資料：1923年10月31日《Hong Kong Daily Press》第5頁
HONGKONG BOY SCOUTS
LAST EVENING’S PUBLIC MEETING.
H.E. THE GOVERNOR ATTENDS AS CHIEF SCOUT.
The Boy Scouts of Hongkong last evening mustered in force at the Theatre Royal where a public meeting was held and a resume of the year’s work given by the Hongkong Commissioner (the Rev. W.G.Waldegrave). Prior to the public meeting the annual meeting of the Association was held which was attended by His Excellency the Governor (Sir R.E.Stubbs, K.C.M.G.) as Chief Scout and which was presided over by the local President of the Association (the Hon. Mr. P.H.Holyoak).
In presenting the annual report of the year the Commissioner said that on September 30th 1923, there were nine troops of land scouts with two others in the process of formation. The sea scouts were registered as a troop. There was only one patrol of rovers and one wolf cub pack was in abeyance owing to lack of a suitable officer. The rover patrols owed their drop in numbers to the fact that during the summer several of their numbers who were drawn from among the University students had left the University. The total number of scouts was 169 which showed a decrease, but this they did not view with any apprehension, as during the year troops were instructed to revise their registers and insist that all scouts who desired to be considered as such should prove their keenness regular attendance and steady work. The result was an increase in efficiency all round.
Dealing with the officers the Commissioner said there were seven warranted scout masters, six warranted assistant scout masters, and two warranted wolf cub officers. He remarked the Association needed badly men who would give up time to this most engrossing game of scouting for boys.
There had been a great advance in scout craft during the year and a high standard of efficiency had been reached. There were now twenty seven first class scouts, and above that rank one King’s sea scout. There were none of these at the commencement of the year. In the obtaining of proficiency badges, ambulance instruction, various handicraft, etc., there had also been much work done with satisfactory results. There was no doubt that the presentation of the Prince of Wales’ banner for competition had been a great incentive to scouts and had encouraged troop esprit de corps.
Referring to camping, the Rev. Waldegrave said that most of the camping carried out had been of the weekend or hiking variety. The frequent occurrences of typhoon weather prevented camps of any length being held.
In regard to the sea scouts he said that the branch showed signs of gradual growth. The gift of a yacht by H.E. the Governor and Lady Stubbs had proved most valuable, while other friends had also given a 16-foot rowing boat as well as a small dinghy for the yacht. Five out of the eight members had qualified to use the yacht. He added that by courtesy of members of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club the sea scouts, under contain very reasonable restrictions, were allowed to take part in Club races.
Dealing with finances, he said the Association was now drawing very largely on its capital and they desired to see the number of subscribers greatly increased. The main expense at present was the upkeep and rent of the Pine Wood Training Camp. They had hoped to make
troops absolutely self supporting after giving them an initial start, but it appeared in the case of some of the poorer troops that an annual grant would have to be made.
The Commissioner then went on to deal with the main events of the year, including two rambles on the mainland during the Christmas holidays whilst in April the jamboree was held with great success. In May the competition rally was held at the Race Course, and in August a scouters training camp was held at Pine Wood. The outlook, said the speaker, was decidedly favourable, and the principal hindrance was lack of officers. He mentioned that one troop could be formed and registered at once in connection with the Ellis Kadoorie School for Indians. The Headmaster of the Kowloon British School had also informed him that he would welcome the formation of a troop there provided a Scout Master could be found. At Taipo the Headmaster of the Government School was at work getting a troop together. He concluded by making an urgent appeal for officers and pointing out that there could be no more engrossing pastime nor one more beneficial to both scouts and scouters. He thanked all those who in so many different ways had aided them in the past, and were doing so now. He could only express the hope that the present year would see a great increase in the personnel of the whole movement generally.
Mr. Waldgrave then gave a short report on each troop.
The balance sheet which was presented by Mr. C.H.Blason, the Hon. Treasurer, showed a balance on the working account of $1,000. It was also stated that the Association had $3,000 on fixed deposit.
Both the report and balance sheet were unanimously adopted.
The following senior officials for the ensuing year were elected:–
President, the Hon. Mr. P.H.Holyoak; Vice-President, Mr. R.H.B. Hancock; Commissioner, the Rev. C.T.Waldegrave, M.A.; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. C.H.Blason; Hon. Secretary, District Scoutmaster A.White.
At the conclusion of the annual meeting the public meeting was held in the Theatre. This meeting was also attended by His Excellency the Governor. The principal feature of the meeting was a very interesting illustrated lantern lecture on the Scout movement by the Commissioner. The lantern slides were for the most part topical and the Rev. Mr. Waldegrave wove his story round these topical pictures in a very interesting manner. Pictures of the Scouts in camp, on the hike and undergoing instruction both on sea and on land were displayed. A slide showing three Chinese scouts who had been awarded the life saving medal was greeted with much applause, whilst a picture of the officers in camp with the sea scouts acting as their cooks also drew forth applause. The lantern was manipulated by Mr. C.H.Blason.
