SCOUT NOTES

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 123, 26 May 1937, Page 20

SCOUT NOTES

(By "Brcwn Wolf.") Thought "for -the week:''-' The facing of unpleasant things-is: an esercise m self-control.'1..-■ ■■" [■r^'S-' >:■; . .-• •-.;.-.-■. .' . Coveted Award. For his services \o the Boy Scout movement, Sir Percy Sargopd, Dunedin, has been awarded the decoration of the Silver Wolf. This award is held in high' regard • .in ■ Scouting circles and'there are obly three or four holders of it .in,NewZealand.".. -The information was:.^.contained in\a letter from Imperial'Headgtia-rters. in' London, received by a meeting'at .Wellington on Saturday pf-thVDpmimon Council of the Boy Scouts': Association. Mr. H. Christie, .of .Wanganui,-Dominion Chief Commissioner,' took the chair. Miss N; Wilson, .of Bulls, and Commissioners J. Vogel. (Wellington),-A. Service (Auckland),-H..V: ;Foster (Wellington), J. R. H. Cooksley (Hawke's Bay), J. Wing (Dunedin),J.R.-Middle-ton (Wellington) were present. Sir James Grose and ■ Messrs.' -:'. Duncan Menzies, G. Reid, and J. R. .Middleton were elected to the committee and appointed-to the finance ..committee, Sir James being elected chairman" ' and Mr. Middletori- secretary arid-treasurer. Mr. I. T. Cook-was elected v honorary secretary to fee -council and executive. Training Classes. !. •...•'. ; Old Wolves 'are reminded of vthe Cub training course which' is being, held at St. Mark's each''Thursday evening at 7.45 o'clock. It is, "of course, necessary for all Cub 'officers-holding' provisional warrants to attend' these ■ classes in order to qualify for their: Dominion warrants, but" Old Wolves who have already been, through;;the training art; very welcome to attend, 'and their presence wiil materially assist those who are just beginning their-journey, into the jungle.-• It should; \however,; be understood that the classes are intended only.."for officers of the . Cub branch and for those $vho contemplate taking up Cub Twork, ..and who actually take part in'the..sessions. : A similar invitation 'is extended by the Metro-, politan Commissioner, to. all Scout Officers to attend .the : Scout course,which will be held, on May 31 in St. Peter's Hall, Ghu2nee .Street, at 7.30 p.m. Even. bid: - Scouters. sometimes pick up points at'these gatherings, and if you already -know.,everything, how about imparting: some bfVour wisdom and experience to "others lessiprtunat'e?7 In any event :y'ou^wilj show\your in-, terest and will-be very .welcome. Don't forget, Thursday for Cuhs and Monday for Scouts. ;•. •"■. '■ _ :" North District Dance. ;' -"' Arrangements are going ahead for. this much-looked-for function and the committee; hopes- to see all .Scouters and friends at the Kelburn Kiosk on June 9 (King's' Birthday).' It is confidently anticipated that the accommodation will be taxed by the usual gay throng who patronise these popular North District dances. - Correspondents Wanted, . . ■-. --[■■■ imperial Headquarters written asking for a Scout-of about 15 years who desires to -correspond-with a Scout in the Home Country. Two Canadian Scouts about 14 years-ofage desire to correspond with-two New Zealand Scouts. They are interested in stamp collecting; .A.-juniofvstamp. club -in Canada -wishes to get in touch with a; troop or number'of Scouts in Wellington who would>" care -to exchange stamps. Would; any • Scouts or- Scouters who are" interested please ; communi-. cate with; Metropolitan Headquarters as soon as possible?, v ;. ■;.; Bon Voyage. ■ . Last, Thursday evening a very happy function was held in the St. Aloysius Hall, Petpne, 'in Honour of tnb lady Cubmaster, Miss E. Ryder (Scarlet Feather), who left next day for Auckland en route for the/ world jamboree, Holland. Her popularity with parents and Cubs alike was