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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1981;

BOY SCOUTS'

ASSOCIATION

WORK OF THE YEAR IN THE COLONY PLEA FOR MORE HELPERS.

In the course of his report for being moulded in one's hand." Let 1931 the Commisaloner (the Rev.. us, however, hope that the result C. T. Waldegrave) says:-

of the splendid self-sacrifice of the Writing from actual experience Cubmaneters will be the production as well as from information glean- of something more stable in con- a from the reports sent in, we are sistency thun 'wax. bound to admit that while there! has been a decided advance alongį certain lines, in other directions there has been a halt and in at least one case a retrograde muve

ment.

We concluded the report for 1930

THE CHINN

gating genuine Scout principles in ROUND THE LOCAL

a manner which the Chinese can' easily grasp, for often a direct and literal translation fails to convey the real sense of the English,

There is

now a fine range of Scout literature available in Eng- lish, and it is a pity that our Chinese members should still labour under the disadvantage of having to study these books in a unread, " foreign language or to leave them

well as for non-executive officers, Treasurer the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau Scouter. and we regret to say that

all-round progress has

CINEMAS.

What Mail Reviewers Say.

"DADDY LONG (LEGS.”

"Daddy Long Legs," featuring

SHADOWS BEFORE

COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED

Don't Peninsula Hotel.

January G-St. George's Society's Dance, Peninsula Hotel.

p.m.

Theatre:

YOUR CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT ON

IN CHINA MAIL.

Social Functions. To-day-Dinner Dances at Hong Janet Gaymor and Warner Baxter, Kong and Peninsula Hotes.. Any friends therefore who would

with T well balanced supporting To-morrow Ten Dance at King's like to try their hands at transla-cast, starts its run at the King's Restaurant: Dinner Dances at Hong tion work need only apply to the Theatre to-day. Assistant Commissioner for Train-advance view of this picture, and tile Association Dinner Dance,

Yesterday I had Keng and Peninsula Hotels. the good fortune of attending an To-norrow-Hong Kong Automo- Ing or indeed to any of the Train- Council.

ing Staff The other sections of our local from pamphlete to books the trans-

to be shown anything my advice to lm fans in:

misa IL. activities are dealt with under lation of which into Chinese would

Followers of chic Janet, and they their respective headings, but we prove of inestimable value to

are numerous, will be glad to learn

Entertainments. munt here pay willing and whole- large number

that in this picture she again has of Hong Kong

To-day "Miss Hook of Hol- hearted tribute to His Excellency Scouts.

the role which is pecularly suited land,"

9 Theatre Royal, our Chief Scout, our President the The monthly official imperial to her and which has won her so sharp. by an appeal for more Scouters as Hon. Dr. Kotewall. our Hon. Headquarters publication, "The

much popularity in the past. The To-day King's is distributed gratia to part is, of course, that of the lowly "Daddy Long Legs.” It is whom we warmly congratulate on all Scouters in Hong Kong and it girl, who, in spite of the drabhess To-day Queen's Theatre; owing to the lack of response that his nomination to the Legislative has been suggested that a leaflet her existence, can see the silver "Two Stars," (Chinese picture).

not been Council, and all those other mem-of local Scout netices and official lining in every cloud and always Today Central Theatre; possible. I may be that would-be bers of the Scout Council who have news might be inserted at the time aim high, Daydreaming in her "Africa Speake." helper fight shy of the possibility given such splendid support to us of distribution. The production of case always has the happy nick of To-day Majestic Theatre; of being called on don the distin who are closer in touch with the this, while not a particularly heavy coming true.

"Men Without Women." tive Scout hat, for here bare knees boys; nor must we forget those task, would take a certain amount! In the part of the orphan girl in) Today Star should be no obstacle, but at any rite, many other friends who by dona of time, so that any help given to "Daddy Long Lega" Janet is lovable "On Your Back."

Theatro: acn-executive officials such as Pre- tions of various sorts, by kindly carry out this scheme, if adopted, usunt.

The matron of the or To-day-At Helena May In- sidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, interest and still more kindly acwould be much Examiners and so forth need not trans have shown that

phanage says she is unruly, but stitute, song recital by Miss I. II. appreciated. they do Neelers to say the leaflet would;

that is because she not under-Chamberlain, 5.30 p.m. wear Seout kit, though of course realise the genuine value of Scout have to be in English and Chinese, of "Daddy Long Lega" she becomes stood. Under the guardianship

Home Malls, chould they decide to do there is,ing for boys as a world forec.