At the conclusion of the lecture the Prince of Wales’ banner was presented by the Chief Scout to the troop winning the most points at the Scout rallies, and the Commissioner in asking His Excellency to make the presentation said the contests for the banner had been held under certain conditions and points gained were added to the points awarded to troops for progress in the year’s work. During the past year, owing to the jamboree and the preparation it entailed, only one rally was held, in which the 6th troop, Ellis Kadoorie School headed the list. On the total number of points, including those awarded for progress, the sea scouts came first by a very small margin with the 6th troop second. The Sub-Committee were, however, of the opinion that the sea scouts were so much more favourably placed in every way that a fairer decision would be to declare the result a tie. The Patrol leader of the sea scouts was informed of this feeling but was told he would be quite justified in claiming the banner. He however, stated the opinion of the sea scouts was that the 6th troop deserved the banner. Accordingly the Sub-Committee recommended that the banner be held for six months by each of the two troops. The winning troops were entitled to be called the Governor’s Troop, during the period for which the banner was held.
His Excellency the Governor said that before handing over the banner he would like to express the gratitude of the audience to the Rev. Mr. Waldegrave for his very interesting lecture on the Scout Movement and to Mr. Blason for his really admirable photographs. They showed what excellent work was being done and the boys looked extremely fit whilst those who partook of the sea scouts cooking appeared to be none the worse for its. From another point of view good work was being done, three life saving medals had been won during the year whilst the sporting spirit of the sea scouts in waiving their claim in favour of the other troop was typical of the services rendered by the Association to the Colony.
His Excellency, continuing, said that he would like to express his thanks, as Chief Scout, to the Officers who had taken so much trouble in instructing the scouts. He would especially like to mention the Commissioner (Mr. Waldegrave), who had told them a great deal that evening about the movement but nothing about the Commissioner, which was a very important post. When Col. Bowen left the Colony he was in some doubt as to whether the Association would carry on. Mr. Waldegrave was ready to take on the work in spite of many other duties and he now thanked him most cordially for all the work he had put into the affairs of the Association and the high standard of results achieved by him. He was glad to announce that the Rev. Mr. Waldegrave, whose term of office had expired, was agreeable to serve for another term.
His Excellency then proceeded to make the presentation of the banner to the patrol leaders of the Sea Scouts and the 6th Troop. In handing over the banner he expressed the hope that the winners in turn would use the title of the Governor’s troop. He would only be too proud to have his name associated with them.
