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SCOUTS

GOVERNOR APPEALS FOR SUPPORT

peal for more

the themselves when not proper- Hongkong Branch a success (ap-ly directed. But exacting as our plause).

The Chief Scout, His Excellency Sir William Peci, presided at the annual general niecting of the Hongkong Branch of the Boy

Ho mentioned that Mr. E. Cock Scouts Anduelation, held by kind had promised to take over the office permission of the Girl Gulden As-of President on the expiry of Dr. sociation at their headquarters, Kotewall's tenure of office at the (AP- "Sandilanda Hut." yesterday even-end of the present year. ing,

plause). He referred with regret to losing the services of Lloutenant C.G.IL Christian and Messrs. C. Champkin and S. A. Sweet, all As- elatant Commissioners.

Supporting His Excellency were H. E. Major-General O. C. Borrett, Mra, W. T. Southern (Girl Guides Commissioner), Rev. W. T. Walde- Krave (Boy Scouts Commissioner), Hon. Mr. T. N. Chuu (Hon. Trea- surer), Rev. N. V. Halward and Mr. A. S. Mitchell. (Hon. Secre- Lary).

The Report was seconded by Mr. M. K. Lo and adopted.

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Commissioner's Remarks. In presenting his Report (which has already been published), the Commissioner thanked Mrs, Sou-Ing, no doubt, demands much, but In a year's time or so, work will thorn, the Commissioner of Girl it gives more, and it is well worth be commenced at Kowloon Tong, Guides for the use of Sandilands our while to make some sacrifics Incar Waterloo Road, on a building Hut for the meeting.

for it. I therefore appeal to which when completed will rank as those who are eligible to make the the most ultra-modern building in the Culony. Plans have already sacrifice. (Applause)..

been completed, but it is under- One of the pleasing features of stood that before building opera tions really begin, somo modifien- the Commissioner's Koport is the tions will be do. excellent relationship still being Designed by Mesara, Davies and maintained between our Associa-Brooke, the well-known architects tion and old members of

the of Shanghai, this modern edifico Troope in various parts of Chine. will stand right in the midst of the Kow. It is a testimony to the value and new dovolopment schemes potential scope of our movemen loon. It is intended for the China as well as to the beneficial lessons Light and Power Co. Ltd.. which In presenting his report, the inculcated by the Commissioner will have their head offices there. Hon. Treasurer pointed to the and his officers.

Imposing Structure. meagre figure of $360 represented Others present Included Sir by subscriptions for the year. "Hav-which I wish to make special re- According to present plans, it la Shou-son Chow, Sir William Shen- ing regard ho sald, to the large ference in the happy co-operation an imposing building of an attrac- sister organisation ¡tive design, which is believed to bo ton, Hon. Mr. S. W. Two, Cmdr. population of Hongkong one would between our

Girl Guides, and ourselves the first introduced into any build- J. Newill, Mr. T. II. King, Dr. Li have expected that amount to be tho

admitting along the most harmonious lincing in the Colony. Seven storeya Shu-fan and Messrs. M. K. Lo, M. much larger. While sedan.

appreciate to the full P. Talati, B. Wong Tape, Mok that times were not prosperous, he Wa

the high, it will be, to use Sir Elly

words, Kon-sung, Tang Shin-kin, Ng Wah, refused to believe that $360 was all many acts of kindness they have Kadoorio's own Chan Lim-pak and LI You-tsun.

that the Calony would give to a shown us, as typified by the loan pretty building when completed." His Excellency Sir William Peel, worthy cause like the Boy Scouts to us of the use of Sandilanda Ilut] Interviewed yesterday, Sir Elly (AP-Kadoorie, who le a director of in opening the proceedings said: movement; and he took this op for this very meeting.

the Company, said the plans bad "Before, asking the Commis-portunity of again appealing most plause).

been completed, but they had not strongly for the kind support of sioner to present his annual re

the public. He thanked Mr. A. 3.

been submitted to the building port I should like to refer to one Mitchell for the kind assistance he

authorities. for two points. In the first place.

congratulate him and the Hong- had given him in the matter of kong branch of the Boy Scouts' Association on the very excellent

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Increase in members in the past, seconded by Major C. M. Manners, with the tribute paid by the Com-asked our representative.

