資料:1926年5月13日《The Hong Kong Telegraph》第8頁
SCOUT RALLY.
DISPLAY AT VOLUNTEER HEADQUARTERS.
There was a very large gathering at the parade ground of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps last evening, when the local Boy Scouts held a rally and were inspected by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, and afterwards gave a display embracing the various branches of Scout endeavour.
The original plan was to have rally on the Murray parade ground, but owing to unforeseen circumstances this could not be carried out, and use had to be made of the more limited space at Volunteer Headquarters.
The rally was under the command of the Revd. Mr. G.T.Waldegrave, M.A., Commissioner and Deputy Camp Chief, assisted by Lt. Colonel T.A.Robertson, O.B.E. His Excellency the Governor attended in his capacity as Chief Scout.
The troops taking part were:
Rover Scouts.- Sea Rover Patrol, Roving Fifth Patrols, 6th H.K. Rover Patrol; Scout Troops.- H.K. Sea Scouts, St. Joseph’s College, St. Andrew’s, Kowloon, 1st Wanchai Wesleyan. Murray, “Roving Fifth,” Ellis Kadoorie School, Saiyingpun School, 1st South China Athletic Association, Taikoo Scottish, St. Paul’s College, Ying Wa College, 2nd S.C.A.A., 3rd S.C.A.A., 1st Taikoo Chinese, 2nd Taikoo Chinese, 3rd Taikoo Chinese, 1st Yaumati, Central, and Japanese H.K.B.S.A., as well as the following Wolf Cub units.- “Bulldog,” attached to 5th Troop, St. Andrew’s, Kowloon, and Peak.
The Display.
His Excellency accompanied by Lady Clementi arrived punctually at 5.30 p.m. and after the salute and inspection had been carried out, the various troops gave a most interesting series of displays.
These were all excellently performed, but the limitations of space must have been a hindrance.
The programme was as follows:
Ambulance display, Wolf Cub display, Jujitsu and Japanese fencing, Ambulance instruction, Scout fames and physical exercises, Bamboo tower construction, Troll cart drill, Pyramids, Chinese boxing exercises, Highland dancing, Scout games and mimetic exercises, Camping, Tent pitching and striking, Signalling, Fleet maneuvers (illustrating control of fleet by signals, and concluding with the signal to “Chase the enemy,” by 1st Sea Scouts, under Chief Yeoman of Signals Smith, H.M.S. Tamar, each Scout representing a warship), Fire-fighting, Ambulance work, Signaling, and Cycle stretcher work.
The volunteer band of H.M.S. Durban was present and played appropriate music, while Pipe Major Wilson of the Defence Corps performed upon the bagpipes for the Highland dancing. Sub-Officer Chan of the Hongkong Fire Brigade was in charge of the fire fighting display, and made a spectacular jump into the life saving sheet from the cornice of the Headquarters.
On the conclusion of the display, His Excellency presented awards to various members of the troops, these being the Prince of Wales Banner for general proficiency and smartness, which was won by the 7th Troop (Saiyingpun School); the Silver Medal and certificate signed by Sir R.Baden Powell to Scout Master Braga of the 1st Hongkong Troop for services rendered in rescuing a girl at the Po Hing Fong collapse on July 18 last year; letters of commendation to Troop Leader Kwok Mok Hoi, of the 13th Troop, for rendering first aid to injured persons on two occasions, and to Scout Chan King Ming for aid rendered to the Health Authorities in discovering a case of concealed small-pox.
Two Scout Masters were presented with warrants of appointment, and took the Scout Promise in full view of the assemblage.
The Governor’s Message.
The Revd. Mr. Waldegrave in a brief speech welcomed His Excellency, and hoped that although this welcome by the Scouts had been somewhat delayed, in future further opportunities would present themselves for a closer acquaintance.
His Excellency, in reply, congratulated the Hongkong Scouts on the display they had given, which, he said, was so good that he hoped they would improve on it in future, with an increase in numbers and efficiency. The work done was appreciated, but it was necessary for the good of the movement that there be an increase in Scout Masters, particularly in the Chinese troops. If the graduates and undergraduates of the Hongkong University would interest themselves in the movement, they would be able to instill that fine spirit which had met the Bolshevik menace last year. If last year in the schools there had been a strong Scout detachment, there would have been no such youthful folly as the schoolboy strike.
The Scouts were a brotherhood of boys, and they would eventually become a brotherhood of men. Their training was such that it would be of great value, not only to their motherland, but to the world in general.
Concluding, His Excellency pledged his support to the movement and assured all those present of his assistance in whatever capacity it might be needed.
