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Christmas & New Year message from the Divisional Page 1,Christmas Message from the C h i e f ............... ...Page 3.The Scout Wood Badge Course ..................... ...Page 3.Story-Telling in the Paok. ........................Page 8,Headquarters Notices .................................Page IS.

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NO. 40 DECEMBER, 1956

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MESSAGE PROM THS''DIVISIONAL 7

Once again I have the privilege of wishing my officers and "boys a very happy Christmas and everything of the "bestin the New Year.

Due to ill-health-I have not “been able to see as much of you all as I would have wished in the past year. But I hope to make up for this lapse in 1957, both at Gilwell, Roodepoort, and also Germiston where we have now acquired a new camp, and also at smaller meetings throughout the Transvaal. ;

The times in which we live are admittedly hard and frustrating, and there are so many personal problems to attend to that many of you may wonder, and rightly so, whether you have the time or courage to attend to Scouting.

My message to you this year must, therefore, be that you have "both the time and the courage to attend to this most important and vital aspect of your career and future.

For Scouting is not just something which leaves you as you yourself leave school. Rather I would say that it follows you throughout your life and you will always "benefit by the many gifts you have received from your_ training as Cubs and Scouts in this greatest international and most 'beneficial movement in the world today.

The future indeed lies with you and millions of other Boy Scouts of all races and creeds spread throughout a turbulent world. -A .

The future is in your hands and I wish you all every possible success and happiness.

- ......" DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF SCOUTAs our great and happy Brotherhood prepares for its

50th anniversary next year, let us with purposeful pride remember and fulfil the central theme of our ideal - goodwill to all men - which accords so well with and, i believe, has apisen out of the great Christmas message.

To do our duty to God surely involves prayerful participation in true worship as the sacred services of remembrance and rejoicing give us opportunity.

I therefore beseech you all to join in sincere religious observances in your various places of worship and there to thank God-for-all‘that is past and trust him for all that, is to come. -

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•D Can contril3u'te as your loye gift to the Bate ofBethlehem the devotion of your heart and the service of your life and in that spirit serve our lovely land by resolving; To think nothing, To say nothing, To do nothing that will hurt or degrade those of other races colours or creeds. ’

May God unite us all in his peace, both here and across the seas.E. PERCY FOWLE

CHIEF SCOUT

THE SIXTH WOOD BADGE COURSE. 1956■Pr°m t 1̂8 ^0th of September to the 7th of October, i-956, the Sixth Scout Wood Badge Course was held at the

African Gilwell grounds at Roodepoort. This was the first time that such a Course had taken place at these Grounds.

At first it was doubtful whether the place was suitable but after a special committee, which was appointed by the Training Course Committee, had inspected and reported favourably on the site the decision was made to hold the Course at the Grounds.

The special committee was composed of the following; Miss K.J. Braybrooke, Mr. N.S. Mokgako, Mr. A. Sepanya and Mr. D.C. Marivate. They went on the 3rd September.

Water; The Committee found that, although the site was good, water was to be fetched from the bottom of a deep donga a little distance away from the camp, and to get to this water one would have to climb or jump over fences of barbed wire, the hooks of which could cause unnecessary delays and loss of time. The Committee there­fore found it necessary to invite boys wishing to complete their First Class to come and help in drawing water in return for special training at the camp. They would also help in collecting wood for fires. It was understood of course that their training would be separate from that of the Scouters.THE COURSE

The Course started at 4.30 p.m. and it was opened byD.C. Marivate, D.C.C., who was also the leader of the Course. There were 17 candidates, one of whom was later taken in as a member of the Staff because of his having passed and obtained his Wood Badge before. His name is Nathaniel Magediele of the 1st Wallmansthal Troop.

Staff; The following took part in the training of candidates; N.S. Mokgako, D.C.C.j G .A. Mphenyeke, A.D.C.C Arthur Sepanya, Q.M.; D.C. Mogotsi, A.D.C.C.; E , Montwedi, N. Magediele and D.C. Marivate, D.C.C. in charge of the Course.

The part-time trainers were the Rev. Max Buchler,Mr. J.P. Rees (Hon. Secretary, A.B.5.); Mr. J.D. Fraser (General Secretary, S.A.H.Q.); Mr. A.P. Hills (Secretary, B.S.A., Tvl.) and Mr. T.R. McNolly (D.C.C.-in-Charge, Central Training Zone).

