資料:1933年10月2日《The Hong Kong Telegraph》第5頁
SCOUTS AND GUIDES TEA PARTY.
ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON AT MOUNTAIN LODGE
Nearly five hundred Boy Scouts and Girl Guides attended a tea party at Mountain Lodge on Saturday afternoon, at the kind invitation of His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Peel, who is Chief Scout of Hongkong, and Lady Peel, the Colony’s Chief Guide. Excellent weather prevailed, and the party was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The transport of the girls and boys to the Peak presented no easy task, but the cooperation of the Peak Tramway officials and the splendid timing of groups rendered the task comparatively easy. The last party arrived about 4.15 p.m.
At Mountain Lodge, H.E. the Chief Scout and Lady Peel were escorted to the parade by the Hongkong Commissioner and Deputy Camp Chief (Rev. G.T.Waldegrave) and the Rev. N.V.Halward M.C., Assistant Commissioner. The Guides were under the charge of Mrs. Anderson.
In welcoming the Scouts and Guides, Sir William remarked humorously that a Scout promised to do one good turn a day and he was going to perform his good deed by not inflicting a speech upon the parade. He reminded them of the need for service: to live unselfish lives, and in thinking of the World Jamboree at Hungary were there were 25,000 Scouts, of many nations, he thought how the spirit of Scouting could bind together that international spirit.
His Excellency congratulated the parade on their smart turnout, and expressed the hope that all present would have a good time that afternoon, and would come again next year. (Applause).
Tea and Games.
A picnic tea followed, during which the Scouters, Cubbers and Guide officers were introduced to H.E. and Lady Peel. After tea all troops, packs and companies indulged in their own games, in which Sir William and Lady Peel took a keen interest. The 10th. Hongkong gave their Troop “yell” vociferously, while the Sea Scouts demonstrated a scrum – a strength test. The 1st. Kowloon indulged in “Bunkie,” reviving memories among some not quite so young!
The Cubs, too, gave a short display, but their chief interest was in Lady Peel’s great dane “Sirdar,” which was most patient and friendly, allowing itself to be hugged and mauled by them all. Although the Guides did not show any boisterous play, seeming a little shy, some of the braver ones found time to chase a tennis ball, while one small company gave a chorus.
Time to depart drew near and the parade resumed formation. The Commissioner thanked H.E. and Lady Peel and called for the thanks of those present. This was responded to in the style that only strong lunged Scouts, Guides and Cubs know how!
It was altogether a most enjoyable afternoon, and one which will long be remembered, since it was the first time a number had been to the Peak, and the first time the majority had ever been in the beautiful grounds of Mountain Lodge.
The following troops attended: Guides: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. Hongkong Companies; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th. Kowloon Companies; Scouts: 1st. Hongkong (Sea Scouts), 1st. H.K. (St. Joseph’s), 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 17th. Hongkong; 1st, 5th. and 9th. Kowloon; Cubs: 1st, 8th. and 9th. Kowloon Packs, and the Peak Pack.
翻譯:
童軍及女童軍茶聚
山頂別墅的愉快下午
星期六下午,有接近500名童子軍及女童軍參加了山頂別墅的茶會,整個聚會由香港童軍總領袖總督閣下貝璐爵士(Sir William Peel)及本地女童軍會長貝璐夫人(Lady Peel)主持。當日天色優美,參加者皆享受活動。
安排眾多人士前往山頂絕非易事,幸好有山頂纜車公司的安排加上各隊伍集合時間的配合,讓情況變得簡單。最後一個隊伍亦順利於下午4時15分抵達。
於山頂別墅,總領袖閣下與貝璐夫人,由香港總監暨營地副主任(華德利牧師(Rev. G.T.Waldegrave))及助理總監侯利華牧師 MC軍功十字章 (Rev. N.V.Halward)陪同進場。女童軍則由晏打臣夫人(Mrs. Anderson)領隊。
在致歡迎詞時,貝璐爵士對童軍及女童軍風趣地表示童軍必需日行一善,所以他的「日行一善」就是不發表冗長演說,並提醒每人需時刻為人服務及待人無私。在想起匈牙利舉辦的世界童軍大露營有來自世界各地25,000名童軍參加,他感嘆童軍運動現已是凝聚世界之精神力量。
總領袖閣下祝賀各位出席聚會,希望大家會度過一個愉快的下午,並期待明年再會。(掌聲)
茶聚及遊戲
茶聚開始後,總督閣下及貝璐夫人接見了各童軍領袖、小狼領袖及女童軍領袖。茶聚後,各童軍旅、小狼旅及女童軍隊皆投入於各自的遊戲活動,貝璐爵士及貝璐夫人皆對遊戲甚感興趣。香港第10旅進行響遍會場的「隊呼」(yell),海童軍進行耐力比試,九龍第1旅沉迷於「田園樂」(Bunkie),喚起了眾人美好的童年回憶!
小狼亦遊玩了一會,但他們隨後就把注意力放在貝璐夫人的大丹犬「司令」(Sirdar),「司令」表現出耐性及友善,任由他們撫摸及玩弄。女童軍表現相對地不活躍,可能因為害羞,部份在進行網球追逐遊戲,另外有一部份則在進行合唱。
下午的活動結束後,眾人再度集隊,總監感謝了總領袖閣下及貝璐夫人的招待,並帶領全體童軍及女童軍對下午的活動致以衷心感謝,而這種「衷心感謝」只有強盛的童軍、女童軍及小狼才可做出!
這絕對是一個難忘的下午,並且將被長久銘記,因為這是首次有這麼多人齊聚山頂,亦是首次一般市民可進入美麗的山頂別墅。
以下隊伍出席了活動:
女童軍:香港第1、第2、第3、第4、第5女童軍隊;九龍第1、第2、第3、第5、第6女童軍隊;
童軍:香港第1(海童軍)、香港第1(聖若瑟)、第2、第4、第5、第7、第10、第12、第14、第15、第17童軍旅;九龍第1、第5、第9童軍旅;
小狼:九龍第1、第8、第9小狼旅,及山頂小狼旅。
