re. 5 3 . JUNE. 1959,

In this Issue: - .3T. GEORGE1S DAY MESSAGE ........................ Page 1.A PATHOL AS A GOING CONCERN. . . . . Page 3.REPORT ON,j THE EAST RAND TROOPS . . . Page 5.,

: COMING EVENTS: SOUTH WESTERN AREAS. ♦ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR, 1959 . . ; Page 6.

THE CENTRAL1 AFRICAN JAMBOREE . Page 7.TRANSVAAL HEADQUARTERS, NOTICES. . . . . Page 8.

TRANS VAAT. NEWS SHEET.

NO. 53. JUNE, 1959.

ST. GEORGE'S DAY MESSAGE.in ., ■ ■ I I

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v -The Director of the Boy Scouts \ "* | International

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The following is a Message from the Director of theBoy*Scouts International'Bureau, Major-General D.Ci 9pry, O .B .E .,D * S . 0 . , O .D ., for 8t» George's Day. /, ‘

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"•Tor us in Soouting, St* George exemplifies the man of chivalry, who challenged the evils of his own day.

To-day we live in a ,wbfld beset with want, fear and-‘distrust, ignorance,.and. prejudicei

> • *'f! •The aim of Scouting is good citiaenshipi Like-charity, citizenship 'begins at home. 'T/e must seek to open the eyes of youth*, to the nefedj3;of each dommunity, the duty to play an active role, and we must bring, this realisation to them through realistio projects for service to’ others. Through imaginative programme we" must seek -to develop 'their powers of leadership oombined with sound -judgement and we need to awaken their ^critical faculties together with fair-mindedness.

»'• v $Internationally, we must remember Bt-Pi's dictum - "LOOK WIDE"} We mugt bring the teenagers of to-day totake a real interest in inc wide w o rld--not' just tolearn place frames on the map, but tc gain an understanding of-peoples, their lives a?d cultures. Let- us seek in every wtty to put into practice the Soout' Law j A Scout is a friend to all., and ;a bi'oihe^ to etfery other &cout".

Let us, in Scouting* with Gfcd* e ferace help to subdue and master Jhese draglns of our troubled world-to-day.

• fD. 0 i SPI?Y iDi|fector

Boy, j^couls.. International .^Bureau". .*“ > | \ » «

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TENT PEG BANGING.

.J u s t room for another suggestion. Place a tent peg in the ground so :that it just manages to stick upright. Take

«. a Soout about ten feet away,, let him ’study the position, -and then blindfold him and give him a mallet. He. then goes to peg and tries to knock it into th€ ground with ono f6ll swip6 . And that is all.

KEEPING COOL.

As usual, when a traffic acoident occurs a huge crowd . gathers. The diver of the car, an eighteen-year-old lad, was extremely nervous—and showed it. The orowd stood by helplessly. Then the"Scout, suffering from a broken leg, calmly directed one onlooker to call the police, another to phone his father another to summon an ambujanoe. Then he .explained how they could place a raincoat under him and. cover him with a coatuntil the ambulance arrived. ...

Scouting (U.S.A.)-

THE PATROL. A8 A GOING CONCERN. .,o

When you come to think of it, running a Patrol is like running a private business.

It mustbe done by business methods.A tradesman or manufacturer who is slack in his ways

generally shows a poor turnover.It. is the same with Scouting. Efficiency pays! You have

got to show a profit on your outlay.The businessman invests his capital, his energy and his brains, and expeots to get his reward in the shape of £ .s .d .

The Pip Ell invests his time and enthusiasm, and expects a return in the shape of better Scouting for his Patrol.In both:.cases the secret is planning ahead..In a way it is like boat sailing. You keep your hand lightly but firmly on the tiller and direct the operations of your crew, at the same time keeping your eye on your distant objective and setting your oourse towards it.

Planning is not easy, but it is interesting and worth while. Think of it in terms of power.There are, say, six fellows in your little mob, six fellows all depending on you for a lead.Their time and energy, their brains and abilities are at your disposal.

What you_say goes. They are ready to follow you. They are counting on you to give them a good time in Scouting, and this Power of the best kind.‘DQn11 you think it is worth a bit of trouble and thought to see that you give them the best you have got?

