SCOUT NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22144, 26 September 1935, Page 2

SCOUT NOTES

[By Gbey Wolf.]

As the hobbies exhibition will be an accomplished fact this week-end, will all Scouts and Cubs see to it that their entries are at the Pioneer Hall on Thursday evening or Friday before 10.30 a.m. at the very latest? It would be very disappointing after all your hard work to arrive too late, and so be debarred from showing your entry. Also be sure to bring all your boy friends along, as, after seeing what you can do, they probably would be only too keen to join up with a movement which giv’es them such an opportunity to further their interest in any branch of hobby work. Of course, dad and mum wouldn’t tinnk_ of staying away from your exhibition* and try to interest uncle and l aunt as well. Remember that all programmes that are not sold are to be returned before the opening, so that they can be sold at the door. Finally, see that your uniform is absolutely spick and span. Result of metropolitan competition :—North-east Valley Troop 1, Ocean Beach Troop 2, St. Clair Troop 3. Scouts’ Seven-a-side Rugby Tournament.—After a good tussle Christian Brothers proved victorious, with Outram runners-up.

TROOP AND PACK REPORTS. Ist Dunedin (Roslyn) Troop.—Proceedings were started with half an hour’s patrol work, which was followed by inspection and emergency - drill. A game of hand Soccer, played under new 'rules, proved very enjoyable. A charade, using the Scout law “ A Scout is courteous,” was won by th% Stags, with the Kiwis second. This' gives Stags 4 points and Kiwis 2 towards “ Clin Chin Chow.” After a run round the hall a competition in minute guessing was held, and quite a few Scouts were able to judge this fairly correctly. The following Scouts passed their Kim’s game (R. Bennets) and compass (Overton and 1 Bennets). First and second-class cooking tests will be held on Saturday, October 5, and all Scouts are to parade at 7 sharp in full uniform on Friday next, and will proceed to the hobbies exhibition. After a practice in second-class signalling and first-class _ ambulance, the plans for the hut which has Keen drawn, by ex-Scont L. Jones were passed round and approved. The following Scouts passed their hanclvman’s badge:—P.L. J. Lyth, P.L. I. Scott, P.L.- I, Dickison, Second P. Black, Second B. Rose, and Scouts B. Black, L. Marks, and A. Paterson. After dismissal a court of honour was held, and copies of the ‘ Scouts’ Own ’ given out to the patrol leaders. 2nd Dunedin (Mornington) Troop.— The attendance last Friday was better than it had been for a while, 17 Scouts' being present. After the usual game of swing ball the troop fell in. The patrols were then dismissed to their corners, the Stags and Foxes taking signalling and the Tuis ambulance. A Scouting game, , hunt the nails, tested the Scouts’ power of observation. Inspection and roll call over, stretcher drill was taught, and although not much prograss was made, after further practice the Scouts should soon be proficient. The troop then went to the committee room, where a camp fire was held, S.M. Denniston reading the story of the loss of the London a steamship which sank in the Bay of Biscay; A bike ride to Woodside was arranged for Sunday, and the troop then dismissed with the Scout promise. 4th North Dunedin Pack paraded under C.M. Salmond, 20 Cubs answering roll call. After inspection an interesting game of jungle was enjoyed. After this entry forms were distributed for the hobbies exhibition, and a new game called “ Blocks in the Circle ” was taught. Sixers then took charge for instruction for first star work. Sixer Eric Demonth and Sixer _ L. Shackleton, who are about to go into Scouts, were then farewelled with the “ grand howl.” This concluded the night’s work, and after dismissal the pack left the jungle for home. 7th Dunnedin (Anderson’s Bay).— The troop met at its new headquarters at Vauxhall Point, a fair muster parading. Three new recruits were enrolled on the troop books. After roll call the Scouter carried out inspection, the points showing a _ welldressed troop. Tho troop then divided into two parts and settled dpwn to Morse and semaphore signalling in charge of Loaders Sagar and M'Gregor, with Leader Davis in charge of training -new recruits for their tenderfoot. 11th Dunedin (Cavershnm) Troop.— Before tho Scouts fell in for inspection tho Scouter took the boys for knots and compass work. Rover White gave tho boys a game of round the ring. After information about tho lu-bbies exhibition had been read by Scouter Clark tho troop dismissed. 14 th Dunedin (St. Andrew’s). — Scouter Ashby was in charge of the parade. Two representatives of tho Kensington Boys’ Brigade attended to arrange a Soccer match to be played on Saturday, October 5. A.S.M. Mitchell then gave out the final arrangements for the hobbies exhibition. Scouter Ashby taught the boys three new songs for the concert in October. The five new recruits were shown two hakas, making themselves proficient with both words and actions. A.S.M, Mitchdl then asked for the names of all Scouts willing to pay 6d a year for the new Scout magazine, tho ‘ Scouts’ Own.’ A game of “doit ” was played and was won by the Bulldogs by 0 to 5. Tho patrols then dispersed to their corners, where the new members had the first stages of the tenderfoot taught. District Commissioner Andrews paid a visit and brought some tags for the hobbies. • A warming game of hand Soccer resulted in a draw, 1 point each. An enjoyable evening closed with the promise and tho Lord’s Prayer. 17 th Dunedin (Knox) Troop.— Twenty-two were present last Friday when inspection and roll call wore taken. We had as guests for the evening the Scouter and troop from Kensington. A run was held via Pitt street to the Town Belt, returning via Cosy Dell and King street. After this tho visitors were attached to our patrols and the leaders took charge. Knots, signalling, and star observa-

