SCOUT NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23517, 4 June 1938, Page 23

SCOUT NOTES

By White Fang

HOBBIES The long winter nights signify the time for active work in your hobby or handcraft work, A large number of Scouts and Cubs have started on their work for the exhibition in August, but several have pot thought about it yet. It is interesting to note two new clauses on the entry form this year. The first is in connection witn woodwork, which has beep done at school, apd the .fiber clause prohibits work that has beep shown at previous exhibitions, A number of additions have bean made to the list of sections, which allows for a wider scope ip handcraft work. The camping section this year Includes a sUJe, suitable for placing over a fence while In camp. This of course will be made opt of manuka or other suitable wood, and then iaghed together with flax or rope. Then a welcome addition to the CuP section is a scrap book showing the life and - activities of the Chief Scout, . The Scout side of the exhibition should receive careful consideration this year, as in the past it has been sadly lagging behind, Delve into the “ Camper" section, with its camp gadgets, hike logs, campfire blankets, camp logs, camp horns, camp tables, boot racks, and a host of other useful little tilings that can be made while in camp for the general comfort of all. The naturalist section should appeal to many outdoor Scouts. The study of birds, tree?, and plants forms a very fascinating hobby, and one with which a lot of assistance is available. Every Scout is a Pioneer. Do you show that at your exhibition? Enter models so that the public can see how to build trestle bridges, signalling towers, and monkey bridges. The knot board should be there to show how you are advancing with your knotting and putting the tenderfoot knots into something more advanced. Now Is the time to be on to all these things. Do not leave them to the last minute. Entries will this year be closing in the middle of July. ROVERS The combined meeting of Rovers was largely attended at Mornington op Saturday. Proceedings opened with a hearty sing-song round the open Are. A glance round the circle showed that Rovers were present from St. Andrews, Roslyn, Knox, Christian Brothers, and a large number from Mornington. R.L. Smith gave an interesting yarn on programme planning, and referred to the plans set out by the Mornington crew for the following months. An obstacle race was held before splicing was carried opt under the leadership of Rover Shanks. Commissioner Sullivan gave full details of the camp to be held at Taieri Beach. SYDNEY JAMBOREE So far about 10 entries have been received for the camp to be held at Sydney in December. All those Iptending to participate in this trip should let the secretary know right away, as the entries definitely close at the middle of June. A month’s holiday for £lB, including such a distance of travelling and the provision of all food, is a proposition well worth studying. The opportunity of meeting brother Scout? from probably over 20 other counthies is tfie chance of a lifetime and should be a great stimulus to the idea of Scouting. BADGES

Now that all the summer camping Is over the time has come for you to sit down and do the theory part of your camper badge, and then pass the praptical side. With this badge oh your arm you will then be ready to take your patrol off for camp when spring comes round. Ask ygijr Scouter about it. Such badges as the natm finder, ambulance, missiongr and CQPk should all be put under study, as examinations for these will be tsHen in about a month’s time, A little time spent beforehand ip the study pf these subjects is far better than having the judge tell you that you are not UP to the mark for gaining a badge, COMMISSIONER’S VISIT Several troops were visited recently by the Rev. C. M. Sullivan, who has now been appointed to the position of assistant metropolitan commissioner. He was introduced to the Scouts by Commissioner Wing. The party also included the Rev, Mr Ryburn, who showed a keen interest in the work of the troops. MORNINGTON Inspection at Mornington was followed by an interesting yarn by Mr Newby on a day in Ceylon, Some practice was then given to a play in readiness for the parents' evening. Several games came before intimations for the week. COMMISSIONER COOKSEY News has now been recieved con* earning the visit of Commissioner Cooksey, Dominion commissioner fop training. Arriving on Friday evening, he will pay a call to several of the troops at their work the same evening. At 9,15 on Friday he will meet the Scout officers at headquarters- On the Saturday afternoon he will meet the Cuhbprs at headquarters. On Mom day he will inspect the Scout property before leaving for Invercargill. NORTH DUNEDIN A good muster at North Dunedin yelled its welcome to Afiela, Physical exercises' warmed everyone up before work in the lairs, Around the campfire a letter was read from M Rangi " in Samoa. A story and sing-song closed the campfire. Visitors were Scouter Nicholson, Mr and Mrs Dodds, and Mr McMurray, ANDERSON'S BAY School holidays being over, the Am dersop’s Bay Sea Scouts were back full of enthusiasm and new ideas. All watches had a change round frpm their general activities, the pioneering squad taking signalling and so on, The ambulance squad started off with gone-r ral seamanship and rule of the road at sea. After dismissal, the leaders had a further study on details in signalling till three bells. MOHICANS Twenty-four Mohican Cubs joined in star work on Wednesday. Several of the Cubs passed their physical ejeerr cise tests, On Friday the paefr set out fop the Wesley jungle, where members combined for a general games night GREEN ISLAND The Panthers and Kingfishers ot the Green Island Troop made gopd use of their school holidays by spending an enjoyable day of Scouting round the southern reservoir, Signalling and tracking were carried out with ing success, Several are working hard with the first-class badge in view. At Friday’s parade the Scouts settled down to knot revision and whipping. Arrangements were made for a tramp on the King’s Birthday. A visitor from North Dunedin was welcomed. Several are attending regularly at the fire stallion in readiness for fireman's badge. ST. ANDREW’S Commissioner Wing presented cyclist badges to R.L, Spence and P.U ShawAfter games, a model steam engine created great interest. Tenderfoot and second-class worjt then progressed POfl* siderably. A hike was arranged to Tunnel Beach for firefighting and 'noking instruction KNOX

Horizontal bar work started off the meeting of the Nnox Troop. Pirgtclass signalling was carried put by

the leaders, T. Ramsay was invested as a new member of the brotherhood, while £>. Clark completed his tenderfoot work. The Stag and .Bellbird Patrol?, are running equal m the banner competition this month-. PrCLee wag presented with bis swimmer badge, Best wishes were extended to AiS.M, Dickison and K. Wing, who Kaye completed their period of traming with the troop. The tramping patrol set out for the southern resprr voir pn Saturday, and spent a good dav. The Rover Crew joined m With the Mornjngton Grew on Saturday and enjoyed them programme WESLEY Fifteen Wesley Scouts paraded on Monday, when Commissioner Wing paid a short visit. Good practice is being put in ip repdipess for the parents' evening- Each patrol is ar-« ranging its own stunts, After geperal work, the Scout Promise closed pror ceedings.