HOW TO PLAN,.

first : Fix your main objective or objectives. Do not be too ambitious*Keep within reasonable sailing distance, bearing in mind the standerd of the chaps you are dealing with.Do not plan too far ahead. ;Two .or three months i&"'ample.What i&ight your objective be?A Patrol Oamp, hike, adventure expedition, a stunt or display, or some particular Scouting subject you want to specialise in - such as signalling, pioneering,

e first-aid, a special badge or a standard of proficienoy say St. Johi^ s Junior Sad’ge, or the C.D. Badge.

Your objective plight take the form of something you want to make or aoquire for your Patrol; a new Patrol Den, log cabin of your own, a tree shelter, a oanoe, a sand yacht, or you may want to raise funds for your special purpose - a set of Aldis lamps, or a trek-oart, or a new Patrol tent. Or, better still, your objective might combine two or three things, say an adventure-hlke, a high standard of morse signalling for the den. This will allow you plenty of scope and variety in your planning.

Second:Having fixed your main goal you have got to plan the intermediate stages. In other words, your programme must be progressive, each Patrol meeting taking you a

.. step nearer the end.• - This does not mean thal all your time should be

devoted religiously to one subject; variety is essential. Keep your programme light. Do not be afraid to shoot off at a target if the spirit moves you.Do not pin yourself down to any rigid line of work.On the other hand, do not lose sight of the target.

Third: Having done all' this, you will probably find it worth while to prepare, some sort of chart showing the different stages of progress you hope to attain. Stick this up on the wall of the den where the chaps can see it, and tick off your progress as you go along.

You will no doubt find/

You will no doubt find progress'much slower than you had hoped and expected, but that does not matter a great deal. The faot that you are progressing is the important thing.

KEEPING THE BOOKS.*' i) — ' . • -

A businessman who does not keep proper record books is heading for trouble. In Patrol-heading there are one or two records you must keep, and others that you will keep if you are wise.

The essentials are :-(a) The Patrol attendance register and 8ub~reoord.(b) The Patrol Account book, showing cash reoeived on

•ne side and cash spent on the other.N .3. These records are subject to sorutiny by the

Oourt of Honour, and must be in first Jlass shape.(o) The Patrol progress Chart of Tenderfoot and Second

Class, etc.(d) The Patrol Log book, in which all important events

are briefly recorded in words and pictures.A- good Log book is a tremendous asset to a Patrol.It helps to build up tradition and personality, especially if it is well illustrated*The essential redords are useless, ofoourse, unless they are kept slap up to datei

It is quite a good thing to delegate gobs of this kind to different members of the.Patrol. Use common sense in selecting the right man for the right job. Tor instance, you might have a chap who is a bit dull in some ways* but is fairly good at working or figures and always gets top marks for neatness at School. He would probably revel, in the job of keeping the Patrfol records, and at-the same time it would make him feel important and so make up for the Scouting activities at which he is not so hot. So muoh for the Patrol Refords*Extras are: - •

(a) The Patrol Leader's book of ideas. In this you must jot down any bright ideas that *ome your way so that in due course you may try them out on the blokes.If you 1 ike-' you can classify this book under differe nt headings such as Tracking and Spooring, Camp- craft, Woodcraft, Observation and Deduction,Mapping and Surveying, Et« This makes for easy reference.

(b) The Patrol Scrap-book - any old book in which you stick cuttings from the News Sheet and other useful and informative papers.

PATROL GEAR.

A good Patrol is self-reliant, it has its own set gear. If you are not well equiped now is the best time .to start gathering stuff together.

Do not be content to borrow Troop gear. r .Go all out for your own, and-when you have got it is properly marked with the Patrol sign and maintainedin good order.

This is a job for the Patrol s .̂M. The Second or one of the Senior members of the mob. The chaps should be made to understand that the gear is there for their use, but they must respect it and remember the Quarter Master's authority. Here is a specimen list from which you may make a selection to suit your own needs.

PIONEERING:

One 9ft. knotting rope, 1 in. circ., for each chap in the Patrol. Ends whipped with sailmaker's whipping.

One l'8ft. lashing-rope. as above/ . .

