SCOUT NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 23689, 24 September 1940, Page 11

SCOUT NOTES

[By Wiiutu.] Headquarters Notices. Tho lady officers’ meeting lias been postponed, and will be held at a later date. September 27.—First axemuuship. October I.—Scooters’ meeting. October s.—Frst class signalling at A.C.B. Garage, 593 Princes street, at 1.30. Ambulance badge and healthyman’.s badge examinations will be held at tho new headquarters on Saturday, at 7 p.m. Entries close on Wednesday, at (1 p.m. Officers’ Ambulance Division will meet every Alonday evening, at headquarters, at 7.30 ii.m. Home nursing class is now in progress. Notes. Boy Scout Headquarters have now taken up office in room 1-1 at 9 Dowling street. The result of the football tournament held last Saturday: St. Clair 1, North Dunedin 2, Christian Brothers No. 1 3. Thu third and last mystery stunt will he held on Saturday, October 19. Any ii uni bur of patrols may enter, and entries close on Monday, September 30, at headquarters. Week-end Scouting. Scouting has always been an outdoor activity—-the activity of the backwoodsman and pioneer —■ although, judging by the programme of some troops the indoor section has more stress on it. What can wo do over the week-end? Why, heaps of things—treasure hunts, adventures, hikes, pioneering, cooking, wide games, swimming. What glorious possibilities these words conjure up. AVhen the open air calls, how can a real Scout ipossibly be willing to slack indoors or stow in some smoko or germ-laden atmosphere. A Scout should not waste time and opportunity to get out into open amidst all the mysteries of Nature. Have you never been awake in camp at dawn and heard the morning chorus of the birds and all tho multitude of sounds that mark the transition from night to day? What a magnificent opening to the day you have missed, or what a treat you have in store this coming summer. A Scout must he equipped for week-end Scouting. So look to your personal gear at once.

Troop Reports. 9th Dunedin (All Saints’ Alohican, No. 1 Pack). —E. Gilt passed his toymaker’s badge test; R. Gordon passed his knotting test for first star; and E. Gill received a first class for drawing at tho hobbies show.

9th Dunedin (All Saints’ Alohican, No. 2 Pack).—-N. APGregor passed his tenderfoot test, and was welcomed into the Scout movement. B. Tremaine, C. Buchanan, G. Dalton, D. Alartin, and K. Tucker passed their tests for first star, knots, exercises, flags, and time; and S. Craig passed his first star. A. Aladdigau was welcomed from Knox Pack. S. Craig received his stripe as second of tho tgreen six. Eight Cubs attended a church parade held during the month. “ Barloo ” has been in hospital, but the pack is pleased to hear he is out again and will soon bo back ith it.

27th Dunedin (Kensington).—After a game of “ chalk football,” Tahora gave a talk on ‘ Second Class First Aid.’ Inspection was followed by an intorpatrol knot relay, after which the patrol leaders took their patrols to their corners. After the investiture of Fergus Eraser and A. Groves, notices were road. On Saturday evening members of the court of honour paid a visit to the St. Clair troop. Cub Soccer Tournament. On Saturday at 1.30, the above tournament will bo f held at Robin Hood grounds, Alornington. Entries close at headquarters on Thursday at 5.30. So as to give all hoys a game, a pack may substitute up to three players, with no limit of teams from any one pack.