Scout News

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20504, 21 May 1938, Page 20 (Supplement)

Scout News

By Silver Wolf”

You will no doubt soon be seeing- par- j tlculars of the Sydney Jamboree posted on ' your troop notice-boards, and all those who can will be preparing- themselves for this wonderful event. You will notice that only 2nd Class Scouts are wanted—so back to It you lads and fit yourselves for a real Scouting adventure. See to It that all your payments are paid promptly, thereby making the lot of the Headquarters staff easier. As for you fellows who cannot make this trip—remember 1940. Good camping. “ HAMUTANA ” • ' i ’ 1 ,•

WELCOME CORNER Roy Bell.—Damien Rover Crew. Welcome to the Great Brotherhood or Rovering- and Good Scouting, Fellowship and Camping. HAMUTANA CREW After repeated invitations Trom the Damiens we llnally decided to accompany them on their trip to 7’irongia. Leaving Hamilton about 9.45. arter having to tear Gus from his cosy bed, we arrived at J" Awamutu and Trom there set out Tor the mountain In a lorry. We eventually arrived at about 11.45 and then set off for the top and arter a lot or sliding ami slipping all over the mountainside we at last arrived at the top and were rewarded with a very clear view of the surrounding countryside. Arter disposing of a very large lunch some or The party set off Tor the highest peak, while the rest Just lay down and went to sleep. Arter the return or the party we set off down the mounted vid the signt of big burly Rovers tripping down the mountain-ide trying to dodge the patches nr st.ckv mud. must be seen to be believed. We did the trip down in the record time of 30 minutes, and then arter an uneventful trip back to Te Awamutu. we commenced our journey home. So ended a very enjoyable day and we have to thank the Damiens for being such good hosts. ST- GEORGES TRCOP Last Monday saw us at the hut bright and early, where we vv-re greeted with thick clouds or s:u from our stove, which the a s.m. had tried n 1.-iit. \- the smoke eh .i:vd. however, the h ill b ,% - \fr o-r nag- i , ik. etc., we tried a game of three-cornered tug-o-war between patrols and tivn settled down to s--me industrious tender! u an l second class work, and quite a few of the hoys passed their Compass and Thrift test, which brings quite a few or us very close to getting our Secon 1 Class Badge. Spencer Tuck passed the final te-t for his Second Lias.-, which was duly awarded. Congratulations, spencer: Patrol-Leader Wallv Hood was then handed a mysterious-looking envelope and was told to open it at a certain spot. Following the clues inside, more or less intelligently. we should have gone right round the Lake. Unfortunately the A.S.M. gave us a wrong direction in one clue

