SCOUTS NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23882, 9 August 1939, Page 17

SCOUTS NOTES

By Grey Badger

The West Taieri Troop invites all officers and friends to be present at its sixth birthday next Wednesday in the Town Hall, Outram. Women visitors are requested to bring baskets. A service troop of senior boys is to be formed to act in the case of emergency such as the recent snow storm. Any Scout interested will receive information from his Scouter or headquarters. All officers who assisted at the Hobbies Exhibition are thanked for their services. The Roslyn Group will be holding a Jumble sale in the Wilson Hall on Friday. Add to last week's list of personal gear for the jamboree the following:— Bathing suit and toilet requirements. A full list of troop gear will be published next week. Hobbies exhibits can be claimed at headquarters any dinner hour, and Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 4.45 to 5.45 o'clock. If not collected bv August 22. exhibits will be disposed <*• A meeting of jamboree Scouters will be held on Thursday night at 5 o'clock. The St. Clair Group will give a concert in the Presbyterian Hall to-mor-row at 8 p.m., and also a bazaar at the Coronation Hall. St. Kilda. on August 24, 25 and 26. All officers are cordially invited. GROUP REPORTS I First Dunedin (Te Rahiri, Roslyn).— Inspection and the collection of Hobbies programmes opened the evening's activities. The P.L.'s carried on with tenderfoot and second-class work. P.L.'s Vercoe, Marshall and Hermister were presented with their cyclists' badges. R. Wing was successful in passing his tenderfoot, and was welcomed into the brotherhood. The parade closed a little earlier so as to allow the boys to take their exhibits down to the Pioneer Hall. Fourth Dunedin (North).—A large gathering of Scouts, Cubs, parents, and friends was present on the occasion of the group's thirtieth birthday. Opening the meeting, the chairman Mr Muntz, introduced Commissioner Wing, the patron, Mr Fairburn and the Mayor (Mr A. H. Allen), who all spoke on the value of Scouting in general, and this group in particular. Mr Vercoe, chairman of the Roslyn group, brought greetings from the Rotary Club and his committee. Games were enjoyed, and several items were appreciated. One of the features of the programme was a screening of jamboree films which- let everyone see the value of these gatherings. P. L. Brown was presented' with his cyclist's badge. Fifth Dunedin (Ocean Beach) .—After flag break, Scouter Swanson took over for a night of games while Scouter took the seconds for a short talk. Although the night was cold, games soon had the troop warm. Proofs of the troop photograph were passed round, and several orders taken. Announcements, followed by the lowering of the flag, brought the evening to a close. Sixth Dunedin (Mosgiel).—A full muster of Scouts presented themselves for roll call and inspection, after which, the troop broke up into sections for patrol work. A new boy was welcomed, and Second Oliver was successful in passing his second-class. Four members of the troop have entered for the first-class examination to be held In September. A patrol competition wa.s enjoyed, and to complete the night the troop gave the hall a good springcleaning. A successful football practice was held last Wednesday night Seventh Dunedin (Anderson's Bay). —ln spite of the adverse weather, there was almost a full parade last Saturday night. After flag break, a rehearsal for the entertainment at the hobbies was begun. Plans were discussed for the billeting of the various Sea Scout delegates, who will hold a conference during the school holidays to draw up the Sea Scout programme for the Wellington jamboree. Half an hour's games, the promise, and flag down brought the evening to a close. Tenth Dunedin (Green Island).— There was a good attendance at parade. After flag-break, 10 minutes were spent in patrol corners. The Seagulls and Panthers then had three-quarters of an hour at ambulance under Mr Cor* bett, while the rest had signalling and square lashing under A.S.M. Thomson. The whole troop then gathered round the piano for a " sing song " before dismiss. We wish to congratulate several members of the troop on their success in the recent public healthman. airman and gardeners badges. Seventeenth Dunedin (Knox).— Work for the month has been progressing fayourably. CM. Hill has undertaken the duties of Group S.M. The troop wishes to welcome Mr Gray, who has undertaken the position of A.S.M. and wishes him success. The eighth birthday party was held on July 14, and there was a large parade. Games were played, an outstanding feature of the meeting being an ambulance display given by four Scouts. Commissioner Wing congratulated the troop and presented A.S.M. Payton with his warrant. On July 21 the District staff arrived to have the annual metropolitan inspection. Mr Wilson has also undertaken the -duties of A.S.M.. and we also welcome him. Wesley Troop.—A.S.M. Orchard was in charge of the troop last parade, and after flag-break and notices, inspection was taken. A new game was tried out and enjoyed by all. The next half hour was spent in patrol corners, followed by a Scout's Own, the subject being " Our Honour." A.S.M. Orchard gave an interesting talk. Visitors during the evening were Akela and Rover White. The promise and flag-down brough the evening to a close. Lawrence Troon.—Parades have been carried on during the month, and in spite of wintrv conditions good oroeress'has been made Tests for the Wellington trip were carried out on July 14. and all Scouts succeeded in Dassing. Marching has been practised and invigorating games have been popular. We will not be attending the hobbies this year, as we to save for Wellington. The troop has been redivided into patrols new shoulder tabs distributed. Wesley Cubs.—The pack paraded last Fridav night, and after grand howl a game of poacher and keeper was played. Several Cubs went with Karela to the hobbies, while the rest had a camp fire and games in the den. The pack was Dleased to welcome a " new chum." The grand howl and the Lord's Prayer brought the evening to a close. Ist Dunedin (Roslyn) Rovers.— Flag break was followed bv - talk on signalling and its uses bv one of the crew and a half-hour practical demonstration of Morse. A discussion on the painting and redecoration of the den was held and several good suggestions noted. A short darts tournament provided amusement for a while, and was followed by a talk and reading of " Rovering to Success." sth Dunedin (Ocean Beach) Rovers.— bongs were practised for a visit to the Talbovs Home. The Dossibilities of a Rover camp at Labour week-end were discussed and found practicable. The meeting was completed with a game and suooer OVERSEAS JOTTINGS Cubs Welcome Royalty Two hundred Cubs gave their Majesties a pleasant surprise on their last day in Canada. The King and Queen, on leaving the Council Chamber in the Provincial Parliament Building, had to cross a landing, and

were greeted with a terrific grand howl from the Cubs, who were packed on a staircase round the corner. Their Majesties were obviously delighted with this reception, and the King laughingly congratulated the Scouters in charge on the power of the Wolf Cubs' lungs. Makkovik, Labrador The Scout law and promise have been translated into Eskimo, and further translations of essential Scout literature are in progress. MakkoviK Scouts are mainly of Eskimo extraction, but are English-speaking. There is- every prospect of an all-Eskimo group being started at Hebron, in North Labrador, in the near future. The Rev. F. W. Peacock, a Moravia* medical mission, has told Scout headquarters that during his stay at Makkovik Scouting was a valuable asset to a missionary. The Chief Scout's Book "Roverirtg to Success," Lord BadenPowell's book for Rover Scouts, has been translated into Portuguese by Dr Bonifacio A. Borba. An introduction to the book by General Vasconcellos states: "Lord Baden-Powell's work is that of one of the greatest of men."