The rally then came to a termination, with assembled Scouts cheering in the approved manner, with hats upon staves and the singing of God Save the King.
翻譯:
童軍大會
於義勇軍總部舉行
昨天晚上,大批本地童子軍於義勇防衛軍總部操場集會,總督金文泰爵士(Sir Cecil Clementi)親臨檢閱,在場童軍亦作出了各種演示。
這次大會原定於美利操場舉行,但因突發事件而未能使用,故需移師到場地較小的義勇軍總部。
大會由總監暨營地副主任華德利牧師 MA文學碩士 (Rev. G.T.Waldegrave)主持,副官為羅拔臣中校 OBE大英帝國官佐勳章 (Lt. Colonel T.A.Robertson),總督閣下則以總領袖身份出席。
參與隊伍如下:
羅浮童軍:羅浮海童軍、第5旅羅浮童軍小隊、第6旅羅浮童軍小隊。
童軍旅:香港海童軍、聖若瑟書院、九龍聖安德烈堂、第1灣仔循道會、美利兵房、第5旅、育才書社、西營盤書院、第1南華體育會、太古蘇格蘭、聖保羅書院、英華書院、第2南華體育會、第3南華體育會、第1太古華人、第2太古華人、第3太古華人、第1油麻地、中央、日本香港童子軍。
以及以下小狼旅:
第5旅所屬「猛犬」(Bulldog)小隊、九龍聖安德烈堂、山頂。
演示
總督閣下與金文泰夫人(Lady Clementi)於下午5時30分抵達。當致敬與檢閱完畢後,各隊伍進行了精彩的演示。
所有演示都十分精彩,遺憾的是場地空間為活動帶來限制。
節目演示如下:
救護示範、小狼表演、柔術及日本劍道、救護指揮、童軍遊戲及體操、竹塔製作、推車操演、人體金字塔、中國拳術、高地舞蹈、童軍遊戲及模仿動作、露營示範、營帳搭建及收拾、旗號示範、海軍演練(以旗號指揮艦隊進行「進軍追擊」示範,指揮官為添馬艦(HMS Tamar)首席通訊官史密夫(Smith),船隻則由第1海童軍扮演)、消防示範、救護示範、旗號示範、單車擔架示範。
德班號(HMS Durban)的義務樂隊於各環節演奏不同的音樂,義勇防衛軍風笛隊長威爾遜(Wilson)於高地舞環節吹奏風笛,香港消防隊陳次官(Sub-officer Chan)負責消防示範,並親自示範於總部天台跳入救生墊。
隨後,總督閣下頒發了一系列獎項予獲獎人士,首先是用以表揚整體表現最傑出的威爾斯太子錦標,獲獎隊伍為第7旅(西營盤書院);接著是一枚英勇銀十字章及由貝登堡爵士(Sir R.Baden Powell)簽署的證書,授予香港第1旅旅長(Scoutmaster)布拉加(Braga),以感謝其於去年7月18日普慶坊(Po Hing Fong)倒塌事件中救出一名女童;接著是表揚信,授予第13旅小隊長郭木開(Kwok Mok Hoi),表揚其於兩宗事件為傷者進行急救,以及授予童軍陳景明(Chan King Ming),表揚其協助衞生局找出天花患者。
兩名旅長(Scoutmaster)獲授予委任書,並在眾人見證下進行了童軍覆誓。
總督訓詞
華德利牧師致詞時,表示十分歡迎總督閣下的蒞臨,並認為雖然童軍們的歡迎活動有所延遲,日後亦將有更多的機會讓雙方關係更為密切。
總督閣下十分讚賞香港童軍們的優秀表現,並希望在人數及技能上可更進一步。雖然現在表現不錯,如需進一步推廣童軍運動,則需要更多的童軍領袖,特別是華人童軍旅。如果香港大學堂的畢業生及本科生早對童軍運動感到興趣,那這種優良的精神就可用以應對「布爾什維克」(Bolshevik)的威脅了。如果去年每所學校都能組織龐大的童軍隊伍,那就不會發生那些愚蠢的學生罷課事件了。
童軍是一群情同手足的小童,長大後就會成為情同手足的人群。童軍訓練將帶來龐大回報,受益的不只是他的祖國,整個世界亦會受益。
最後,總督閣下承諾會支持童軍運動,並向在場人士保證,將會提供任何形式的幫助。
大會最後儀式,是童軍們進行歡呼,之後把帽子掛在棍上,並高唱「天佑國王」(God Save the King)。



