資料：1924年8月19日《The China Mail》第9頁
OUR BOY SCOUTS.
WHAT “THE SILVER WOLF” SAYS.
INTERESTING ARTICLES.
The attention of energetic trampers along the higher levels in the region of Harlech Road may have been attracted recently by the sight of the Scout flag flying from the dismantled fort and by the little brown tents cotted about the grassy levels around it. The joyous shouts of the bare-legged, khaki-shirted, happy-faced youngsters in temporary possession of this delightful spot may have led such observers to remark on the opportunity the Scout movement supplies for the safe outlet of youthful exuberance of spirits and for the inculcation of the communal spirit by means of camping and other similar activities.
Those who know anything at all about the activities of the Boy Scouts are well aware that camping is but a part of their activities; but any who may imagine that they stop short at that would be well advised to obtain a copy of the second number of the “Silver Wolf” in its new and enlarged form, and glance through the recorded doings there for the month of the 13 troops of Boy Scouts and the six packs of Wolf Cubs in the Colony. Here they will learn that there are such things as tests for badges to be passed, preparations to be made for and the actual participation in inter-patrol competitions and rallies. They will also note that the grown-up Scouters, not content with giving up many hours of their time to the personal instruction of the younger members, take considerable pains in the preparation of monthly notes as an aid to obtaining proficiency badges.
For instance, in this month’s number there is Mr. R.R.Beauchamp’s interesting article for the Scout anxious to quality for the Coast Watchman’s badge; not a dry list of things that must be done and things that must not; but a heart to heart talk about the glory of the sea which should set on his mettle many a Scout who had not thought of qualifying for the badge. Mr. A.N.Crook’s notes for the aspirant to the Naturalist’s badge are of particular interest as they deal largely with the cone bearing trees of Hongkong. There is valuable advice in Mr. F.P.William’s notes on carpentry as to the choice of tools and the astronomy notes by Mr. T.F.Claxton, F.R.A.S., are right up to date, giving the aspect of the sky on August 15. Then there is “The bird of freedom,” who by means of natty little drawings demonstrates convincingly that the making of working models of aeroplanes and dirigibles is really quite a simple affair. An interesting part of this section is the autographed advice of Squadron Leader MacLaren and Captain D’Oisy to the Hongkong Boy Scouts who wish to become fliers. It is brief but to the point, viz., “the most important thing to do in flying: -keep your head.” We learn from the “old pioneer” many useful things regarding the age and figuring of timber trees, also of cotton textiles from “Mr. B.Twills,” writing for the benefit of workers for the textile working badge, whilst many non-Scout gardeners will find much of value in Mali Bhai’s notes on “Pot” culture in Hongkong.
We have Mr. C.Champkin in many moods in this number. In his letter he is the Commissioner, anxious for the continued welfare of the Association, for an increase in membership and in the interest taken it by the Colony generally. In “Climbing on the roof of the world” and “Tigers and things” he is the traveller and game stalker dwelling on interesting episodes; and in “Wolf Cub Tales” he has adapted some of his game hunting stories to the younger members. These tales are delightfully illustrated by E.L.Sim.
The Scout Spirit.
There is a letter in the correspondence section of which the 7th (Saiyingpun) Troop may well be proud. It is from the Hongkong Chief Scout, Sir Reginald Stubbs, who, referring to the conduct of members involved in the fatal bus accident at Castle Peak, writes:
“The record shows that these Scouts, notwithstanding their own injuries, devoted themselves to helping their unfortunate fellow passengers, thus affording a fine example of the Scout spirit. The 7th Troop is to be congratulated on possessing members who have so thoroughly absorbed the spirit of the Scout movement as to be able to render immediate and efficient help to the wounded, forgetting their own injuries and the shock from which they were suffering.”
Altogether this month’s number is what the lads for whom it is intended would term a “jolly interesting mag,” and if the standard is kept up (the Commissioner tells us that it will even be improved) there is no reason why it should not become the Colony’s monthly boys’ paper.
