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SCOUTS' TRAINING CENTRE 1 can only wish that the peace of directed and useful effort and
OFFICIAL OPENING OF SAIWAN CAMP
MRS. SOUTHORN ON NATURE
In spite of the rain in the earlier must say that the more they receiv part of the morning and the colded the happier they would be which set in later, there was quite laughter). a good gathering at Saiwan Bay.on Saturday afternoon on the accasion of the official opening of the Scout Officers' Training Camp and Scouts' Camping Ground-the "Gilwell" of Hong Kong.
The plot of ground, which had been acquired for the purpose by the local Scout Association la com- monly known as Barker's Island. There are a small bungalow, a yard urm and several outhouses on the Bummit of a miniature hill, while at the foot there is ample ground for camping out. In fact, it is doubtful whether a more suitable groundt could
found be
in Heng Kong for that pur-
There is posu.
also an ex- cellent
bathe beach to
from,
and if the undergrowths and rank weeds were removed, which they will be in time, Saiwan Bay is the ideal ground for a training centre for Scouts.
Scouts and Guides Busy Long before the time set for the opening ceremony,
and scouts guides in great number assembled
on the ground, while scoutmasters were busily directing operations. Little boys and giris in their smart uniforms worked like a swarm busy becя.
were
of
The arrangements
well made. A launch left Blake Pier at 2 p.m. bringing the Brownies, Cubs For and Gaides to the ground: those who preferred to make the journey overland, a string of sedan chairs were in waiting at the tram terminus at Shaukiwan. Owing to the cold only a few visitors' made use of these conveyances, prefer- ring to walk to their destination in order to get "warm up."
and beauty and inspiration of of sane and healthy living; and Salwan may be reflected in the always we have the greatar end in hearts of all those who come here.view-to keep alive in this Colony You have scope for work and the soul of citizenship (Applause.) play-for the carrying out of practical work, and for the dream- ing of dreams. May the influence of Salwan penetrate far beyond these green and everlasting hills
(Loud applause.)
DR. KOTEWALL'S SPEECHI The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, |C.M.G., LL.D., in his capacity as
President of the
Association said:-
The First Scoutmaster
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Fun And Frolic At Dockyard Club
Recreation Club's Christmas Party
spectacle.
Tea was served by Messrs. Lane, Crawford Ltd.
DELIGHTED KIDDIES A profound philosopher so pro- found that we do not know whether
Saturday afternoon marked the his name was Cicero or Kikero-sald that the very foundation of a Com- occasion of the annual Dockyard monwealth was the proper education for children, and a very happy of its youth. He was the first Scout-time was spent by all present, in- master of which we have any record.cluding Commodore R. A., S. Hill, We may well see in this splendid camp that Mrs. Southern has open-
C.B.E., R.N., and Mrs. Hill.
The Sail Loft of the dockyard Mrs. Southern's Address
ed for us a broad way to education
was gaily bedecked with bunting, Mrs. Soathorn was then asked
in Scouting and we are very grate-coloured lights, in shades of red, to speak. She said: When I re-
ful to Mrs. Southorn and to all those ceived the invitation to open Sai- Mr. Waldegrave has assigned to who have come here on this windy green and blue, making a brilliant wan Camp, I felt quite thrilled. me a pleasant and easy task-the day to wish us well.
Jolly Parlour Games It is a great honour for the Scouts task of proposing a vote of thanks
"Dig in for Tea"
There was a good sprinkling of to ask a Guide to inaugurate this to Mrs. Southern. I know that 1
Tea was then served in the bun-ladies, and the children had a jolly beautiful meeting place, and it is need but mention the name of this but another sign of that friendly good lady to awaken in you a galow to the visitors, and only a few time, being occupied with numerous called for and co-operative spirit which most friendly feeling, and a genge had theirs brought to them by a host parlour games, including guessing exista here between ourselves and of gratitude for all that she has of willing working scouts. Others competitions, which the "Big Brother" organisation. done for the Boy Scouts Associa joined in the fun by "digging in" much "brain work."
