SCOUT NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 22156, 26 October 1933, Page 5

SCOUT NOTES

(By

“Pathfinder”)

Tuatapere. The Metropolitan Commissioner, Mr F. G. Hall-Jones and D. C. M. Wilson and another local C. M. visited the Tuatapere troop on th<? occasion of its first birthday. The Scouts put on a display of work and games, under Scouters V. Harrison, J. Duff and G. McLeod. After opening with the Dominion Haka, the chairman of the very keen local committee Mr F. Harrison, made a few remarks, in which he paid tribute to the fine work Mr Sinclair and Scouter and Mrs Phelan of Nightcaps had done in starting the Tuatapere troop again.

A lively game by the Scouts preceded an interesting chat by Scouter Harrison on the work of the troop. The Scouts did some first class ambulance work, for which they are indebted to Scouter Duff. After more games and some addresses by Commissioner Hall-Jones, Provincial Guide Commissioner Mrs. J. G. Macdonald, and Guide Commissioner Mrs Waldon, D. C. M. Wilson and Mr Sinclair, the birthday cake was brought in. Before the youngest Scout cut the cake, the Scoutmaster made a few suitable remarks. Supper was then handed round to the 140 odd visitors and friends, while the visiting Guides took names and arranged for the early formation of Girl Guides in Tuatapere. Gore Rally. A combined rally of Gore district Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies was held in the Gore Showgrounds on Monday afternoon in beautiful, sunny weather.

About 25 Scouts, 40 Cubs, 85 Guides and 50 Brownies took part in the interesting display put on, a party of five Invercargill Rovers going up for the trip. On the way a good turn was done by helping to change a punctured tyre on a car.

The rally commenced with the combined flag break, then the Cubs gave a Grand Howl, the Hunger Dance of Kaa the Python, and the Canoe Haka, all being well carried out. The Brownies gave an excellent presentation of the play of St. George and the Dragon. After a Folk Dance by the Waikaia and Balfour Guides, the trestle bridge built by the Gore Scout troop and a 20ft. tower built by the East Gore troop were inspected by the public. The use of 4x2 timber and planks on the bridge enabled it to carry a heavy load of people and simplified construction. The Gore Pipe Band gave a demonstration of the quickstep, then Commissioner Pierson presented a long service medal to Scouter Corbett. Guides on a bicycle trip had an accident, giving a smart display of ambulance work, carrying the patient off on the stretcher slung between two bicycles. Next came the March Past when the Guide Colours, Guides, Scouts, Cubs and Brownies marched past and saluted their respective Commissioners, the music being supplied by the Pipe Band. The East GoreiScouts’ bugle band then gave a selection which was a credit to their short term of existence, while the Gore troop erected a rope bridge. Mataura Guides gave a very effective Folk Dance, East Gore Scouts signalled from their tower, then a Scout fell off the tower, the Scouts rendering first aid to the imaginary injuries. The Cubs gave another Grand Howl, skinned the snake twice and gave the Canoe Haka again, even better than the first time. After the Empire Pageant by the Guides, the National Anthem concluded the rally, which was a great success. Gore district are to be congratulated on putting on such an interesting display. Afternoon tea was given the Inver-

cargill Rovers after they helped to dismantle the tower and bridge; then they left for home, arriving 1J hours later. Scouters’ Club. Next meeting for training purposes is on Tuesday, October 31, at 8 p.m. in the cubhouse, Gladstone, unless otherwise stated later. Labour Day. About 15 Scouts and Scouters from the Gladstone and Ryal Bush troops camped at Te Anau for the week-end. The two cars, Mr W. Grieve’s hut and Mr Govan’s hay-loft were used for sleeping accommodation and an enjoyable afternoon’s holiday was spent. The party arrived after dark on Saturday and camp-fires were soon going and the sausages frying. Boating was the chief recreation, two or three boats being available as well as an outboard motor and Mr Thomson’s launch. The far side of the lake was thoroughly investigated but a hunt for pigs brought no results. Camp was struck at about three o’clock on Monday and the boys reached home at dusk. What is a Sea Scout? First and foremost he is a Boy Scout. This must never be forgotten. To be a Sea Scout, the life of a sea pirate appeals rather than the life of a backwoodman. So he does his hiking by water. Otherwise he is the same as any other Boy Scout, from whom he can be distinguished only by the cap and jersey he wears, which stamp him as a mariner. His ideals are the same; he makes the same Scout Promise; is subject to the same Scout Law; and is. inspired by the same Scouting Spirit.

Cub News. Sixer J. MacGregor, Second B. Stewart and Cub P. Rees of East Invercargill Pack, completed their Second Star last week. , , , Sixer M. McHugh, of Gladstone also passed his Second Star. Congratulations, Cubs.