翻譯：
我們的童子軍
《銀狼》新內容
精彩的文章
相信近日在半山區夏力道(Harlech Road)，由精力充沛的人士在廢堡上升起的童軍旗，加上草坪上的啡色營帳，已吸引了大家的注意。他們赤著腳，卡其服，笑容滿面的歡呼聲，這是一個機會讓各位可以一睹童軍運動的奧秘，就是透過露營及其他活動，將青年的活力得以安全地釋放，並由此灌輸服務社會的精神。
相信對童子軍有所認識的人士都會知道，露營只是他們其中一類活動。但如認為他們除了露營外就不會進行其他活動，建議他們去拿一份全新特大號《銀狼》(Silver Wolf)第2期，觀看本地13個童軍旅、6個小狼旅這個月的活動紀錄，他們就會認識到其他活動包括徽章考核；隊際比賽的準備、進行過程及規則。他們亦會得知一些年長老童軍已經不能滿足於使用自己時間教導年青成員，他們正在準備撰寫各門專科徽章的考核筆記。
本月內容有比奧甘先生(Mr. R.R.Beauchamp)撰寫的一篇精彩文章，是關於一位童軍如何渴望考獲海岸看守章(Coast Watchman’s badge)，文章內容不是一份只有「該做」與「不該做」的檢查清單，而是將心比心地談論考核中所體會到的「海洋的榮耀」，相信文章會激起童軍對考獲此章的興趣。柯魯克先生(Mr. A.N.Crook)撰寫的自然章(Naturalist’s badge)值得一看，因為他用了很大篇幅介紹香港的松樹。另外，威廉先生(Mr. F.P.William)挑選工具的筆記，及克斯頓先生 FRAS皇家天文學會會員 (Mr. T.F.Claxton)的天象筆記及8月15日的天象圖亦很有價值。然後是名為「自由的飛鳥」的圖片集，用繪圖精簡地示範了如何簡單地製作現代飛機及飛艇模型，並且附上了由麥克倫少校(Squadron Leader MacLaren)及迪奧西上校(Captain D’Oisy)親筆撰文給希望成為飛行員的香港童子軍，文章簡單易明，並且說出了重點：「飛行期間最重要的事情，是保持清醒」。我們從「老前輩」中學習到為樹木鑑定年齡及判別方法，還有昭爾先生(Mr. B.Twills)為紡織章(textile working badge)撰寫的棉布介紹。相信很多不是童軍的園藝師亦會對馬利拜(Mali Bhai)撰寫的「香港盆栽文化」文章感到興趣。
本月月刊亦可看到詹堅先生(Mr. C.Champkin)在不同文章中「飾演」不同角色：在他的來信，他化身成為總監，為如何維持總會福祉、如何招收更多成員，及如何提升本地對童軍的認識而感到焦慮；在「攀上世界之顛」及「老虎與雜碎」中，他化身成為旅行者及遊玩家，述說著有趣的故事；在「小狼傳說」中，他為年青人改編了他以往的幾段發掘遊戲的故事，並由冼先生(E.L.Sim)為其繪製精美插圖。
童軍精神
在「讀者來函」的一封信，相信會為第7旅(西營盤)感到自豪，這是香港總領袖司徒拔爵士(Sir Reginald Stubbs)為著青山致命巴士意外事件中的童軍成員表現所撰：
「根據報告，童軍們不顧自身傷勢，盡力救助現場其他受傷乘客，將童軍精神表現得淋漓盡致。在此讚嘆第7旅的童軍成員竟能將童軍精神的精髓得以完完全全地吸收，並能於事件中將自身傷痛拋諸腦後，為傷者提供及時有效的救援。」
本月號對小孩來說可謂「歡樂有趣」的一期，如能保持水準(總監表示將會繼續改進)，相信將會成為小童每月最佳讀物。