For this friendly spirit we owe tion by her never-failing encour and helping themselves. It was cer- a great deal to the unfailing kind-agement and support. (Applause.)tainly fine fun and one noticed that us tangible even sedate old gentlemen like Sir ness of your indefatigable Com-She has just given mlesioner, Mr. Waldegrave and I evidence of her goodwill by cam-Henry Pollock and Mr. Justice J. R. take this happy occasion to thank ing all this distance and in this Wood were enjoying themasives
like sand-boys. him and all of you for asking me weather, to open this Camp. She
After tea the whole party gather a fire the Fire-which, here to-day-for all your friend- has t
ed' and sang "God Save the King" ship in the past. May this bond besides being symbolic of the before they wended their way home-
(Ap-great principles it stands for, has lengthen and strengthen.
imparted to our physical being a plause.)
grateful warmth. Sho little realises, however, that her graci- I once heard a Scout described
ous and bright presence has also person who endeavoured to
& glow engendered in our heart make the world 1 pleasanter
of cheeriness equally grateful place for women to live in-but
and certainly more lasting. Mrs. Southorn brings Sun- should go further than that, And say that a Scout tries to shine wherever she goes. It la make the world 1 pleasanter therefore with unfeigned hearti place for
live in ness that I tender to her the and that endeavour should apply warmeat thanks of the Associa
Guides too. to
When look tion. (Applause.) round this delightful Camp to-
Sir Cecil and Lady Clementi day, my thoughts travel 10,000 miles to the Chief Scout and the We are very sorry Indeed that Chief Guide, and I know how His Excellency the Governor and glad they would be to witness Lady Clementi are unable to be From the time this scene Friendship between with us to-day.
39. A
Unity Appreciated
everyone to
I
ward bound.
VACCINATION
St. John Ambulance. Brigade
WEEKLY RETURN "
The party was enlivened by the nursery rhymes and other selec-
H.M.S. Kent, the five musicians tions rendered by the band of
pink pierrot being dressed in costumes,
As usual, Aunt Sally played a the entertainment, great part in and 'shoot-the-shoot and the nerla basket kept the crowd in action, until the party dispersed shortly after six o'clock.
Visit of Santa Claus During the afternoon, Father Christmas (ably taken by Mr. L Luck) came through out of the fire place, and entered a realistic Yule- tide room, all gally coloured, with two children sleeping in their beda. All the kiddies at the party j were then, each given a nice pre- sent to take home.
The number of persons vaccinat- ed, free of charge, by members of the Ambulance Brigade, up to and in- Those responsible for the after- cluding Thursday, January 9, is:—nopu's entertainment were:-Mr. E. Benham (Chairman), Mr. W. J. 9,168 Chinese Y.M.C.A. Division King's College Division (Old) 3,519 Bickford (Vice-Chairman), Messrs. 420 W. Male, (Hon. Sec.) and R. King's College Division (New) the Scouts and Guides-and a new of their arrival in the Colony bath Railway Division
1,512 Hambly, (Hon. Treas.) and the 1,298 Committee, which consisted of 17.622 camp the meeting place. Nothing Sir Cecil and Lady Clementi have Indian Division could be dearer to their hearts.
Messrs. W. Guest, R. Kirman, W. closely identified themselves with Kowloon Division
31.588 Mongkok Division Scouts movement in Shaukiwan Division B.P.'s Buoyancy
Trotter, H. Crabb, H. Jordan and 4,175 1,917 H. Annies. The first time my husband and which term of course include Motor Drivers' Assen. Div."
the Girl Guides-the former as Chinese Athletic Division the Chief Scout at his levely Hampshire our Chief Scout and the latter as Un Long
Victoria Nursing Division home, Pax Hill, he was not there President of our sister organisa-Y.W.C.A. Nursing Division when we arrived, but about 7 tion. They have at all times been o'clock he came baek from Gil- most solicitous for our welfare. well, that great Scout Camp as will be a severe loss to us. We
and their impending departure:
I went to stay with
the
Boy
Mrs Southorn in Uniform Just before Mrs: Southern arriv- ed, the order to "fall in" was given Scouts and guides rallied with alaerity. They formed up in a hol-fit and gay as schoolboy. No wish them happiness and success
low square, and a Guard of Honour Was drawn from each troop. Among the guides was quite a number of Chinese girls in their national costume and quite a smart
and business-like appearance they
presented, too.
Mrs. Southorn arrived, drossed in her uniform of the Colony's Guide Commissioner. She inspected the Guard of Honour and then all the troops of Scouts and Guides.
Presentation and Warrants
After this was done, the oppor- tunity was taken of asking Mrs. Southorn to present the Prince of Wales' Competition Banner to the 5th Hong Kong (Roving Fifth) Troop, who had won the Trophy for . 1929.
The Ashen Totem Pole was pre- sented to the 4th Hong Kong (Mur- ray) Wolf Cub Pack, winners for 1920.