I and nearly had us wandering all over the countryside, but we eventually arrived home safe. Arter a game of freeze-foot-ball between the patrols, the Springboks emerged victorious, with the Keas only a short way behind. We then had a special preview of what can be made with a piece of wire, a nail and a cord. They were supposed to be useful and there were such things as forks, coat-hangers, choese-cutters and quoits. Then, of course, there was the usual bright Scout who brought along a comical-looking cow made of wire, etc., which could hardly be put to any use, unless he used it to scare trie birds away: After this we dismissed at 9.0 p.m. after a very enjoyable evening. DAMIEN ROVER CREW Well, Hamutana, here we are again, and we trust that you are faring better than we are at present, for we have two members on the sick list. By the time these note reach print, Rudy, also Ward, an old member of the crow, win bo in Suva. They sailed on Tuesday by the Aorangi with a parly of Matarriata lads Tor a six weeks’ cruise or the islands. Included in their itinerary Is a week's hiking through the jungle, accompanied by a native constable. a night’s camping on an uninhabited island, and some nights as guests or a chieftain. We wish the boys “on voyage ” and a It was a very disappointed scribe who heard on Saturday that lie would be un- 1 able to accompany Bully on the island cruise. However, lie is bearing in mind the chiefs advice on Hie little disappointments in life. “ grin and bear it.” On last .Monday evening, our longAwainutu to take up his residence in our lair city. We premise to make him a proper Rover and in six months’ time you won t know him. On Sunday a party of local Scouts, to- ] gether with the Damiens ami Hamutanas. ' scaled Pirongia. From all accounts, a guoil time was had by all. On Saturday the I local Rovers turned up in force to a din- | ner tendered by Mr and Mrs Bevil in lion- | our of Bob's 21 st. birthday. Our old friend Pierre represented the Hamutana crew and all present had a good old pow- j wow over old times. We thank Mr and Mrs Revin Tor their hospitality and con- j gratulate Bob on the attainment or his : majority. Last Wednesday week was our fort- , nightly meeting. We have mapped out a • programme Tor the coming three months; and tin l that this idea works very well, j We have hair an hour on first-aid and 1 Morse, followed by a calk by a meniTier ; of the crew on anv subject lie chooses, j We also have a hair-hour set aside for, -o n ■ ral discussion, followed by supper. ■ •'< r:al News: We are journeying to; Cambridge mi ThurSrlav night to enjoy the Rot. in hood Rangers’ dance. Well, cheerio, lor this week. SCRIBE. A VERSE Oh: the sm ! le. on my face is my promise j The badge on my arm is what 1 can do; j On ni' pocket my promise to learn all I With the grit of a Scout on the path of or a man. In my home you can see, the boy that is And the thing I DO show the man I shall be.

SOUTHERN CROSS TROOP Here we are again with our weekly news, ami we have quite a few items or interest to tell you about. Firstly, we wish to thank you very much Indeed all those St. George's Scouts who turned out at our games evening and gave us a much-needed liand out. The school holidays had drained our troop until there were only about 10 boys on Thursday to put on the programme we had prepared. We had several Scout games, a few items were given, among them being a very popular sketch by “ Hull ” and “ Pie.” They tell me that “ Pie ” had been practising for weeks poking his tongue out for the scene in the “ Indian Horse Thief,” where he was hung. Despite a rather disappointing attendance we raised about £2, which is much needed for euipment, We had a fine meeting last Friday night, a huge attendance of two Scouts and one A.S.M. Anyway, after the holidays we will be doing something worth writing about. Some of the troop members have earned badges and service stars, which we hope to procure shortly and then we will have an investiture. I think there’s only been one or two since the troop started, so It will be quite an occasion. Boxing seems to be highly popular at St. George’s, so we will have to see If we can’t arrange some sort of boxing championship between the troops. “ Fatty ” gave quite a good exhibition at the games evening, Showing that he can move quickly —quicker than a good number of our Scouts. Well, we must close now, hoping all you scribes will buck up and write more notes. Haven’t you noticed that Southern Cross had for the last few weeks more notes than any other troop? Well, cheerio now till next Saturday, when we hope to see plenty of reading matter other than our own. SOUTHERN CROSS CLAUDELANDS In spite of holidays, troop night was carried on as usual on Monday night. Tenderfoot work was included, also second class ambulance. In a very short time we hope to have a fair percentage of second class Scouts in the troop. The hoys were then tested'in observation by Bosun and the boys acquitted themselves very well. Cocoa foil owed and then the boys were dismissed. We hope that now holidays are over a better attendance will result. The Owls won the patrol competition. For the previous month Cuckoos won the shield. SCRIBE HAMUTANA CREW On Saturday last six or our crew could have been seen pushing their way industriously to Cambridge, per the medium or push bikes, the reason Tor all this sudden spurt of enthusiasm for hard work being tiie Cambridge Hangers’ campilre. We eventually arrived about G.io aTter on- or two stops caused by Gus’ chain coming off and as none of us had had any tea, Dick (our new member, late of the i far-famed Leys Crew, Auckland; said he * knew where there was a cofTee bar, so off we went. After a long search which failed to produce the said cofTee bar, he suddenly remembered that it was not in Cambridge but in Morrinsville: However, we did find a place and after satisfying our hunger we went back to the hall to find fliat the Damiens and the Te Awamutu Hangers had arrived and no soonpr had we started the proceedings than who should blow in but the Te Mataruru’s—truly a representative gathering. The campfire was very enjoyable and after each crew had given an item supper was served and lin n after some very enjoyable items from • Snowy ’’ and his Hawaiian guitar the campfire closed. After bidding our hostesses farewell we set oIT for home once more and arrived back in the record time (for us. of 45 minutes. We are looking forward to the Cambridge Rangers' dance on Thursday night next, the 1 9th, when we will be through. We have also received an invitation from Damiens to go climbing with them to-mor-row. so we suppose we shall have to go, even if only to show them ivw to climb Pirongia. Cheerio till next week. WE'RE SCOUTS Let us all take heart and encouragement from the following true story: Last Sunday au Auckland gentleman,

