WITH THE BOY SCOUTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 849, 18 December 1929, Page 17

WITH THE BOY SCOUTS

Rovers A Christmas rally for Rovers will be held in St. David’s Hall on the evening of Monday, December 23, and Mr. Ruxton Bach requests the mates of Rover crews to let Mrs. know how many are likely to attend. Commissioner Holdsworth will be present, and the programme will be contributed by the Rover crews of the metropolitan district. < The admission fee is one shilling td defray expenses, and any surplus will be given as a Christmas box to the poor. * * * No. 1 Division Grey Eagle supplies the following account of the snorts day held by No. 1 Division last Saturday: For junior events the order of the troops was as follow: Herne Bay, first (winner of cup), Leys second and Grey Lynn third. The miniature cup for junior scouts was won by Scout R. Whitten (Herne Bay), with Scout L». Fisher (Leys) as runner-up. For senior events the order of the troops was: Leys first, West Street second and Herne Bay third. The winning senior scout was PatrolLeader J. Dallimore (Ley§), with three runners-up, Troop-Leader O. K. Garratt (West Street), Patrol-Leader J. Wright (Leys) and Patrol-Leader J. Colclough (West Street), all with equal points. The order of the troops, counting all points, was: Leys 1, Herne Bay 2, and West Street 3. In the scouters’ race Scoutmaster L. S. Abbott and District Scoutmaster T. E. Walls tied for first place. Two West Street cubbers assisted greatly by keeping records of all points and totals so that immediately the events finished the winners could be made known and the cup handed over. Commissioner E. B. B. Boswell presented the cups and addressed the scouts. After the sports the leaders of the division entertained the scouters at tea at West Street. A very pleasant time was spent. It was again our pleasure to have Commissioner Boswell with us both for tea and the social which followed. * * * Little Thunder reports for the First Papakura Troop:— “On November 29 we held a pound night in the Parish Hall to farewell Deryck Milne, a member of our troop, who succeeded in passing an examination in aeronautics and who left for England by the Rangitiki to join the Royal Air Force. The evening was spent; in games and concluded with supper and the National Anthem. “On the following Tuesday evening wp assembled in our headquarters and farewelled our scoutmaster, Mr. Slessor, who has. we are sorry to say, left the district and gone to live in Te Kuiti. The best wishes of the troop go with him. Owing to our scoutmaster leaving Papakura we are unable to have our camp in the Hunua Gorge, as proposed, but we have been very kindly asked to go to camp with the Mount Albert Troop at Helensville. “We held a cricket match against the school but were defeated. ‘■The troop is at present being looked after by our instructor, Mr. Lewis. The shield was won for November by the Eagle Patrol, with the Curlew Patrol a very close second.”

'* * * Wolf Cubs’ Picnic Mr. A. J. Veart supplies the following instructions for Wolf Cubs attending the second annual picnic. This intimation should be cut out and kept for reference: The second annual picnic and sports day of the Auckland Wolf Cub packs will be held at St. Heliers Bay on

Saturday, February 22, 1930. Packs will assemble at Quay Street (old dock site at 8.45 a.m., reporting to District Cubmaster Matheson. St. David’s, St. Mary’s, Tahutimai and Onehunga packs will report to Mrs. Roughton at the Newmarket Post Office at 9 a.m. St. Aidan’s and North Memorial packs will meet at Remuera Post Office and tram terminus respectively at 9 a.m. The bus fare will be sixpence per boy, which cubmasters are requested to collect and pay into headquarters on or before February 19, so that some idea of the number of buses required may be obtained. Cubmasters unable to attend for the day are asked to let headquarters know, so that arrangements can be made for the ca.re of their packs. The boys will bring their lunch, and it is suggested that the packs all lunch at noon. Sports will commence soon after arrival on the grounds, and it is the wish of the district officers that cubmasters keep their packs together and so avoid unnecessary delays in running off the programme. In the morning each district cubmaster from among the packs of his division will run off the heats for the various events. The first, second and third of each event from each division will then be run off, x during the afternoon, far the district championship. Points counting 3,2, and 1 will be awarded to all placed runners in the divisional events, and in the district 5,3, and 1. All points, divisional and district, count for the “Stone” Championship Shield. Prizes will be awarded for the district events only.

The programme is:—Boyds race—under 9 years, under 10, under I], under 12, and 12 and over (not more than three boys of each age per pack). Relay race—under 10 years and over 10 years (one team six boys each age; 25 yards run each boy). Throwing cricket ball —under 10 years, and over 10 years (two boys each age). Long jump—under 10 years, and over 10 years (one boy each age). Sack race—soyds (three boys per pack). Obstacle race—hop 10yds, run 25yds. get through rope ring, run 15yds backward, a on hands and knees 15yds, turn heels’over head three times, run syds to finish (two boys per pack). Tug-o’-war—one team (six boys) per pack. Boys to compete in own age events only. Start will be by whistle blast after caution “Ready.” Entries to be in by February 17. Keep this by you as a reminder of the day. Lone Wolf reports for the First Cornwell troop: “Our troop has been progressing favourably during the past month, and three new recruits are being trained for Tenderfoot. We also have a new Rover who is taking a great interest in the troop. Scout Collips has been promoted to second of the ‘Moreporks.’ On November 23 four Scouts and two Rovers camped at Wattle Bay, and were joined on the following day by two more Scouts and a Rover. Just before lights out, the Scouts went down to the creek to see the glowworms. and brought a few back to put on their pillows. Our Scoutmaster has started us practising the Waka Waiata again, and has also introduced a game after the style of the Maori stick game —we find it takes quite a lot of, doing. The leaders have fixed the date for our annual camp as January 6 to January 12. “District Scoutmaster Dyer, who is away in Christchurch, has recently lost his mother, and the Scouts have written him their regrets. “In the inter-troop competition the Kukus are leading with five wins and three seconds, and the other patrols are close behind. “On Thursday, December 12, the Scouts were invited to the Cub’s pound night, and they greatly enjoyed the evening. The Scouts gave a detnonstra-