One 18ft. lashing rope, as above. One 60ft. heavy line cotton rope - whipped with 3" circ.One 6ft . length blind-cord, as above, for use as lashings with Scout Staffs.

One splicing fit .One Plymouth Tail for splicing practice.One sailmaker's palm and needle.One hank sail twine for whipping and stitching.A few dozen assorted hazel batons for model bridge- building, rope ladders, etc.A few galvanised iron blocks, single and double sheave.A pukka knotting—board, showing some of the more uncommon knots, binds, and hitches.

SIGNALLING:k! ----Two sets of semaphore flags.Two morse flags. Two morse keys and buzzers.One book message forms.

FIRST AID:

One complete First Aid Kit (See Gilcrafts talk on Ambulance Work)One bottle red ink (Blood)One tablet soap (This is to remind First Aiders to wash their own hands before practising).

MAPPING:

Ordnance Survey Map of the District.Rulers or straight edges.Compass.Pair of directors or compasses.Length of small link chain (This is for accurate measuring road distances on maps.)

ODDS AND ENDS:

Tennisballs, bean bags, coloured chalk, small blackboard, pencils, paper, fire-by-friotion set, tin of plaster of paris, moddelling clay, tools, etc.

THE PATROL LIBRARY:

If you set out religiously to read all the books that have ever been written on Scouting, this would not necessarily make you a Scout.Still, books do help, and here are one or two that should find a home in the den.-

Scouting for boys — Memorial Edition.All the Gilcrafts Books.Boy Scouts Tests.Scout Prayer Book.Hacney Scout Song Book. . *'Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class Test Books The New Testament.

In addition it is not a bad plan to have a few assorted thrillers and adventure stories, the sort of thing that chaps can dip into from time to time.

On the walls of the den you should have plenty of charts, maps and action pictures with Jaggers.' famous portrait of the Founder over the fire place and that very fine action photo of the later Chief Scout practising the eyesplice’ in the doorway of his tent at Gilwell.

Scouting means action, and all that I have said here is intended to help you organise for action.

Organisation is necessary. It can be good fun in

itself. It is good for you because it gives you grip.It'is- good for the chaps/ ................

It is good for the chaps in your Patrol because they respond better to a leader who has thought things out and knows his own mind.

Make your Patrol a "Going Concern" and keep the machinery ticking .. Efficiency pays every time.

Signed; W .J .S . Blie, S/M. >2nd. Irene - Pretoria. (Tvl.)

. . . . REPORT ON THE EAST RATO SCOUT TROOPS. . . .•

^With instructions irom the Divisional Commissioner,Mr. H.H. Musgrove, I am proud to say I have been to Springs and isenoni to check the numbers for our Annual Census and to learn about individual troop activities.

According to our records here in this Office, I had gone down there with the understanding that I was going to visit 7 - (Seven) troops in the Area, instead I could only trace 3.

1. The 1st, Springs Troop with 36 boys . . . S/M.J. Legoete in-charge.

2. The 2nd. Springs Troop with 44 boys . . . S/M.J . . Mauoane in-charge.

3. The 1st. Payneville Troop with --26 boys . . . S/M.Z . Duma in-charge.

The programme was ready-drawn for the annual Rally, prepared and organised by the Local Committee of the Local Soouters to take place on November, 29th. 1958, at 9 .00 a.m. at McComb's Sports Grounds, when yet another notice was received in this Office to the effect that the two Missionary_ Schools were closing down and a ceremony was to be conducted by the School Boards, on the proposed date for the Rally.

The Rally was cancelled indefinately.The Troops that I have actually seen in action

showed a grand spirit. But one word of advice to the Scouters in the Area . . . "Organise as many Training Camps as possible'.'

Appeal to our Training Team to assist your Officers with regards the " Pre-Warrant Training Courses'!

So in this New Year one does expect much more activity from Springs with regards Training Courses for Patrol Leaders and Scoutmasters.

■YISAKAI YISAKA 1 YISAKA '.

5 E N 0 N I .

Here, the spirit within the boy and the Scouters was high. The Training side was very poor. No Record Books were kept.Four Troops were visited in this Area.-

1.1st . Benoni Troop . . . S/M. M. Masekoameng with 56 boys.No Reoord Books. All very keen but, require some training.