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Fees_: The fees were £1.10.0. per officer. The boys paid nothing and were fed out of what the Association and the officers paid.

Shelter; All except the officers slept under canvas. The officers used the bungalow that has been erected at the camp site.

Supplies; Nearly everything was bought locally, i.e. at Roodepoort.Expenses; 1 7 trainees paid £25.10.0d. and the

Association advanced the sum of £20, making a total of £45.lO.Od. ^Expenditure amounted to £43.19.0d. The balance of ool.ll.Od. was refunded to the Association.

Expenses per Head; 17 trainees, 8 trainers, 25 boys - about 2 /3 a day for 8 days.Comparative Figures since 1946

1st Course, 1946; Trainees 48 Staff 52nd Course, 1950: " 40 " 53rd Course, 1951: " 22 " 24th Course, 1953; " 14 " 25th Course, 1954: " 18 " 56th Course, 1956: " 17 » 8

25 boys)P.D. - per dayNames and Addresses of TraineesThe following are the names of Scouters who atofciitf"d the Course:

.Bulls PatrolA.E. Phake, 4009, Kathelong Township, P.O. Natalspruit. Michael Sehube, P.O. Moroka, White City, Jabavu 1424A. David Mekgoe, P.O. Box 13, Welverdiend.Edward Tenza, P.O. Box 6, Germiston.Josiah Kgongoana, P.O. Box 220, Potchefstroom.Lucas Chipfupa, St. Peters College, Rosettenville, Jhb.Woodpigeons PatrolP.M. Matime, Mamelodi Snr. School, Vlakfontein, P.O.Eerstefabrieke.Paul G. Makote, 8125, Orlando West, Johannesburg*Isaiah Nyamane, St. Peters College, Rosettenville, Jhb.E.T. Mahomo, Thusong Bantu Community School, P.O. Box 64.Luipaardsvlei.Ephraim Mokonyana, Monareng Avenue, Benoni, Watville.Zebras PatrolMark I. Tenyane, Zakhele Bantu School, P.O. Natalspruit. J.S. Ledwaba, Solomon Maraba School, Private Bag 812 Pietersburg.Ben Radibe, The Priory, Rosettenville, Johannesburg.J.T. Sejanamane, 169, Buti Street, Lewisham Location. Johannes Mohlabane, Bantu Secondary School, P.O. Box 220,

Potchefstroom.

P.D. 2/6P.D. 5/6P.D. 5/6P.D. 4/OfP.D. 3/-P.D. 2/3

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Visitors: The Course was blessed by the visit ofJ7R.Rathebe, Deputy Divisional Commissioner for

the Transvaal, who came once during the session. Mr. Rathebe gave a talk on how Scouting started in Southern Africa and particularly in the Union. He also touched on his Scouting experiences in the United States and England. His speech was very interesting and educative.

The Course was sorry to learn that the Divisional Commissioner, Mr. C.N. Wallace, M.B.E., was physically indisposed and had undergone a minor operation, and therefore could not come. The Course wished him a speedy recovery.

A letter from the Chief Scout's African Scout Commissioner, the Ven. Archdeacon S.P. Woodfield, M.A., informing the Course that he was not able to come, was received with regret, but the reasons were very well understood.

The Spirit of the Course; I am glad to record here that the spirit of the Training Team was excellent. It affected, as a result, all the inmates of the camp. The trainees applied themselves very well to their lessons - and they were eager to learn. This encouraged the lecturers a great deal.

A Ply in the Milk; A fly, a butterfly and a cockroach always come to interfere with our milk or our lamps or our fat; why these things do not want to leave us alone goodness only knows.

Hiking; A hike was properly planned and set, but one Patrol got lost and went and slept at a wrong spot. Of course this spoiled the fun because we always enjoy stalking these chaps and listening to their jokes.Of course a Scout never gets hopelessly lost. The Patrol in question (the Zebras) picked, up the spoor the following morning and continued with the hike.(This is the second time that the hikers have got lost. In 1954 the whole mob went and slept at a wrong spot.)

