[歷史] SCOUT RALLY. H.K.V.D.C. HEADQUARTERS INSPECTION. H.E.’S ADVICE.

資料:1926年5月13日《The China Mail》第3頁


SCOUT RALLY.
H.K.V.D.C. HEADQUARTERS INSPECTION.
H.E.’S ADVICE.

The Volunteer Defence Corps parade ground was the scene yesterday afternoon of a rally of the local Boy Scout troops and of their inspection by H.E. the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi.
The arrival of His Excellency who was accompanied by Lady Clementi, was the signal for the salute and the inspection followed after which an interesting series of displays was given embracing the various branches of Scoutcraft. The Volunteer band of H.M.S. “Durban” played appropriate music throughout the afternoon.
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.
After His Excellency had been welcomed by the Rev. G.T.Waldegrave, Commissioner and Deputy Camp Chief, the Scouts were addressed briefly by His Excellency who stressed the need for 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 Commissioner was 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., 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 programme was as follows:-
Ambulance display, Wolf Cub display, Jujitsu and Japanese fencing, Ambulance instruction, Scout games and physical exercises, Bamboo tower construction, Trek cart drill, Pyramids, Chinese boxing exercises, Highland dancing, Scout games and mimetic exercises, Camping, Tent pitching and striking, Signaling, 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 fire fighting display included a jump into the life saving sheet from the cornice of the Headquarters of Sub-Officer Chan, of the Hongkong Fire Brigade, who was in charge of that particular branch of the display.


翻譯:

童軍大會
香港義勇防衛軍總部檢閱
總督閣下的建議

昨日下午的義勇防衛軍操場,本地童子軍舉行了童軍大會,並由金文泰爵士(Sir Cecil Clementi)總督閣下親臨檢閱。
總督閣下由金文泰夫人(Lady Clementi)夫人陪同下抵達會場之時,全場致以敬禮,接著是進行檢閱,以及一系列精彩的童軍技能演示。德班號(HMS Durban)義務樂隊於整個下午演奏音樂。
演示完結後,總督閣下頒發獎勵予各獲獎人士,首先是表揚整體表現優異的威爾斯太子錦標,頒予第7旅(西營盤書院);接著是英勇銀十字章及貝登堡爵士(Sir R.Baden Powell)署名證書,頒予去年7月18日於普慶坊拯救一名少女的第1旅旅長(Scoutmaster)布拉加(Braga);表揚信,頒予於兩宗事件為傷者進行急救的第13旅小隊長郭木開(Kwok Mok-hoi),以及協助衞生部門找出天花個案的陳竟明(Chan King-ming)。
兩名童軍領袖獲頒授委任書,並在眾人前進行覆誓。
當總監暨營地副主任華德利牧師(Rev. G.T.Waldegrave)致詞歡迎總督後,總督閣下亦訓示需積極培訓童軍領袖,特別是華人的童軍旅。如大學堂的畢業生及本科生能更早地對運動投入關注,相信就能夠好好應對去年發生的「布爾什維克」(Bolshevik)的威脅了。如去年各學校都有童軍發展,那就不會有愚蠢的罷課行動發生了。
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,總督閣下承諾會為童軍運動提供各式各樣的協助。
總監的副手為羅拔臣中校 OBE大英帝國官佐勳章 (Lt. Colonel T.A.Robertson)。總督閣下以總領袖身份出席。
出席隊伍如下:
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。
大會節目如下:
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。
消防示範其中一部份是於總部天台跳入救生墊,示範者為香港消防隊陳次官(Sub-officer Chan),他亦是整個消防示範的負責人。