資料：1935年2月28日《Hong Kong Daily Press》第7頁
THE BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION
A Successful Year’s Work Reported
The annual general meeting of the Hong Kong Boy Scouts Association was held at Sandilands’ Hut yesterday, with His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., in the chair. Among those present were the Hon. Sir Shouson Chow, Hon. T.N.Chau, Mr. E.Cock, Commodore F.Elliott, Sir Thomas and Lady Southorn, Hon. Mr. T.H.King, Hon. Dr. R.H.Kotewall, His Honour Mr. A.D.A.MacGregor, Mr. G.R.Sayer, Mr. M.P.Talati, Mr. Tang Shiu Kin, Hon. Dr. S.W.T’so, Mr. Wong Kwong Tin and Rev. Chamberlain.
Prior to the meeting, His Excellency presented the Prince of Wales Banner to the 1st Hong Kong (St. Joseph’s) Troop, and the following were sworn in:-
The Rev. Nelson Victor Halward, (Commissioner); Quah Cheow Cheang, (District Scoutmaster); Thomas James Martin, (Group Scoutmaster); Maurice Woodforde Scott, Ng Tse Tat, Cheung King Pak, George Ronald Ross, Siu Chun Wu, and Chan Fook Hong (Scoutmasters); Chak Ha Ka and Shum Yu Kum (Assist. Scoutmasters); and Andre Lock (Assistant Cubmaster).
The Governor’s Address
Addressing the gathering, His Excellency said that the report presented was a very successful one and they could congratulate the Hong Kong Branch of Boy Scouts on having a very successful year and in maintaining that activity which had been characteristic of the movement. The figures of the annual census showed an increase in all ranks of 98 and it was also satisfying that the camping had been a success. After some years of negligence, perhaps, he went down to see the camping last summer and was very satisfied with its work. He expressed the hope that more people would go and visit it and contribute something in order to enable the Association to get rid of the sum of over $6,000 which is still owing to the Bank for the building.
One of the most outstanding incidents of the year, an unfortunate one in many ways, was the loss by the Branch of Mr. Waldegrave, who had been Commissioner for the past 13 years. His services had been recognised by the Chief Scout who had made him an honorary Commissioner for Hong Kong. Although the Branch lost Mr. Waldegrave, it was very fortunate in having a worthy successor in Mr. Halward (applause).
New Officials Welcomed
His Excellency then extended a hearty welcome to several new officials and in this connection he expressed thanks to the Hon. Mr. T.N.Chau for his services as Hon. Treasurer. Although he had retired, said His Excellency, from the post of treasurer, Mr. Chau had kindly consented to become the vice president. (applause).
Referring to the party which he and Lady Peel gave to the Scouts and Guides last summer, His Excellency said that the only thing he wished to say in connection with it was that he hoped all of them had as enjoyable a time as Lady Peel and he.
Sir William then went on to say that the Jamboree at Melbourne seemed to be a great success. The local branch was represented by three of its members but it seemed a great pity that it could not send more than that number. He had received a letter from the Chief Scout, Lord Baden Powell, expressing appreciation of the greetings extended to him by the three representatives.
In conclusion, His Excellency thanked all those who had helped In the past, both for their services and financially. The accounts showed an excess of expenditure over income of about $500 and he expressed the hope that all would do their best to help this very fine movement in wiping out this deficit. (Applause).
His Excellency then proposed the adoption of the report and statement of accounts. The motion was carried unanimously.
The Commissioner, Mr. N.V.Halward, said that he wished to thank first of all everybody who turned up at the meeting. He was very glad to see so many friends and scouts, and it was a good thing for them to meet together once a year.
The Jamborally
Continuing, Mr. Halward said that he wished to call for the Jamborally which is being held in connection with the Silver Jubilee celebrations. It is going to take place on May 8 on the Hong Kong Football Club ground at four o’clock. Girl Guides and Boy Scouts are taking part in this event, and he assured the gathering that a very fine show would be presented. He extended an invitation to the Council members to the rally for the Prince of Wales Banner which is being held on March 9 at Volunteer Headquarters.
Mr. Halward then went on to say that the Branch was continually faced with the difficulty of finding suitable men to lead the troops. On Sunday last a group of boys attached to the St. Andrew’s Church, Kowloon, asked him if they would be allowed to form a Rover troop. He told them that he would be very glad to allow them if they could find a leader. According to the rules, the leader must be at least thirty years of age and capable of leading the group. Although there was quite a large number of men of 18 and over, who were willing to do so, he found it very difficult to find anyone up to the standard set up by the rules.
Scout Services.
Referring to the work of the Scouts, Mr. Halward said that on many occasions scouts had been asked to sell programmes, tickets, etc. There was a very strict rule in regard to this, which said that scouts must not take any street sales or collection. He was very willing to supply scouts to help in the various charitable institutions but he hoped that they would not make it a practice.
In conclusion, Mr. Halward asked His Excellency to present a Thanks Badge to Mr. A.S.Mitchell, the secretary, who, he said, would leave the Colony shortly. He expressed thanks to Mr. Mitchell for his services to the Branch and hoped that they would see him again shortly.