2.2nd. Benoni Troop . . . S/M. N. Mlokothi with 65 boys.No Record Books. Requires some training with his assistants.

3 .3rd. Benoni Troop . . . 3/M. P. Ntintili with 60 boys.No Record Books. He has just started teaching in the School, and with much interest and love for Scouting is looking forward to the Registration of the new Group soon.He also requires some training in "How to run a Troop".

4 .1st . Wattville Troop . . . S/M. E. Mokonyane with 67 boys.He has a keen Troop Leader as his Assistant and the Troop is up-and-coming. The S/M. has.done his Wood Badge Part 2.

NhTALSPRUIT ./'/ * • • • •

NATaLs p r u it .

Natalspruit had a big do on May, 1958. Mr. Musgrove, attended a Rally of the Local Troops there, and met the Local Authorities; Mr. Williams, The Location Manager and hie Deputy Mr. Buitendag; They were pleased to see him there in hie capacity as Divisional Commissioner.

. There were present over 300 boys including Cubs,60 Guides and 10 Scouters and Guide Leaders.The 3rd, Lady Selborne Troop &T Pack with 60 boys had come for the occasion. Natalspruit as a new place requires some attention with regards Training.

It has three promising Troops which require some good Training and now-and-then supervision. The Scoutmasters require training badly to start the Groups entirely on Patrol System.' : "o r

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YISAXA I • YISAKa I YISAKA I

S.J . SEREME ASSISTANT DIVISIONAL SECRETARY.

COMING EVENTS.- THE AFRICAN BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION ( SOUTH WESTERN AREA8) _ _

ACTIVITIES ^ O R THE YEAR 1959.

1. District Commissioners, Assistant District Commissioners, District Scoutmasters and District Cubmasters. These will meet every Calendar month.

3* Cub-outIng 13th. - 15th. March, 1959 at Fred Clark Hostels.3* Cubmasters Course - Pre-Warrant Training , 11th.-13th5, April,

at Morakeng Hostel9 , Irene.4. Scoutmasters' Course - 35th.-36th. April, 1959 - Morakeng.5. Patrol Leaders Training Course 8th.-10th. May, 1959 ., at

Swedish Camp Roodepoort West, if permission is given.6 . Seoond Class and First Class Scouts Training..Course at the

Swedish Camp Roodepoort West if permission is given on 39th. May ~ 1st. June, 1959.

7. Cub outing at Fred Clark on the 15th. August, 1959.8 . Scout Competition (Only First arid Second Class) on the

39th. August, 1959.9* Scouters* Annual Meeting 19th. September, 1959

Each Troop may organise for its own Camp, but, must apply to the Headquarters through, the Local Secretary for a qualified man to run the Camp

THE AFRICAN BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION (SOUTH WESTERN aREAS )( L .A .) MEMBERS OF SCOUTERS1 EXECUTIVE FOR THE AREA.

Mr. Lot » Sikwane (Chairman);*&r r Rarnpa (Vice Chairman).Mr.- 'J.S. Mazibuko (Secretary)/Mr. D. Pooe (Treasurer).Mr. R. Mabinda.Mr. J. Lentle. rMr. E .3 . Phatshwane.Mr. G.M. Mangena. . • .Mr. M. Sehube. TMr. P.G. Makote. VMr. H. Eolatsheu.Mr. E .J . Montwedi.

SOUTH WESTERN a REAS JOHANNESBURG TRAINING TEAM.-

1. Messrs. E .J . Montwedi, S. Matshiqi, L. Sikwane, E» Nthodi, P.G. Makote, E. Moabi, A .I . Malinga. (Scouts).

3 . Mrs. 3ambisa,JMr. S .I . Rampa, Mr, R, Mabinda,

Mr. S .J . Sereme,- M.r. H. Kolatsheu and E. J. Montwedi.

THE CENTRAL AFRICAN JAMBOREE.- (.B .A .P .A .)

3ALIBURY. Wednesday.- Lord Rowallan, the Commonwealth ChiefScout, told Scouts of all races here

to-day: " Should the chance arise, you will not hesitate to risk your lives in order to save a fellow human."

Lord Rowallan was presenting awards on the third day of the Central African Jamboree being held at Ruwa Park, near here.

