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SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1923.
THE JAMBOREE.
BOY SCOUTS. AT WORK.
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AN INTERESTING EXHIBITION.
There was a capital attendance in the City Hall, yesterday after- noon, when the Hongkong Boy Scouts opened their two days' Jamboree." It was shortly after 4 p.m., when the Chief Scout, H. E. Sir R. E. Stubbs, who was attend- ed by Captain Neville, A.D.C. and Mr. Eric Rice, arrived and was escorted up the entrance steps by the Scout Commissioner, the Rev. G. T. Waldegrave.
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along, so present ignorance is no excuse for beginners. Moreover Pinewoods is to be a Training camp for officers or "Scouters
THE CHINA MAIL.
In the arena, where A. 5, Mr But cher had charge, the first display was the construction and removal of a trestle bridge, 24 feet in length. as well as for It took the lads 45min, 11.2-5
to. sech,
erect, and gmin to remove. (4) Regular annual, subscribers, 113/5
rather than donora of occa-As soon as the bridge was com
Scouts
Bec.
CORRESPONDENCE.
GODOWN THEFT.
To the Editor of the "China Mall."
slonal gifts, though of course pleted, Commissioner Waldegrave Sir,—With reference to a para wo welcome those as well. invited Col. Davy R. E. to inspect graph appearing in your issue of the An annual subscription of it. Col. Dayy did so and walked 11th instant to the effect that a re- $5.00 entities, the subscriber to across it, followed by Stuff port from the assistant compridoro membership of the Association Sergeant Best, RE, who had of the Kowloon Godowns stated and a free copy monthly of the instructed the scouts in their work that cargo to the value of $4,800, local Scout Magazine, the Silver After his Inspection Col. Davy had been illicitly removed from the
·Wolf, which contains several addressed the builders for whom items of general interest, such as nature study articles etc. In addition to the above-inen- tioned work and camps carried out After Sir Reginald had inspect by the troops individually, ed the Guard of Honour and con- during the past year we have versed with some of the members, had the following united events: the signal was given for the pro-Inspection. by H.R.H. the cessions to start. With a patrol Prince of Wales, Inspection
H.E. leader bearing the Prince of Wales' by banner in the van and other patrol leaders, with their flags and a strong escort in the rear, His Excellency, passing through a double line of scouts with staves at the salute, mounted the stairs to St. George's Hall. The orchestra played the National Anthem while the bearer of
(b) That no with theft took place from this Company's Godowns.
he had nothing but praise. He No. 3 godown, I beg to point out
that laid especial stress on the excellent results achieved with the materials (a) Neither the Assistant Cpna- available. These consisted of some pradors nor any other official of this rough planks, bamboo poles and 1/4 Company, made a report to the inch twine. Col. Dayy suggested above effect, and that if the cheeses," in future, were cut a little smaller, the lads would do even better work. Chief Scout Then followed displays, in the of Hongkong and presentation of arena. the Ba ner, with a singsong after- wards, Swimming Sports in October, two all-day united treks on the mainland over various Passes. etc, etc.
the
I shall osteem it a favour it you will insert this official denial in your next issue.Yours, etc.,
W. 5. Brown,
Seeratury. Hongkong, April 18, 1928.* ;
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Each troop carried out its duties with a precision and attention to detail that would have won high praise for seasoned members of His Majesty's forces. Many of the performers, yesterday, were lads
› registered an of tender years, but one and all
INLAND Lot No. 1759 Together with worked with a unison truly com Major D. C. Owen, P.S.0, 2nd, IN
thereon know) mendable. The uses of the Scout's Bn. The Middlesex Regt. and Bt. 15 Modul Road to to sold
furnishing Major H. C. Harris, "D.S.O,
consist of
There are at present 7 Troops in Hongkong, and one troop in Kow the banner presented by loon. We hope after the Jamboree H. R. H. the Prince of Wales con- to start a troop at St. Paul's ducted Sir Reginald, still accom-College, and at present a few boys Stave panied by Commissioner Walde- are being specially trained in theja tripod for hanging a billy R.M.A, have been taken on the by order of the Vendor by
the fire, crossing
Major, a strength of the command. grave to the platform under Queen 3rd Hongkong Troop to act as the over
2 stretcher, O. A. Walker, R.A.O.C, having Victoria's picture it, the far end of nucleus of a new troop at the Ellis stream, making
Kidooric School for Indians. There climbing a wall, erecting a shelter embarked for the United Kingdom the hall.
from the elements and as a "rope" on April 1, is struck of the to aid a party to keep in touch with strength. one another.
After a few wink of whicone from Scout Commissiper Walde- grave, the Chief Scout (Sir R. E. Stubbs) addressed the gathering as follows:-
is also a Patrol of Sea Scouts.