His Excellency was then presented with a large photograph of the scouts at the rally as a momento of the year’s work. Mr. Waldegrave making the presentation. His Excellency was then asked to present to Mr. B.Wylie a badge of thanks from the scouts for his advertising work in connection with the scouts’ jamboree. This badge entitles Mr. Wylie to call upon the service of any scout at any time and anywhere. This presentation being made cheers for the Chief Scout brought the proceedings to a close.
翻譯：
香港童子軍
昨晚舉行大會
總督閣下以總領袖身份出席
香港童子軍昨晚於皇家劇院舉行了大會，香港總監(華德利牧師(Rev. W.G.Waldegrave))作出了年度總結。在大會開始前舉行了總會周年大會，出席人士包括總領袖總督閣下(司徒拔爵士 KCMG聖米迦勒及聖佐治爵級司令勳章 (Sir R.E.Stubbs))及總會會長(尊敬的何理玉先生(Mr. P.H.Holyoak))。
總監進行周年報告時，表示截至1923年9月30日，本地有9個陸上的童軍旅，有2個童軍旅正在籌備成立，1個海童軍旅，1個羅浮童軍旅，另有1個小狼旅因缺乏領袖而暫時休會。羅浮童軍旅人數有所下降，原因是部份來自大學的隊員於暑假時畢業離開大學了。整體童軍人數為169人，數字雖然有所下降，但情況不用擔心，因為本年度的新指示要求各隊伍重新檢視其隊伍狀況，包括要求各童軍需定期出席活動及恆常訓練，各隊技能亦因此有所提升。
領袖方面，總監報告現時有7名註冊旅長(Scoutmaster)，6名註冊副旅長(Assistant Scoutmaster)，2名註冊小狼旅長(Cubmaster)。總監表示總會現急切需要自願為這偉大運動獻出時間的人士加入。
本年度各童軍的技能都有顯著提升，運作效率亦達致高水平，現有27名童軍考獲高級章，1名海童軍亦成為海上京童軍(King’s sea scout)，遠遠超出去年狀況。至於專科徽章，救護工作、各門手藝等等，都有傑出的成績。而威爾斯太子錦標亦對鼓舞童軍及增進團隊精神帶來了莫大幫助。
至於露營方面，華德利牧師表示露營活動常於週末進行，或以遠足露營形式舉行，但經常出現的颱風限制了露營的日數。
海童軍方面，成員人數有顯著提升。總督閣下與司徒拔夫人(Lady Stubbs)送贈的船艇可謂意義重大，其他熱心人士亦捐贈了一艘16英尺划艇及一艘船艇用小艇，現在8名成員中，5名成員已懂得使用船艇。總監補說在皇家香港遊艇會(Royal Hongkong Yacht Club)的特別安排下，雖然未達要求，亦獲准參與他們的比賽。
財政方面，總會現正消耗大筆資金，總監希望有更多人士加入以補助支出，現時最大的支出是租用及營運松林訓練營地(Pine Wood Training Camp)。總會希望在提供開旅補助後各隊伍可達致財政自立，但情況是財務狀況較差的隊伍繼續需要年度補助。
總監繼續報告年度主要活動，其中包括於聖誕期間在內陸舉辦的2次郊遊，4月舉辦了成功的童軍大會(jamboree)，5月於跑馬地舉行了錦標賽，8月則於松林舉行了訓練班。發言人表示現時前景美好，缺的就是領袖人選，育才書社(Ellis Kadoorie School for Indians)現在隨時可以組織及註冊童軍旅，而九龍英童學校(Kowloon British School)校長亦表示如能提供童軍領袖就可組織童軍旅，大埔書院校長亦正準備組織童軍旅。他表示現對童軍領袖有急切需求，希望更多人可一同參與這個一直以來可讓童軍及領袖獲益良多的運動。他亦對從前至今一直對童軍運動提供支持及協助的人士致以謝意。他希望來年在領袖人數方面會有大幅提升。
華德利先生亦為每個隊伍作出簡報。
義務司庫白禮信先生(Mr. C.H.Blason)向大會提交財務報告，其中盈餘為1,000港元，另有定期存款3,000港元。
周年報告及財務報告獲一致通過。
以下人士獲選出任職守：
會長：尊敬的何理玉先生
副會長：韓愨先生(Mr. R.H.B. Hancock)
總監：華德利牧師 MA文學碩士
義務司庫：白禮信先生
秘書：童軍區長懷特(A.White)
周年大會的後段是於劇院舉行的公眾大會，總督閣下亦有出席。這個大會最主要是總監用幻燈片為童軍運動作出介紹，在展示幻燈片的同時，華德利牧師先生以有趣的形式介紹圖片，包括童軍露營、遠足、海上及陸上訓練。當展示3名獲頒救命勳章的中國童軍圖片時，引來全場熱烈掌聲。另一張領袖露營期間的海童軍煮食圖片亦有帶來掌聲。幻燈片是由白禮信先生負責操作的。
總監演說完後，總領袖頒發了威爾斯太子錦標予年度優勝隊伍。總監在邀請總領袖頒獎時，指出比賽有特定要求，各隊於比賽得分會加入各隊伍中作年度評核。去年的狀況，因應舉行童軍大會所涉及的各項準備工作，只有舉行了一場比賽，而優勝隊伍則是第6旅(育才書社)。在總評分加入年度評估考量時，海童軍是以極些微分數高於第6旅的，比賽委員會認為海童軍在各方面都有著先天優勢，經考量後判定兩隊平手。委員會將此決定轉達海童軍小隊長時表示他們其實是真正優勝者，小隊長卻表示全體海童軍均認為第6旅更有資格獲獎。委員會最後決定兩隊伍均可保管錦標6個月，保管錦標期間該隊可獲尊稱為督憲團。
總督閣下在頒獎前亦作出了講話，他首先感激華德利牧師先生為童軍運動做了生動的幻燈片介紹，以及感激白禮信先生的珍貴照片，他們均展現了本地童軍正良好運作，孩童均表現出色，其中以海童軍煮食最為優秀。另一方面，去年頒發的3枚救命勳章，以及海童軍為其他隊伍放棄名銜的體育精神，皆為本地童軍增光不少。
總督閣下以總領袖身份，感謝各領袖對童軍們的付出，亦特別感謝總監(華德利先生)用了所有時間來講解童軍運動，卻隻字不提自己的事情，這點值得讚揚。當年寶雲上校(Col. Bowen)離開本地時總督閣下一直擔憂著本地童軍發展去向，華德利先生卻顯得非常稱職，他十分感謝華德利先生的出色表現，將總會發展至很高的水平。總督閣下欣然宣佈，華德利先生雖然委任期已屆滿，他亦已接受了延長委任。
總督閣下將錦標頒予海童軍及第6旅的小隊長，並表示希望優勝隊伍能善用督憲團的尊稱，他亦以他們可使用自己的名字感到自豪。總督閣下贈送了一張很大的錦標賽童軍照片作為年度工作的紀念，華德利先生代表接受了照片。
總督閣下隨後頒發了感謝章予懷利先生(Mr. B.Wylie)，以感謝他於童軍大會期間協助宣傳工作，感謝章授予懷利先生享有隨時隨地使用童軍服務的權利。隨著對總領袖的歡呼，大會完滿結束。