I must explain a little bit about this hiking business. Our Courses are held in the area which is entirely surrounded by European farms. Our hikers go about, especially at night, with fear. They are afraid of being taken for thieves or robbers. They run the risk of being shot at, arrested or bitten by the farmer's dogs; so as soon as it is dark our hikers remain where they are until dawn.

The Boys' Training; Elsewhere in this report it has been mentioned that 25 boys were in camp at the same time as the Scouters. I leave a report of their training to Mr. Mokgako who looked after them. I was too busy with the main Course. I may mention here that the boys had their own programme, their own camping area and their own evening exercises. They drew their rations from the same source as the Scouters.

Gear; I think that everybody agrees that Wood Badge training is something that is quite different from the ordinary camp training. Wood Badge training is serious, dignified and concentrated. It is the highest and best training that can be given a Scout­master. If that is understood, nothing but the best should be applied at this Course.

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The Wood Badge Course for African-Scouters in this Division is run at a very great disadvantage. There is not enough gear to run this Course.

To begin with PIONEERING gear is hopelessly inadequate. The only thing there is at present is a tug-of-war rope. There is need for pulley-wheels and ropes of all sizes.

For hiking compasses are a necessity. A map of the District is also needed so as to facilitate the planning of the hikes.

Charts of all kinds should be available at the course so as to give the trainees the idea of what is meant by, say, Progress Chart, etc.

I quite admit that funds do not permit of the purchase of these elaborate pieces of apparatus, but I wish to keep ourselves reminded of these things so that little by little, when funds permit, we can get them.

Results; The following are the results:Passes; P.M. Matime, J.T. Sejanamane, J.S. Ledwaba,

Lucas Chipfupa, A.E. Phake, David Mekgoe (passing for the second time), Mark I. Tenyane, Ben Radibe, Isaiah Nyamane and Paul G. Makote. (The results of the latter are pending submission of his hike report which up to the time of writing is not available.)

The following are advised to repeat the course so as to gain more experience: Michael Sehube, Edward Tenza, Josiah Kgongoana, E.T. Mahomo, Ephraim Mokonyana and Johannes Mohlabane.

Thanks: I wish to thank all those who came to take part in the training, namely Mr. J.D. Fraser, Mr. T.R. McNolly, Mr. A*P. Hills, our Hon. Secretary Mr. J.P. Rees and all members of the African training team. Last but not least I must thank the Council, through our Divisional Commissioner^ Mr. C.N. Wallace, for subsidizing our Course with £20. Had it . not been for this help ?;e should have had a large deficit.

D.C. Marivate, D.C.C.

REPORT ON SCOUTING ACTIVITIES Revival of Scouting in Orlando

I visited 44 schools in the area, 19 each in Orlando East and West, Moroka and Jabavu, and 6 in Meadowlands. Coupled with the visits was the distribution of some 6,000 notices of a parents meeting on 30th September,1956, to be addressed by the Div. Com., C.N. Wallace, at D.O.C.C. Orlando at 2.30 p.m. on the important role of Scouting in the lives of our youth. It is with much regret that I have to say that the meeting was poorly attended, although it had also been broadcast over the rediffusion service. Subsequently a Committee.of 5 was elected to try again to make Orlando conscious of the great need of Scouting for the African boy.

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The Committee has sliced up the area Orlando-Moroka- Pimville-Kliptown into 5 sub-districts to be supervised by four A.D.C.'s (on probation) all responsible to the D/C Mr. Lot A.H. Sikwane, who will also take charge of one_sub-district. To date there are three new troops coming up at Site and Service and two in Moroka.Developments at Gilwell

I have had the sole responsibility of sorting out the large amount of building material at Gilwell. I have had one full-time farm labourer and two casual labourers to supervise as well as take stock of every item there. This is now nearly completed.Visits to Other Groups

On 28th August I visited the St. Peter's College crew at Rosettenville, following on which we now have an application for registration.

I have been to Alexandra for three consecutive Saturdays to train (by special arrangement of the D/C,Mr. Tetwayo, and Mr. Rathebe) six boys in First Aid and Estimation for the 1st Class Badge.

Also on 10th and 24th November Mr. Sliep kindly consented to come to Soksburg where jointly we trained 8 boys from Natalspruit in Pioneering and Compass and Mapping.

I should also report that the new site the Associa­tion has acquired at Natalspruit for a Gilwell has been visited by Mr* Wallace and Mr. Butt and Mr. Rathebe twice in this month. I accompanied Mr. Wallace on both occasions to give any planning advice necessary.

