資料：1926年5月13日《Hong Kong Daily Press》第4頁
COLONY’S BOY SCOUTS.
FINE DISPLAY GIVEN BEFORE H.E. THE GOVERNOR.
PRESENTATION TO S.M. BRAGA.
Owing to the threatening weather yesterday afternoon, a decision had to be reached by 2.30 p.m. whether to hold the Scouts Rally on Murray Parade Ground, as arranged, or to move to a place where a covered half would be available. Eventually it was decided to hold the display at the H.K.V.D.C. parade ground, where the drill hall would be available in case of need.
As matters turned out the change of venue was unfortunate as the weather was fine and the Volunteer parade ground proved too small to allow of the original programme being carried out.
Under the circumstances, the Rev. G.T.Waldegrave, M.A. (Commissioner and Deputy Camp Chief), Colonel T.A.Robertson, O.B.E. (Assistant Commissioner), Mr. A.White (District Scoutmaster in control of the Scouts), the other officers and the troops and packs who took part are to be heartily congratulated upon a most excellent display under very trying conditions.
H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.), the Chief Scout of Hongkong, who was accompanied by Lady Clementi and attended by Captain H.B.L.Dowbiggin (Hon. A.D.C.), was met on arrival by Mr. Waldegrave, the Scouts and Wolf Cubs standing at the salute while the opening bars of the National Anthem were played by the band of H.M.S. Durban.
It is of interest to note that the band which was lent for the occasion by kind permission of the Captain and Officers of H.M.S. Durban is composed of volunteer bluejackets, under the baton of C.P.O. Harman. They proved themselves a most able body of musicians and added much to the afternoon’s enjoyment.
The Chief Scout inspected the parade, 450 strong, shaking hands with the officer in charge of each troop.
Then followed displays by various troops and packs, His Excellency evincing the keenest interest in the first aid work of the 13th H.K. Yingwa Troop, under S.M. K.U.Lo.
Jujitsu and Japanese fencing by two Scoutmasters of the Japanese Troop won much applause, as did the Highland dancing of the 9th Troop (Taikoo Scottish) under S.M. A.McPhedran, to the accompaniment of Pipe-Major P.D.Wilson of the H.K.V.D.C.
The 8th, 14th and 15th Troops (under S.M. Chak) gave a fine demonstration of bamboo tower construction.
The 2nd Troops (St. Andrew’s, Kowloon), under S.M. T.E.Jackson, in their pyramid display, proved themselves thoroughly efficient in a by no means easy task.
The 1st Sea Scouts, under Chief Yeoman of Signals Smith, of H.M.S. Tamar, demonstrated in truly realistic manner how a fleet is maneuvered at sea, each scout representing a warship. The lads did wonderfully well under very cramped conditions.
The combined display of fire-fighting (20th Troop), ambulance work (1st Troop), signaling (6th Troop) and use of the cycle-stretcher was also well executed. Mr. Harold Chan, a sub-officer from the Central Fire Station, was well rewarded for the time he has spent on the instruction in fire-fighting. The whole movement from the time the main body formed a wedge to make a passage through the crowd for the fire appliances, until the “injured” were carried away on improvised stretchers slung from three bicycles, was carried out without a hitch.
So realistic was the jumping from the roof of the drill hall into the “sheet” that many of the ladies present could not refrain from screaming.
The Wolf Cubs under Mrs. G.E.Arrowsmith and Miss Fleming (who took the place of Mrs. Melville Smith, who was unfortunately taken unwell early in the afternoon) vied with their elder brethren and gave some capital displays during the Rally.
THE PRESENTATIONS.
At the conclusion of the displays, the Scouts formed a hollow square while the Chief Scout made the presentations.
The Commissioner (Rev. G.T.Waldegrave) first asked His Excellency to present the Prince of Wales’ Banner to the Saiyingpun Troop, who have won it for their work during part of 1924 and in 1925. Mr. Waldegrave stated that competition for the Banner is exceptionally keen. It had been won by Saiyingpun Troop chiefly for their work in the troop – that is for help boys to pass for 1st and 2nd class badges. A good deal of hard work was entailed in each case. Last year had not been a normal one, and work had been considerably interfered with when the Scouts were doing duty during the Strike. The fact that the Saiyingpun Troop had won the Banner did not signify that they had shirked their duties during the Strike, on the other hand, it emphasised that they had managed to carry on both jobs under great difficulties.
