SCOUT NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 June 1938, Page 11

SCOUT NOTES

WAIRARAPA ACTIVITIES (By “Rama”) Now that Winter is upon us don’t do as some fellows do—throw your camping gear into a corner and forget it until next summer. Winter gives us numerous opportunities for hiking, especially night hikes If you have never had one, you certainly have something to look forward to. Tell your Patrol Leader, and ask him to arrange one for one of these bright, moonlight nights. Don’t forget to take a billy to make some cocoa for supper, and take a pullover or a jacket to put on when you stop. . Then you will hot catch cold. You can take it off when you resume your walk. Those tents —remember one got ripped when you had it out last. Now is the time to overhaul and repair your camping gear, and have it ready for your next expedition. A Scout is prepared you know. How many Scouts intend going to the Australian Jamboree from the Wairarapa District? Those of you who are thinking about it, remember that your applications must reach H.Q., accompanied by 10s, not later than June 30. If any of you have any news frpm your particular group, write it down, using one side of the paper only, and forward to R. Isles, c/o. the St Matthew’s Scout Troop, or D. Banister, c/o. Mo Katoa Scout Troop, Masterton, and it will be forward to Scout Notes. We

want to hear from your Troop activities, new stunts, games and tests passed, so that we may be able to make our Scouting corner a worthy feature of this paper. We welcome the following Scouts, who have recently passed their Tenderfoot:- —T. Mannell, J. Henderson, B. Marsh, I. Summers. A Patrol of four boys has recently been formed from inmates of the Masterton Public Hospital, and although these chaps are confined to their beds, they are very keen, and the Scouts from the St Matthew’s Troop, who are training these recruits, assure us that they will soon be second-class Scouts. The Mo Katoa Scout Committee are holding a social gathering in their Den, Dixon Street, Masterton, on Saturday evening next. All attending are assured of a happy evening. NOTES BY “I. POP” What a great time we all had at the farewell to Miss Dillon, District Cubmaster. The community sing was a happy thought, and didn’t the chaps go up-up-up and down-down-down under the leadership of Mr Dickel. Congratulations to the St Matthew’s Scouts on their play. The fellow in the tub got a great reception, and how the audience roared at “Rippo the Garbo.” The “Despatch” artist was rather unfortunate in having the edge taken off his appetite for supper. “The Observer” and “The Girls’ Friend” were greatly appreciated, jud-

ging by the laughter. Alt’s shave was a tough affair! Trevor and his Plunket (?) Baby, “Chips,” (were they real ones?), “The Girl Guides,” and “The Scout,” were very popular with the audience. Rama and Max must have had a lot of practice for their effort. What a wonderful effort the Grand Howl was—a great send off to the Cubmaster. Senior-Sixer J. Kerslake’s speech was splendidly delivered, and very well worded. Do you Cubs know that John has all the badges a Cub can get? You chaps will have to get busy and see if you can do as well as John.’

The pianist (Mrs Low) did her “Scout’s Deed”—and so did the man on the saxophone—we thank them for their help, and want them to know we did appreciate them. A “worker” supper —and we must thank the ladies for their work in the kitchen.

I am sure you Cubs were thrilled to learn that Miss Rose Robinson had agreed to take over Miss Dillon’s district work. Miss Robinson was a keen Cub officer for some years, and we are all glad to have her with us again, and hope she has a long and happy stay with us.

Some whispers are heard about a big surprise Miss Dillon has for you all on June 18. So don’t forget to keep the 18th free. Church parade on Sunday.