Neb. S. Mokgako,Scout Organizer.

REPORT ON TROOPSATTERIDGEVILLE

1st Atteridgeville; Soon after Mr. E.J. Masiuana left the principalship of Walton Jameson School, to which this troop belongs, it ceased to function. Time and again I approached the Scouters of the Troop but with no success. I decided to find outside help and fortunately I came across a Rhodesian lad by the name of Roy who offered to look after it.

On the 12th of September I interviewed the Principal, Mr. A.B. Mount, who allowed Roy to carry on. The Troop is now on its feet again but it has not yet come up to its original standard.

2nd Atteridgeville; This Troop is at the J.J. de Jong School, which is under the principalship of Mr. P.E. Mamasodi. There is nothing doing here.

3rd Atteridgeville; (Mathabathe School) - died in its infancy.

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4th Atteridgeville (Central School) - afterstruggling helplessly it also fell.

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5th Atteridgeville (Matseke Jnr. School) - this is a new group started by women. There are two Packs and one Troop. The Packs had three trained mistresses but one has now left to get married; she was Miss Esina Mnguni. Miss Moroe remains with the Cubs while Miss Mabele, Who was also a Cub leader, now takes the Scouts. Mrs. Cindi, who has just joined the staff, is helping with the Scouts also. She has already bought a Scout hat (officers type) and has full uniform. Un­fortunately she is not trained. The Troop, or rather the group, has some sort of life.

6th Atteridgeville (Kgabo School): This is our best Troop in Atteridgeville. It is under S/M Peter Masia (trained) who is assisted by Mr. Sebothoma. It is a new Troop but already 17 boys have passed their Tenderfoot tests and I have enrolled them on the 14th of November. Total number of Scouts - 32.VLAKFONTEIN

Space does not allow me to analyse the Troops here because they are many. Suffice it to say that here there is plenty of life. The work here is great and it needs careful planning and proper foundation.

The following are the Troops;1st Vlakfontein: Umtombo School S/to Vacant, , . ..

C/to M.D. Nzima S/k's Mrs. E.. Koze

Mrs. Petla Cubs Mrs. B.L. Mogodi

Mrs. S . Bam Mrs. C. Matseke Mrs. P. Motuba Mrs. C. Lamola Mrs. S. Buda Mrs. Lunga Miss P. Mahange Mr. P.M. Matime Mr. Boikanyo Mr. Mohlammiyane Mrs. Mohlabane C/M C/to1 s Mrs. L. Mokgabudi

Mrs. H . Mawane Mrs. E.D. Mohajane

9th Vlakfontein: Ntshabohloko S/fa's Mrs. S. ThomasMiss D. Mhlanga C/to's L. Sebata

Mrs. E. Mseyane Mrs. F. Moletsane

1st Eersterust (also at Vlak.) Mr. NdlhaziMr. MotapoThe abovementioned troops have been visited

regularly either for training the officers or for testing the boys.

2nd Vlakfontein: M i m a

3rd Vlakfontein: Vulamehlo4th Vlakfontein: Mangoloane 5th Vlakfontein: Mogale

6th Vlakfontein: Mamelodi 7th Vlakfontein: Tshwane

8th Vlakfontein: Moretela.

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On Saturday, 3rd November, 1956, many Cubs were invested. 1st Vlakfontein - 13 invested?' 2nd - 23; 3rd - 12? 4th - 32; 5th - 12; 7th - 18; 8th - 15 and 9th - 18. Master of Ceremonies - J. Mawane. There were 13 Cub leaders, two Scoutmasters, 1 P/L and 7 Tenderpads.

D.C. Marivate

STORY-TELLING IN THE PACK"The Cubmaster can command rapt attention at any time by telling his Cubs a story and through it he can convey the lesson he wants to inculcate. It is a gilding to the pill which never fails - if the teller is any good at all" - B.P.

Story telling is now generally recognized as an important element in the education of children, and it is a most important feature of training in the Wolf Cub Pack.

