regatta the Oamaru Club hopes to stimu. late interest in rowing amongst the youth of Oamaru. Any proceeds from the gala will be set aside for some definite purpose, such as the purchase of boats and plant and for improvements to the boathouse. It is, therefore, hoped that the general public will attend the regatta in large numbers, for they are assured of an afternoon’s entertainment of a type seldom seen in Oamaru. SCOUT NOTES By Scoutcr World Friendship.—This is one of the more recently added badges. To gain this, a Scout must (1) have an elementary knowledge of the geography and history of at least three foreign countries, and of the British Commonwealth of Nations as a whole; (2) during the previous 12 months have either corresponded regularly with an overseas or foreign Scout, or camped for not less than three consecutive nights with one,- either in Great Britain or overseas, and in either case have a general knowledge of the geography and characteristics of the country concerned; (3) have some knowledge of the Boy Scout International Organisation, the World Girl Guides and the Girl Scout movement; (4) have some knowledge of the League of Nations and the way it works. The examiner for North Otago is Mr H. C. Lightwood. Let your Scouter know when you are ready.

All this is easily within the reach of the average Scout. The second item would perhaps appear difficult. If you are not prepared to wait till the 1940 Centennial Camp at Trentham, at which overseas Scouts are sure to be present, you should make your requirements known to your Scouter, who will in turn notify Dominion headquarters, where there are names waiting for correspondents in New Zealand. If you desire correspondence with some other country you will have to wait some considerable time. At present the list at Dominion headquarters consists of No. 5: A Scout in Britain aged 13; No. 6, a Rover in Australia, aged 27, interested in stamps; No. 7, a patrol leader in Brisbane, who wishes to exchange stamps, views and ideas; No. 8, a Scout in Britain, aged 18, exchange stamps; No. 9, a Scout in North Vancouver, aged 13. interested in stamps; No. 10, a Canadian Scout, aged 13, interested in stamps. Scout Column—Members of the Scout movement, or those interested, are again asked to contribute articles from time to time. Inquiries are also welcomed. The success of this column depends on each one of you in the district, whether in a town troop or a country troop. If you wish to know anything, or would like some particular topic treated in these notes, write to “ Scout Editor,” care of this paper. All material should be in his hands not later than Monday of each week. Scout Badge.—By Order-in-Council, April 29, 1919, the Boy Scout badges may not be worn by any person not in the movement. This would appear strange, for very few boys wear their brass tenderfoot badge when in mufti. All members of the Boy Scouts are entitled to, and should, wear this badge when in mufti. The cost is merely 4d, but it points you out as a member of the world-wide brotherhood, besides showing to others that you are keen to carry out the principles of Scouting. If a Scout does not wear his badge, one must ask the question, Why 9 Are you a real Scout, a “pukka” Scout, or only. an imitation wearing a uniform as a disguise. We want real Scouts, and plenty of them. Pack Reports.—No. 1 (St. Paul’s): Sixteen Cubs ran into the jungle on Saturday morning. After the grand howl and the inspection a knotting relay was held. This was followed by star work, Akola taking First Star and Baloo the Second Star. Cubs. A novel competition was held in tne form of an intersix drawing relay, each member of the six adding a portion to the drawings. After Akela had presented the six medals to the yellow six, the pack said good-bye to three of its members, who were leaving the iungle to journey over the plains of Scouting. The meeting was concluded with the grand howl.

Troop Reports.—Herbert: Two Scouts were absent from roll call on Friday night. After inspection, pioneering and lashings were practised under Acting Scoutmaster Mursell. An interesting talk on first aid was given by Rover Diehl, following which was a warming game, and then dismissal. We are working' with small numbers at present, but the Scouting spirit is strong, and the boys very keen on their work.

Rover News—The Rover crew, which has been attached to No. ) group, has been working along steadily, until now two of its members are prepared to take upon themselves the responsibilities and insignia of Roverknighthood. An investiture of these two Rover squires into the senior section of the Scout Brotherhood will lake place on Friday next at St. Paul s Hall, at 9 p.m. To this, any qld Rovers, in uniform, are cordially invited, as also are any persons interested to^ see what Roving means. “Roving is “ Scouting among men,” and the motto is “Service.” SUMMED FLOWER SHOW In spite of the dry season experienced throughout North Otago, there appears to have been exceptionally good growth throughout the gardens of Oamaru, and it is anticipated that the quality of the blooms to be staged at the summer flower show on Tuesday next in the Drill Hall will be well up to that of previous seasons. There should bo a wonderful display of sweet peas, roses, flowering shrubs, and decorative work, while there will be the usual keen competition in the children’s seel ions. The entries for Hie show close at noon on Monday with all florists or Ihe secretary of the North Otago Horticultural Society, Mr G. McLeod, of Thames highway. The usual admission charges will be made, and afternoon tea and ice cream may be procurable.