who. through illness, had been confined to his home for some time, was sufficiently convalescent to avail himself of the glorlout weather to take a short drive in bit car. Accompanied by his wife he set out for the summit of Mount Albert, and when almost at the top of the climb the car stopped—lt had run out of benzine. Neither his wife nor he was In a fit state or health to undertake the long walk for more, .lust then, a couple of boys, learning or the trouble, volunteered to obtain the necessary benzine. After half an hour the gentleman began to wonder If be was to be the poorer for 4/- and the richer for his experience, but Just then the boys returned and soon the car was functioning again. Talcing a silver coin from her purse the lady offered the boys generous rewards for their labours, but was astounded to meet with a courteous but emphatic refusal. “ You see, we are Scouts,” they said at last. “ and, of course, we do not accept reward for good turns.” Hamutana ” takes this opportunity or congratulating these two unknown members of the brotherwood, who so ably carried out the third law. N WARM-UP GAMES KANGAROO RELAY Form patrols in Indian file at the end of the hut and give the leader of each something to clasp between his feet. Then at the word “ go ” Jump to the end of the hut and back to the patrol, when No. 9 carries on and so on. First team of all to finish wins. Maglo Carpet Get two big sacks and Join them strongly together. Toss up between two patrols > as to who will have the carpet. The loser stands to one side. The team occupying the carpet all stand • on it and on the word “ Go: ” the other team take the carpet away rrom them—lf they can. Biting, scratching and toe-holts barred. See that all knives. pencils, watches, etc., are discarded before the game commences. Boat Race Line each patrol up. with a stav# between their legs. Race to the end of but and hack. If you don't keep in steplook out for squalls. Kicking Calf Give each member of patrols a rope. Tie a clove hitch on the other patrols' leg at the same time preventing them from tying one on yours. This can be varied , by using the bowline, etc. OVERBEAB NEWS AUSTRALIA Here is a different kind of Good Turn, which was carried out by the Scouts of Broken Hill West Australia). The Scouts collected medfeine bottles, which were w ashed and given to the local hospital. Altogether 1200 bottles have been collected by the troops of Broken HllL New Zealand Since Wi Tako Troop of the St. Augustin Group, Wellington, was rormed seven years ago, the Scouts have won the District Competition for campercraft four times in succession. Some of the Scouts recently formed a Senior Patrol. The troop lias a good reputation for keeping “ out " in Scouting. Cape Town The Scout Day or the Cape Town (South Africa- trouts took place a short time ago. kvery Scout In the division took part either in the pageant in the afternoon or in the gang snow in the evening. The Scouts enjoyed the day as much as the public. Newcastle The 33rd Newcastle Troop (England) has be*-: in existence years and is now in a nourishing condition. In 1935 the County Commissioner opened the troop’s headquarters, and since then the grouts have received many distinguished guests. The 33rd entertained some African Scouts who were in Newcastle prior to th* Jamboree last August. Whist drives are held monthly and ttaesa are a great help to the troop..

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “ You can’t clean up this world with soft ocap—it needs grit.”