To-day Outward for Europe, so that really two editors would be! 'no doubt that the whole Scout!

Finance,

required. The leaflet could also be a level-headed young lady, and, oh, vix, Siberia (Empress of Russia), fraternity wonkl rise and presti The statement of accounts pre-circulated by itself round a larger:

how lovely when properly dressed. 6 p.m. them as indeed brother Scotts with rented by the Honorary Treasurer circle of friends of Scouting than in the circumstances no one can To-morrow-Inward from Europe arn even more widely open than shows our financial position. We that reached by the Scouter, and blame "addy Long Legs" for fall-vis Suez, (Karmada); from Europe now, when we do realise how much still need more annual subscribers, thus play a useful part in arousing

ing head over heels in love with tia Siberia (Corfu). we owe to them for their splendida means of income, which after all, and sustaining interest. It would ber, support.

is the rest in the long run, far, of course take the place of "The) Yet the fact remains that we once we have wiped off the Saiwan Silver Wolf" so long ns that magu- dewus being contributed by a male There are lots of ups and delens still hear of people finding spure debit it will be possible to budget zine remains dormant. time in Hong Kong hang heavily fairly accurately for the needs of and devoid of purpose and we are each year. As regards Salwan the thanks to the Editor of the China tout well for Janet and her elderly

We should like. to express

co-ed who is also very much in love with her, but in the end all turns still calling for helpers to fill the Association owes a very deep debt Mail for the Scout Notes which ap vacant offices now occupied by men of gratitude to the Hon. Mr. T. N. pear

The following programme will who are actually holding two or Chan and Mr. Tang Shiv-kin who These, though actually unofficial, every Saturday evening.

ba broadcast to-day from the Hong! 'three alrendy,

Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. have just raised the splendid sum contain much of real assistance, In all sections there has been of seven thousand dollars towards, while any news or notes that we

From Other Sources. on a wavelength of 355 metres: a light reduction of numbers, the Saiwan Fund, each of them like to send in are always accept- though in some cases it is

"AFRICA SPEAKS.".

6-8 p.m.-Chinese Studio Con- more himself subscribing one thousand, ed.

cert. apparent than real. Our census Such generosity is a very great en- is taken at the request of Imperial rouragement, especially

Finally, we wish to thank the)

Many African tribes-particu-of Victor Recorde

8-9 p.in.-European Programme Headquarters at the end, of Sep-Tang has already given assistance for their ever kindly support and have long made it a practice to Mr. newspaper fraternity of the Colony Early those of the French Congo→→→→→ tember, before Grups have got with the equipment; and to them sympathetic manner in giving our mutilate the faces of their women. Orchestral Items played by the Into full swing, and the difference, and their fellow subscribers Scout events prominent notice in When Paul L. Hoefler reached the Philadelphin Symphony Orchestra between one year and the next may, "Thank you" sounds a very small their columns. depend on, for instance, a Troop way of expressing what we feel, {

village of Kiya Be in the French conducted by Leopold Stokowski. ing Season in the case of garrison but the words come from

Foreign Scouts.

Congo, which is inhabited by the boys, the departure of a family hearts,

During the year we were able to Lbangis tribe, he was shocked, as Afternoon of a Faun (Debussy). welcome a from the Colony in another (in!

party of This leaves us with about mother Scouts under Count Futara, Chief faces of the native women were dis-

Japanese others had been, to see that the Danse Macabre (Dence of Death) one case this meant the loss of six reven thousand dollars yet to be Scout of Japan, who formed a configured. They all wore huge wood-

(Saint-Saens). Rienzi-Overture (Wagner). boys from a Troop), and sun paid off, and we sincerely hope that tingest. going to a Scout Jamboreejen discs, inserted in their lower lips, Alfred Cortot,

832-9 p.m.-Planoforte Solos by The height of Group membership we may really call Saiwan Camp in Siam. Photographs were taken which gave them the appearance of Cumes about April or May, and our own during the next few on board-ship and there has been grotesque ducks, drops at the end of the Summer months.

term.

Raver ScoutM.

