Scout News

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 290, 11 December 1935, Page 9

Scout News

.By

“Lone Rover.”)

Conducted weekly the interest of Scouting in the district, and to acquaint the public with tho work which Scouting embraces. All contributions should be in tho hands of “Tuakana’> c/o A. F. A. Woollams, Ridgeway Street, at the lat est Monday morning.

Camping time will be here in a few days—the dnvs seem just like hours and therefore two weeks will soon pass. Readers would be well advised to make complete preparations for their annual camping, and a few hints are contained in the following notes. Reports. So far ouly two packs have had any notes in. Where are all the rest’ Have you, got lost in the “jungle?” D. Y. B. to get in before Christmas even if it means losing five minutes' sleep. Just a few lines ‘will do. And how about those Troop notes? Or have you all broken up for the season? Troop Jottings. Y.AI.C.A. are still going strong and report good musters. The troop recently visited the fire station and learnt a lot more that will help in the Fireman’s Badge. The S.AI, of the Durie Hill Troop reports that they have made a start in clearing up their new Jl.Q’s. Another instance of a troop getting busy with a clubi'GOin of their own. Glasgow Eagles have been seen the last two weeks busy in Queen's Bark and Aloutoa Gardens estimating heights and distances. Re repart of their efforts will be coming shortly. ie ; v ’ also report the return of their “I.L. Leigh who is being kept busy now. Owing to the pressure of work now, the Westmere Troop has broken up for the holidays, after having done much good work during the year. There old S.AI. Air. A. Norrie, who arrived home from his college is away again for a few weeks. December 4 saw a very interested number of chaps at the Rover Den to listen to Air. C. R. White give his talk on his visit to Australia. Me were only sorry that the time was so short, but we hope to get Air. M hite again for he is well worth hearing. We partook of the inevitable tea, etc., before going home. Dance of Baloo. A'ariation No. 3. All lights out except one for moon. The Cubs are hiding in sixes in their lairs. Baloo l in centre with Mowgli sitting at his feet. Baloo —Little brother you must learn the law of the jungle. Alowgli—But 1 would rather hunt, Baloo. Baloo—You will never catch you supper unless you learn the law. Repeat it after me. “A Cub given in to the Old Wc-lf, a Cub does not give in to himself.” (Alowgli repeats). Now stand up. Alowgli follows Baloo round circle, repeating the law twice and lagging finger at him. Baloo —Now call the black wolves that they may learu the law of the jungle.—Alowgli runs to* the Black’s lair and shouts “Black Wolves.” The blacks run up shouting the six call, and stand in front of Baloo. Baloo—Black Wolves, do you know the law of the jungle? Black Baloo. (Repeats the law). Baloo —Then repeat it all together. Headed by Alowgli, the Blacks form a circle round Baloo-and repeat the law as in the W.C.H.B. Baloo—Enough. Call the Brown Wolves. Alowgli then calls the Brown Wolves and they come up. The Sixer repeats the law then the Blacks and Browns form a circle headed by Alowgli and repeat the law twice.

•Carry on with tile other sixes until the whole pack is doing the dance. “When the last six has repeated the law Baloo calls “Pack” the dance ends. Cub Masters.

Please note —Y’our new secretary is Aliss J. Dowling, Watkin Street, Gonville. The best of good wishes for happy hunting and a good run with your pack of old wolves is the desire of all Akela’s J-ean. Camper’s Badge.

Well, chaps, I got a pleasant surprise last week. A ‘ ‘ W.S. ’ ’ man handed me a list of what he thought necessary for a five day camp, and for a first effort at the badge it is pretty good, but not quite up to standard. The personal gear is just a bit

too small for comfort, also the cooking gear is rather short. He evidently intends to go to bed at sunset as he doesn’t include any light. The ration list could have a bit more added to it ia places and I would suggest he tries to work out the five days menu from it and see what he has missed. He will find it easier in catering if he works in “lbs.” and “oze.” instead of spoonfuls, cupfuls, etc. However, its a real good effort and shows that our “W.S.” men at least are on the job. Let them all come. And now for our next list of rations. Puddings.—-Any fresh fruit such as apples, plums, etc. Stewed fresh fruit. Slewed prunes, figs, etc. Stewed fruit salad, rice, rice and raisins, pancakes, stewed apples, apple pudding, plum duff, ginger pudding, suet pudding with jam or syrup, golden pudding, apple fritters, macaroni, tapioca, fritters, tinned fruit, custard, etc. Tea. —Besides the usuals; cakes, gellies, banana sandwichs, fish, paste, lettuce or fresh salad, pineapple, fresh fruit, melon, shrimps. Supper.—lnstead of the usual cocoa and biscuits try a plate of soup, or some luncheon sausage, and if you ai-e still stuck fc-r dishs try out mother’s “recipe” book and I’ll guarantee you won’t do half what you want. Next week I will run through tests 2,3, and 5, and don’t forget to write and let me know if you want further information and watch, out fc-r date of Camper’s" Badge exam. Programmes for Rovers. I think we all realise that the success of a crew programme depends on how it “appeals” to the chaps; and to attain this objective it is, of course, necessary fc-r the R.L. and the R.Al.’s to know the particular likes and dislikes of each individual member of the ctew. During the coming holidays a lot of spade work has to be done in readiness for the coming year’s work, and here is an idea from “The Rover World” that may be very helpful to R.L’s and R.Al’s. A list of questions is handed to each

member of the crew, who is asked to state quite frankly the extent to which the various subjects appeal to him by replying in the following manner:— Put a letter opposite each subject on the list as follows: If you are keen on the subject, put “K.” If you are not so keen, but still interested, put “I.” if you don’t know whether you would like it or not, put “ If you are bored by it, or disliked it, put “B.” Here is a typical list of subjects, (to be altered according to the idea of the crew). f irst aid, birds and how to recognise them, trees and how to recognise them, flowers and how to recognise them, rowing or canoeing, axeman ship, tree or rock climbing, camp cooking, cycle hikes, debates, acting camp lire stunts, acting items suitable for concerts, country dancing, wood carving, leather work, model making, boxing, wrestling, and ju-jitsu, musical evenings, hikes, photography, mapping and logging, knotting and lashing, plaiting, rope spinning, poetry, signalling morse and semaphore, stalking, tracking, games, swimming, hikes for liambleis Badge.

Talks (followed by discussions): — Type 1; About Scout law, Rover ideals, questions affecting conduct and character etc. Type 2. By outside speakers on various subjects of educational character. Type 3. Everyday affairs, items in the news, foreign affairs, etc. Finally, at the foot of the list, are put two questions as follows: — 1. Is there any subject not in the above list that yc-u would particularly like?

2. Have you any other suggestions or remarks concerning programmes. Next week I will give you the rest of the instructions, so till then I wish you “Kio Ora” with your chaps and may next year’s prc-gramme be the best ever. “Tuakana. ”