scout news

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19765, 21 December 1935, Page 20 (Supplement)

scout news

SEVENTH SCOUT LAW. A 'Scout obeys orders of his Parents,, Patrol-Leader or Scoutmaster, without question. DISTRICT NEWS. Scouters are requested to expedite camp returns to enable final arrangements to be made. This matter Is now urgent. Birthday and break-up teas have inune heavy demands on the time , of members or the District Starr the la3t week or two, but It is gratifying to see that interest in the movement Is not dimlnish-ng. Looking back on 1 035 a steady enort Is noticeable. This is reflected in the number of proficiency badges awarded ana also In the increased * number of badges. We are, however, looking iorward to greater progress during *»“ 0 ; Another pleasing feature Is the gradually Injcreasing strength of Ithe number or the Hamilton troops and the number ot boys coming back to the movement after a break In their service. It Is not intended to review the work of the wholo year, suffice it to say that whereas we have gone back In one or two ways we have more than made up for It In other directions. So let us all put up a better effort during the forthcoming year. Silver Woir takes this opportunity, these being the last notes for ’this year to extend to all his brother Scouts and Cubs the very best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. TROOP NOTES. Te Rore. Our final meeting Tor the year was held on the river bank last Sunday, another function having prevented our usual Saturday meeting. Final details for camp were arranged, after which wo “cooled ofT” In the river and .nvented a new Scouting game called “mudlarks,” which Is “horribly” exciting to say the least of It. • We have closed down now until camp early in January, Ohaupo. The D.C.M. and a party front St. George's paid us a visit on Saturday. ATter opening formalities the badges awarded during the year were presented. We then Journeyed out to Mr ,T. A. Clark s farm and Indulged In rabbit hunting, which was followed by afternoon tea at the homestead. Needless to say this was very much enjoyed by all bands. We said au revoir to our visitors and wished them good Scouting Tor the New Year, after which we broke up for the holidays.

Flrat Frankton. , On Monday at 6.30 p.m. we assembled at the Ilut for our annual break-up tea, which was well attended by the committee, troop, pack and visiting Scout-

“By Silver Wolf.”

ers. During the evening the District Scoutmaster spoko in appreciation of ’Mi Ralph Middleton’s work, both as Scoutmaster and ns secretary of the Scouters’ Association during the past six years, anr expressed the hope that his absence from Scouting -would be only of a temporary nature, Troop-Leader Monty Nelli then spoke on behair of the troop an'd presented Mr Middleton with an Initialled morocco wallet as a token of appreciation. Mr Middleton suitably returned thanks. After tea three recruits were enroller 1 service stars and one second-class badge were also presented. Mr Middleton then made his final Inspection or the troop and gave the hoys a parting message. The troop was then dismissed for the long vacation. Bt. James. Last Saturday we had our final meeting, when the 'troop and pack were entertained to supper by the committee. After roll-call we Indulged In games and gave demonstrations or our work, particularly first aid, for which we used an Improvised stretcher. We had our Commissioner with us for the evening, when he invested 'three Cubs and presented the Cub and Scout service stars, test stars, class and proficiency badges. Supper was a tremendous success, (or which we heartily thank our good Mends of the committee. The Chief then wished all present a merry Christmas and good hunting for 1036 and the meeting clo.-.ed with “ Taps.” St. Peters. On Wednesday evening we held our annual tea In House and Dakings Tea Rooms, scouts and cubs inviting their parents. Very few members of the group were absent while we had about 40 parents and visitors Including three members of the Otorohanga group. After tea several toasts were honoured and Mr A. L. Tompkins presented the service stars, class, leader and proficiency badges. Opportunity was also taken to present the group scoutmaster with a Trained photograph of the group., Parents were entertained with a motion picture featuring the recent Centenary Jamboree held In Frankston, Victoria and with concerted items by scouts and cubs. Altogether this was the most successful group function yet held and Is an Ihcentlve to us to better efforts for the future.

Southern Cross, Our final meeting was held last Friday evening when we entertained the members or .the Boys’ ’Brigade. We spent a very happy evening and enjoyed the games Immensely, especially the competitive games such as stalking. During the evening we were paid a short visit by the Commissioner and District Scoutmatser who wished us the compliments of the season and a good scouty New Year.

St, George's. We held our final meeting for the year Monday night and enjoyed ourselves with team games until 8.15 p.m., when we set off on a trail laid earlier In the evening.

While the boys were following tho trail the P.L.’s and seconds prepared supper. After supper we formed horseshoe and tho Tul Patrol Second (Robert Toombs) was presented with a sheath-knife for his general good work and attendance. The runner-up was Scout Cedric brown, who was very close In all ways to the winner. Our old S.M., Mr Lewis, who Is now devoting all Ills time to cub-work took his farewell of the’troop and thanked the boys for their co-operation In the many scouting ventures they had had together. He ’then Introduced Mr Bollln. our new S.M. to all present. Mr Bollen will have sole charge In Tuture and we hope to poll better points at the next rally. Already we have had special practises and to-day we are going to the campsite Tor the final hike of the year to do some outdoor rally practise. We will he represented at district camp by six members and our two P.L’s. intend to tour around Tauranga and the lakes in the Rotorua district. Other boys arc going away with their parents, but to one ind all we wish a merry Christmas and Happy New Year and a pleasant holiday. Next year we resume on February 3 at 7.15 p.m. Thought for the Week. Do as well as you can to-day, and perhaps to-morrow you may he able to do better.— (Newton). PACK NOTES. St. Peters. Last Saturday we spent our final meet* tng for the year very happily. After Inspection and the grand howl we had games and competitions. The group scoutmaster visited us for a short time and then Akela invested a good many of the boys. We are all on our way to the first star and will finish it early next year. After the investiture we had more games and at the close or the meeting we round that the Black Six had won the Shield, for which we are all glad because It 1 showed tho Whites that they were not invincible. Good , hunting everyone until next year. St. James. . „ , We joined with the scouts for our final meeting of the year and had a very happy evening. Hath! Invested three boys as cubs and presented our service and test stars and proficiency badges. In all we were awarded eight proficiency badges and reel that we have had a good year of progress. We are sorry Aklla could not attend owing to being out of town as we had a surprise for her, but passed it on through Jumbo. TE RORE TROOP'BOY SCOUTS. CAMP AT PIRONGIA. Requirements: Rugs or blankets, over* coat, pyjamas (If worn); soap, towel, toothbrush, comb, knire, fork, spoon, two plates, mug (enamel), change or old clothes, spare handkerchiefs, notebook and pencil, bathing suit. Cost: Ten shillings. Permit: Every scout must have parents’ permission to attend. Form at foot or circular. IT there Is any matter in connection with boy’s health, etc., that scoutmaster should know, please mention on back of form. The Commissioner: Mr Allen, of Hamilton, will visit and inspect the camp, probably staying a few days. Date: About January 5; details later* Te Rore Troop Boy Scouts. To the Scoutmaster: I am willing for my sen to attend the camp on Mt. Ptrongla In January, In your charge, and under your authority. Signed