SCOUT NOTES

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19982, 6 July 1939, Page 14

SCOUT NOTES

BUSY TIME FOR TROOPS MUCH TEST WORK DONE RUATORIA’S NEED By “Scouter” i The Gisborne and Coast troops have been busy during the past week on several branches of test work. Second Class has been the main work, on account of the fact that every boy who goes to the centennial Scout jamboree must be at least a second class Scout. ■ Signalling, first aid, compass, kins and Scout pace have been done toy all. The first class lads had their own tests, which included ambulance and Morse signalling. The parades last week were fairly well attended. At the Y.M.C.A. last Saturday, the Sea Scoiuts combined with the Y.M.C.A. in a work night, many articles being made during the evening. Combined Parade At 7.15 .p.m. next Saturday, a combined parade of Mangapapa, Y.M.C.A. and Sea Scouts will be held, in the form of a pound night, when it is hoped that many parents will be present. A presentation of badges is also on the programme. Some of the Scouts who are anxious to secure the entertainer’s badge may give items before an examiner.

The Wolf Cubs have been having an easy time these last two Saturdays, m preparing for their annual football match.

The Y.M.C.A. and Mangapapa Wolt Cubs are reminded to be at ihe grounds at St. Joseph’s Convent ai 2 p.m. on Saturday, when the annual football match will be played. .As many Cub instructors ns possible should attend to supervise tire game. Tolaga Bay Scouts Two parades of tiro Tolaga Bay Scouts were held during the past week, in both cases being well attended. General Scout work was done on both occasions. Scouts T. Teryere and C. Paea have passed thensecond class badges, and Recruits Bingo Grey and H. Kelly have completed most of their tenderfoot tests.

Twenty-four Scouts from this troop have applied to go‘to the Wellington jamboree, and are working hard to prepare themselves. The patrol which is, run by the assistant commissioner at the Mangatuna- School continues to nourish. Three of its members have completed the tenderfoot test, and were enrolled recently It is also hoped to have a part-patrol at the Annum Bay School where tjae teacher is keen on toe movement. Ruatoria Troop Since Mr. L. Gittings left Ruatoria. some time ago, no one has come foi - ward to offer his services as scoutmaster. This is unfortunate, as there is a keen committee and a good troop. The assistant commissioner, tlic Rev. N F. Benham. recently visited the troop, and six Scouts have applied to go to the Wellington jamboree. Miss Pitt is doing good work with the Cub pack which was founded by Mrs. Little and is now 20 strong.