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the end of September last, had to recalled, but we are glad to say be postponed till November. It that many of them, with Mr. therefore seemed worthwhile to Blason in charge, will probably Bring the repart right up to date. represent Hong Kong at the December 1, 1927, was a Imperial Jamboree in England ANNUAL MEETING memorable day for the Local next August.. (Applause).

Branch of the Boy Scout Associa- Taking the growth of the move- At the annual meeting of the tion, for then was passed the Boy ment locally, it has been most Scouta* Association Ordinance, vigorous on the other side of the Boy Scouts' Association of Hong Kong, held at St. John's Cathe 1927, which affords, us the pri- Harbour, and there is a large field dral Hall last evening, the need Vileges of Protection and Incor-yet to be covered in that direc for more officers for the local poration locally. There is no tlon. We note that Schools are branch was strongly stressed. need to deal with this Ordinance coming more and more to realise Regret was expressed at the bere further than to express our the value of Scouting as a real The forthcoming departure of Mr. Very deep gratitude to Sir Henry help in character training. C. H. Blason, who had done much Follock and Sir Joseph Kemp for new Scout Troops are all Chinese.

It has been most gratifying to for the local Boy Scout movement. the interest and sympathetic sup-

The meeting was under the port they showed in carrying the find that the camping' habit is Chairmanship of the Governor

Bill through the Councils. (Ap-becoming stronger and stronger, and such camps as we have been (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.), Chief Scout of Hong Kong. His

Unit Registrailonable to visit have shown marked Excellency was supported by the

The New Year ushered in a new improvement In lay-out, clean. Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., system of Unit Registration; iness and effctancy. Scouting is LL.D. (President), the Rev. From the beginning of the Scout essentially of the open air, and and other officers of the Associa-Patrols as well were registered in two or thres boys together, G. T. Waldegrave (Commissioner) Movement, Scout Troops which in camp Scout training has its

latterly included Rover Scout greatest possibilities. His Excellency said: I have separately from the Wolf Cub for one or two nights than in the advantage, which you have Packs, though in theory the Cub previous years.

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the missing sections or section will other in May, when the "Silver The Old Wolf" was presented to the Com- done at Marlborough College and Troop Committee under this sys-missioner by His Excellency at was impressed by the results tem remains the same with the the request of the Chief Scout of which may be expected from it. same functions, but is styled the the World, Sir R. S. Baden Powell. could be started in Hong Kong there is here only one complete ed a smart and efficient appearance. Perhaps something of this kind Group Committee. At present On both occasions the boys present- While in England, I also had the Group, but it seems likely that in opportunity of meeting the Chief the near future others will attain The asuni Banner competition Scout, Sir Robert Baden Powell, completion, the lack of suitable rallies took place in the grounds who takes a very keen interest in officers for the missing sections of Headquarter House in the the work done by the Hong Kong being the main cause of dolay. Spring and Autumn. We feel branch of the Boy Scouts' Asso- In all at the present time we have we cannot sufficiently express our wish me to give you his greet-Grous compared with 22 General and Mrs. Luard for all they rooms and Saloon. The ss. "Tal Hing" is atted with Wirele ciation, and who, I am sure, would 27 ordinary Groups and one Sea gratitude to His Excellency Major

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er, and has earned from our Boy The Wolf Cub Packs, the junior Scouts the soubriquet of "King of section, have been fortunate in Shek-O." (Applause). His Ex-acquiring Mr. W. H. Smith as cellency General Luard has also District Cubmaster. He came to lat Sea Scouts for work done in

1928. We sincerely hope that this have made in the office side of the Hong Kong at the Wembley Jam- taken a very keen interest in the us with a record of long expert year will see some other Troop com-working has been most marked boree in 1924. His bungalow and Scout movement in Hong Kong, ence and faithful service in Eng ing in Arst, though, for it is not and very valuable. Scoutmaster garden at Shek-O have been a boon and both he and Mrs. Luard have land, and immediately accepted good for one troop always to be win-ip Chol-bing, in charge of Head-and a blessing to Scouts and. repeatedly placed the grounds of invitation to take in hand the de-ning, either for itself or for the quarters, was appointed Assistant scouters alike, and we can hardly Headquarter House at the dis-velopment of the Cub Branch in other troops.

Secretary, & post which he has think of 'camping there in future posal of the Association. In him this Association. Though he has The Swimming sports were held filled moet ably.

without seeing "The King of Shek and in Mr. Blason the Boy Scouts so far had little time to spare, in October. Our sincere thanks are Mr W. K. Talt, on the appoint-0," as a Scout entitled him in a of Hong Kong will lose good his efforts have resulted in mark-due to all who helped as officials, ment of Mr. C. H. Blason as AB- Journey Report, keeping careful friends, and I can only hope that ed growth in the right direction, and also to the Committee of the sistant Commissioner, kindly ac- watch over the Invaders of his their successors will be equally and if only we could get enough v. B. C. for the use of the Club cepted the post of Assistant Trea- Realm. The arduous ̈duties, of interested in the Scout movement. helpers the boundless chances swimming pool.

surer, thus setting Mr. Blason more Editor of the Silver Wolf fell upon (Hear, hear) I now call upon the offering would be eagerly seized.

Headquarters Staff at liberty for his aditional duties. his capable shoulders, and his ex- Honorary Secretary to read the We may say here that ladies The local Headquarters Staff has Mr. Talt's part in the ranning of perience as a skilled photographer/ annual report. (Applause). make excellent Cubmasters. We been very fortunate in obtaining the Association Is a very impor- has been responsible for many of

The Hon. Secetary, Mr. A. S. pay warm tribute to the self two

efficient secretaries. tant one, which he has, needless to the really artistic pictures which Mitchell before reading the re-denial and hard work of those First of all, Mr. J. A. Worawick, say filled with great advantage to have been published in that little → port, mentioned that letters had Eubmasters of both sexes who are and then, when he was moved to Scouting in Hong Kong. been received from the Hon. Mr. already carrying on this very in the Dutch East Indies, Mr. A. S. Mr. Blason, who is about to leave from his pen, fact, fiction, poetry, and Mrs. portant section of Scout activity. Mitchell took over the onerous us, has from the very first day on amusing, instructive and aven W. T. Southorn Southorn, the Bishop of Victoria (Applause).

duties connected with that post. which he joined this Association musical, have done most to make and Bishop Valtorta, expressing |

Mr. Mitchell had much experience thrown himself whole-heartedly its pages bright and Interesting.. regret at being unable to be pre- The Boy Scout Troops, includ- in the same work in Calcutta, and into every branch of our activities. His departure will, we fear, leave sent at the meeting.

Ing the Sea Scouts, have increased we warmly congratulate ourselves Even when on home leave he took a very big gap in our ranke. (Ap from 22 to 24, but of the original on acquiring him. (Applause). a course at the Scout Officers' plause)..

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Annual Report

The Scouts,

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In presenting the report for the and ceased to exist early in the

22 one was practically moribund, The difference both these gentlemen Training Camp and represented past year, Mr. Mitchell said year, so that the gain is three new The Report should by rights Troops. Again the growth would deal only with the period October have been far greater had we been 1, 1927-September 20, 1928, but able to supply the urgent demand It has been found advisable to for suitable Scoutmasters. Those cover the whole of 1928 as well as we have are working short-hand- the end of 1927; since for various ed, and, talding everything into reasons many Scout events which consideration, are doing wonders. should have taken place before Unfortunately several found the

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