Ttoo Africans were- the only Scouts -at the Jamboree to be presented with silver crosses for gallantry.

The Chief Scout said: MIt is not easy to be a worthy member of the brotherhood of ours. But I hope you will do your best to keep the promise you have made, as so many others have done. .

"And, should the chance arise you will not hesitate to risk your lives in order to save a fellow human. Just as the two fellows who got our second highest award did, risking their lives and bringing credit to the whole of our movement."

MADE ARREST.

Matshayanempa Dube, a Rover Scout of the 14th. Bulawayo Crew, received his cross for his gallantry on November, 33, 1957.

He was going home through the railway township when he saw a man stabbing another with a .knife. The assailant ran away when he saw Dube, the- Rover Scout gave chase and -af'Ser a mile, arrested the man, tied his hands with scout knotting cord and handed him over to the police.

RESCUED BOY.

Nene Mpofu, a Scout'of the 5th. Bulawayo Group, won his cross on December, 23, last year.

Two small boys were floating on a rubber tube in a water- filled quarry when they suddenly disappeared under the water.

Mpofu dived into the water and finally brought ope boy to the surface and revived him by artificial respiration.

Among the 34 Queen's Scouts to receive certificates from Lord Rowallan were three from the Transvaal*

They were: Allan E .L .D . Parker*. Rodney W. Geraghty and Leo J .J . Moscini

CHIEF SCOUT__WILL RETIRE'.

Lord Rowallan, the Chief Scout will retire next year.His successor is expected to be announced in July.

He took the salute at the St. George’ s Day parade of Queen's Scouts at Windsor. He attended the Central African Scouts Jamboree at Salisbury, from May 4 to 11. "

This is the first Jamboree to be held in the Federation at Ruwa Park, about 13 miles from Salisbury. It is the 50th. anniversary of the start of Scouting in Southern. Rhodesia. More than 1, 000 Scouts Cf all raoes and from many countries attended the official opening by Lord Rowallan, the.- Commonwealth Chief Soout.

"It should be the ambition of everyone, in the Movement, from the youngest Wolf Cub, one day to possess this richest of all Scouting treasures for himself."........................(Scouting for boys) .....................................

TRANSVAAL HEADQUARTERS NOTICES.

OUR LITTLE SHOP.-

Stationery Depot:

All game books for Cubs and Scouts - all inone price - 5.- ea.

First Bteps in Scouting Prayer Books . . .Camping Standards .How to run a Pack .How to run a Troop Soouting for boys . .

(Mem. Edition)

1 .3 .1 .3 .

9.4.-4.-7 .6 .

Equipment Depot:

Tenderfoot and Tenderpad Badges - all in one priceScout Belts ................S/M. B e l t s ................

8 . ea. 7.- " 12.6. "

AVOID LOSING YOUR BELONGINGS WITH w NAME TAPES” .

Price List: e .g . (1ST. SCHOONVELDT)

1 dozen 1 / 10 .3 " 3 /3 .3 " 4 /6 .4 " 5 /9 .5 " 6/7 .6 " 7 /6 .7 « 8/3 .8 " 9 /1 .9 " 10/-

10 " 11/3.11 " 13/4 .13 " 13/6.

COMMISSIONERS' COURSE.-

The following candidates attended the Commissioners' Course whioh took place'-6h ” • '31st. and 33nd. March, 1959, awaiting to be presented with their Certificates:-J. J. SIBEKO.J. LEGOETE.E. J. MASIUANA.W. J. BLIE.T.B. McCall TSa GAE.A.M. SEPANYa .P-E. m a s h in in i .P. MATHAPO.D. MARELET3E.S.O. MOTEBE.J.T . SEJANAMANE.L.P. MOTLALI.I . J. MZONDEKI.E. BAMBISA.S. S. HLAPOLOSA.L.M. SEEPE.S.D. MAHLOKO.8 . J. SEREME.

Good-luck to you old f> folks and to those who were presented with the same certificates on 16 /5 /59 , by the Honorary

§oo5e^un^ingV J *P ‘ Rees’ a-fc Chiawel° Native Township.

S .J . SEREME ASSISTANT DIVISIONAL SECRETARY.

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