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Saturday, July 28, 1973

GOVERNOR AND LADY MACLEHOSE ENTERTAIN

SUMMER YOUTH LEADERS

Twenty-one young people who have been busily working in connection

with the summer youth programme took time off yesterday (Friday) to be guests of the

Governor and Lady MacLehose.

Their unusual day out included lunch and swimming at the Governor's

Fanling Lodge, and a three-hour walk through the scenic and unspoilt recreational

areas of Sha Tau Kok peninsula,

The outing was specially arranged to enable Sir Murray to personally

thank the group for their contribution to the welfare of thousands of youngsters

in Hong Kong through the summer youth activities.

The group, representing a wide cross-section of young people aged

between 16 and 21, included university students, voluntary workers, school

students, and boy scouts and girl guides.

Their own "summer programme" began at the Kowloon Public Pier

yesterday morning when they travelled in a coach to Fanling Lodge where they were

greeted by Sir Murray and Lady MacLehose.

After being treated to lunch they spent some time in the swimming

pool at the Governor's Lodge.

Accompanied by Sir Murray and Lady MacLehose, they later set off for

the Sha Tau Kok peninsula for the afternoon walk.

Some of the party had not been to this part of the New Territories

before; they commented afterwards on the fact that people living in urban

areas are indeed fortunate to have such good country for weekend walking.

The informal and friendly atmosphere, the fresh air in the countryside

and a bright sky after days of rain made it a perfect and enjoyable day for every

member of the party. Hote to Editors:

Copies of a photograph on the outing are boxed this evening.

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