BOY SCOUTS’ JAMBOREE

Taranaki Daily News, 7 January 1927, Page 2

BOY SCOUTS’ JAMBOREE

LARGE GATHERING AT NORMANBY. AN IDEAL CAMP. One of the prettiest and most sheltered spots in the district is the site of the Boy Scouts’ encampment on the western bank of the Waingongoro stream near the electric power station on the Normanby-Okaiawa Road. A splendid view of the encampment is afforded from the road as one approaches the power station from Nonnanby. Nestling snugly in a sheltered hollow the camp at once arouses interest with its many tents arranged in neat rows, with a tempting background of greeu fields and native bush. The choice of the site was a happy one. It is ideal in every way for the carrying out of all scout work. The encampment is situ; ted on an isthmus of land with the river ac a boundary to an area of meadow several acres in extent. A knoll and a clump of native bush provide shelter from the northwest and at the same time screens the camp from the road in the immediate neighbourhood. There are 25 tents and a marquee, for recreation purposes, in the camp and each tent is provided with an ample allowance of straw, taking the place of mattresses, so that the boys are quite snug. A wide and varied programme had been previously drawn up, and each day the boys are put through courses of instruction in such useful subjects as physical drill, first aid, signalling, patrol marching, treking, knot tieing, scout law, bridge-building and general instruction, interspersed with such forms of recreation as sports, concerts and lectures. THE DAY'S DUTIES. The camp opened on Monday last, the circumstances being hardly auspicious, since heavy rain fell during the afternoon and evening. Many of the tents had to be erected in the rain. The ability of the scouts was tested out, yet all were snugly bedded down ere night came on. Those who did not erect their tents on Monday did so on Tuesday, and by the evening the camp was in “apple-pie” order. On account of the wet weather on Tuesday all scouting set by programme was suspended, and all worked in improving the camp. A camp concert in the evening concluded the day’s activities. On Wednesday the day was spent in instructions in physical drill to patrol leaders, general parade, when all indulged in morning prayer, and saluted the flag, then bridge-building, semaphore and morse signalling. In the afternoon a sports programme was carried out, the swimming events being held on the Electric Light Company’s dam. The scouters, with the help of Mr. Jackson, of the power company's staff, stretched a wire across the river above the dam and 50 yards above a ferry was made in which all the boys were transported to the far side of the dam. Yesterday opened with physical drill, under the command of the patrol leaders, followed by general parade, when the troop formed up in a hollow square and prayers were read by Scoutmaster Dabourne. After the ceremony of saluting the flag the parade dismissed until 10 o’clock to prepare for a “hike” to the historic To Ngutu-o-te-Manu. At Te Ngutu the Rev. Fletcher gave an address on the history of the. district. The scouts prepared their mid-day meal at Te Ngutu and returned to camp late in the afternoon, finishing up the day with a concert in the evening. INVITATION TO VISIT CAMP. Saturday is visiting day at the camp and an invitation is extended to the residents of Hawera and district to inspect the encampment during the afternoon, when the sports will be continued. The Hawera girl guides have accepted the invitation, and will visit the camp in the afternoon. In the evening the Rev. Haddon will pay a visit and give a lecture on the Maori redoubt in the camp grounds, which has associations with his family. After the address the scouts will contribute items to a camp fire concert. Sunday, the last day of the camp, will open with physical drill, followed by a church parade conducted by Scoutmaster Rev. Barbour, of the Hawera troop. In the afternoon members of the South Taranaki Automobile Association will take the boys for a drive around Hawera, entertaining them at tea and accompanying them to church on Sunday evening, returning them to camp before “lights out.” The camp will be struck at 9 o’clock on Monday morning, and the various patrols will return home. SCOURS IN COMMAND. District Commissioner F. W. Hornerof Hawera is the camp governor, District Scoutmaster N. F. Waite (Wanganui) the camp commandant, Scoutmaster L. G. Culver (Wanganui) camp adjutant, and Scoutmaster N. ' Cowie (Hawera) is the camp quartermaster. Other leaders are; —Wanganui: District Commissioner 11. Christie, Scoutmasters Russell, Arnold, Campbell, AssistantScoutmasters Mepham, Peattie, Dover, Longstaff and Cub-master Davies. Hawera: Scoutmasters Rev. Barbour, Phillips and Hitchcock. New Plymouth: Commissioner Sandford, honorary Silver Wolf (who took the Arawa patrol to Wembley and who is the oldest active scout in the world); Scoutmasters Hopkins and Mill. Eltham: Scoutmaster J. Rogers, who was one of the contingent who went to Wembley. Stratford: Scoutmaster Butcher. Waverley: Scoutmaster Dabourne. Ormondville and Dannevirke: Patrol Leader C. C. Newling, -who, with Scoutmaster Rogers, are the only two King’s Scouts in eamp. The total personnel of the camp is 130, made up as follow:—Wanganui: Glasgow Eagles 14, St. Peter’s 11, Gonvine Baptist 10, Westbourne 7, Y.M.C.A. '<s. New Plymouth: Central 11, St. Mary’s 6, Westown 9, Fitzroy 6. Stratford, 11; Eltham, 11; Hawera, 10; Ormondville and Dannevirke, 6.