tion of the Waka Waiata, which was well received. “The troop parades for the last time this year on Friday, December 20, and will recommence Scouting activities on January 17.” * * * Silver Tongue writes: “The First Cornwell Pack held its annual closing pound night on Thursday last. We combined with the troop and many interesting competitive games were held. “A pound night was held recently, when the Edendale Pack paid us a surprise visit. One and all thoroughly enjoyed the evening, and we all hope that Edendale will join with us at a future date. “After next week the pack closes for the school holidays, and we are all full of new resolutions for the New Year. The pack wishes all friends the very best compliments of the season.” GIRL GUIDES’ CORNER Silver Dove, of the Kakamai Company, writes: “The Eden District Girl Guides held a Field Day on Saturday, December 7. It was to have been held in the Domain at Mount Albert, but owing to the bad weather it was held instead in the Eden Football Club’s shed, Parrish Road. Edendale, and it went off quite successfully. Five Guide companies and four Brownie Packs competed in the events. “At the close of the programme Miss Knight, Divisional Commissioner presented the cups, the Brownie Cup going to Ake Runga, and the Guide Cup also. The totals were as follows: Brownies: Ake Runga 22, Arohanui 16, Gladstone 13. Guides: Ake Runga 17, Kakamai 13, St. Barnabas 13.” Daughter of the Moon reports for the Ake Runga Company: “During October and November we were very busy preparing for our bazaar, which took place on November 23. It was a great success and iv: brought in a large sum of money. Part of this money was to be held aside for camp funds, but as Captain is in hospital we cannot go. “Our badge work is progressing, several girls having qualified for different badges. Three have gained the Athlete’s, two the Writer’s and two the Child Nurse badges, besides many others. “At the Eden District Sports, the sports cups for Guides and Brownies were won by. our company, as we had to our credit the Open Championship, the Company Relay Race, the Junior : Championship, the Brownies’ Obstacle Race and several smaller events. We were very proud of ourselves as ours was the smallest company present. “Several of our Guides attended the concert of the New Lvnn Company and took part in the camp-fire scene. Another evening the Leaders and Seconds attended the Arohanui Company’s birthday party and spent a very pleasant evening. “On Sunday, December 15, a church parade of Guides and Brownies was held, the Honesty Patrol acting as colour party.” Dancing Star reports for the First Takapuna Company: “Our last meeting for the year was held on Thursday, December 12, in the grounds of Captain’s house, where we had a camp-fire. One girl was enrolled and service stars were presented. The prize for the most regular attendance was won by Mollie ArchibE Id, Leader of the Forget-me-nots. The Speedwell patrol was awarded the prize for the most efficient patrol. Each patrol gave an item round the camp fire and the evening finished with the singing of ‘Ar id Lang Syne’ and ‘Taps/ “We have been working at signalling and first aid this month.

“Church Parade was held at the Baptist Church on December 8.” * * * The Arahi Company report is forwarded by Little Twig: “On Thursday, December 12, we held our last meeting for the year and the I parents of the Guides were-invited. We entertained them with items by individual Guides, dancing, singing and a camp-fire. We also had a ‘l2 Arahi’ wireless station with the four leaders acting as ‘aunties’ and ‘uncles,’ and an ambulance item carried out with a trek cart. “Church parade will be held on December 22 at St. Stephen’s Church, when the newly-formed St. Stephen’s Company will have their flag dedicated.” Shadow Dancer, of the Papatoetoe Company, writes: “This month I shall describe our hike which took place on the 16th of last month. We left Papatoetoe at 9 a.m and walked out to East Tamaki to the farm belonging to Mr. R. Whyte. Mrs Whyte was formerly our captain. We arrived at the farm at 10.30 a.m., and soon found a delightful spot for our fire. During the afternoon we played games and explored the creek which ran nearby and fell, a few chains beyond our picnic spot, over a cliff into a tidal creek some ten feet below. We started on the return journey about five o’clock. By the time we reached home most of the Guides were feeling rather tired, but also sorry that such an enjoyable hike had come to an end.” Dreaming Wind reports for the First Frankton Company: “O November 23, our committee held a garden party in aid of funds to send Guides to Dominion Camp. There were various competitions, stalls and a museum and afternoon tea was served The weather did not disappoint us a second time, and a good attendance resulted in a successful afternoon, £lO being raised. “Our meeting of November 30 was not a very long one, for the Scouts invited us to a social they were holding that evening. Morse and Second Class work, also Pow-wow and games, took up the greater part of the afternoon. A very happy evening was spent playing games of all descriptions with the Scouts, who easily outnumbered the Guides. “The Guides paraded on December 2. in honour of the Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson at the Memorial Park. His Execllency’s address was appreciated by all present. “After Morse, on December 7, we divided ourselves into two parties, each party thinking of an ambulance game to play. One side had a bull-fight, in which the ‘toreador’ was injured, while on the other side a Guide heroically rescued a wandering ‘baby* from a runaway ‘horse,’ which was galloping along the street. The ‘baby’ was rescued, but the Guide’s leg was trampled on by the ‘horse’ and broken. “Horse-shoe formation followed corners. During pow-wow we sang songs, and then received Morse. After that we had dismissal.” A MODERN ANTIQUE The scene is laid in an antique shop. “Here's a splendid chair,” said the dealer, “over two hundred years old.” “But how very expensive!” said the would-be customer. “Not at all,” replied the antique dealer. “JYou must remember how wages have gone up.” One hundred thousand boys In India have become Scouts in the last fiv« years.