There are two Rover Patrols (Senior Scouts) connected with the
The Swedish Drill and Chinese Fifth Troop, and there are 4 Wolf Cul Packs (Junior Scouts.) We Exercises brought into use every Cub Masters and Cub muscle in the body. The Stretcher need Mistresses for these badly. If we Drill exhibition revealed that in could get the right person one times of need the Red Cross units could be easily started on the have local recruits ready to hand. The Trek Cart Display Peak.
for where to · seek showed transport.
"Commissioner Waldegrave, Scout Masters and members of the Hongkong Boy Scouts' Association, it gives me great pleasure to be present here to-day and to have the His opportunity to address you."
We have visiting us for this Excellency dweit upon the fact Jamboree a small party of Chinese
The solema ceremony of the that keen scouts in time world Scouts from Tong Ka-wan, north move up to add to the numbers of of Macao. These boys are scouts investiture of Scout Master Kirk the Volunteers, whose ranks need rot under this-association. belong-was emblematic of what the Scout ed all the new blood they could posing to a School there promoted by movement really stands for. sibly obtain as changes took place Mr. Tang Shao-yi, whose son, Mr. from year to year. H. E. continued: Lewis Tong, is in charge of the During the past year every party. They are giving exhibitions Troop has had one or more camps of leather work, Realcarving, and as follows:-ist Troop; 12 days Chinese Boxing at Castle Peak; 2nd Troop, Various
The life-saving was truly realistic. When the displays in the arena had been brought to an end, Commissioner Waldegrave, announced amid much applause, There are about 200 Rovers, the presence On a visit of week end camps at Shatin etc.; Scouts, and Wolf Cabs actively party of Chinese Scouts from 3rd Troup,-a-week-in-the-wol engaged in Scouting in this Colony, Tong Kn-wan, belonging to a alove Quarry Bay at a trek camp though there are several more school promoted by Tang Shao-yi, at Taipo etc.: 4th Trono, a week attending more or less spasmod whose son, Mr. Lewis Tong, is in on Cheungchant; 5th Troop, a jeally. We are held up mainly by charge. Two of these lads gave week Stonecutters' Island; a lack of officers. There is only one an excellent display of shadow week by Saiwan Bay: Trek Camps troop in Kowloot, where there is boxi in Chinese style. The OFT the mainland, Taipo, and room for at least two more.
display was warmly applauded. Smugglers Pass Area;expeditions At the conclusion of His Excel- Mr. Lewis Tong, twaked the Commissioner audience for the warm reception in China to Ting Wu Monastery teacy's speech, and to Fan Shan; 6th Troop, a Waldegrave called for three cheers and the local Scouts for their week at Taino Market; 7th Troop, for the Chief Scout which were hospitality. He concluded by
and
visit it
a week at Castle Peak and a week heartily, given by the Entire com saying "Our performers to-night! end at Taipo Market; 8th Troop, pany of Scouts praseat (approare only beginners: On some I hope to # week ahove Quarry Bay ximately 250 staves). The Com-future occasion,
to Canton: missioner then called upon the give you a better display,
0:ce again." Rover Patrols attached to 5th Troop patrol of Sea Scouts to give a cheer thank you all a week end at Saiwan Bay on their own as a sign of their In the Scouts Club Room, through- During the Imperial Headquar-appreciation of His Excellency's out the afternoon instruction in ters your October 1921 generous promise to present them various forms of Scout Work was September 1922, 27 Gilt with a yacht of the Hayward-Hayes admirably demonstrated by a party Crosses were
awarded to class for training purposes. The of Sea Scouts under Patrol Leader Scouts for plucky and meritori-response was made with enthus-H. Choa ous conduct. There are about jasm
During the performance in the His Excellency and party were Town Hall, in the afternoon, the 350,000 sconts registered at
Cat Jazz Band suppli- Imperial Headquarters, of then conducted round the different Black
an excellent which about 250 belong to stalls of exhibits, in which they ed
programme Hongkong. Three of the above evinced the greatest interest. of music, and their contributions | nicationed Gilt Crosses were Later in the afternoon, H. E. Sir added much to the enjoyment of awarded to Hongkong Scouts. John Fowler, K.C.M. G., arrived and those who attended the first phase Our First Aina ia training Scouts also showed keen interest in the of the Hongkong Boy Scouts in Hongkong is to produce First proceedings. The exhibit showing Jamboree. The affair went from Class Scouts. At the present how a Tailor's badge is won start to finish with a swing that moment we have none, but there occupied fully ten minutes' of Sir ensures an afternoon's and even- are several boys on the verge of John's stay in the exhibit room. ing's outing at a purely nominal obtaining this Badge, which we Other interested spectators dur-expense in a most deserving cause. insist shall be earned properly.ing the afternoon were;
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the
THE CONCERT.