You will see in the report that the training course for officers has been formed, which has proved to be of great benefit, and I hope it will result in these new

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to repond, amidst proxeneral regret at the resignation

a long while."

"You know," he went on, "the longed applause, Hon. Mr. Kotewall of Mr. C. Champkin, one of the

Assistant Commissioners. Mr. work of levelling the site on which Champkin has rendered yeoman the building will stand is already We are waiting for the Ex-service to the Association in the going on.

bo modified and then various posts which he has for plans to many years held in the Associn- submit them to the authorities for tion, including that of Acting approval.

"The ground floor of the building Commissioner. (Applause).

said:

Ladies and Gentlemen-Permit me first of all to thank His cellency the Chief Scout for his kind references to me.

much at

and

tho

yeur, amounting to about eleven per cent, There has been a re- duction in the Wolf Cubs for the period ending September 30, 1932. bat I am glad to see that the num- her has been fully made up in the short period which has since clapsed. There is still, however, some shortage to which I had re- ferred I think, at the last time I presided over the annual meeting, In regard to the number of sult- able leadera available. It must be

This is the seventh time. I am a great bandleap to the Troops, and I appeal to members and Roaddressing you as President of the

In a note to me Mr. Waldegrave will probably be used as show-rooms members to come forward to help Hongkong Boy Scouts Association,

und I thank you for the great says that, in so far as he knows, of the Company, while some of the in that ruspect.

he will be away in the Spring of other floors will be used as the malo honour you have done me by re- electing me to the office for yet an-1934 for good. I sincerely hope offices.

"We have also made provisions other year. In looking back over that circumstances may so change! my connexion with the Association, as to keep him in the Colony for for the quarters of employees, who I recall how Sir Cecil Clementi first some years to come, no that the will be accommodated on the upper wrote and urged me to take up the Association may continue to have floors, and if we have any more position, and how I finally, with the benefit of his unrivalled ex-space to spare, we will probably let

able guidance. It out as flats. some reluctance, yfolded to

the Perience

on This building will be the wishes of himself and of the Rev. Applause).

While Mr. Waldegrave continues lower part of the new Garden City You will see, also, in spite of G. T. Waldegrave; for although I that, that in any event it is diff had myself the interests of the Boy to carry the Boy Scouts Associa-Scheme in Kowloon Tong. It will tion on his broad shoulders, we be put up ultimately, but even 1 cult for officers to take part in all Scouts movement very rallies held or proposed during the heart, I felt that the many calls can rest assured that things will don't know when work on

get alang all right. (Applause).building itself will start." year. This leads to one conclu-upon my time would not permit

Then there is my honourable sion-that the number of people to devote as much energy to the who are most prominent lu various Association as its President should friend Mr. T. N. Chau whose ser-

attendance here to-day. During all these years Ivices na Honorary Treasurer and

(AP- activities in Hongkong are not as lovote.

Com plause). many as we would wish. I there have felt that my time has been member of our Executive

His Excellency has moderately taken up so largely with other mittee have been invaluable. And fure appeal very strongly for new

public interests that I have not there is also Mr. Tang Shu-kin remarked that he feared he had blood to come in and help us.

has earned the title of allowed his ofco to become a been able to serve the Associa-who

lon to the extent that I could "Hongkong's Champion Beggar sinecure. We imow how busy

and. (Laughter

Applause) His Excellency is, but all of us, wish.

title once given to a more exalted from the Commissioner down to personage for work on behalf of the newest recruit, feel that we the London Hospital. Mr. Tang can at all times rely on the Chief Shu-kin has probably gathered for that help and guidance which charity he has so abundantly afforded us more subscriptions for and other worthy objects than in the past (applause).

Election of Council. any other person in the Colony in recent years. May his per-

The election of members of the diminish! never

Council for the present year was suasive powers Hear, Hear and Applause).

