Scout News

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20254, 24 July 1937, Page 20 (Supplement)

Scout News

BCOUT NOTES. Everyone will be pleased to know that “ Bully ” is out of hospital, and will Join with “ Hamutana ” In wishing- him continued health. Judging- by remarks passed on to me, these notes are attracting a lot of attention by readers other than Scouts. So keep It up, you scribes, as they like to read local reports, rather than the stuff I put In. Happy trails. “ HAMUTANA.”

By “Silver Wolf."

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.

" They are never alone who ara aocompanied with noble thoughta.” —Sir Philip Sydney.

WHY A BOY BHOULD JOIN THE BCOUT3. (Continued.) Here are three more good reasons why a boy should Join the great Scout movement:— 4. The small boy early In life Is taught to play a straight, clean game. There Is no shirtlness In Scouting, and a boy Is loved Tor the honesty and trustworthiness of hfs actions, at work or play. The standard set is a high one, and to become a Scout in truth a boy must understand tbe meaning of “ honour.” 5. A Scout learns the necessity of becoming clean both within and without. His appearance must be smart and alert, and’ In word, thought and deed, he must be clean. 6. The boy loses his surly looks and Bad temper. The trade mark of Scouting Is a smiling face—and he will learn how to keep that smile lndellblle; It must not wear oIT in bad weather. In all difficulty and danger the boy must present a smiling face to a wondering world. There are troops In Claudelands (Racecourse), St. Peter’s (by the Cathedral), St. John’s (Hamilton East), Southern Cross (‘Baptist), St. George’s (.St. George’s, Frankton). St. Peter’s, St. John’s and Southern Cross meet on Friday evening, and St. George’s and Claudelands on Mondays. WELCOME CORNER.' Wallace Hood. —Scout from Ist Frankton. Jack Wilson. —Late of Te Rore. BT. JOHN'S TROOP. Well, here’s our second batch of notes to let you all know of our activities. Wo met at our hut on Friday night and started the evening ofT with a tracking game—the patrol being given a note to take through the “ enemy’s ” lines—the enemy being the other Patrol. The enemy proved too good and got away with the notes. The sides were then reversed, but the defenders were still too good. Arter this exciting game we settled down to a bit or Tenderroot and Second Class work, after which we tried out bottle rolling and then closed the evening at 9 o’clock sharp, so cheerio till next week. HAMUTANA ROVER CREW. On Saturday evening we travelled to Te Awamutu to take part in their “ RoRa.” There was quite a large attendance or Rovers and Rangers, and arter renewing acquaintances, we took part In a rousing game which soon warmed us tip. The mock court, with ” Pierre ” as Judge, was a great success, and was one long laugh rrom beginning to end. We then had a game or “ murphy pushing, - ’ and alter everybody had scraped the skin oil' his or her nose, the Datniers brought on their “ money-grabbing ” schemes. When our supply of 12 coppers was exhausted we turned our thoughts to dancing (?), and it was a real work or art to get around the floor without bumping into somebody. The eampilre went • with a good swing, the “ Ro-Rus ” showing their appreciation of the entertainment in a “ Scouty ” way. After a delicious supper, we bade our Te Awamutu and Cambridge friends adieu and returned home. Ist CLAUDELANDS TROOP. Well, here we are in print once more arter a spell or two weeks. We have to report the visit by St. George’s Troop Inst Monday week, and a real good evening was spent, the two troops being very evenly matched in the hand-soccer. However, St. George’s proved too good lor us, defeating us by two games to one, but we had our revenge by winning the

hopping and barging. The new method or flag-break proved very successful, as It was more dignified than the old way. The cocoa and biscuits proved very popular among the Scouts and they were dismissed arter a very enjoyable evening. iS.T.jA. EGGSHELL MOBAIC. You have probably never thought of covering a box with eggshells, but this rorm of decoration works quite well ana looks rather beautiful when surface bears a resemblance to porcelain, and can be used with good effect photograph frames, and white wood boxes —the kind which can be bought at picture shops Tor about a shilling. Get some eggshells and remove the inside skin. Obtain a tube of seccotlne and start on your box by first smearing a daub of seccotlne on It about the size or a shilling and then placing a piece or eggshell, roughly the same size, on the seccotlne. Press the piece flat so that it cracks into small pieces. Continue this until you have covered the box. The various pieces do not always fit closely, so All In blank places with small pieces of shell. BT. GEORGE’S. Well, here we are once more, brother Scouts. Last Monday we met at the hut and after flag-break. Inspection, etc., the Patrol Leaders of each Patrol were handed a number of clues and told to follow a certain route. The first clue was a real puzzler and had the poor old P.L.’s scratching their heads and wondering who had the brains to think It out—apparently they didn’t credit their A.S.M. with many brains. However, they did eventually solve It and arrived back at the hut laden with empty cigarette packets and matchboxes, etc. One Patrol had to find out the time-table of the buses running between Frankton and Hamilton, and as they couldn’t find it anywhere, they actually stopped a bus and asked the driver Tor it! They were lucky and got away with it, arriving back at the hut In triumph. Arter this exciting episode had died down we tried out a new game which proved to be a real winner and then followed up with Inter-patrol tug-o’-war. The evening closed at 9 o’clock fharp arter we had made arrangements for a hike on Saturday (weather permitting). WOLF CUBB’ ROW-WOW. ST. PETER’S. At last we’re here, answering the continual S.O.S. Although we are quiet we are still going strong, having our usual Saturday morning meetings. About three weeks ago, we Invested live new cubs into the movement. Last Saturday we greeted two new members, and we are now 26 strong. We began our meeting last Saturday with Inspection. While tins was in progress, we welcomed our D.C.M., Mr Dewls, who said tnat the Inspection was very good. We then had a game, •• Whirling Wheels ” which warmed us up for the rest or the time. Next, a general revision or work was taken and 1 am pleased to say, everybody knew It. Mr Lewis then Introduced a new game called " Rifling the Beany Bag,” alter waicQ he presented the Tour neatest Cubs with burs of chocolate. We closed the meeting with prayers. .Next week we are looking forward to a special meeting, during which we hope, many will pass badges. Our A.C..M. has not been with us lor two parades, as he Is visiting Aucklund with a friend. A CUB SONG. (Time: ‘‘Ob, Suzanna.”) When llrst I Joined a Woir Cub pack, Akela said to me—- “ I hope you’ll do your best and soon . A Tenderroot will be.” I quickly learned tlie Cubs’ Grand Howl. The Law, and Promise, too; And so a Tenderpad became With lost more things to do. Chorus: Oh, now I am a Wolf Cub I’m happy as can be, For I’ve joined u pack and must not slack, And that’s the life Tor me. We are pleased to hear that the Claudelamls pack is once again in existence. It was closed down 12 months ago as an officer could not be found, but with a new cubmaster the pack should soon reach strength. Good hunting, Claude-

