SCOUT NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22464, 8 October 1936, Page 14

SCOUT NOTES

[By Gbfa- Wolf.]

The hobbies exhibition this year proved a very successful function. There was a large improvement on previous years both in regard to the number of exhibits and quality of the work. Several of the judges commented very favourably on the standard of the work done. All exhibits have been returned to headquarters. Will Scouts and Cubs please collect their articles as soon as possible to allow the metropolitan secretary to get squared up? Results as follows:—Scouts: .Roslyn, 88J points, 1; Knox, 59 points, 2; North-east Valley, 5-1 points, 3. Wolf Cubs: Roslyn “Leopards,” 10 points, 1; St. Clair, 25 points, 2; Roslyn “ Panthers,” 16, 3. The annual meeting has been arranged to take place in the R.S.A. rooms on Tuesday, October 20. Will all officers send in hobbies programme returns immediately to allow the secretary to complete the balance sheet. A first class examination will be held at Passmore Camp on October 17, at 2 p.m. Entries, stating which parts of the badge are required, should be in the hands of the secretary two days before the examination. The Scout and Cub Soccer tournament was played on Saturday under ideal weather conditions. Although we were not able to use Logan Park, it did not take long to make three other grounds into football areas, again proving the usefulness of the Scout motto. Twelve teams competed in the Cub section, which was under the control of Cubbors Fergus, Watt, and I. Dickison. The teams throughout were very even, with small scores separating the winning teams. In the final St. Clair pack won by defeating North-east Valley and Ocean Beach. Twenty teams put up a hard fight for the Scout Shield, and, in a thrilling final game, Christian Brothers came out on top by defeating Ocean Beach by 3 goals to 2. Mr Duncan and Mr Grindley rendered valuable assistance to the Scooters controlling the game. Dr F. J. Borrie has now taken over control of the Dunedin district, with Commissioner Wing ns his assistant. Dr Borrie visited Mosgiel and Outram on Wednesday. Roslvn Leonard Pirnt: on Thursday, and Norf’-east Val lo v Mohicans, Knox, and Christian Brothers Troops on Friday. TROOP REPORTS. Rover Crews.—The crew met at 8.30, when a good turnout was present. We were pleased to welcome a new member, who was a Christchurch Rover, to our crew. A talk was given on the subject of the evolution of man, and two theories were discussed by the crew. We hope to go into camp for the Labour Day week-end and carry out some outdoor Revering. After a warm game the crew dismissed at 10 o’clock.

Ist Dunedin (Roslyn) Troop.—At the court of honour the Labour Day camp and the metropolitan camp were discussed, and a patrol picked to represent the troop in this competition. The Buffaloes gained “ Chn Chin Chow,” the interpatrol trophy, for the past three months. The troop was busy cleaning and tidying the hall ready for the annual meeting on Thursday. Scouter Ashby congratulated the troop on winning the hobbies exhibition. 2nd Dunedin (Mornington).—Fifty copies of the troop magazine were sold at the hobbies exhibition. The Dominion Commissioner, Dr Fenwick, was presented with two, and he heartily congratulated the editors. He also promised to send one to Lord Blcdisloe. The troop is pleased to welcome back A.S.M. Rodgers, who has been parading with the Christian Brothers’ Troop while A.S.M. Miles has been with Mornington. Candidates for the fireman’s badge were instructed by Patrol Leaders Douglas and Rodgers. A.S.M. M'Laren took the rest for a test on streets in Mornington for the Pathfinders’ badge. He then told the Scoots about the wreck of the “ Bluejacket,” which was very interesting. 41b f North) Dunedin Troop.—The intended outdoor parade did not materialise. Instead, the troop settled down to Morse and semaphore under Maui and Rnnci. First class signalling was included in the programme, after which inspection and roll call were taken. A few “ Scouty ’’ games brought the evening to a close. A C.0.H., held in the crow’s nest, discussed arrangements for the Labour Dav week-end.

13th Dunedin t North-east Valley) Troop welcomed Commissioner Borne on Friday evening with an excellent rendering of the Dominion haka. ‘‘Stick grab” was followed by inspection. P.L.s took over for 15 minutes before a new version of “ Dog and Bone ” was played, to be followed by a knotting relay and trench bombing. The most important part of the evening then came, when W. Dennis and J. Harkness made the promise and were invested as Scouts. Hobby show awards wore distributed. There were several visitors during the evening. 14th Dunedin (St. Andrew's) Troop. —Ambulance, pioneering, and signalling were carried out, and recruits were trained in tenderfoot work. Four new recruits wore welcomed to the troop, and this should brftig our numbers up to a good standard. Arrangements were discussed for a Labour Day camp, when it is hoped a 100 per cent, turnout will result. Grey Wolf is still waiting for the photograph. 17th Dunedin (Knox) Troop had 29 on parade on Friday. A general revision of tenderfoot and second class work was taken by P.L.s. Kingfishers wore out on scout pace, while Scout MTnnes passed his compass tost. Mr Wilson, chairman of the committee, presented the hobbies award. C.O.H met on Monday, when outdoor scouting was discussed The banner was retained by the Stag_ Patrol for September. Apologies to the Wolf Cub Packs.— Owing to lack of space, the Wolf Cub reports will have to bo hold over.

VISIT OF CHIEF COMMISSIONER. During bis visit to Dunedin to open the Boy Scouts’ Hobbies Exhibition on September 25, the Chief Commissioner for New Zealand, Dr Fenwick, paid a visit of inspection to the new hall in the course of erection at the corner of

Howe and Leith streets for the 4th (North) Dunedin Troop. Accompanying the chief to the hall on Saturday, September 26, were : —Deputy Dominion Commissioner, Colonel Cresswell, Sir Robert Clarkc-Hall, Dominion Commissioner for Rovers, Sir Percy Sargood, Major Furby, Metropolitan Commissioner Borne, and Assistant Metropolitan Commissioner C. H. Wing. On arrival they were welcomed by Mr J. R. Fairbairn, patron of the group. Tn a brief speech, Mr Fairbairn emphasised the importance of troops having their own halls, and also -the great benefit derived by the boys being in possession of a hall sufdi as the one now being erected. Dr Fenwick thanked Mr Fairbairn and the committee for the very fine welcome accorded him, and wished the troop every success in the future. During the visit the Scouts, under Scoutmaster Beauchamp, gave a very fine rendering of the Dominion haka, and, with the Cubs, under Cubmaster Salmond, were inspected by the Dominion Commissioner.