As it includes efficient swimming, Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr. simple signalling, enpacity to look A. G. M. Fletcher, C.M.G., C.B.E.). Despite the rain last night, there after himself well on a journey by the Chief Justice (Sir William Rees was another large gathering at the himself and to write clear Davies) and Lady Rees Davies, Theatre Royal for the Grand Con- account of any journey, efficiency Mr. Justice Gompertz and Mrs. cert arranged by the scouts, While in dealing' with various Gompertz, Bishop Pozzeni and a the members of the audience, were emergencies, sach 18 fire, number of the local clergy, Com-taking their place between 9 and First Aid, drowning, electric shock medore and Mrs. and Miss Grace, 9.15, the Orchestra (fomed of etc, satisfactory cooking for camp Lieut. Conway Hake, Mr. D. scouts past and present), played selection of catchy tunes. including bread-making,
Burlingham, the Ho.. Mr. A. G. a map- reading and map-sketching, car- Stephen, Mr. W. Logan, the Hon. When the curtain rose, after the pentry, or metal work, distance Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Col. Davy, R.E., overture by the Orchestra, one size numbers, height and weight Mr. and Mrs. E. D. C. Woife, the was introduced to a typical Scout By a clever judging within 25% error, and Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak and a Camp-fire scene. training of recruits, a scout has host of others. The exhibits were display of lighting effects the was made truly realistic. all his work cut out to get the displayed in St. Andrew's Hall, scene badge.
where ocular demonstrations were The audience was soon in the the Training given of the different accomplish-midst of a Scouts' Sing-Song, the A camp-master, in the person of necesary for this and the badges meats of the badge owners. Icading to it that troops are roam round the stalls bore eloquent District Scout-Master A. White, examined in competition for the testimony to the keenness among calling from time to time upon the Prince of Wales Banner.
our Scouts to fit themselves to win members to entertain those present The training is carried out in the badges in all departments. The with song or recitation.
test below (though the badge, for After a clever rendering of headquarters of the various trops; interpreter is not included) à poem about the skipper of an old though we have now acquired as a well demonstrates the degree Mississippi paddle steamer by a temporary training camp theof efficiency a keen scout can attain.junior member, Commissioner:
Waldegrave and chorus sang a humorous ditty concerning the time it took to build the Kowloon Canton Railway.
It is
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THE EXHIBITS.
Pinewood Battery on Hatton Road. This however is not entirely Missioner Badge, (Sick Nursing)... satisfactory, and our needs are Scouts of 8th Hongkong Troop. (1) A suitable central Head Tailor Badge...Scouts of 8th Hong-
quarters for offices, lectures,
koag Troop, instructed by Mr. G. and special technical training. H. Sellwood.. (2) An easily accessible seaside Basketworker Bidge...Scouts of
area for a training camp with the 6th, 7th and 8th Hongkong | good water supply and near *1 roops.
some food supply. Pinewoods Bookbinder Badge... Scouts of the temporarily fills this need, but 18th Hongkong Troop.
there is no bathing place on | Carpenter Badge... Scouts of the the spot, and the water supply 3rd Hongkong Troop.
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is precarious, We want a Artist Badge......Scouts of the 5th, permanent place.
(3) People willing to help as Scoutmasters and assistants, Instructors and examiners etc. This means tire and self- denial, but those who take it un once they have grasped the fdca will find it worth while! Like all those engaged in -educational work, they must be prepared for occasionnt ser backs and disappointments. All of us have started with no knowledge of Scouting and have acquired this as we went
6th & 7th Troups.
Naturalist Badge...... Scouts of the
5th Hongkong Troop.
(Continued on page 13.)
Bishop Locke and Mrs. Locke;}
Mr. H.P. White and Mr. S. T. WH-
lamson were among the passengers who arrived by the s.s. President Jackson 7 to-day.
Mrs. Vincent, widow of the Metal Worker Badge......Scouts of late Capt. Vincent, died at the
the 4th Troop.
General Hospital, carly on April 6, Telegraphist Badge Scouts of after a long illness. The deceased
the 3rd Troop.
lady was well-known in Singa Leather Workers & Die carving... pore, where she had been realding Scouts from Tong-ka-wan, for upwards of 20 years. The late Capt-Vincent, who died about two Heungshan
Camp Scene Scouts of the 1st years ago, originally came out to the East as manager of the Troop S
Scouters In Charge D.SM. White Christmas Island Phosphate, Co. S.M. Barney, S. MT. K. Chaland for a long time was in com
mand of site “Lalmider (Red Arealets)
TO-DAY'S- ADVERTISEMENTS.
INTER-SCHOOLS' SPORTS.
THESE will be held at Happy Valley
on TUESDAY, 17th April H. E The Governor will distribute the prizes at 4 p.m. The Old Boys' 220 yards Race is timed for 3.30 pin.
Hongkong, April 14, 1993. -
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