In this Section is the

serious decrease. This can

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TIGER ROSE."

RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

8 p.m.-Local Time. 8.05-8.32 p.m.-A Selection

MONEY LEFT.

Dr. T. C, Mugliston's Local Estate.

of

Harmonious Black Smith (Handel). an exchange of correspondence, Budge Work and Examinations.

Authentic protographs of these Berceuse (Chopin). A close link has been forged duck-billed The very important

women are shown in Ballade in G Minor (Chopin). task of with the Portuguese Scouts in Africa Speaks," the sensational Etude in A Flat Major (Chopin), most Badge Secretary has been ably Macao whom Hong Kong. Troops adventure picture, which is now at Wallz in C Sharp Minor (Chopin)...

be carried out by Mr. K. B. Carey, visited there and welcomed later in the Central Thestre, together with partly explained by the fact that who has gone to very great trouble Hong Kong. Nothing but good many other intimate glimpses of na- the let Act of "Mias Hook of Hol 9.11 p.m. (approx.)—Relay "of many Rovers are holding Scout-in arranging and recording the re- can come of such interchange of tive life. The film, released through- land" by courtesy of the Phil master's and Assistant Scoutmas-sults of the various badge tests visits, and we were glad to be able out the world by Columbia Pictures, harmonic Society. ter's posts, and are therefore in- and examinations, also in keeping to let Macao see the Jamboree abounds as wen in splendid scenic cluded under the head of Scouters, the back of badges up to date. Mr. Cinema Film which we managed to effects, and amazingly close shots Down.

11.05 p.m. (approx.) -Close but the real cause is that Rover Carey is unfortunately not a per-get Leaders are particularly hard to manent resident in the Colony and about mid-summer. The time was

aut from Home via Malaya of the wild beasts of the jungle. find, and though Rovers have therefore labours under the dif-not suitable for a big display of large say in the running of their ficulty of not always being able the film here, but it played its parti crews, yet they

to undoubtedly to lay hands on an examiner forțin helping Macao Scouts to raise nced the advice and leadership of some special subject, while

A one-man dog is an establish- re-funds for the relief of those who ed institution, but Rin-Tin-Tin an "old hand,"

not necessarily ference to one OF skilled in Scouteraft, but possessed 11.Q. Staff for advice is not always plosion.

other of the suffered in the recent terrible ex has just varled his versatility by of that knowledge of meu and possible at short notice. To Mr.jcome of our Scouts, who

It was gratifying that becoming a offe-woman dog. affairs which is expressed by the Carey and to the many friends who camping in Macas at the time, Rose" which comes to the Queen's formerly of the Straits Medical Sex-

The dog star appears in "Tiger;

Dr. Thomas Crichton Mugliaton, display of sound common sense. It have helped and should be added that except in examiners we wish to express our solves, were able in practical man-

are helping as while receiving no harm them Theatre to-day.

vice, who died on May 7, 1931, left: rare cases, Rover Leaders should be sincere gratitude.

He is known as Scotty, und be-estate in this Colony valued at at least thirty years of age.

ner to show our sympathy with our longs, in the story, to Lupe Vélez, $122,800, with net personalty abroad. Literature and Propaganda.

brother scouts.

who is co-starred with Monte Blue. worth £26,359,19.. 8d. He was: Though there are definite signs has not been possible to make a We have to deplore the fact that

The Girl Guides.

Although {{n•Tín-Tin never late of 13, York Terrace, Regent's of improvement and greater ap- fresh start on the Silver Wolf, our tatives of Guides and Scouts have ter. Lee Duncan, when he works Newquay, Cornwall.

On various occasions represen loses his loyalty to his real mas-Park, and of Chy 'an Dreath, preciation of the uims and methods local Scout Magazine, which had a been able to meet and discuss ways with male stars, he showed an un- of Scouting on the part of Scouters somewhat struggling existence for and means of further co-operation, usual affection for the dynamic re-sealing of certified copy of pro- The Supreme Court has granted and Scouts due to the short week-some years, with one meteorle rise We congratulate the members of little Mexican star, and soon came bats of the will to Mr. G. G. N -end training campa organised for to eminence for the short period. our sister organisation on its live to obey her commands just as if Tinson, solicitor, the lawful attorney the officers and also for the senior Time and financial considerations and flourishing condition and com. he belonged to her! scouts, of the total number of are to blame for this, for some miserate with them in thefr having troops too few are yet being ran means of circulating Scout news to hold back from opportunities of along, the right lines. A glance officially is undoubtedly valuable, extension. for the same cause for instance at the returns made but whatever is to be undertaken that which handicaps us, the lack by nine or ten troops competing in must be done well, and no one has of suitable officers. the Prince of Wales Banner Com been found with sufficient time to petition shows that only about half take this important work in hand. the numbor givo evidence of pro-