The Chief Scout then handed the Banner to the Troop, speaking a few words of congratulation. The other Scouts came to the salute and gave three cheers for the Saiyingpin Troop as they carried off the Banner.
Then followed the presentation of the Silver Cross to Scoutmaster H.Braga for gallant conduct during the Po Hing Fong Rescue Work.
The Silver Cross was accompanied by a parchment scroll, which reads:
“This certificate is granted to Hugh Braga of the 1st Hongkong (St. Joseph’s College) Troop, as evidence that I have awarded him the Silver Cross in recognition of his gallant conduct in rescuing a young girl from the ruins of a collapsed house in Hongkong, on July 18th, 1925.
(Sgd.) ROBERT BADEN POWELL,
Chief Scout.”
After His Excellency had pinned the Silver Cross on Mr. Braga’s breast, the Scouts gave three cheers, in which the spectators joined.
Letters of Commendation were presented to Kwok Mok Hoi, of the 13th Troop and to Kow Chan of the 1st Troop, for good services rendered.
The former had rendered first aid on two occasions in January, once to a wounded man, and one to an injured lad. Two boys, who had assisted him, were also mentioned.
Kow Chan’s commendation was for good services rendered on behalf of the public health.
Seeing the door closed and joss-sticks burning daily outside a certain house, he used his Scout sense to ascertain what was behind the closed door and was able to report “a hidden case of small-pox,” thereby possibly preventing an epidemic.
Messrs. Ernest Zimmern and Ho Pak Ping then “took the promise” and received certificates as Assistant Scoutmasters.
COMMISSIONER’S SPEECH.
The Commissioner (Rev. G.T.Waldegrave), in addressing the Chief Scout, said in part:-
Though the opportunity of extending the welcome of the Scouts of Hongkong to Your Excellency and Lady Clementi has been delayed, it is none the less warm for that, more especially as before your arrival we had heard of your keen interest in the welfare of the movement in Ceylon, an interest of which you have already given us no uncertain evidence. We have tried this afternoon to show you and our other friends something of what Scouts can do, and we hope that you understand that the training goes far deeper than this, and that this display is a mere nothing compared with the whole range covered by Scouting.
Circumstances have from time to time, and more especially of late, given Hongkong Scouts opportunities to test the value of the training, and we know that it is your wish as it is ours that this training should be more widely extended in the Colony. Great strides towards this end have recently been made.
Our Headquarters is a going concern, though more has yet to be done there before we can say that it is completely fitted out for the purpose for which it is intended – not only an office but also a Club and a training centre. We are also engaged in organising a strong Council with a view to incorporating the Association locally and to safeguarding the uniform and badges. Then we have before us the important work of developing ground in Junk Bay for Training Camp purposes, the importance of this, lying in the fact that the greatest capable of and willing to give up the necessary time. That a man knows nothing about Scouting need be no deterrent, we all started in the same state of ignorance and had to learn by experience, but this training camp when properly organised with periodical courses both written and practical will go a long way towards relieving both present and prospective officers of that disability.
Like everyone and everything else we need increased financial support, but may I conclude by repeating our off made appeal for officers and yet more officers, assuring any concerned that any self denial made will prove its worth over and over again.
CHIEF SCOUT’S ADDRESS.
His Excellency then addressed the Commissioner and the Scouts and Wolf Cubs. The Chief Scout congratulated them very sincerely on the display they had given. He said that it had been very good, but he looked for a steady improvement in efficiency and an increase in numbers. He trusted they would all continue their keen interest in scouting and continue to show that fine spirit with which they had met the challenge of Bolshevism last year and that in future the Colony would hear no more of school strikes. The Boy Scouts now formed a World Brotherhood and His Excellency charged them to see that this Brotherhood was continued in after years.
In conclusion, the Chief Scout pledged his support in every matter in which he could be of assistance.
The singing of the National Anthem and cheers for the Chief Scout with “hats on staves” brought proceedings to a close.
Among the large gathering present the Girl Guides and Brownies were much in evidence.
