SCOUT NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 251, 22 October 1937, Page 4

SCOUT NEWS

Thought for the week:—“lt is much easier to be critical than correct.”

Glasgow Eagle Troop.—During the past few months this troop has been meeting in the Baptist schoolroom. Now that the cold season is over, their meetings will be held in the open air. Last week-end, three p.l's in charge of A.S.M. Stan Willetts went for a trip up the river in a canoe. The weather was fine and some very interesting photographs were taken, and in order to have the four Scouts in the picture, and at the same time to work the camera, it was found expedient to tie the camera to a tree and by attaching a string, the photograph was taken by a -member of the group. On the last parade night, the troop fell in for inspection at 7 p.m. and then made their way to Cook s Gardens for the purpose of playing a game of “snakes and ladders,” or in other words, “guard the tower.” In the first game Scout J. Pope was the only one to escape the vigilance of the guards and so reach the tower. It is intended to hold a troop camp in the near future, and the Kawana Banner is being prepared. A visit was paid to the troop by an oliicer from headquarters, who found things in a satisfactory condition and great care being taken of the hall by the Scouts. There was a line healthy lot of lads hard at work, and an enjoyable game of hand soccer was played to wind up the evening programme.

Wanganui East Group.—This group held their 26th. anniversary tea in the Scout hall on Tuesday, October 12th, and were honoured by the presence ui (he Dominion chief commissioner, Mr. H. Christie, who was accompanied by Metropolitan and District Commissioners A. F. A. Woollams, and Mr. Chappell, respectively. Those accompanying the staff officers were District Sec. Mr. C. S. Brown, Dist. Cubmaster W. Gaze, and Group Chairman Mr. McCrorie. The commissioners were welcomed by the Dominion haka by the Scouts and thq grand howl by the wolf cubs. A large number of parents and the public were present, who assembled in the hall to partake of an excellent tea prepared and provided by the ladies’ committee and parents. The beautiful birthday cake was cut by the chief commissioner, who addressed the gathering, and wished the group success in the future. Included in the toast list was “The King” proposed by Mr. McCrorie and replied to by Mr. Chappell; “Our Group,” by G.S.M. Scott, replied to by Mr. Woollams; “The Ladies’ Committee” by Mr. Brown, replied to by Mr. McCrorie. After the toasts the Met. Com. called upon the Chief Com. to present scouters warrants to Messrs. G.S.M. Scott, S.M. Cullimore, C.M.R. Laird, and A.C.M. H. Taylor. District S.M. Gaze presented on behalf of the Scout olliccrs and Cubs a wallet to C.M. Laird who is leaving Wanganui in November to reside in Christchurch. After this ceremony was performed, the tables were cleared and the hall prepared for a concert. Mr. R. Robbins of Gonville, entertained the audience with conjuring and jokes and also assisted the boys with their programme, which was very much appreciated. The cubs in their stunt opened with a song and chorus and a jungle dance. Alan Scott gave a solo, and there was a recitation by Wallace Hawk, a sketch by C.M. Laird and H. Roydhouse, two Scout solos by C.M. Laird, and a sketch by Scouts K. Lewis, J. Cox, L. Foster, G. Jones, and D. Shepherd. Mouthorgan solos were presented by L. Foster and H. Roydhouse, and a camp fire and supper brought a very happy birthday to a close.

Pack! Pack! Pack! Hark! Akela calls —hey ye little wolf cubs of the jungle, be it known that we all follow the tracks from Taihape, Mangaweka, Marton, Maxwell and Wanganui to the great Spriggens Park ravine there to assemble round the council rock at 12 noon on Monday the day of Labour, October 25, 1937. Once there you shall skip, frisk and make good hunting—keep your ears well pricked up, your eyes wide open, all alert and observant, while Akela and the ol*

wolves will do their best to teach more of the happy and mysterious ways of the jungle life. Bring the cub grin and keep it handy, it's always useful. Congratulations Gonville pack with their live stalwarts won the cub football seven-a-side contest. One-two-threc wooff. Labour Day Rally.—All Cuhs are expected to invite their parents to spend the afternoon with them at Spriggens Park on Labour Day.