We welcome His Excellency the then put forward, and the follow- Our new Council. ing were elected:-Mr. A, el Ar- General on His consenting to nerve is avi-culli, The Hon. Sir Shouson dence of his kindly Interest in us. Chow, Sir W. W. Hornell, Mr. T. H. King, Mr. A. J. Lane, Mr. L (Applause).

A word, too, must be sold in Jowson, Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr.

Ber-I. Manners, Commander recognition of the excellent vices rendered by the Rev. N. V. Newill, Blahop of Victoria, Mr. Halward as an Assistant Comis- N. L. Smith, Commodore E. MacD. and by all Lawrie, Mr. Mok Hon-sung, Major sioner, (Applause) Scout officers, without whose de- General O., C. Borrett. Lt. Col. T. voted service the advance made A. Robertson, C. A. da Roza, Sir by the Association would not William Shenton, Mrs. W. T. Sou

What Toc H. Cun Do. Members of the Toc II. who passed through here recently ex- plained that one of the conditions for joining Toe H. was that mem- bers should definitely promise to do some form of service, and take this opportunity of appealing to anyone proposing to join the Toc II. to consider whether the particular form of service may not lie in helping the Boy Scouts. (Applause).

About a month ago I informed the Commissioner and the Execu- tive Committee that I did not de- sire to stand again as President, but on the express wit 1 of Mr. Waldgrave, of the Vice-President Mr. Cock, and of the Executive Committee, I consented to serve, if re-elected, for one more year as the understanding that it would have to be the last. I assure you that in desiring to be relieved of His Excellency commented on

this office, I do so not because of the success attained locally in camping and said that he had been any atatement of interest in the Association on my part, but be impressed by the increase in this

cause I feel that new blood should branch of scout activity during his be enlisted for such a responsible recent visit home. He was as-

the holder of which position, tonished at the enormous camping should be able to devote much grounds lu Englant

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And now, lastly, I desire to ex- Shlu-kin, Hon. Dr. S. W.. Ta'o,

to enable him to bring that camp for the past year. It is gratify-press on behalf of the whole As-Rt. Rev. Bishop Valtorta, Mr. to a dograe of efficiency. His Ex-ing that the Boy Scouts movement sociation our deep appreciation of Wong Kwong-tin, Mr. Justice cellency therefore made an ap in the Colony has shown another the practical interest which His Wood, Mr. B. Wylle and represen pen! for money or in kind for the year of steady progress, and that Excellency the Chief Scout always tativas of C.A.A., C.R.C. and Tung very useful purpose.

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efficiency. (Applause).

The number of Scouts, which has risen by 66, could have been in later years to take up a seafar- even larger but for the shortage ing life.

of officers, 1 can quite under-

In conclusion, His Excellency stand why in the past, men well addressed their very special thanksfitted for these responsible post- to Dr. Kotowall for having beentions have abstained from offer- président for no many years ing their services. The duties spite of the many calls on his are rather arduous, and those who time (applause). He also liked to are prepared to undertake them mention the names of Mr, T. N. must read up a great deal, under- Chau who had been a most excol• go much sovero training, and, lont treasurer and who had been able to obtain much more money than most other people through bin own activities and of his friends.

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most of all, give up the time necessary for the purpose. This means selfdenia! and, to a large extent, tying oneself down to fixed times with the boys. The Com- Finally. His Excellency thought missioner expects, and rightly so, they would all agree with him that that once a man consents to bo- the success of the branch was como Scout officer he should what it was through the tact and allow nothing to interfere with energy of Ita Commiantonor, Rov. his time-table except leas Mr. Waldograve (applause). business of an important and un-

Speaking of himself, His Excel-avoidable naturo. laney said that he had the honour Mr. Waldegrave is of the of being Chief Scout and he felt opinion, in which I thoroughly that his post had beon rathor a concur, that it is not fair to the ainecure, but this in no way boys or to the movement for lesяenod tho Intense interest he al-officers to be irregular in the per- ways had in the movement. The formanes of their duties; for the Scout movenient was one of the boys, while easily Infected with fingst of the modern day as it was enthusiasnt and ready to learn a movement which had contributed under one whom they recognise enormously to the training of 46 competent and keen, would just youth. He therefore took this as easily detect slackness in an

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