Colonel Robertson was in charge of the seating arrangements and D.S.M. White (Hon. Secretary) in control of the Scouts. The sudden change of programme naturally throw an extra amount of labour on their shoulders which, however, following the example of the Commissioner, they looked upon as “all in the day’s work.”
翻譯：
本地童子軍
總督親臨傑出檢閱
頒獎予旅長布拉加
經歷了昨天下午的惡劣天氣，大會需於下午2時30分決定童軍大會如常於美利操場(Murray Parade Ground)舉行，還是改於室內舉行。大會最後決定改往香港義勇防衛軍操場(H.K.V.D.C. parade ground)舉行，因可隨時改於室內會堂進行大會。
這個決定帶來的後果，因天氣不錯，而防衛軍操場場地過小，導致原訂節目未能如常進行。
在這情況下，華德利牧師 MA文學碩士 (Rev. G.T.Waldegrave) (總監暨營地副主任)、羅拔臣上校 OBE大英帝國官佐勳章 (Colonel T.A.Robertson) (助理總監)、懷特先生 (Mr. A.White) (童軍區長負責童軍事務)，各出席大會的職員、各童軍旅及小狼旅竟能作出出色表現，在此表示祝賀。
香港童軍總領袖總督閣下 (金文泰爵士 KCMG (Sir Cecil Clementi))，在金文泰夫人(Lady Clementi)及杜碧健上尉 (Captain H.B.L.Dowbiggin) (名譽副官) 的陪同下，由華德利先生迎接，眾童軍及小狼均立正敬禮，德班號 (HMS Durban)樂隊於此時奏起了國歌的前奏。
值得一提的是，由德班號邀請來的樂隊，是由一眾新入伍水手義務組成，並由首席仕官長哈文 (Harman)帶領。他們主要於大會各項節目中演奏，為下午的活動生色不少。
總領袖檢閱了450人龐大隊伍，並與各隊伍領袖握手。
接著是各童軍旅及小狼旅的表演，總督閣下十分欣賞由盧旅長(SM K.U.Lo)帶領的香港第13英華旅的急救表演。
由日本童軍旅的2位旅長(Scoutmaster)演示的柔術以及日本劍道，贏得全場熱烈掌聲。由麥菲登旅長(SM A.McPhedran)帶領的第9旅(太古蘇格蘭)表演的高地舞，配合香港義勇防衛軍風笛手威爾遜(P.D.Wilson)的奏樂，亦帶來不少掌聲。
第8旅、第14旅、第15旅(翟旅長(SM Chak)帶領)於場地進行了竹塔建設。
積臣旅長(SM T.E.Jackson)帶領的第2旅(九龍聖安德烈)進行了人體金字塔表演，這個困難項目完全難不到他們。
第1海童軍在添馬艦(HMS Tamar)首席通訊官史密夫(Smith)的指揮下，進行了十分真實的海軍演習，每位童軍扮演一隻船艦。他們於狹隘的環境中表現出色。
接著的綜合表演，包括了消防(第20旅)、救護(第1旅)、旗號(第6旅)，以及單車擔架示範。來自中區消防局的消防隊次官陳哈洛先生 (Mr. Harold Chan)在消防表演中盡顯所能，指揮人群散開造出消防通道，將傷者轉移至由3台單車組成的擔架車，並將傷者帶離現場，整個過程十分流暢。
隨後由天台跳入救生墊的示範，逼真的場景使女士們不禁尖叫起來。
由亞羅斯夫人(Mrs. G.E.Arrowsmith)以及芬名小姐(Miss Fleming)(替代下午時身體不適的史密夫夫人(Mrs. Melville Smith))帶領的小狼們亦與大哥哥們並駕齊驅，作出了出色表演。
頒授獎勵
於表演完畢後，童軍們組成方陣，總領袖頒授獎勵。