One of the difficulties with which gressive training, so many tender-we have to contend is the necessity foots who later will become second of publishing the greater part of class Scouts, fresh recruits taking our news and Scout articles in their places at the bottom of the Chinese as well as English, if any scale, so many second class Scouts magazine for the use of local on the verge of winning their first Scouts is to succeed. Some Ume COMMITTEE CONGRATULATED. bort and Clealy Courtnetage, en-executrix, and probate has been

Scouts.

POLICE DANCE.

Another Successful

Night.

"THE GHOST. TRAIN."

of the widow who is the executrix. named in the will, together with the testator's two sons and son-in-law.i The will makes family bequests, after giving certain sums to various organisations at Home..

A

Mr. C. W. Wards. Mr. Charles William Ward, Sanitary Department pensioner, who died at 6, Morrison Gap Road, on November 29, 1981, left local 'estate valued at $3,800.

GB The advent of the talkie, has given producera abundant oppor tunity for "effects," and in "The Ghost Train," a railway drama to The shown at the Queen's Theatre on Sunday, full advantage has been taken of the appositeness of the subject.

Arnold Ridley's story is cerie and thrilling, and a particularly In his will he appointed his wife, F. capable cast, headed by Tuck Hui Maria Rosa, de Luz. Ward, as óle class badge, and a few First Class ago Mr. T. K. Chak translated much Seputs working up for the much of the contents of the early fisues

her by the Supreme fact the scenes, grim and humor granted to coveted King's Scout Badge. Yet of The Silver Wolf into Chinese, are becoming increasingly popu- tie and unexpected climax.j

The dances held by the Policeous, which lead up to the drama- Court. the Troops entering for that com as well as various books and pamlar among the devotees of the petition may be taken as forming phlets of use or interest to Scouts, rhythmic art, and that held at to mystify and thrill, and succeeds $18,800, with act personalty abroad

J. B. Rentiers. The Ghost Train” is designed the majority of the really keen notably "Roland Philipps Boy Lane, Crawford's Restaurant last in doing, both.

Estate in Hong Kong valued at ones in the Colohy.

Scout, and the St. John Ambulance night was attended by over 200- Wolf Cubs.

amounting to £17.906.128.11d." was Brigado Manual and recently, the dancers.. The Wolf Cubs are wide awake Rev. E. A Armstrong, assist

left by John Baptist Rentlers, late The Usun! lively atmoceedings lively, keeping the of The White Cottage, Burton as anyone who was present at the ed by the Rev. H. R. Wells which pervades the Police dances, with oncords, e

atmosphere thythm going and being generous Road, Branksome Park, Dorset, who Swimming Sports in October met and some Chinese friends, produc- and which le a feature of them,

died there on November 23, 1989: There was another splendid He was formerly, in H.B.M.

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have gralised. As one helper who ed a Chinese explanation of the baid tribute to the Social Com-muster of ladies and consequent Consular Service in Japan,

is Instrueting a pack of cubs in Scout law which is much appre-mitted who are to be congratuly a reduced number of raascu-The will which makes family be- signalling onld "Cubbing is

the stated. To these translators we lated on their continued succese line onlookerss of the Force at Puble Trustos as executor. Be mdat delightful part of all Scout are extremely, grateful, but there in providing these popular con-

quests, appoints the attorney of the Ing The Cubs are so koon, they is a demand for further work of tributions to our social life

Many officers don't have to be told twice, and the game bature, In order that

tended and the gathering as a calefag of certified copy of probate Tho "L.G." Dance Band pro-whole was an extremely enjoy-has been granted to Mr. G. G. N.{ ene can as it were feel the wax literature may be produced promul vided the music and kept, pro- able one.

Tineon, solicitór

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