In his "Wolf Cubs", Gilcraft includes story telling as one of the four chief factors affecting the develop­ment of personal character in the Cub. He says; "The arguments in favour of the value of stories are that they supply the child with his chief reservoir of experience; that they awaken in him a more active and conscious interest in life; that they awaken his ambition and lead him to make high resolves; and that they weld into his spiritual make-up those fundamental principles of right and wrong upon which the well-being of humanity depends. 'The agglomeration of experience, interest, ambition, resolves, principles and ideals what is this but Character?'"

Let us accept that the telling of stories is an essential and valuable part of Cub training and go ahead and examine this aspect of Cubbing a little more fully.When to Tell Stories

The ideal is to have a yarn at every Pack meeting, and in most cases there is no reason why this should not be done. This includes not only the ordinary meetings held at the Pack den but also Special Pack Meetings (in which the yarn will fit the "theme" of the meeting), expeditions, outings, picnics and so on. Stories will also be found useful on occasions when the Pack has to wait, e.g. at a Rally, for a train, while on the train, and so on.Who should tell the Stories

As with most aspects of Cubbing, variation is of great importance and value, as we can offer the boy valuable experience through the variety of person­alities. Yarns should be told'by Akela, by all the A.C.M.'s, occasionally by the G.S.M. and other Scouters of the group, by visiting D.C.M.'s or

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Commissioners, and now and again by lay supporters and instructors. It is important that the "happy family spirit*' of the group be developed, and periodic visits from the G.S.M. and S.M. can help greatly in this respect. On such occasions it would be sound policy for them to tell a yarn - possibly about some Scouting activity or the Troop's latest camp.What Stories to Tell

Obviously those that are most likely to appeal to the boys, but here again variety is of the utmost importance. Generally yarns may be divided into four main categories; (a) Adventurous y a m s with plenty of action and in which right prevails; (b) Instructive yarns dealing with such topics as Nature $ (c) Inspirational yarns covering stories from life and which are most suitable for Cubs Own; and (d) "Good Pun" yarns which are told for pure enjoyment. As Gilcraft says; "Fun and laughter are essential factors in forming character, and stories which merely amuse the Cubs, quite apart from any ulterior motive, most decidedly have their place in the Cub programme." We should aim at giving our Cubs a fair share of the different types of yarns, while at the same time taking care to avoid; (1) Sloppy, sentimental stories;(2) Stories which are being told or read at school; (3) Namby-pamby fairy stories; (4) Yarns which are good literature but in which there is no real story; and (5) Ghost stories, although, as John Thurman says, "It depends on the ghost!"Methods of Telling Stories

Apart from the straightforward method of telling a yam, about which more anon, there are; (1) Serial yarns - these go down well with Cubs provided that they are really exciting and do not go on for too long; they often prove a useful means of getting slack Cubs to attend regularly and punctually, especially if put over early in the programme; (2) Story cycles - a series of yarns dealing with the same hero, or of the same general type, e.g. Robin Hood, Jungle Book, Kalulu the Rabbit, and so on; (3) Round yarns - the story which is told in parts by several people and which is made up as we go along.The Cubs, too, can make up a few paragraphs. These can be quite good fun and often go down well at Pack camp­fires; (4) Reading - generally yarns are better told than read but reading is, nevertheless, a useful and valuable substitute and is a good starting point for the diffident Cubber.Where to get Material for Stories

There are, of course, many useful publications which offer us yarns or "potted stories" suitable for the Pack. Both of these are of value but, in addition, we should remain awake to the many opportunities offered us in our daily lives.- We will find great wealth of material in the daily papers, in weekly and monthly magazines, and so on. We, ourselves, must read and browse through not only books written for adults but also boys' books and papers, and in this way try to keep in touch with what is being offered to them. Magazines such as "World Scouting", "The Scouter", etc., will be found of great value. Finally, we can, and should, occasionally make up stories of our own. This is not as difficult as it sounds and with practice we all improve 1

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How to tell StoriesThe horn story-teller will have no difficulty, hut

for most of us this is the hard part. Let's be quite sure on one point - the good story-teller is made, not born. Experience and practice are what count. Story­telling is an art in which everyone can, with practice, become reasonably proficient. It is true that you won't be very good at first, but we can all learn and you will improve. Here are some points which should help:(1) Although yarns chosen must obviously appeal to

the Cubs, try to select yarns which also appeal to you. No one can tell a story that does not appeal to him.

(2) Read the story over and over again and try to get the characters and sequence of events firmly into your mind. Make brief notes of the main points.

