SCOUT NOTES

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19371, 8 July 1937, Page 9

SCOUT NOTES

Y.M.C.A. CUB PACK NEWS FROM SCOTLAND By “Scouter" At our usual parade last Saturday afternoon only a small number of Cubs turned out, in fact, all our parades dropped considerably since the infantile paralysis epidemic, but we have hopes of getting into lull swing again soon. Routine work was carried out under Acting-Cubmaster A. Livingston, as well as first and second star work. A few of the lads were instructed also in proficiency badge work. Those Cubs at present attending are very keen, and no sooner are they finished on one badge, that they want to be started on another. The parade was dismissed at 4 p.m. after the Cubs had performed the ritual of the circle and grand howl. Y.M.C.A. Scouts The Y.M.C.A. Scouts paraded for their weekly meeting on Saturday evening. Their was a large attendance and nil enjoyed their work, and were much interested in a talk given by the scoutmaster on scouting. Owing to the Y.M.C.A. Hall being used for a fair, the parade was dismissed earlier than usual, so that the Scouts could avail themselves of all the good things to be bought or won, at the fair. The next parade will take place on Ihe evening of Saturday, July JO. Overseas Scout News News reached me recently from Scotland from Motherwell area group—that their Scouts had just been practising very hard for a big revue and vaudeville there extending over three days. The production of the show was in the capable hands of the Motherwell District Commissioner, Mr. A. 11. Simmonds, who introduced the company at each performance to the audience. The cast comprised over LOO Scouts and Cubs, with an orchestra of several instruments, conducted by Mr. J. McGinnis. I am hoping to have more outside news at regular intervals and trust that the notes are appreciated by Scout readers. Aim of Scout Training Continuing from last week, the aim of Scout training is to replace self with service, efficient both morally and psysically, with the object of using that efficiency for the community. I do not mean by this tiro mere soldiering and sailoring services: we have no military aim or practice in our movement, but I mean the ideals of service for our fellowmen. In other words, we aim for the practice of Christianity in our everyday life, and dealings, and not merely the profession of its theology on Sundays. The remarkable growth of the Scout movement in the 2!) years of its existence has surprised even the promoters of the scheme, for from its inception in 1908, up to the present time, we have spread over the world over 700.000 Scouts and Cubs. Tolaga Bay Troop The Scouts of the To Inga Bay troop are keenly preparing for their first birthday party, which is to be held in the Parish Hall on Friday evening, and to which parents, sisters and all those who are interested i.i ihe Scout movement are invited. The annual meeting also will be herd at the same time, at which the se utmnster will present his report, and a new committee will be elected. Ti'.o troop is steadily nereasing in numbers, and its definite aim is "E-'>?.-,y l oy in Tnlaga a Scout."

A Trip to llualoria

On July some Foy Scouts of the Tolaga Bay troop left Herbert's garage on a goodwill visit to the Runtoria troop, writes Patrol-Leader F. Lawrence, Eagle Patrol. The bus journey was enjoyed by the boys, who indulged in singing Scout songs. When they arrived they were supplied with tea, which war. enjoyed by the boys after the long journey. First they had whistle signals, and then names were played. A Scout (day was put on, representing "Law No. 8," a Scout smiles and wliistles under all difficulties. The Rev. N. F. Benham, scoutmaster of Tolaga Bay, said all the games were played for the Scouts’ benefit. Mr. Little welcomed us on behalf of the Ruatoria troop, and Mr. Benham gave a talk on scouting.. A camp lire iinished the evening, songs being sung and jokes told. Supper was served and the Tolagn Bay troop piled into the bus and began the homeward journey, which was completed at midnight.