SCOUT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20911, 16 September 1939, Page 18 (Supplement)

SCOUT NEWS

By ' SILVER WOLF” As Snouts will see from the details published below, all ordinary troop meeting-? :ii Hamilton have been discontinued and classes for ambulance, sig-nalling- and cyclists have been arrang-cd. It is hoped that all Hamilton Scouts will realise the responsibility that has been placed on them in these critical days, so that we can truly say we will “ be prepared ” for anything- that may be demanded of us. " HAMUTANA " THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK As a man thtnketh in hit heart, •© is he. COMING EVENTB St. George’s Group Birthday Party in Toorak Hall, Hamilton, on Saturday, September 23, commencing- at 6.0 p.m. All parents are welcome, EMERGENCY PARADES As from last Wednesday, September 13, all Hamilton troops have discontinued their usual weekly parades, and have divided up Into different sections foi emergency work, so that our servJces will be availed or, in case or an emergency. The following are the lists of the various classes and the meeting places, times, etc.:— Ambulance— About 6 0 Scouts, under the direction of S.M. McKenzie and Mr A. D. Lincoln, of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. This unit meets at St. Peter’s Scout Hall, Bridge Street, rrom 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 7.0 to 8.0 p.m. on Fridays. Signalling— About 3o Scouts, under S.M. Holloway. This unit meets at St. George’s Scout Hall, Somerset Street, Frankton, on Monday from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m., and Friday from 7.0 to 8.0 p.m. Cyolltta-Pathflndara— About 60 Scouts under S.M.’s Cavell and Henderson. This unit meets at First Frankton Hall, King Street, Frankton, on Saturday afternoons at 2.0 p.m. (with bicycles) for practical work in pathflnding, etc. An evening parade is yet to be arranged for map-reading, etc. All Other Scouts— Meet on Fridays at 7.0 p.m. Scoutmaster Bcvin in charge. All parades started from September 15. TROOP NOTES ST. GEORGE’S As this is the last time we will be appearing In print as a group, fur some nine, we will endeavour to give our brother Scouts all the hews for tue future. Monday night saw a large crowd of 26 present lor our last parade until further notice, and after sorting out our boys for the various emergency classes, we had a visit from “ Kiwi ” who stressed the importance of the work we we were doing and asked us to stick to the troop, even if our S.M. had to go away. We are certain that St. George’s Troop will never fall through, even If It means that our P.L.’s have to carry on the troop on their own. It’s been done before, so It can be done again. Following Kiwi’s departure, we all travelled to Seddon Park and Oiled in the rest of the evening with night Scouting games. Thus ended our parade for the evening. There is one event coming off in the near future to which we are looking forward—our birthday party. This is being held on Saturday, September 23, and we look Tor ward to meeting our friends at wnat promises to be our best birthday yet. Meedless to say, we are very disappointed that the Jamboree has been cancelled, but when it is definitely held, we hope to be there in full force. Cheerio. Scribe. SOUTHERN CROSS Friday saw a good attendance or 19 present Tor our usual weekly parade. Following flag-break and inspection, we held a game of “ Ice Hockey,” the Ruru and Kiwi Patrols being the winners by 5 points. We were pleased to receive a visit from K. Windsor, who was once a member of the troop. After receiving instructions rrom Kiwi as to where we were to meet Tor parades during the next month, we concluded another Scouting evening with our usual nightcap—cocoa and biscuits. Scribe. JAMBOREE CANCELLATION This is to notiry you officially that owing to the international situation the Jamboree has had to he cancelled. This decision will, no doubt, be very disappointing to the boys, but we must not think too much of our own troubles, but concentrate on putting our shoulders to the wheel to help our country. Altnough It may be exceeding the functions of the Jamboree team, we would, in our closing effort, like to ask Scoutere to consider with their boys the position or the movement as it stands at the moment. Thanks to the tremendous amount of co-opera-tion and help that has been received by the association during tne last year a great deal more publicity has been given to the Scout movement than has hitherto been the case. It is us to us one and all to show now that what has been eaid and writing about us is true and that whatever may he the Job we undertake, or is allotted to us, a scout always does bis duty. As our motto we have the words, “Be Prepared,” and the Immediate future will show whether or not we are entitled to this. Difficult time are ahead or us, and it is not going to he those who rush about talking and spreading rumours and boasting or what they can do, who will help either the country or the reputation or the movement. On the contrary, it is those who quietly go about their job doing whatever is asked of them, and doing it promptly and efficiently who will help in the difficult situations which may pos slbly arise. There are many things" wnleh Scouts oan do, but you should oiler your services, and not watt to be asked. it would seem to us that, above all. Scouts should try and contact those homes and people whose husbands or sons have been called to other services, causing difficulties and trouble in their homes. Here there will undoubtedly be many opportunities Tor Scouts doing good turns, and these should be done in the scouting way quietly without publicity and in a klndiy and helpful manner. Concluding, all of us would wish scout ing the very best or good wishes in the years ahead, and sincerely trust that the time will come when a Jamboree is successfully held in our country. NOTICE ** Hamutana ” would like to hear rrom the country troops so as to keep your brother Scouts in town interested. Don’t he shy—your contributions are most welcome to brighten up this column.