tion work was carried out. This was followed- by Rugby and “ bar the door.” After cocoa and biscuits the visitors were given a haka. Scouter Paape replied, and his troop returned the haka. _ Scout promise brought a happy evening to a close. The Hospital Patrol was busy during the week with knots, the grand howl, and Union Jack knowledge. Twenty-one Cubs welcomed Akela on Friday. After a game of Rugby a run was held via King street to the Normal Hall. This was followed by a relay race and “ granny’s footsteps.” The pack is showing great keenness and good combination in its games. 27th Dunedin (Kensington). A good muster of Scouts paraded last week at troop headquarters. Second class badges were presented by Scouter to six members of the troop, who are now determined to push on with their Scouting work and to secure their first class badges. The first few minutes were devoted to the practising of a number of items which are under consideration for the troop birthday party. After this Scouter Williams took the second class Scouts for some quarterstaff work, while the rest-of the troop tried out a variation of Kim’s Game with the Scouter, who had a list of 25 common words connected with Scouting, all of which began with the letter S. This list was read through twice, and then all the Scouts were given paper and pencil, and required to write down as many as they could remember. One mark was given for each one right, and one mark lost for each imaginary word that was added. Results were really quite surprising, and seem to indicate that this is by no means an easy test. Estimation of height, distance, and numbers was then taken' by the Scouter, with the assistance of Scouter Mitchell, who was a very welcome visitor to the troop from St. Andrew’s. By this time the quarter-staff squad had completed its work, and, needless to say, thoroughly enjoyed it, so the troop as a whole had games with Scouter Mitchell, who introduced two new ones. Haka practice was held, when the new troop haka was assiduously practised along with the other favourites—the Kainate and the Ore ere aniwa. Parade was dismissed with the Lord’s Prayer and the promise., A court of honour meeting was held during the evening for leaders and seconds, when troop business was discussed and arrangements made fowtbe visit to Knox next Friday. The troop is sorry to lose Ray Dierck, who is leaving Dunedin. 28th Dunedin (Christian Bros.’) Troop held its weekly meeting on Friday, when there was a full muster of Scouts. As it was a cold night a warming game of “ barging ” was held. Following this was roll-call and inspection. The troop was then divided into three sections, the Owls and Seagulls on ambulance, the Bellhirds and Stags on pioneering, and the Tuis and Hawks on signalling. After this the patrols went off to their corners and spent most of the evening working among themselves. A new recruit, M. Pettit, was admitted to the troop, ivhile several boys passed their second class ambulance. Last Saturday week the troop, after very strong opposition, were fortunate enough in winning the football shield. As the tug of war competition is drawing near all the boys

are becoming very keen and taking up practice hard. They are, also getting in some practice for the athletic competition, which is to take place early next month.

Terra Nova Sea Scouts. —Practically tho whole company paraded on Friday night at two bells, second dog watch. After the skipper had inspected the company he said he was pleased to see all the boys back again, and _ hoped they had enjoyed themselves during the holidays. The whole company spent about 15 minutes on Morse before settling down to the _ usual routine. Captain Mackenzie visited the troop and passed Bos’uns ' Buchanan and Fraser for their boatman’s badge. A game or two was followed by several yarns by the skipper, including the true story of the amusing adventures of Sinful Peck and Co. Tho boys thank Mr S. Goudie for the gift of our orders badge, and Mr J. Fitzgerald for the time he has put in at’ the new hall. Will all Scouters and Cubbers make their notes as short as possible next week, owing to hobbies exhibition.