SCOUT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21188, 10 August 1940, Page 14 (Supplement)

SCOUT NEWS

(By "Hamutana.”)

Well, I must say that I thought our display on Friday night was quite successful and that the events went with a swing, especially the wall-scaling, which was nothing If not vigorous. Despite fact that one or our most prominent P.L. s put his foot through the bridge, this effort was really good and showed the \ounger Scout:-, too, a practical use for the trestle which they will be building In future rallies. Tne flre-flgMlug display, combined with the ambulance team, proved a good finale for the evening. The bicycle ambulances were quite good efforts although the speed at which they were propelled must have given the unfortunate patients some anxious moments. I know I heaved a sigh or idler when they had successfully managed a circuit of the hall without precipitating their occupants on to the cold, cold floor. Still, taken all round, it was a good show' and gave the public in a clear and concise manner, some idea of what we are doing In anticipation of possible emergencies. Hamutana.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Aa a twig la bent, ao la a tree inclined. WELCOME CORNER Southern Cross.—Owen Haynes and David Sperry. St. George's. —Arthur Walters, Uru Rauwliero, David Peers; also to Leo Gluckinan, who has transferred from St. Peter’s. To all these boys we extend the heartiest welcome to the brotherhood of Scouting, and hope that their days with these troops will be long and enjoyable. SOUTHERN CROSS. Well, what with clothes drives, centennial displays and one thing and another, we have not had time to send our notes in for some weeks. Last Saturday several members of the troop cycled out to the Ngaruawahla alt*, hunting for our August holiday* camp. In connection with our caanp the Rurua wish to thank “ Barnacle" for hit kind wishes contained In last week’s note. .Needless to say, we are all looking forward to our birthday party to be held in the latter hair or next month, und we hope to pay “ Barnacle ” and Ills troop another visit shortly to teach them Just how to play “ Freeze.” •or I be. CAMBRIDGE TROOP Well, here we are In print at laat. Aa our S.M. is training with the Territorial* at Narrow Neck, our troop leader la managing with the assistance of a Court of Honour, where it was decided that w f e should postpone our first birthday party until our S.M. returns rrom camp in December. At our last parade, we atarted to learn Morse signalling with flags. At about 3 P.m. we formed into twos and marched about hair a mile to a neighbouring fiat where we played “ Storming the Heights.” The “ Mottleds ” defeated the “ Whites,” after a very exciting game by capturing their flag. One of the Cub leaders payed us a brief visit and the parade and inspection was won by the Kiwi Patrol. •crib*. lat CLAUDELANDS This w'eek we are asking Tor new members, as we have room in the troop now ior boys who are keen to become Scouts. We meet each Monday at the Claudelands Showgrounds and new recruits will be assured of a hearty welcome any meeting night they come along. Last week we commenced parade with inspection after which 20 minutes were taken up with patrol work and tenderloot tests. Two games followed, after which cocoa and biscuits were served, the meeting closing at 9 o’clock. We also welcomed Graham Dorset, one of our old members back for the evening. •crlbe. ST. GEORGE’S TROOP We were sorry to have missed last week’s notes, but we have plenty to tell you Tor this week. We have put Into practice a new Idea recently, in that one or our patrol leaders maps out a programme each week, and takes over the running of the troop, after /lag-break and inspection. Our Troop Leader sugested this movement and he takes over the P.L.’s patrol for the evening. This has proved very successful and some good programmes have resulted. Last week we had one new' recruit and this week our numbers were swelled by three. To these new Scout* we say welcome. At the present time we are without tha rervlces of our S.M. Brian Henderaon, who Is now’ with the Territorials, and we hope he will soon be back with us again. This week we had two very good garnet to warm up with, arter which we did some patrol work follow’ed by some equara lashing nrnci , ' w ' we then had our favourite game of tracking, alter uhicn we cuiisumert a very hearty supper or cocoa and biscuit*, and concluded parade with prayer* and flagbreak. Rang lor*.