PAGEANT OF YOUTH

Grey River Argus, 31 December 1934, Page 5

PAGEANT OF YOUTH

SCOUT JAMBOREE Spectacular Opening (Aus. & N.Z. uaoie Assn.) (Received December 29 at 6.30 p.m.) 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 soon here. There was a memorable ceremony, which 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 then as members of the great commonwealth of nations in years to come. “By keeping this great comradeship, 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 fifteen thousand people witnessed the march of youth triumph representing the youth oj[ the world and of the scattered settlements of the Empire in a never-to-be-forgot-ten parade. 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. Three cheers for His Majesty! ” said Lord Baden 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 Movement will be presented. WHO SAID? “Tobacco has made more good men, good husbands, kind masters and indulgent fathers than any other blessed thing on this universal earth.” —“Sam Slick—the Clockmaker.” “Tobacco smoke is the one element in which by our European manners, men can sit silent together without embarrassment. ’ ’ —Thomas Carlyle. “The pipe draws wisdom from the lips of the philosopher and shuts up the mouths of the foolish.” —Thackeray. “Smoking makes me a better Christian.” —Bishop Moorhouse. “I do hold it and will affirm it before any prince in Europe to be the most sovereign and precious weed that ever earth tendered to the use of man.” —Ben Jonson. “There is nothing to equal the pleasure I get out of my pipe since I switched to Blue Shield (Medium) and Red Shield (Dark). They,, are indeed New Zealand Tobaccos fwXheir best—and so delightfully cool £ipi satisfying ■ —at 1/7 per 2 oz. tin—ljfojqsider them very modestly priced. ’jMa —Thousands of sniolfira w h o have learned how can really be. —33 14 .