SCOUT JAMBOREE

Greymouth Evening Star, 31 December 1934, Page 7

SCOUT JAMBOREE

MESSAGE FROM THE KING. [by cable —press assn—copyright.] MELBOURNE. December 29. Eleven thousand Boy Scouts of many nations, preceded by their national flags, in a colourful march past, opened the first Scout Jamboree in the Southern Hemisphere, at Frankston on Saturday. The opening formed the most, striking demonstration of youth seen here. A memorable ceremony, reached its climax when the Governor-General, Sir Isaac Isaacs, read a message from the King, expressing the hope that the spirit of brotherhood which the Scout Movement spread among youth, would continue to unite them as members of the great commonwealth of nations m years to come. “By keeping this great comradesship, you will be making a real contribution to the welfare of the Empire and the peace and prosperity of the world,” said the message. More than 15,000 people witnessed the march of youth triumphant representing the youth of the world and of scattered settlements of the Empire in a never-to-be-forgotten papule. Sir Isaac Isaacs, in his address, said: “The Scout Movement has promoted international understanding, kindly sentiment, and peace. To the architect, the master-builder of this magnificent, unique structure. Lord Baden Powell, we give a welcome that is truly international." .Eleven thousand Scout, hats, raised on staves, amid thunderous cheers, greeted Lord Baden Powell on his rising. “I am not going to speak to you now!” said Lord Baen Powell. The cheers were heartily given. Historic tableaux and pageants followed. The real pageantry of the Jamboree begins next week, when, day by day, | the real significance of the Scout Moveiment will be presented.