SCOUT NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23828, 7 June 1939, Page 19

SCOUT NOTES

By Mystic Moon

HEADQUARTERS NOTICES Rover Scouts are advised that a district Rover meeting will be held at headquarters on June 17 at 7.30 p.m. As this meeting is of considerable, importance, a full attendance of Rovers is earnestly requested. CM.'s are reminded of the Kock Council to be held in the North Dunedin Hall on Tuesday at « p.m. These councils are an excellent opportunity of getting fresh ideas, so make a special effort to be there. The Hobbies Exhibition is only two months oft', so get busy, and try to make this year's exhibition something really outstanding. Ask your Scouter or Akela to read the different sections to you. Officers can procure schedules from the district officers. ■ Scouts are reminded again of tne annual re-examination of the "public service" badges, and are warned that if they do not comply with the regulations, they will have to take down the badge or badges they have gained. The co-operation of all Scouters in this matter is requested. Arrangements for the training weekend for Cub officers are well under way, and officers will facilitate matters if they put their names into headquarters and enable the D.CM.'s to draw up the sixes. The closing date at headquarters has been set for June 19 The closing date for jamboree entries is drawing close, so make sure that you are not left. All you have to do is fill in the form that Scouter will provide you with and enclose the necessary entry fee. and your Scouter will do the rest. About 30 officers spent an enjoyable evening on Tuesday night of last week at a "games" evening. These socials enable us to get to know each other better, which is desirable, and, in fact, essential in our movement. Our thanks are due to the Rev. Father Gavin, who so kindly granted the use of St. Joseph s First Class Examinations.—Note these dates: Distances and weights for Saturday at 2 p.m. at 27 Brunei street, Mornington. Pathfinders (and re-ex-amination) Wednesday, June- 14, at 7.30 p.m. at headquarters. Entries close June 12. Signalling, long distance, and axemanship, June 24 at 2 p.m., Ocean Beach Scout Hall. Ambulance and public health (and re-ex-amination), June 29, at 7.30 p.m. at headquarters. Entries close June. 22. Swimmers and rescuers (and re-ex-amination), June 19, 21, and 23 at 4.306 6-7, 7-8, 8-9.30. Entries close June 14 at headquarters. Fireman's re-ex-amination, June 9 at 7 p.m. at the central Fire Station; entries close June 5 'Maui, who is in charge of broadcasting, would like all troops and packs who have not taken a session this year at 4ZB to hand their names Into headquarters immediately. Maui will fix the date.

OVERSEAS NEWS England will soon have the pleasure of welcoming to its shores a 50ftyawl, which is bringing three Rover Scouts from Australia to the World Rover Scout Moot being held at Crieff, Scotland, in July. The three adventurersDavid Walsh and Sydney Plowright, both of the Woollahra-Paddmgton Crew, Sydney, and Wladyshaw Wagner, a Polish Sea Scout—set out from Sydney last July, and after many adventures, including a shipwreck, have arrived at Port Said, from where they have despatched a report of their adventurous voyage to the Boy Scout Association in England. In their report they make special mention of the hospitality extended to them by.their brother Scouts in the countries they have already touched, which only points out what a wonderful brotherhood Scouting really is. We will leave our Rovers now to continue their great voyage, wishing them all the best of luck and a safe voyage for the remainder of the trip and the homeward journey. A novel "Good Turn" for the blind has been instituted by the Southall and Hayes Boy Scouts. They are appealing for walking sticks, Their last appeal brought them a collection of over 80 sticks, wruch were painted white and fitted with new ferrules. After the needs of the local blind club had been supplied 40 were sent to the London Association of Blind. Helping the blind seems to be a specialty of the Scouts of this .district. Seven Scouts and one Rover are acting as guides to the blind. Dunedin Scouts could well follow this fine example. GROUP NOTES 6th Dunedin (Mosgiel) Twenty-five Scouts answered the call last Monday night. The duty patrol had things in full swing by the time Scouter arrived. After inspection the troop was divided up and an instructive evening was spent practising morse and other methods of signalling. A good game of hand ball brought the evening to a close. 3th Dunedin (Mohican) Roll call, thrift, and inspection began the evening's activities, after which the troop broke up into various sectionsfirst and second class and tenderfoot—and were all busy at their respective jobs when the district officers arrived to take the metropolitan inspection. Several of the boys were asked questions on the badges they held. Commissioner Wing gave the troop a short talk on the jamboree and hobbies exhibition. As a wind-up a game of hand soccer was played followed by the Scout Promise. Wesley Troop There was an attendance of 20 Scouts for flag break and inspection. The Scouter appointed J. Martin and R Gibbs to conduct the business of the evening, while he acted in the capacity of a P.L. The boys made a good job of running the evening. A welcome was given Commissioner Holdern«ss and three brother Scouts from Ocean Beach. 28th Dunedin Christian Bros., No Z On Friday night we had a combined parade with No. 1 Troop. After inspection Mr Croxford. official ambulance instructor gav> the troop an interesting talk on first aid A game in the form of an indoor treasure hunt followed. No. 2 Troop then divided up under the P.L.*s while No 1 held a wide game in the Town Belt The Rev Father Quinn was a welcome visitor. On May 28 the troop had o very enjoyable hike to Signal Hill, during which A.S.M. Wilson passed several boys in their second class cooking and fire lighting. 9th Dilnedin (Mohican) Cubs Akela's call was answered by 13 lusty voices. After furs had been inspected and the roll called an exciting game of dodge-ball was played. First star work was taken by Akela and A McMillan passed his skipping test Kim was responsible for the second star work. The Grand Howl, Promise and Lord's Prayer brought the even ing to a close. J. McKnight was pre sented with his first year's service star. Wesley Cubs

The Grand Howl and inspection was taken by Akela, and Chil called the roll and collected subscriptions. Aftez a game work was commenced—Chil Tenderpad: Karela first star; Akela second star Karela was responsible for the night's programme. During the evenme ,jx*i\, were appointed, and Neil Kitchin was promoted to senior sixer A sixer council was held, and it was decided that they take charge aext pack nignt. The meeting closed with the Grand Howl and Lord's Prayer.