SCOUT AND CUB NOTES

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7280, 6 October 1933, Page 11

SCOUT AND CUB NOTES

(By “Totara.-”) A Unique Relay.

The Jamboree held in Hungary was the scene of an international relay raco worthy of the Olympic games. The stages of the race consisted of gliding, cycling, horse-hack riding, running, motor-cycling, motoring, swimming, rowing, motor boating and flying, and it. was open to one team from each national contingent. The race started at the flying field at Erd, and the first stage was an aeroplane flight to Lcszallas, near Godollo. Then a glider took over a short stage, followed by a horseman. A cyclist and a motor-cyclist then took the race into Budapest up to the bank of the Danube. A swimmer swam the Danube to a boathouse on an island in the river, and a rowing boat took up the race from him, succeeded in turn by a motor boat, which went down the river until it was abreast of the original starting place. Then a runner completes the circuit back to tho flying field at Erd. 'The Hungarian authorities offered to supply boats, cars, gliders, and aeroplanes where necessary. The race covered a course of about 50 miles. THE COUNCIL ROCK. The Lone Cab Our Cub Howl is rather fun, don’t you think 7 It is certainly quite exciting when it is done properly, and I am sure people who hear it for the first time must wonder what it is all about. They most likely think we are talking Chinese, Dutch, or a special language from tho “Wallamaloo Islands!’’ If you do tho howl really well it should sound like a pack of animal wolves barking and yowling, but you’ve got to practise it quite quite a lot to get it off pat. I think it is fine to see a cub pack squatting on their heels with their chins chucked up in the air, and a big black cavern where their grin usually is. Most of you know how to do iff, but I want you always to remember that each time you do the yowl you are making your promise again to Akela, and, besides welcoming him, you toll him that you are ready to obey his commands.

More and more cubs call their Akela now, but I am quite certain that a number of them do not know why. Akela is an Indian word, and means “the one who is alone.” Should yon wish to speak to a very important sahib, you must first inquire if the gentleman is “akela,” if he is, then that means he is alone,and will see you if he wants to. Well, the leader of your pack is alone, for there can only be one head. You could not havo two leaders, becauso I don’t suppose they would agree, and if they had different ideas about things some of the pack would follow one and the rest would follow tho other. This, of course, would make the pack weak. ■

In the jungle the Wolves are taught that “the word ctif the Head Wolf is Law.” Akela is the head or leader of your pack, and Ms orders must be obeyed. Yet, in spite of having such a very solemn name, Akela wants to be your pal, and he likes to think of you as his “little brother,” and he, or she, will be always ready to help you as much as posible, and in whatever way vou may need help. OLD WOLF. Scouters* Meeting, Senators are reminded of the meeting to be held on Tuesday night at the Takaro Group Headquarters. It is hoped that representatives. will attend from all parts of the district. New Troop,

It is pleasing to report the opening of a new troop in Levin. Mr V. Gregan is the Scout Master and the committee comprises Messrs B. McDonald, T. Johnston, B. Gregan, T. Gregan and 'Father Breen. We wish tho new troop “Good Camping.” Appreciation.

Tho following letter has been received by the Commissioner from tho secretary of the Palmerston North Central Relief Committee:—

N. D. Stubbs, Esq., District Commissioner of Scouts, Palmerston North

Dear Sir, The splendid assistance rendered by tho Scouts and their officers, in connection with tho recent Postman’s Drive, was specially referred to at the monthly meeting of the Palmerston North Central Belief Committee yesterday. The success of the drive makes it an outstanding effort towards assisting the carrying on of relief work in Palmerston North and the enthusiastic work of the Sfouts formed a most important part of the organisation which made it possible to collect and handle over 5000 parcels of clothing in addition to a very large quantity of foodstuffs and miscellaneous articles during the afternoon. Everyono connected with the work warmly admired the untiring work and excellent conduct of the Scouts, who stuck dutifully to the task until it was finished.

Yours faithfully, S. G. CHAMBERLAIN, Hon. secretary.

Rally. Tho chief topic is the rally and it is going to be biggest and best thing we have had for yeara. Everybody is getting worked up to fever heat over it, and there is going to be a huge muster. We have advice that Feilding and Woodville are bringing 100 and 80 respectively, so what will the whole district total up to? Troop Notes.

Fourth Palmerston North (All Saints’) Group: Last Monday evening we hold our parade in tho kindergarten as our usual hall was otherwise engaged. There was a good muster. A.S.M. Chatfield took charge of the parade. We were visited by Scouter Buck and his assistant from the Takaro Group. During tho evening we tried out the Dominion haka in preparation for Labour Day and for tho first try it went very well. All boys are reminded of the church parade on Sunday morning. The All Saints’ home pack

now possess sis two star Cubs. Mrs. Buck held the test for the boys last Friday. The stars will be presented tonight. Fifth Palmerston North (Te Awe Awe) Group: Tho troop are progressing with their bridge building and the Commissioner was very satisfied with it when he visited us last meeting night. Everyone is looking forward to the rally. Cubs: The pack is progressing famously and Phil West, Hubert Gush and Geoffrey Bale have passed their first star test. The sixers spent part of Saturday with Akela and had a happy time. Everyono thrilled about the rally. Sixth Palmerston North (Northern) Troop: Progress was made with the trestle bridge and good work was put in on lashings. P. S. Fowles has passed his cyclist badge. Seventh Palmerston North (Takaro) Group: The Scouts are working really hard in preparation for the rally.. Good work in lashings and gadget-making is being put in. Last Saturday afternoon was spent in a paddock pitching tents and building kitchens. Fireman’s badge work is going ahead, and so also is first-class work.

Cubs: Jungle dances in readiness for the rally are being practised. Second star work is going ahead in great style. W. Anderson and D. Ailey are welcomed as tenderpads and we hope they will have a pleasant trip through the jungle. Rovers.

First Marten Rover Crew (Palmerston North section): Progressing very well and are taking a great interest in their new den, in the Scout hall. The Rovers are parading from 7.30 p.m. till 10 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. Any persons interested in Rovers arc invited to see how the crew is establishing their new home. Several of the Rovers have visited different troops and hope to visit the remaiinng troops in the near future.