SCOUT NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 69, 23 March 1933, Page 20

SCOUT NOTES

(By "Scoutcr.")

A parly of three from the Terrace group spent an.epjoyable time at' Butterfly Creek last weekend. Butterfly Creek and its environs seem to be vapidly developing into a' real .scouting ground. At l«ast four troops were represented there carrying out scouting practices. D.C.C. Ureen was also to be seen on the Saturday afternoon, bupily engaged preparing sites for a competition to be: held there shortly. Having bathed arid partaken of a meal, tho skipper and P.L. Fred Evans accompanied C.L.S". Green on his way back to catch the 6.40 p.m; bus to town, .and also to meet P.L. Jack O'Neil, •nho was arriving by -the G p.m. boat. The return trip to camp was most enjoyable, the night being warm and still. Later, while on the way to the Rovers' whare fora sing-song, the patrol from the Institute group could be seen enjoying a camp fire, and each lad was evidently in. his element. Tho lads were camping as a patrol .in the charge of a patrol leader. '"Good Scouting," Institute. On arriving at the Rover whare, -\\e met Skipper Ken Peterson with his boys from First Kelburn, and Jtover Mate Tom Mathie and Norman Johns. After a pow-wow and sing-son; bupper concluded a cherry hour. Much later camp life was rudely interrupted by heavy rain. Fires went out and were cashed awny, sleeping bags vere hurriedly vacated for the sanctuary of a light hiking tent, and all manner of odds and.ends, and clothes, were unceremoniously shoved into ruckEucksl' Torches 'were brought into commission, and it was-soon evident that a move nould have to be made. Accordingly, tracks were made for '"Whnve A-Parond." Institute, ■with Fin=t 'Kelburn as a good second, arrived at the wharo in a very damp condition, and &oon made, their presence known to the.'two occupants. What'an opportunity for a Rover to carry out liis motto of "Service," and how did they respond! In a very 'short period a huge fire was got going, hot tea was brewed, and the drenched Scouts'were fcoon ocuipjing the welcome bunks. Enough wet clothes to till a dealer's shop were stretchJed; before: tho capacious fire or on petrpl | tins to dry. The sight inside the wharo , would have done the heart of. any harassed 1 business- man or politician a world of good. Grinning and shiny faces appeared from;'bohind the bunk curtains and sm;irt remarks, songs, and happy boyish, laughs filled the air for an hour or so. A Scout with a ricked wrist was attended to by a Rover. Dry blankets were handed round, and soou all v,u& quiet. With morning came the tnfek of sorting oneself out and finding one's belongings. All accompanied with a continuance of the same "seouty" spirit. Before midday one party had departed for home. Another left two or three hours after lunch. The two Rovers, were still hard at it carrying out , their work ,-\vitli the same goodwill. And -so" a weekend was enjoyed, and fresh friendships 'made.

On February 25 live Brooklyn Scouts went to .Butterfly Creek. On March S twenty formed a guard of honour at St. Peter's Church for: Mr. Turner, secretary of the committee, for liis wedding. Nine Scouts went to Butterfly Creek on' March .11. The first birthday of the Rovers was celebrated on April IS. I

The ,new .committee of the Collingwood Sea Scouts met in full force on March ], and discussed ho vital questions which have been a source of concern for some time, :i den and finance. The matters worn viewed from every angle, and the first step towards obtaining funds will be a children's fancy dress ball, which will be held on March -25. The troop and the pack are progressing favourably, Se.i Scouts G.,Jacobs and D. Olsbn have been appointed cub instructors, and three new tenderpads have joined the pack's lively parade circle. S.M. Mr. Jacobs and First Mate JVIr. Lawton.liave passed the tests for their charge certificates undT Captain Whiteford. Preparation? are now in full swing for the liaster reghtla. Scouts arc requested to communicate with Mr. C. L. S. Green (W.C.C.), Railway Drafting Department, for information regarding the Gilwell course, as the secretary is laid up -flitb. influenza. The secretary hopos to-be back by Friday.

Scouters are reminded that an up-to-date course in sketching lias been prepared. There is no charge, and all Scouters are asked to enter their names so that n large enough class can be held,. Let ihn secretary know, and stata what" day will suit you best. Outdoor sketching takes a prominent plae? in thp course. ' • Enougli members have entered for ' a class in Maori language in the .Huft Yajr, ley and Bays district. A ieyr more pro required for Wellington districts. Plpnso make early application, as arrangements have to be made. . . "

Boys from eight to fourteen years of age. in the Wellington North district interested in Soouting arc invited to be present at an evening to be given" in the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Hall on March 27, at & p.m.' There will be a variety of games, in which all will be asked to participate. ' Supper will bo provided by the I committee.

The first meeting of the newly-forrricd Wellington District Rover Council will be held in the Ist Wellington Rover Den H.B. Building, Willis Street, at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28. Crews are reminded to send along .one delegate for each membership of ten or fraction over 50-per cent, .of ten.' In the meantime, to have all crews represented, those with a membership under five are asked to elect one, delegate. The object of the council is ,to furtherjlhe social side of rovering generally, and to bring about a better spirit of _ eo-opcration of all'crews within the district, especially in conjunction with' district rover functions. Ro\cr crew's arc asked to give the scheme c\ cry support.