testified to by the large number.of parents who were present, and it was clear that her departure was greatly regretted. Durr ing the. evening Mr. Vogel, County Commissioner for the: Hutt Valley and Bays, presented 'her- with her Wood badge and' Gil Well scarf, remarking that, strict as he intended td remain with , the granting of Gilwell scarves, he considered Miss Ryder'most worthy. Later in the evening vMiSS Ry#er was presented With a wiistlet,watch by the. Group Chaplain" on behalf of ths parents-and Cubs, and with a Maori worked purse by. Mr. Boyle on behalf of the Catholic Scouters.of Wellington. A pleasant >: evening ended with a camp fire .and an-informal dance; Wellington South Dance. f '. Invitations rare" being issued shortly to all Scouters, RoVers,-Rangers, group committees, 'commissioners-, and their friends hi'the metropolitan "area to attend a. dance -o rganised by the Wellington South^ district for the. purpose of raising furidsfor the district. The dance has been arranged for June 19, and will be held in-St: .Thomas's Hall, Newtowri. -The services of -an excellent orchestra haye.been obtained, and everybody is guaranteed a first-class' night's enjoyment.7 There will be; prizes for novelty-dances. Arrange your partyVfor:Jurie'l9. ■ Free to Scoiits. .;'..' .y' " • Metropolitan Headquarters desire to acknowledge/-theifvr.iridebtedriess to : Messrs. Boots'," N^Z.,'"Ltd.,-who have provided -sufficient first-aid dressings to enable 'one vto be issued to each. Scout in the metropolitan area. The dressings are contained in a handysized tin which can be carried in the uniform pocket.- l Metropolitan Headquarters, are organising' the issue of these dressings -ioi-the ,-varipu?' head-, quarters. - The action of."Messrs. Boots, Ltd., in making the pressings available to Scouts, wIU-bierappreciated by all, and -.':: to '-this-.'. gefterbus -firm we extend our sincere;/thanks.": ". ' St. Hilda's t Group, t ■ 1" : The St. Hilda's, Group," Island Bay,will hold a-dance:'in aid of" their carnrj funds on June.:sj at the Masonic Hall, Island Bay., A:.good:: orchestra has . been obtained,:- and -those; who attend 'are "assured, oi;a- good ..time and a dainty supper. -.;:,;tr. -..: ~ :' r Be Usfefid? >-y< ■ _■'• •'- \,:'J'-^\ A handy and easy^ household gadget to make: is'.i.brpOm*--rack, to be screwed on toff-wall, or,--to thpse of you-who 'live-in' two-storey-:houses, in the cupboard under- the-stairs. :It consists simply of a piece i>t wood 2ft in length;-4in wide, arid |in, thick when dressed. At :6ne end,-' at •a" distance' of ljin from the back; make a mark with a pencil, and from- the front corner and 2Jin along the'front-edge make-an-other mark'j • Do' likewise at the other end of the-"board.;-Now,-;at each end of the board between the two points marked describe a quarter, of a circle. Across the topf surface of the- board at 4Jin from each'end, arid also in the centre of it,: at right-angles to the back and across-Ho the-'front,-rule three lines, and also one On each side of and parallel' tb 'them'at fin ■distance.: Next,' across each "series of' the three lines you have drawn, at ljin and 2jn from the front edgeand.parall.elrto it, draw two more lines... Draw-, a half-circle across the top between the 1 Jin and 2in lines reaching to i the lines ypu drew tin from the first lines you drew across the board. Now with a small keyhole saw cut out-so 'that you will have three slots 2in deep by liih^wide with a semi-circular/top. 'Also cut out along your 'quarter of a circle lines .at each end of the board.' "Smooth up all these saw .cuts-! with, k halt-round Ale and sandpaper." You xan now paint or stain the broom-rack, and when dry screw into position with 2Jin screws, screwed, in'jjin".from .each- end .of. the board, the screws being countersunk.