His Excellency then presented the Badge to Mr. Mitchell who suitably replied.
Governor Thanked
After wishing His Excellency many happy returns of the day, Mr. E.Cock, the President, said that he was sorry that Sir William was leaving shortly and wished to thank him for all that he had done for the Branch. His Excellency had been of great help to the Branch and without this and his influence, the movement would have been very difficult to carry on. He concluded by wishing His Excellency and Lady Peel happiness and prosperity in their well earned retirement.
His Excellency replied by saying that he had actually done very little for the Scouts in Hong Kong although he was greatly interested in this very, very fine movement. He wished the movement a very successful future.
New Officers
The following were elected officials for the ensuing year.
Commissioner – Mr. N.V.Halward
President.- Mr. E.Cock.
Vice President.- Hon. Mr. T.N.Chau.
Joint Treasurers.- Messrs. Lo Koon Hang and Lo Koon Kan.
Joint Secretaries.- Messrs. G.S.Dunkley and Thomson.
Council (Co-opted).- Mr. A.el Arculli, Mr. C.Champkin, Dr. Chau Wai Cheung, M.B., B.S., Hon. Sir shouson Chow, Kt., C.M.G., LL.D., Lt. Col. H.B.L.Dowbiggin, O.B.E., Commodore F.Elliott, O.B.E., R.N., Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Hong Kong and South China, Sir Wm. Hornell, Kt., C.I.E., LL.D., M.A., Hon. Mr. T.H.King, Hon. Dr. R.H.Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D., Mr. A.J.Lane, Mr. Lau Ping Chai, Mr. Li Jow Son, Mr. R.C.H.Lim, B.A., LL.B., H.H. Mr. Justice R.E.Lindsell, H.H. Mr. A.D.A.MacGregor, K.C., Major C.M.Manners, O.B.E., Mr. H.Phillips, C.M.G., O.B.E., (H.M. Consul General, Canton), Mr. G.R.Bayer, B.A., Hon Sir William Shenton, Kt. Hon. Mr. N.L.Smith, Lady Southorn, O.B.E., Mr. M.P.Tatati, Mr. W.N.Thomas Tam, Mr. Tang Shiu Kin, M.B.E., Hon. Dr. S.W.Ts’s, O.B.E., LL.D., Rt Rev. Bishop H.Valtorta, Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, and Mr. B.Wyile.
翻譯：
童子軍總會
成績美滿的一年
總督閣下總領袖貝璐爵士 KCMG聖米迦勒及聖佐治爵級司令勳章 KBE大英帝國爵級司令勳章 (Sir William Peel)，於昨天主持了於新德倫小屋(Sandilands Hut)舉行的香港童子軍總會周年大會。出席人士包括尊敬的周壽臣爵士(Sir Shouson Chow)、尊敬的周埈年先生(Mr. T.N.Chau)、谷克先生(Mr. E.Cock)、義律准將(Commodore F.Elliott)、尊敬的修頓爵士(Sir Thomas)、修頓夫人(Lady Southorn)、尊敬的經亨利先生(Mr. T.H.King)、尊敬的羅旭龢博士(Dr. R.H.Kotewall)、尊敬的麥基利哥先生(Mr. A.D.A.MacGregor)、西雅先生(Mr. G.R.Sayer)、戴拉地先生(Mr. M.P.Talati)、鄧肇堅先生(Mr. Tang Shiu Kin)、尊敬的曹善允博士(Dr. S.W.T’so)、黃廣田先生(Mr. Wong Kwong Tin)、張伯倫牧師(Rev. Chamberlain)。