(3) Be consistent and progressive: It would be fatal to have to say: "I forgot to tell you that he was a hunchback named Bill."

(4) Tell the story over to yourself: (a) silently,(b) aloud, and then try it on your family, the other Old Wolves or the Group Council.

(5) Make absolutely sure you know exactly how the story starts and as exactly how to end it - otherwise you will go on and on and on.

(6) When telling the story be sincere and speak simply, clearly and naturally.

(7) Use modulations of voice and suitable gestures, but remember you are telling the story, not acting it.

(8) 'Work up to your climax and, having reached it, end off quickly. Never point the moral.The story or yarn should be part of your Pack's

normal and regular programme. Do make sure that you are not depriving the Cubs of this thrilling and enjoyable part of Cub life.

"Rikki"From Transvaal Scouter, October, 1956.

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CORRESPONDENCE The Editor, Transvaal News Sheet.

MR. JOEL MAZIBUKO• Sir; the death of Mr. J. Mazibuko came as a shock

to me and to many others. Even at this very late hourI still feel that it is very necessary to give some information to some of our friends who were personal friends of his, and more so because he was a full member of this world-wide brotherhood of Scouting. As a personal friend of mine for more than sixteen years, I feel I cannot leave this sad incident to pass in silence.

Mr. Mazibuko was the Scoutmaster of the First Oogies Troop (Witbank area) which he founded. This is the Troop which I personally tested and invested in October, 1953. The spirit was there.

Today, this very day, Oogies has lost, Witbank has lost, Orlando has lost. The death of this twenty-nine year old Scouter has deprived Orlando of its pride and boast. He was the first Scout to receive a First Class Badge in Orlando, presented to him by the famous Rev. Father Claude lunnies, the then Orlando D.C., at a Scout outing in 1940. To quote his words on that day: "This is the first boy to be presented with a First Class Badge in this district, and I hope this will encourage many more to follow in his steps". Today Orlando has lost.

Mr. Mazibuko went to Lourenco Marques for his July holidays, accompanying his school. After his arrival he fell ill. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was operated upon. About six days after a successful operation he went to sleep for ever. The 21st July was marked as his wedding day. Everything was ready for the wedding celebration when on this day death took him away, never to return. He died in the Lourenco Marques Hospital and was buried in that area by those unknown to him except in the fellowship of Christ. We owe much gratitude to the Rev. Father King of the Anglican Church at Lourenco Marques who willingly accepted this natural challenge. He buried him and he paid all the expenses himself. The young man's parents arrived the day after his burial. The grave was the only true evidence of their child's death. That was the Amen. What a lamentable loss.

When he died he left us a message:"The twenty-nine years which I have lived in this

world have now ended. During these years I have experienced many difficulties, and I have found that this world has no peace, and now I must die."

So he died. My dear fellow brothers, remember him in your prayers.

MAY HIS DEAR SOUL REST IN PEACE.F. Dikeledi S/k 6th Orlando.

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h e a d q u a r t e r s n o ti ce sAPPOINTMENTS AND REGISTRATIONSMphenyeke, Gabriel Alfred R.S.L. 5th Johannesburg Crew Radeoe, 3en A.R.S.L. 5th Johannesburg Crew

REGISTRATIONS5th Johannesburg Crew3rd Luipaardsvlei Troop and Pack3rd Hammanskraal Troop and Pack

OUR LITTLE SHOPStationeryCamping Standards 9dThe Scouts How-to-do-it l/3dPrayer Books l/3d

Equipment DepotBadges; Tenderfoot and Tenderpad

Sejoe, Bennett Monaledi, Andrew Peter M. Poo, Lusman Kgomotso Sekgobela, Owen Maja A.S.M. 3rd Hammanskraal Troop

C.M. 3rd Hammanskraal Troop

S.M. 1st Luipaardsvlei Troop S.M. 3rd Hammanskraal Troop

Progress Cards

2/6d

2/6d per doz

Badges - all one price 8d16/65/9

Scout hatsCub caps GartersWoollen (Officers)Braid (Boy Scouts) Scoutmasters Hat Plumes Cubmasters Hat Plumes

3/- a pair 2/- a pair 5/6 each 5/3 each

S.J. SEREMEAssistant Divisional Secretary

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