[歷史] BOY SCOUTS. PRINCE OF WALES BANNER COMPETITION.

資料:1924年4月28日《The Hong Kong Telegraph》第1頁


BOY SCOUTS.
PRINCE OF WALES BANNER COMPETITION.

The second Boy Scout Rally Competition for the Prince of Wales’ Banner took place at the Volunteer Defence Corps Headquarters on Saturday. The total rally strength was 180, which included 18 Scouters. The banner, presented to the Scouts by the Prince of Wales, is awarded to the Troop which secures the highest points in the Competition Rallies during the year, and for the general efficiency of the Troop as shown by the number of efficiency badges obtained yearly.
On Saturday, Sir Claud Severn and the Hon. Mr. R.H.Kotewall made a general inspection, and complimented the Scoutmasters on the strength and smartness of their respective troops. Then followed a close inspection by the D.S.M. who awarded points for good average turn-out, punctuality, correctness of kit, and personal cleanliness.
Tests were then given in Observation (Examiner, the Deputy Commissioner, C.Champkin), Practical Compass Work (Examiner, S.M. Tarrant) and Map-Reading (Examiner, D.S.M. White) in which squads of not more than four competed.
For the Troop Contest, instructions in sealed letters were issued to the Senior Patrol Leaders of each Troop. These instructions required a knowledge of Troop Formation Drill; first-aid to the injured, which included dealing with a serious head wound, and a fractured forearm. Verbal reports to at doctor of the injuries sustained, and demonstration of the “Fireman’s lift” were required, as well as various Knotting tests. Mrs. Dr. Minett kindly consented to assist the examiners in the Troop Contest, and her advice in awarding points in this keen competition was invaluable.
Before the announcement of the results the troops formed up into the horse-shoe formation, and were addressed by the Deputy Commissioner, who on behalf of the Association thanked Dr. Minett, and the visitors who had shown by their presence that wet afternoon their interest in the local Scout movement. He then presented a District Scoutmaster’s Warrant to Mr. A.White, and a Scoutmaster’s Warrant of the 12th (Central British School) Troop to Mr. G.J.Tarrant; and, in accordance with the Boy Scout Association rules these two Scouters made the three-fold Scout Promise in the hearing of all present. The results given below were then read out, and the Rally winning troop loudly applauded by the other troops.
The singing of the Engonyama Chorus, cheers for the visitors and examiners, and the singing of the National Anthem brought to a close a very successful Scout Rally.
The visitors who watched the various competitions with close interest included Mr. G.M.Young and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, Rev. V.H.Copley Moyle, Rev. C.Porri, Mr. C.D.Melbourne, Mr. Nightingale, Mrs. Champkin, Mrs. White, and others.

RESULT OF RALLY.

Troop.Points obtained.
1st (St. Josephs)61
10th (St. Paul’s Coll)54
3rd (Wanchai Wes)52
8th (Wesleyan)52
5th (Roving 5th)50
2nd (St. Andrews)48
6th (E.K.School)42
4th (Murray)38

The order of merit was as given above.
(Total possible points, 66.)
Several Troops recently formed, though present at the Rally, did not take part in the Competition.


翻譯:

童子軍
威爾斯太子錦標賽

第二場威爾斯太子錦標賽已於星期六在義勇防衛軍總部舉行,出席人數180人,其中包括18名童軍領袖。由威爾斯親王賜予童軍的錦標,是頒予年度比賽中得分最高,加上於年度中考獲最多徽章的優秀旅團。
星期六當日,施勳爵士(Sir Claud Severn)及尊敬的羅旭龢先生(Mr. R.H.Kotewall)進行了檢閱,並讚揚了各旅長(Scoutmaster)在增強及訓練其所屬旅團的努力。然後是童軍區長對各旅團進行整體表現、準時、制服裝備及個人整潔的評核。
之後的測試是觀察(考官是副總監詹堅(C.Champkin))、指南針運用(考官是旅長(Scoutmaster)德宏先生(Mr. G.J.Tarrant))及地圖閱讀(考官是童軍區長懷特先生(Mr. A.White)),每個旅團只可派出4人參賽。
至於旅團比試,各旅團的團隊長將獲派一份密函,信件內的考題包括集隊隊形知識;急救知識,內容是處理頭部重傷及前臂骨折,向醫生作出傷勢報告,並示範消防員抱舉;以及繩結考驗。米奈特醫生夫人(Mrs. Dr. Minett)於隊伍比試期間為各考官提供意見,她亦對各項給分準則提供了十分寶貴的建議。
於公佈比賽結果前,所有旅團組成馬蹄形。副總監致詞時,代表總會感謝了米奈特醫生(Dr. Minett),以及感謝於如此潮濕下午繼續出席支持本地童軍運動的各位來賓。副總監隨後頒發委任證予童軍區長懷特先生及香港第12旅(中央英童學校)旅長(Scoutmaster)德宏先生,在眾人見證下,2位領袖根據童子軍總會規條進行了三指童軍覆誓。比賽成績隨後公佈,各隊伍均向優勝隊伍致以熱烈掌聲。
童軍們唱頒了《獅子合唱》(Ingonyama Chorus),對來賓及考官進行歡呼,以及唱頒國歌,童軍集會完滿結束。
撥冗出席這次比賽的來賓包括楊先生(Mr. G.M.Young)及其朋友、韓愨先生(Mr. Hancock)及夫人(Mrs. Hancock)、郭比奧牧師(Rev. V.H.Copley Moyle)、波里牧師(Rev. C.Porri)、墨爾本先生(Mr. C.D.Melbourne)、南丁格爾先生(Mr. Nightingale)、詹堅夫人(Mrs. Champkin)、懷特夫人(Mrs. White),及其他來賓。

比賽結果

旅團分數
1st (聖若瑟)61
10th (聖保羅書院)54
3rd (灣仔循道會)52
8th (循道會)52
5th (第5旅)50
2nd (聖安德烈)48
6th (育才書社)42
4th (美利)38

各旅評分如上。
(總分66)
部分旅團剛成立不久,他們只出席活動,沒有參與賽事。