LORD BADENPOWELL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 20 March 1935, Page 4

LORD BADENPOWELL

WARM PRAISE FOR NEW ZEALAND FINAL MESSAGE TO SCOUTS (By Telegraph—P”«*b Association) WELLINGTON, 19th March. Lord and Lady Baden-Powell left by the Maunganui for San Francisco this afternoon. In a message before lie left Lord Baden-Powell said be had been estimating that it was a matter of ten million pities that the whole population of England could not be given a visit to New Zealand. Of whatever class or conviction they would have their eyes opened to the wonderful collection of beauties and wonders and interests that were contained in this far-off but warm-heart-ed bit of Britain. Sunny plains and snowy mountains, lakes and fiords, bush and forests (with no snakes in them), and peaceful homesteads could not fail to appeal to all. Loyalty to the throne, and affection for the Old Country had shown itself a general characteristic among all classes that they had come across. New Zealand was a young nation with enormous possibilities before it, provided it kept solid and united, and avoided getting divided by local jealousies, sectarian differences, class consciousness, or party politics. The Scout movement needed more men and women of patriotic minds to come forward and lend a hand in organising and leading youngsters. In a final message to the 1 Scouts of New Zealand the Chief Scout said he was leaving New Zealand with the greatest regret, but if he could manage to live for another three yeiirs he hoped to come back again. What lie had seen of the Scouts pleased him immensely. Their job was to make themselves part of a team of fine men for New Zealand, and not merely for one particular town. The Chief Scout concluded: “So all this rigmarole means that I want you to do three things: (1) Do more hiking and camping; (2) make friends with Scouts of other places and other countries ; (3) do your best to really carry out the Scout law in your daily life. Will you do these for me? Good luck and good camping to you all.”

SEND=OFF AT WELLINGTON

WELLINGTON, This Day.

In a hearty vociferation of the Dominion haka, a representative gathering of about 80 Wellington Boy Scouts and Rovers assured the Chief Scout, Lord Baden-Powell, yesterday that in the words of the haka he was the greatest chief of them all. The occasion was the departure of the Chief Scout by the Maunganui for the United States and Canada. He was accompanied by Lady Baden-Powell and their daughters, and Colonel Walton, Imperial Headquarters Commissioner for Rovers.