A pleasing feature of the camp is the spirit of “Be Preparedness” evidenced by the fact that sick parade has had no response as yet, despite the fact that the first two days of the camp were very wet.

ICAMP ORGANISATION. All the camping equipment needed by each party has been provided, and ail the cooking is being done by that party, the only requirements supplied locally being rations, a marquee as a recreation tent, a quartermaster’s store and a headquarters’ tent. The police are on duty during the 24 hours, patrolling the camp, and though some few boys found it a little difficult to settle down to camp life at first they have done so rather than to suffer the reproaches of the police. Special mention has been made of the capable manner in which Scoutmaster Cowie, of Hawera, has fulfilled his duties in the position of quartermaster. The occupier of the property on which the eamp is established, Mr. Harvey, mowed an acre of level meadow for a sports ground and about half an acre as a parade ground, and this has added considerably to the convenience of the camp. The New Plymouth scouts, under Commissioner F. W. Sandford, accomplished a noteworthy performance by trekking the 45 miles between New Plymouth and the camp, carrying provisions and camp equipment in three handdrawn trek carts. The contingent left New Plymouth at 1 p.m. on Friday last and pitched camp at Inglewood, 13 miles distant, at 7 p.m. Next day the party covered the 14 miles to Stratford, where they were held up until Monday morning by the heavy rain. The last stage of the journey of IS miles was completed on Monday, the party arriving at the camp at 2 p.m., the last 10 miles being covered in heavy rain. THE WINNING ATHLETES. The results of the sports held on Wednesday are as follow: — 100 Yards (under 14 years).—A. Whiting (Eltham) 1, B. Oliver (Westown, New Plymouth) 2, F. Julian (Central, New Plymouth) 3. 100 Yards Open Championship.—H. Lay (Ormondville) 1, L. Selby (Ormondville) 2, E. Longstaff (Glasgow Eagles, Wanganui) 3. Time, 11 3-osec. Hop, Step and Jump.—Burke (Eltham) 38ft bin, 1; Wise (Hawera) 35ft Gin, 2; Longstaff (Wanganui) 35ft 3in, Long Jump.—Burke (Eltham) 16ft 2in, 1; Longstaff (Wanganui) 15ft 2in, 2; Banv (St. Mary’s, New Plymouth, 13ft Gin, 3. Throwing the Cricket Ball.—Wise (Hawera) 89ft 7in, 1; Burke (Eltham) 2; Newling (Ormondville) 3. 100 Yards Swimming (free style).—A. Whiting (Eltham) 1, G. Gaze (Glasgow Eagles, Wanganui) 2, Selby (Ormondville) 3. 100 Yards Swimming (breast stroke). —T. Allcock (Y.M.C.A., Wanganui) 1, C. Cartliy (St. Paul’s, Wanganui) 2, Mepham (St. Peter’s, Wanganui) 3. 75 Yards Swimming (back stroke). —- T. Allcock (Wanganui) 1, R. Barry (St. Mary’s, New Plymouth) 2. HAWERA’S TEAM OF ATHLETES. The following team has been selected to represent the Hawera Amateur Athletic Club in the West Coast championships, to be held at Wanganui on Saturday, January 29: TRACK EVENTS. 100 Yards.—-A. Goodson, C. Shore. 220 Yards.—C. Shore, N. Goodson. 880 Yards.—R. Morrissey. One and Three Miles. —A. Rumbell, R. Walker and Hoddinott. One and Three Mile Walks.—D. Wills. 120 Yards Hurdles, —L. A. Newall, L. Carrol], N. Goodson. 440 Yards Hurdles. —L. Hulbert, L, A. Newall, L. Carroll. Relay Race.—R. Morrissey (880), L. Hulbert (440). C. Shore (220), S. Shore (220). CYCLING. One and Three Mile Cycle.—C. Griffin, W. Sterling, H. Sterling, J. R. Kelly. FIELD EVENTS. • I Long Jump.—S. Lay, A. E. Gilliver, A. Newall. Hop, Step and Jump.—A? E. Gilliver, A. Newall, C. Shore. Pole Vault.—C. Laurent, A. Newall, A. E. Gilliver. Javelin.—S. Lay, L. Hunt, A. E. Gilliver. Discus. —L. Hunt, S. Lay., A. Notman. Hammer. —L. Hunt, A. Notman, C. Laurent. High Jump.—A. E. GiUiver, L. A. Newall, L. Carroll. Shot. —L. Hunt, A. Notman, S. Lay. C. Sturrock was selected for the one and three miles run. but is not available. “A WEEK FOR NEW ZEALAND.” HAWERA’S 1927 SHOW. “Ever since I have been associated with shows I have been astonished by some of the views expressed as to what a show really is, and it is this misguided feeling which apparently exists amongst a lot of people in New Zealand, that has brought a great many of our shows into the unfortunate position they find themselves in to-day,” said Mr. L. O. Hooker, manager of the South Taranaki Winter Show, to a News representative yesterday. “How often we are struck with the rapid changes in and the diversity of fashion! It has been wisely said that one may as well be out of the world as out of the fashion, and figuratively speaking a number of our shows are apparently in this position.” As a practical demonstration, Mr. Hooker instanced what his own executive had had to do, stating that some eight or ten months ago it was decided to have a dairy and forestry exhibition in 1927, and a good deal of work had been done in this direction, but unfortunately, when the time arrived for definite action, it was found that the whole atmosphere of the dairy industry was in a state of turmoil with many cross currents. To have persevered with such a condition would surely have courted disaster. They then had to look for a more peaceful and profitable atmosphere to work in, .when up i loomed the question of tariff /reform. ■ This was a question which not only

