On account of the increase in numbers, the Shanghai Boy Scouts have moved their Headquarters to 73 Range Road, and on Saturday afternoon the place was formally opened by Mr. Paul King, Chairman of the Scout Council. The Scouts, to the number of 108, paraded in full uniform and were address sed by their Chief Scoutmaster, who, in a few words pointed out what Headquarters were for; he extended a hearty welcome to several re-fruits who were present that afternoon for the first time and also welcomed two new Scoutmasters in the person of Mr.A.von Stockhausen and Mr. W. H. Jackson. Mr. Paul King spoke very earnestly to the Corps, ishing them all success in their new building and, after telling the boys that they could make the Headquarters whatever they wished, declared them open.
'The new building comprises two large and three small rooms. The lower room has been fitted up as gymnasium with rings, bars, jui ssu mats, boxing gloves, and the upper room is to be used for Troop instruction. One room is set apart for' patrol leaders where they will hold their own meetings and another room is to be made into a library.
To meet the number of recruits who have applied for membership two new troops have been formed and another troop is to be formed during the next quarter.
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