SCOUT NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 278, 24 November 1936, Page 5

SCOUT NEWS

Thought for the Week.—"ln a pinch, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of brains.” Three Scouts from S. M. Rogers’ troop, Westmere, attended the garden party at Mrs. J. Taylor’s residence, “Marua,” recently held in aid of the Country Queen, and were of very great assistance.

, n A visitor from headquarters, re- '» cently looked in upon the Gonville ’ pack at work under Lady Cubmaster r , A. Stephens. Twenty Cubs were •y there, and immediately extended courtesy greetings which were appreciated. Gonville has a smartly dressed pack, and a remarkably well behaved one, and they seemed to thoroughly enjoy their wolf Cub training. Recently I Cubs David Evans, Bill Groves and Alan Lockett passed their tenderpads, Cub Stanley Bebarfold passed the collectors’ tests, also his 2nd star test, jand has now both eyes open. Cubs Eric Pickering, Don Stephen, Stan Bebarfold, Lloyd Evans, Warnock Keen, Paul Gillon, Jack Reid, Rod Rochill, David Gordon, Albert Bostock, _ Graham Putt, Ivan Bryant, Peter Leveston, and Bernard Kyle passed I I the Ist. star tests, and have now one I eye open, and the other one just peepI ing through. Cubs Don Stephens and Peter Leveston have just opened the other eye and are now entitled to wear two stars. House orderly badges I have been earned by Cub Warnock Keen and team players by Peter Leveston and Warnock Keen. It would seem that these Cubs are very keen. The pack meet at 6.30 and conclude at 7.30 p.m. Visitors are welcomed, so will be the new assistant who is shortly to arrive. The 2nd. Marton Wolf Cub pack reports interesting doings in the den. Cub Frank Kendrick is a clever Cub in dodging the pack when carrying dispatches. A hearty howl greeted the new club, Bill Grant, to the pack and it is to be hoped he will enjoy good hunting. Cubs Noel Morris and Kevin Brider have reached the end of the jungle track, and have been passed up to the Ist. Marton Scout troop. Both boys have been keen cubs and regular attenders, and will be greatly missed by the pack and Akela. | The week-end 24th. to 26th. will re- I main as a pleasant memory for 22 Rovers of, and adjacent to, this dis- , trict, who visited the Chateau, ski-mg ( proved difficult, but enjoyable, and without casualties. The conditions higher up on the mountain were not pleasant, and despite dogged determination to reach the top, the attempt had to be abandoned, but a second attempt later on proved successful. The chaps thoroughly enjoyed their stay, and are keenly looking forward to another Rover moot in this locality. As the time draws near for the vsit of the Dominion Chief Commissioner, the interest taken to prepare, be .omes more keen. We know of some Scouts who are having their uniforms furbished up and we appreciate the value of their action. The annual meeting of Cubmasters took place recently, and amongst those present were D.C.M. Gaze, Mrs. A. Stephens, E. Davison, J. Dowling, J. Willetts, R. Laird, H. Taylor, and the following gentlemen were elected, president, Metropolitan Commissioner, H. Christie; vice presidents, District Commissioner A. F. A. Woollams, R. Cargill, and D.S.M. Edinger. D.C.M. Gaze was re-elected chairman, with Miss A. Stephens as deputy, Miss J. Dowling as hon. secretary, and Mr. Woollams as auditor. The 4th. annual , report and statement of accounts was presented by the secretary, and found correct and adopted accordingly. The committee expressed its sincerest thanks to the Rover crew for the use of their den and library. A very happy evening was spent in games and competitions, which were in charge of , D.C.M. Gaze, and concluded with supper. i It is with regret we learn of the i death of Constable Rod Downie. Rod 1 has been for some years a Rover of t the Boys’ Institute crew in Wellington, and also A.S.M. to the Scout 1 troop. He also held the position of 1 quartermaster to the group and made it

a success in all these positions, and r until he joined the Police Department, he never missed a parade. His influ- f ence for good was tremendous. c Camping gear is now being over- >1 hauled, and the district troops would t like to hear of the arrangements in h train by groups. tl