SCOUT JAMBOREE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 3, 5 January 1939, Page 7

SCOUT JAMBOREE

THUNDER MARS COLOUR PARADE CONSULS ENTERTAINED [By Telegraph—Pres® Association—Copyright! Received Jan. 4, 10.45 p.m. SYDNEY, Jan. 4. To-day’s main attraction at the Scouts’ camp was a colour parade in commemoration of International Day, comprising displays by the Scouts from Noumea, New Zealand, Queensland and New South Wales, but thunder and showers marred the proceedings. The consuls of France and the United States were entertained at luncheon, at which a cablegram conveying greetings from the world Chief Scout, Lord Baden-Powell, was read and cheered. Six hundred New Zealand Scouts massed in formation, presented IvlaoiG hakas and demonstrated a Maori canoe song. Local troops participated in physical .drill with staves, also lifesaving. Thousands of spectators were present. NEW ZEALANDERS OUTWIT THE GUARD BOGUS PASS TICKETS SYDNEY, Jan. 4. A group of about 40 New Zealand Scouts used their wits to escape a reprimand for outstaying their leave in Sydney without special permission. They returned to the Jamboree after the lights were out at 10 p.m., then waited until the gateway lights went out and handed to the Rover Scouts who were picketing the gates what seemed to be special passes. On examination later, however, it was found that the “passes” consisted of train tickets and pieces of blank paper. The ranks of the New Zealanders at the Jamboree were filled yesterday when Brian May, the boy who was taken off the Awatea with a slight attack of measles, took his place in his patrol. Maori Hangi. The New Zealand Scouts entertained at Lord Hampton, the jamboree officials, and representatives of all the contingents at a hangi, at which ancient Maori ritual was strictly observed. Lord Hampton rubbed noses with New Zealand scouts and then ate dinner with them off the ground. The Scouts gave a haka of greeting and 20 New Zealand girl guides dressed as wahines performed a haka of peace. The camp was dosed for a clean-up after the festivities. Fatigue parties worked all day putting things in order. The French Consul held a reception in Sydney. His guests including members of the jamboree council, leaders, and overseas Scouts.