affected New Zealanders, but also every member of the British Empire. SUPPORT FOR INDUSTRIES. Already many of the leading papers had devoted editorials to the question, said Mr. Hooker and the Government had set up a commission which commenced its work this month to bring down a report for the next session of Parliament. “There is not the slightest doubt that the Press throughout New Zealand will be treating on this question, for it has a direct bearing on our secondary industries and an indirect bearing, Imperially, on our primary industries,” said Mr. Hooker. “In fact, it is going to be the principal topic of conversation amongst the majority of people of this Dominion. It affects both the primary producer and the worker in secondary industries.” The Winter Show had decided to ride, on this wave of public opinion “and land on the beach instead of on the rocks.” 'Mr. Hooker said no time could be more opportune than the present to launch “a week for New Zealand industries,” which was only another step in the scheme of “British Goods for British .People.” This offered great possibilities and the way was already paved for a very successful exhibition. AU four industrial associations of the Dominion had promised their support. The manager had had interviews with the Auckland and Wellington Associations, and their interest had already taken practical shape. “New Zealand manufactures some wonderful goods” continued Mr. Hooker, “and the people of Taranaki will have an opportunity at the 1927 exhibition of seeing a practical demonstration of what is manufactured in the Dominion. “This is the age of practical advertising and what better means could there be for bringing the manufacturer and the buying publie together? Hawera has the whole district from Wanganui to New Plymouth to call upon and if the figures of the 1926 show are any criterion the exhibitors at this year’s show will get an excellent advertisement, for on one day alone ■in 1926 there were over 1:0.000 paid admissions. There is no doubt that the South Taranaki Winter Show has been built upon the rock of confidence, having both the confidence of the exhibitor and of the pu’riic.” GROW MORE PIGS. “Even from the southernmost part of New Zealand we find the following comment in an Otago paper: “There is a brightness and an artistic turn given to the whole turn-out. Surely there must be somewhere a very enterprising secretary and a most original and enthusiastic committee. I have seen many shows in my time—mostly in the south, I admit—but never have I seen a winter show to please me as Hawera did!” “A great measure of our success has been due to the generous assistance and practical help of Government departments,” said Mr. Hooker. “For 1927 they are again out to do all they possibly can to assist the ‘‘Week for New Zealand Industries.” A special feature and undoubtedly a novel one, in connection with this “Week for New Zealand,” is a “More Pigs Campaign.” So impressed was the manager with the interview he had with Mr. W. S. Gauge, of Bristol, in December, 1925, oh the prospects of the pig industry in New Zealand, that he determined at the first suitable opportunity to endeavour to create more interest in a very important industry for the Dominion, PROSPECTS FOR EXPORT TRADE. “Britain grows enough of her primary products to feed herself for only two days of the week; for the remaining five she has to depend on imports from overseas,” said Mr. Gange on that occasion. New Zealand had not , long been in the pig (export trade with Britain, he continued, but the quantity exported had grown steadily. Britain could do with unlimited quantities so that there was a big future for- the industry if run on the right lines. He spoke of the necessity of improving the housing and feeding of pigs in New Zealand and pointed out that on good land three times as many pigs could be grown as there were cow’s on the farm, but they would need to be topped off with barley meal or some such food. Referring to export methods, Mr. Range had said that England wanted the frozen Carease only. If it was cured in New Zealand it would have to be done so hard that it would not meet with the taste of the consumer' at Home, but if the frozen carcase was sent Home it could be cured to meet the requirement of the consumers. The Live Stock Division of the Agriemtural Department’s exhibit will be of a very practical nature, both from a publicity and exhibition point of view. An important feature in connection with all previous shows, has been publicity and this policy will be considerably augmented for 1927. “We ean afford to remember that famous Americanism, ‘l’ll tell the world,” concluded Mr. Hooker. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. W. O'Callaghan left for the south on Wednesday on a motoring tour.