SCOUT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21176, 27 July 1940, Page 14 (Supplement)

SCOUT NEWS

(By “Hamutana.”)

As my last few Jottlng-s have been about various parts or the .Scout uniform and equipment, I think that 1 ran t leave this subject uithout bringing up the question of scarves anti how not to treat them. Contrary to some Scouts’ beliefs, seal ve» should not be used for dish-cloth*, polish Jmr cloths, billy cloths or Tor polishing boots. By the look of some of them, their owners are apparently not aware or this fact. Most scarves stand up pretty veil to washing, so don’t be afraid of thi« tactor. Then, no matter how clean the searl may be. it will look a nasty me** it it is not folded properly. IT vou don’t know how to fold your scarf, ask your 1 .1.. to show you. Finally don’t leave It that way until the next parade. Shake It out and fold it In two before putting It away. The scarf is the finishing touch to a smart uniform. Hamutina

THOUGHT FOH THE WEEK “ From the national point of vlow, our aim ia solely to mak* tha rising genaration into good citizens." —Scouting- for Boys HAMUTANA ROVER CREW Our usual weekly meeting on Saturday night was taken up with A.R.P. work under one or the members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and we spent the evening talking about gases—their effects and how to deal with them. We intend to set aside an hour and a-half each meet 1 Ing to study this necessary work. Our Den is not, as yet, provided with central heating and consequently the at rnosphere is rather rrlgid these winter nights, so we are extremely glad to Indulge in our usual rough-and-tumble each week before we turn to the main business or the parades, namely, supper. We Indulged, therefore. In a refined game of hockey*on-horsebaek fc ” which ended with the majority of us in various, lnele gant postures on the floor. We would like to record a 100 per cent attendance or the “ Wats ” with not one ” Itanglora ” present. Our country member, CIIIT. was also In for the week-end, and needless to say. was a welcome addition lo the meeting. FIRST FRANKTON TROOP Hello, hello! Well, Instead of our usual rambling about our doing* we are offering this week a poem which was kindly given to us by an interested Dunedin LC.M. and we think it very appropriate: THE BOY SCOUT Once round the tuckshop window, bauds In pucket he hung, Or ran to a row ’round the corner, and ran from the bells he had rung. Or gaped at a game of football, or eblvied a harmless cat. This king in short knickers, and Bit pole and his cowboy hat: But a trumpet sang rrom the meadows. and the city rang with a sbout. And the boy leapt Into his boyhood with the magical name of Scout; Suddenly bruced his body, suddenly found his soul, And vaulted to Eldorado at the end of a herty pole. Then came to him men of glory who ♦■poke of a goodly game, Who told or a lire m the open, and the pride of a gallant fame; * And fie gave them his soul and body to discipline, shape and frame; And they taught him the works of god. and the use of a youngsters’ brain; From end lo end of lhe Empire, from shore to shore of Its coasts, Strong in their steadied thousands ui»-rl-es a martial host; And the foe when he comes, shall be rattled and driven and put to rout By the flower or tomorrow’s army—the lad who has learned to Scout. They have taught the march, and the double that conquers stiffness end stitch. To fend for himseir in ratlone and cook a pot In a ditch. To patch a hole in his knickers, to nurse fils speed Tor a burst. To like what is good and wholesome, and to love his country first. Proud of his wind and muscle, proud of Ills corps and kit, He goes in the pluck of a body that Is perfectly strong and fit; Quick In the uptake, nippy, learned In the hunter's lore, The handy man of the ocean has a brother at laat ashore. Here’s to the youth of England, boys of the young brigade. Who marched in their shirts and knickers. gallant and unarrald. Glory to these young llone, whelps of the ancient b^-eed. Mustering hri<k and radiant In the shadow' of England’s need. Many a mighty hero who made our England great. Smiles from the field of heaven, blessing this fifth estate. Here is a great assurance, here i« a certain sign— The heirs have claimed from the future their place in the nation's line. —Poem by Harold Begble. Cheerio till next week. “ Barnaol*." •T. GEORGE’S TROOP We opened parade with flag-break and inspection, which was won by Keas. We had a game or “ Pat and Mike.” and then did some patrol work, which we followed with a good game or tracking. Parade was well attended, and several boys are working hard for their badgee.

CUB PROFICIENCY BADGE HOMECRAFT Must thread a needle and sew' on his own buttons properly and strongly, and carry out two or the following tests:— I) Knit a u.-erul article; (2) Net a string hag or piece of netting for putting seeds, etc., in; (3) Make a kettle-holder in cross <*Htch or canvas; (4) Make a ring or mat on canvas or hessian; (5) Darn a hoi* In a Jersey or stocking; (6) Weave a useful article In raffia; <1) Make a basket. (H) Mend a tear. Thi« badge i« quit* a useful one and Is a very good one ror all Cubs ani every Cub should have it ehowIng on his arm. Did you know there were only §0 of the-e badge* Issued la«d year in the whole of Yew Zealand, so it Is up to you Cubs to do your best PACKB’ ACTIVITIES Claudelanda Pack is looking for a home: Can an\one help m this way? Have y.r.i got an empty shed or garage ir so. let Hover B. Head. C o. Read A Head, know at ; our earliest. St. P*t«r’a. —Uur !*#ck meets on Saturday morning- at -t. I'e.-erV Scout Mill, from 10.3 U to 11.15, and we lias - a few vacancies lor boys between the ages < I 6 to 1 t. We are working hard lor our proficiency badges. Bt. George’s Pack. —Our roll 1s dilv increasing and wo are having a Jolly Mme at present with our corner competition The Rlnck Six has gained a Tew point* on the Red Six. but the Grey and Tawnv Sixes are still holding first place, while the Brown six is working hard and It looks like a very close finish for the '• Parloo " Shield. l ast week Akein was busy with The clothe- drive so Parloo came down In the morning and we had a rew gmie* and a little work, and In the afternoon went and helped the Rover*, and Scotlt* rolle't Clothes ror the refugee**. and believe us we had a wonderful time. A CALL FOR NEWS Te Awamutn. Cambridge. Huntly— ws would Ilk* to bear from you all soon.