29. The club-movement, pursuing its aim of making good citizens, directed the energy and quest for adventure of these children into healthy channels. Club-leaders organized games, inter-club competitions, visits of observation to places of interest, and physical training, in addition to providing instruction in handicrafts and in simple reading and writing. Self-expression and exchange of views between members were encouraged, while a monthly club magazine the "Kwan Yick Yuet Hon" was inaugurated in June. Interested organizations such as the Hong Kong Junior Chamber of Commerce and Hong Kong branch of the United Nations Association and U.N.E.S.C.O. arranged parties, swimming picnics, and educational film-shows.
30. The physical welfare of the members also received great attention. Milk was supplied daily and all club children were given B.C.G. vaccinations. A nutritional survey of 4,000 club members and other underprivileged children carried out by the Medical Department in co-operation with the Youth Welfare Section of the Social Welfare Office revealed that the health of these children was satisfactory.
31. Expansion of the club-movement centred round the creation of senior clubs for youngsters between the ages of 16-18 and the extension of activities to Resettlement Areas. Thirteen new clubs were opened and plans were made by the Social Welfare Office Youth Welfare Section to open "roof top" clubs in the 7 storey-blocks of Tai Hang Tung Resettlement Area.
32. The Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Associations also had a successful year. The former had an increase of membership of 25% and the latter formed five new companies and three packs. The Chief Scout, Lord Rowallan, M.C., T.D., spent 8 days in the Colony in October and Miss McSwiney, Travelling Commissioner from Imperial Headquarters, visited the Colony in June and October. Another outstanding event for the Boy Scouts Association was the opening on 21.6.54 of Morse Hut, their new Headquarters, which will provide ample space for further development of scouting in the coming years.
33. The need to combat the poor quality of literature avail- able for juveniles was a matter in which 2 organizations greatly concerned themselves. To encourage the publication of good
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