THE GREAT JAMBOREE

Taranaki Daily News, 12 October 1929, Page 25 (Supplement)

THE GREAT JAMBOREE

SCOUTS THE WORL.& OVER. (Special to News.) Instead' of the familiar scout hat the Polish Scouts wear a national cap : known as “Czapka.” It as a peaked khaki cap with square top. They wear a multi-coloured tie instead of a scarf, and these ties are hand made by the Polish peasants. Each troop- wears ! a different combination of colours in its [ tie. | The Polish Scout badge is very distinctive. It is a Maltese Cross encircled with a chaplet of leaves, and superimposed by an arrow head. On the cross is their motto: “Czuwaj”—“To be watchful.” The Danish Scouts—“Det Danske Spejderkorps”—wear khaki shorts and shirts,, and have a distinctive metal badge, the fleur de lys, and their motto “Var Beredt” (“be prepared”) on a green background. The Y.M.C.A. Scouts wear a green uniform, and their badge is the fleur .de lys, framed by a triangle. The Swedish badge is the finer de lys surmounted by a drawn bow and arrow, and the motto “Var Redo.” Their uniform is entirely blue in colour, and they wear a small blue forage cap. The Norwegian Scouts wear a greygreen uniform and a green forage cap. Their badge is the fleur de lys and a scroll, on which is inscribed “Vaer Beredt.” There are 10,000 boys in the Roumanian Association, and their Chief Scout (H.R.H. Prince Nicholas), takes a keen interest in all its doings. Their badge is an oval of the national colours,'red, yellow and blue, containing an eagle • and the scout’s arrow head. The Spanish Scouts wear an olivekhaki coloured uniform. They wear a type of high forage cap with a tassel, and in cold weather a volumin’ous cloth cape, or “poncho.” This is also used as a blanket. Their scout badge is the arrow head superimposed with an encircled star on which is written “Siempre Adelante.”' * The Spanish Royal Family are deeply interested in their scouts. H. M. King Alfonso is their president, his eldest son is an honorary scoutmaster, and his three younger sons are honorary patrol leaders. About three years ago the Spanish Scouts held a great parade, at. which the four royal princes attended, a-11 in scout uniform, and were duly enrolled in the movement. The Siamese Scouts wear a very smart uniform, blue shirts and shorts, yellow scarf, and a black felt scout hat' turned up on the left side. The hat badge consists of a yellow and—Mack cockade, surmounted by their scout badge— -a tiger’s head. The late King of Siam, Rama VI., was the founder and first president .of the Siamese Boy Scouts’ Association, and was so enthusiastic over the movement that he instituted it in all the schools. To-day nearly every schoolmaster in Siam is a scoutmaster. The total number of scouts is over 40,000. Their weird national scout, yell is “Cha-Yo.” The Iceland Scouts wear dark green shirts and blue shorts'. Their scout badge is an arrow head surmounted by a rising sun, and the word “Island.” On the scroll is the motto, “Vertu Vidbuinn.”

The Japanese Boys Scoute wear khaki shirts and shorts and a green, scarf with 1 a white border. Above the right hand pocket is a green ribbon with white Japanese lettering. Their scout badge is the arrow head and school. Ip 1924 at the jamboree at Copenhagen the distinctive Japanese camp was famous for its enormous coloured fish made of cotton flying above their camp. They also gave very interesting displays of jui jitsu and fencing. The Japanese Scouts have a very fine heritage, as their association is founded on the spirit of “Bushido”—the Japanese chivalry of former times. Today there are 50,000 • scouts in Japan. When H.R.H. the Prince of Wales vieted Japan iff 1922 the association organised a great jamboree at Tokyo which lasted three days, and caused a great deal of interest and enthusiasm. Four scouts attended the grea.t jamboree from the Lithuanian Boy Scouts’ Association, which in their native tongue is Lietuvoo Shanty Asvocicija They were conspicuous by their distinctive ties (juostoo) which are part of their national dress, and made by hand by the Lithuanian girls. Their service stars and the crown on their badge.tire the insigna of the old Lithuanian knights. • The Greek Scoute held the place of honour of their- wonderful charming and classical display of national dancing, etc. Unstinted appreciation was shown by the thousands who were privileged to watch a party of Greek Scouts who marched on as exact replicas of the ancient Grecian frescoes now cherished in our art galleries and ' museums. Their splendid physique added ' to the charm and dignity of their movement in perfect time to the directing note of a single bright robed drummer. Then followed wonderful displays,, reproducing classical sculptured figures, which were living and moving pictures of duels with the olden short sword and round shield, of attacks and retreats in spear fighting. Demonstrations were given of throwing the discus, the javelin, also putting the weight and foot racing. A well represented Spartan dance concluded this very remarkable show. A ROYAL MESSAGE. GREETINGS FROM KING GEORGE. (By “Scoutcr.”) On the occasion of the world jamboree King George sent the following message to the assembled Boy Scouts: — I heartily welcome the Boy Scouts who have travelled from homes from far distant parts of the British Empire and many foreign lands for the coming-of-age of the Boy Scout movement. This is a unique assemblage repretative of the youth of all the gr«at nations of the world, and I ask them to remember that it is chiefly on the

coming generations that the future peace of the world depends. I warmly thank all those taking pari; in the jamboree for their kind message, and hope you will thoroughly enjoy your stay in this country and will have a> happy and beneficial experience, I am keenly disappointed that it has been impossible for me to be present on this memorable occasion, but I am glad that my eldest son is able to represent me. It has given me great pleasure to mark this event in your history by conferring a peerage on.the Chief Scout. Ever since its inception he has been the mainspring of this adventure from its small and almost humble beginning till to-day, when you number nearly 2,000,000 in your ranks. This recognition of his valuable service to the cause will be welcomed by all who realise the importance of training the world youth both in body and in mind. At the same time I am aware the splendid achievement of this organisation could not have been possible without the support given to the Chief Scout by his officers. I wish Godspeed to you all, and may you go from strength to strength in . development and prosperity. THE MOVEMENT IN JAPAN. < Japan sent a contingent of 31 Scouts to the jamboree. The Shonendan Nippon Renmei (Japanese Boy Scout Association) has khaki shirts and shorts and. a green scarf with a white border. Above the right hand pocket is a green ribbon with Japanese writing. The Scout badge is the arrowhead and scroll. The Japanese camp was easily distinguished by its enormous coloured .fisli made ,of cotton, flying above the camp. The Japanese Scouts have a very fine heritage as their association is founded > on the spirit of “Bushido,” in the Japanese chivalry of former times. To-day the association numbers over 50;000 Scouts. During the visit of the Prince of Wales to Japan in 1922 a great jamboree was held at Tokio. Latvia sent a group of 50 Scouts to the jamboree. These boys wear a greyr green uniform. Their badge is the arrowhead and scroll with the motto “Esi Modes.”

’ ROPES AND THEIR USES. . (Continued.) 7. A thumb knot —used for various purposes, sometimes to give a temporary finish to the end of a rope which, has not been whipped to prevent it from unravelling. 8. Whipping.—All ropes before being used should have the ends finished off in such a way as to prevent them from becoming unstranded. 9. Seizing or stopping is a method of securing the end of a rope (generally to another) to prevent it from becom- : ing loose, and so causing the knot behind it to work loose. A few turns of a piece of twine finished with a reef knot will usually suflice for a temporary job. If the seizing, is to be permanent- a whipping can be used. 10. Mousing a hook is closing in the back of a hook and its “bill” or point to prevent a rope or eye from jumping out of the hook Take a fewturns with twine er thin rope around the back and bill, then a few turns around the first turns, and finish off with a reef knot.