COMPANY NEWS. Claudelands, 3rd Hamilton Company: Well, here we are again, all good mends. Jolly good company and although we have not appeared In print for some time It dees not say that we have not been working, quite the contrary, for we have been very busy indeed. We have five girls who are braving the elements of Needlewoman’s Badge this week, and nine who are hopeful of getting Child Nurse in the near ruture. not to mention those who are working hard Tor Folk Dancera, so we hope to have something to show for our year s work. We have several new recruits and on July 30 we are havinv a flying up ceremony and an enrolment. We have heard it whispered that tsu Hamilton are holding a fancy dress ball oiP July 31, and we hope tnat they have lots and lots or people there—we will try and get along to Join in the fun. Mahiaroha Ranger Company. Hulloa, everybody. Despite the cold weather we are still existing and lately we have been having some very great times. First and foremost have you heard of our ramous basketball team—yes the old Rangers And that they are young enougß to play basketball, and what’s more. w( are running third in the competition. Yog should roll up the tbe Y.M C.A. on Tuesdaj nights and see us play and help to cheei us on to victory. Tor we certainly neeu all the encouragement that can be given, secondly and most important— have you heard about our grand concert? If not you will hear more about it later and we expect you all to roll up and bring sixpence in your pockets and parbaps a few odd coppers might come in quite useful. Date, place and time will be given later. We have been very busy all week cabling to and fro to Hollywood to see bow many of their beauties will be able to come over to take part In our beauty parade, and your picture flends will be pleased to hear mat quite a number of the most popular stars have consented to take part —so roll along, everyuue, and come early so as to avoid me rush and me chance of being turned away owing to the lack or seating accommodation, for it's on occasions like this mat Hamilton badly need* a Town Hall! on Saturday night a number of us went through to Te Awamutu, where their Bangers and Rovers were having a little money-making effort. They had a Jolly good luruoui anu we ktiow that we gave our pocaeis a good turnout and came dome with them considerably lighter. Have you met " Lizzie " ?—u not you should, as she Is me world’s record breaker for speed and has a very nasty habit of stopping short never to go again ai me bottom or a hill, but alter very gentle persuasion and the aid ol a screwdriver she goes again and is guaranteed to get you mere —ir a little late in doing so, thus wa Dually arrived at tffe party and found a mock court in progress—we were very muen ai rani we w ere going to be tried for speeding, but out entry escaped tha judge s stern eye and all was welL stalls and competitions were open during tha evening and every tiling cost one penny, A jolly eampilre brought a very bappj evening to a close and old “ Lima * brought us safely home again. GAME. SMUGGLERS A_ND SEARCHLIGHTS. A large room Is most suitable for this game, but it can be played in a smaller one. borne cushions and pieces of furniturs, the rocks, are placed round me room. The Guides, who are me “ smugglers,** place themselves also round me room and captain, me “ coastguard." stands In the centre with an electric torch mot one that gives out a very bright light). Then ah me lights are aw.icued out and tha room maoe quite dark ismall Guides can have partners ir they do not like to ba aione/. Now begins the fun. The “ smug, giers ” have to keep moving round tba room without mak.ng a sound; they must go very careiuily and slowly, and feeling ror me rocks, which must ha walked round and climbed over alternately. ir me “ coastguard - ” hear* a sound* the torch Is switched on in that direction and unless the “ smuggler ** can get away in tune, so as not to be seen, she is tnaue a prisoner. Tbe game continues until there is only one " smuggler ” lert. who wins. Great care must be taken by each “ smuggler " not to trip over any or the rocks. Each step must be Tell llrst, and objects that are difficult to climb over must not be chosen.