總監(華德利牧師)首先邀請總督閣下頒授威爾斯太子錦標予西營盤童軍旅，他們於1924至1925年間表現優秀。華德利先生表示是次比賽競爭激烈，西營盤童軍旅主要於比賽項目——協助成員考獲高級章(1st class badge)及中級章(2nd class badge)。每個考核都下了一定功夫，始終去年並非平凡的一年，大罷工期間的服務工作導致集會訓練受到一定程度的干擾。西營盤童軍旅獲頒錦標不代表他們於大罷工期間怠慢了服務工作，而是認可他們能於如此困難時期同時兼顧兩者工作。
總領袖隨後頒授錦標予童軍旅，並祝賀了他們。西營盤童軍旅接受錦標後，全場童軍致以敬禮，並對他們三歡呼。
接著是頒授英勇銀十字章予布拉加旅長(SM Hugh Braga)以表揚其於普慶坊救援工作的英勇表現。
隨十字章附上的是一份羊皮紙，上書：
此證香港第1旅(聖若瑟書院)布拉加獲頒授英勇銀十字章，以嘉許其於1925年7月18日香港一座倒塌的房屋中拯救一名少女的英勇行為。
(署名) 貝登堡 (Robert Baden Powell)
總領袖
總督閣下將勳章繫於布拉加先生身上，童軍們致以三歡呼，觀眾們亦一起歡呼。
接著頒發表揚信予第13旅郭木開(Kwok Mok Hoi)及第1旅陳九(Kow Chan)，以表揚其優良服務。
郭木開曾於1月為兩宗事件進行急救，一宗是受傷男士，另一宗是受傷小童。兩名協助他的小童亦被提及。
陳九則是於公眾衞生領域作出優良服務。
他留意到其中一住戶經常關閉門戶並每日燒香，他利用了童軍觸覺來評估門後的事情，最後成功報告一宗「未上報天花過案」並防止了疫症的蔓延。
司馬文先生(Mr. Ernest Zimmern)及何柏平先生(Mr. Ho Pak Ping)進行了「覆誓」，並領取了委任書成為副旅長(Assistant Scoutmaster)。
總監致詞
總監(華德利牧師)對總領袖致詞：
雖然為總督閣下與金文泰夫人舉行的歡迎活動有所延誤，我們對閣下的熱情沒有因此減退，特別是我們得知閣下曾於錫蘭(Ceylon)大力支持童軍運動，足以證明閣下會對我們作出關注。我們於這個下午為閣下及各位嘉賓展示童軍活動，我們亦希望閣下理解，這此演示只是童軍活動的一少部份，與整個童軍運動相比，可謂微不足道。
隨著時間的推進，特別是近期，考驗香港童軍訓練成果的事情越來越多。我們知道，你我皆希望童軍活動可擴至全港。最近，我們朝著這目標有所進展。
我們的總部現階段尚未具備我們所希望的功能，除了辦公外，亦應具備會所及訓練中心的功能。我們現正籌備一個強大的會務委員會以增強與社區的合作，以及準備妥善保管童軍制服及徽章。我們亦正準備開發將軍澳(Junk Bay)土地建設訓練營地，設立營地的重要性，就算付出了一切能力與時間亦物有所值。當一個人不具備童軍知識時可謂未嘗可用，我們亦曾經歷這個階段並且不斷從經驗中學習。只要這個訓練營地落成，並定期舉辦理論及實務性訓練，將大大補助現役及新晉領袖的童軍知識。
與所有人及所有事情一樣，我們需要更多的財務支持。在此再次向更多人士作出呼籲，你們的「犧牲自我」將一次又一次地證明其物有所值。
總領袖訓詞
總督閣下對總監、各童軍及小狼致訓。總領袖先祝賀大會的順利舉行，並表示雖然現時表現不錯，但他希望日後可持續加強童軍技能及成員人數。他相信眾人將對童軍保持熱誠，並繼續發揮去年對抗布爾什維克主義(Bolshevism)的良好精神，希望學校罷課事件日後不會再次出現。童子軍情同手足，總督閣下希望這種精神可於將來得以保持。
總結時，總領袖承諾會為童軍運作作出各種形式的支援。
唱頒國歌，「棍上掛帽」對總領袖歡呼，為大會作結。
出席活動還包括了女童軍及小棕仙。
羅拔臣上校負責了座位安排，懷特區長(義務秘書)則負責指揮各童軍。場地的臨時改動，他們肩負了龐大工作，然而在他們面前，如同總監的親身示範，一切工作都變得平凡不過了。