Mr. C. Champkin and Scout master Christian were then given their warrants and sworn in by the Commissioner.. Mr. Champkin will be the Deputy Commissioner when the Rev. G. T. Waldegrave goes on Home leave, which will be in an- other few days.
5
Round The Camp Fire
in Malaya. (Applause.)
zame
one would have suspected him of over three score 'years and ten There is yet another as he stood telling Lady Baden which I cannot forbear to men Powell and ourselves all the detion. It is that of our hard-work- lights of his day at the Camp- as fresh as if he had just starting Commissioner who will soon be leaving N on a well-earned
ed instead of having had a terri-holiday. We all know how much Acally strenuous day. At Inst the Association owe to Mr. Lady Baden Powell said he look Waldegrave, but perhapa few of cd as if he had caught cold-thisus know the extent to which we he laughingly denied, and sudden are indebted to him for the Camp 1y, seizing her by both hands, he which Mrs. Southorn has just de- whirled her round, and roundclared open. But for his patience, and when both stopped breath his enterprise and his wonderful less he said that was a good way power of translating dreams into. to get warm-
realitics, the training camp would' probably be only, a pious hope
City Folk Pitied
It is this spirit, of perpetual even now. It is up to us, the youth that makes Scouting and friends and supporters of the As- Gulding so attractive. Ая we socation, to do all we
can to grow older we are apt to get into raise funds to pay off the mort- A groove to lose our spirit of gage of this property so that we adventure--our day dreams. But may, in a small way, help to in Scouting and Guiding we find lighten Mr. Waldegrave's burden.
nowhere them anew-and
so We wish him a very pleasant voy- readily as in the open country. age and a very pleasant holiday.
A modern poetess says:-
(Applause.)
"Oh, you poor folk in cities A thousand, thousand pitles!" True, but then the vast major ity of people have to dwell in cities to learn their lessons or to earn their daily bread.
"God Save the King" Prefacing his speech with a re- mark which provoked much laughter. Mr. C. Champkin said:— I see that your programme in noti- fying that Mr. Champkin wil
But they can spend their spare also speak is solicitous enough to time in outdoor, instead of indoor bracket the information with a pious pleasures and nowhere so well hope that God will save the King. 28 in a camp like this. (Ap- (Loud Laughter.) I do not doubt plause.)
"Enough and to Spare"
natural
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that when His Majesty is informed of this day's work he will graciously approve of your very proper after-
To Pull His Weight
Total (to date)
7,418 A helping hand
483 from all the lady guests present as
was received
141
205
Luck was responsible for the de- 79,342 corations.
well as from the gentlemen. Mr.
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The whole gathering then went up to Barker'a Island and on arriv ing at the centre of the ground, a pile of Brewood was seen. These were arranged in propor scout man- ner. Scouts, guides and visitors gathered around it, while Mrs. Southorn uttered the following stir- I sometimes wonder if the thought, (more laughter)-but I am ring words as she lit the huge dwellers in Hong Kong realiae somewhat at a loss to know why I Camp Fire and declared the Camp their enormous privilege in living should be expected to speak at all. open: "light this fire as a symbol amid auch amazing of the Spirit of Brotherhood and beauty. Where in the world can
I suspect that Mr. Waldegrave, │`. Self-Sacrifice, of Honest Endeavour you find mountain and sea and Kindly Service, the Spirit of magically combined?
who has accorded me the honour of Do you nominating me as his deputy during Reverence for God, Mankind, realise that millions of our fellow the current year, has concluded that and Self, which should ever creatures have never had the joy since I do my Scouting for the most BOOKBINDING. dwell In the hearts of · 118 of seeing the sea? I am remind part vicariously the least that can all, and especially of those who ad of a friend of mine who took be expected of me is that I should shall abide in these bounds." Three party of very poor old women pull my weight on an occasion of rockets shot up from somewhere from a small town In the Mid- this kind. I am glad indeed to do; unseen and simultaneously the lands of England to the seaside. I endorse most heartily all that Scout's Flag went up the flagstaff. for a day. Not one of them had has been said by my old friend Dr. All present then saluted and cheer-
ever seen the sea. The poorest Kotewall. As a former deputy com ed.
and oldest of all gazed silently missioner, I am already closely at the vast expanse of blue water enough associated with Scouting. In The Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, then she said with a deep this Colony to appreciate fully how Commissioner of the Scout's Asso- | breath;-
much we owe to the practical inter- clation then addressed the gather-
"Thank God at last I've seen est and wide sympathy that... ... Mra, ́ing. He said that the day was the something of which there be enough Southern shows in our affaire.
and to spare." (Laughter.)
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