在會議召開前，總督閣下向香港第1旅(聖若瑟書院)頒授威爾斯太子錦標，以下人士亦獲召見：
侯利華牧師(Rev. Nelson Victor Halward)(總監)；柯昭璋(Quah Cheow Cheang)(童軍區長)；馬田(Thomas James Martin)(總旅長(Group Scoutmaster))；斯科特(Maurice Woodforde Scott)、吳謝德(Ng Tse Tat)、張景柏(Cheung King Pak)、羅斯(George Ronald Ross)、蕭俊華(Siu Chun Wu)、陳福康(Chan Fook Hong)(旅長(Scoutmaster))；翟客家(Chak Ha Ka)、沈茹甘(Shum Yu Kum)(副旅長(Assistant Scoutmaster))；安德烈(Andre Lock)(小狼副領袖)。
總督致詞
總督閣下於致詞時祝賀總會過去一年之出色表現，並舉辦了多項特色活動，各支部成員一共新加入98人，露營活動表現亦令人相當滿意。經過多年之怠工，他終於在去年夏天參加了露營，並對露營生活感到趣味，因為這活動可展現童軍最有吸引力之一面，他希望有更多人士可以參與其中。而在參與的同時，亦希望他們可作出一點捐獻，以協助償還營地6,000港元的銀行貸款。
過去一年最重大之事件，一宗不幸的事件，是於本會服務了13年，於去年夏天退休的華德利先生(Mr. Waldegrave)。英國總領袖為表揚其傑出表現，已委任他為香港名譽總監。雖然華德利先生的離開十分可惜，但我們亦應歡迎其優秀之繼承者侯利華先生。(掌聲)
歡迎新委員
總督閣下衷心歡迎幾位新加入的委員，並感謝多年來任職司庫的周埈年先生，總督閣下表示雖然周先生已退任司庫，但他亦提議出任副會長了。(掌聲)
當提及去年夏天由他與夫人邀請各童軍及女童軍出席的聚會時，總督閣下希望各位與他倆夫婦一同享受這個活動。
總督閣下表示墨爾本舉行的世界大露營十分成功，本地有3名代表出席，唯未能派出更大規模之代表團實屬遺憾。他已收到總領袖貝登堡勳爵(Lord Baden Powell)的來信，對3名代表的祝福致以感謝。
在總結時，總督閣下感謝一直以來對總會作出貢獻與財務支持之人士。會務支出現高於收入共500港元，希望香港各界對會務有所支持以消除赤字。
大會操
侯利華先生於致詞時，提到了即將舉行的銀禧紀念大會操，活動將於5月8日在香港足球會球場舉行，是次活動由女童軍及童子軍合辦，相信活動將相當出色。他亦邀請各委員出席3月9日在義勇防衛軍總部舉行的威爾斯太子錦標賽。
侯利華先生表示現時會務繼續面對領袖人手不足問題，上星期日於九龍聖安德烈堂，已有一群男生向他查詢成立羅浮童軍旅，他回覆如有領袖勝任，即可成立。根據規條，該領袖必需年滿30歲，並且具備領導能力。雖然18歲及以上人士很多，但要找出符合規條之人士卻相當困難。
童軍服務
關於童軍活動，侯利華先生留意到近期有童軍被指派宣傳活動及售賣門票等等，總會對此有嚴格規定，童軍不可在公開場合進行銷售活動。他十分樂意派出童軍協助慈善機構活動，但希望他們不要再要求童軍進行銷售活動。
最後，侯利華先生邀請總督閣下頒授感謝章予即將離開本地的秘書米切爾先生(Mr. A.S.Mitchell)，感謝他多年來的貢獻，並期待日後再會。
總督閣下對米切爾先生頒授感謝章，米切爾先生殷切答謝。
總督致謝
會長谷克先生帶領大會對總督閣下致以祝福後，表示對貝璐爵士即將離開表示婉惜，感謝他多年來對本會的支持，如沒有他的支持與關注，香港童軍就沒有今天的成就。他祝願總督夫婦退休後身體健康，生活愉快。
總督閣下表示他對香港童軍只付出了綿薄之力，並真心關注這運動之發展，希望會務蒸蒸日上。
新委員
以下人士經選舉成為本年度委員：
總監：侯利華先生
會長：谷克先生
副會長：尊敬的周埈年先生
聯名司庫：盧冠恆先生(Mr. Lo Koon Hang)及盧冠勤先生(Mr. Lo Koon Kan)
聯名秘書：鄧克利先生(Mr. G.S.Dunkley)及湯臣先生(Mr. Thomson)
委員(聘任)：阿高利先生(Mr. A.el Arculli)、詹堅先生(Mr. C.Champkin)、周懷璋醫生 MBBS內外全科醫學士 (Dr. Chau Wai Cheung)、尊敬的周壽臣爵士 Kt下級勳位爵士 CMG聖米迦勒及聖佐治同袍勳章 LLD法學博士、杜碧健中校 OBE大英帝國官佐勳章 (Lt. Col. H.B.L.Dowbiggin)、義律准將 OBE大英帝國官佐勳章 RN皇家海軍、香港及南中國教區主教、康寧爵士 Kt下級勳位爵士 CIE印度帝國同袍勳章 LLD法學博士 MA文學碩士 (Sir Wm.Hornell)、尊敬的經亨利先生、尊敬的羅旭龢先生 CMG聖米迦勒及聖佐治同袍勳章 LLD法學博士、李吾先生(Mr. A.J.Lane)、劉平齋先生(Mr. Lau Ping Chai)、李佐臣先生(Mr. Li Jow Son)、林先生 BA文學士 LLB法學學士 (Mr. R.C.H.Lim)、尊敬的連些路法官(Mr. Justice R.E.Lindsell)、尊敬的麥基利哥法官 KC御用大律師、文那斯少校 OBE大英帝國官佐勳章 (Major C.M.Manners)、菲律先生 CMG聖米迦勒及聖佐治同袍勳章 OBE大英帝國官佐勳章 (Mr. H.Phillips)(英國駐廣州總領事)、賽爾先生 BA文學士 (Mr. G.R.Sayer)、尊敬的山頓爵士 Kt下級勳位爵士 (Sir William Shenton)、尊敬的史美先生(Mr. N.L.Smith)、修頓夫人 OBE大英帝國官佐勳章、戴拉地先生、譚雅士先生(Mr. W.N.Thomas Tam)、鄧肇堅先生 MBE大英帝國員佐勳章、尊敬的曹善允先生 OBE大英帝國官佐勳章 LLD法學博士、恩理覺主教(Bishop H.Valtorta)、黃廣田先生、懷利先生(Mr. B.Wylie)。