Millington, reviewed the year's work and congratulated Mr. Jacobs} on the way he had kept the fag] ying, and mentioned that the newly formed Scoutmasters' Council had been of great assistance to the movement. He referred to the fact that present at the representatives of Chit ese, American and British troops, and he thought that international relationship had never been better.
The association was much indebted to Mr. G, E. Marden for the use of rucks at a very nominal cost daring-the week-ends to take the scouts: to the camp and they were also' much indebted to Mrs. Liddell for Kindly offering to pay for this 'The Commissioner dealt at length with the question of funds, and said that it was his idea to appeal to the local firms for subscriptions. 'The scouts' camp had been occupied by the military and they had made certain additions and had left it in first class order. There were, how-fever, certain repairs which would ave to be effected and an estimate of some Tls. 400 had been received.
He thanked Aast. Scoutmaster Here for his very efficient and ps work during the state of emergency and was very glad to have Mr. Okada present at the meeting. Mr. Okada had consented to organize a Japanese Scout troop, and they would all be very glad when the troop would be in being. In conclusion, the Commissioner extended an invitation to parents to attend] the dinners. He thought they would get a better insight into the work which was being continuously carried on by the association.—He also said that the association would be glad to hear from any of the members of the local military or naval forces who were interested in scouting. Their ce-operation in the movement would be greatly appre-
The Assistant Commissioner, Mr. S. Here, read avery interesting paper on the training of cubs and scouts and concluded by that he thought that as long 18 the Scout movement remained strong, the future of Great Britain was secure.
Election of Officers The Association is greatly indebted to Assistant Commissioner J.P. donee for the use of a room the Shanghai Tutorial 'Technical Institute as temporary headquarters for the Association, Hero meetings of the Scoutmasters' Council, badge examinations, Rovers' meeting, ete, have been held frequently. ' During the trying times of the earlier part of 1927, the Scouts made use of Mr. Jones premises as mobilization headquartera. There is still an urgent need, however, for a place centrally Joeated ' which the Boy Scouts Association can call its own, 'The annual Scouts' concert was! held on December 29, 1927, at the Lyceum Theatre, realizing © profit of about Tls. 1,000. The Association is grateful to the Chinese Scouts Association for their kind~ ness in contributing an item to the programme, The 1927 Jamboree has not yet Wen held owing to the unsettled conditions prevailing in the earlier months of the year and the fact that the attention of troops and packs was later taken up by the con-<ert, It is hoped to hold it soon after. the Chinese New Year holidays when the Chinese scouts will be able to participate. This Jamboree will take the form of a *rally-0."
During the state of emergency which existed during the early part 1927 the Scouts once again showed that they were prepared to do their share. "Assistant Commissioner S, Here is to be congratulated fon the excellent manner in which organized the scouts to perform The following officers were elect-
Logan and Mr, R. FP, C. Master; Honorary Secretary, Mr. N. Jacobs; Honorary treasurer, Mr. W. J.
District Cubmaster, Mr. W.H, Helm. was elected as Sidney Barton, Pre-Col, MH, Logan and RF. C, Master, Vice-Presidents; "Messrs. A.D. Bell, M. Bain, N. i. Rutherford, CH. Burkill, C. M. G. Burnie, Percy Crighton, the Rev. Bro, "Faust, Dr. E. G. Gauntlett, Col, Orpen Palmer, Percy Fowler, H. Marti H. McMichael, G. Hf, Potts, Reynell, F. R. Burry, the Rev. Father R. Jnequinot, G. E. Marden, C. W. Porter, Miss' A. P. Thomson (Divisional Commissioner, Girl Guides), A. J. Welch, R. E, Toes, G.-E: Tucker, and Major A. L. Whitaker.
Mr, 'Beyrens andi' other parents present expressed their appreeiation of the scout, movement and congratulated the Commissioner and his officers.
Sir Sidney Barton, said that trysg, times had been experienced during the last year, but it was very ratifying to know that the scout movement had been carried fon not only without a hitch but with, he thought, greater utilization." He extended a hearty welcome to the Chinese representatives and was glad to hear that soon they might expect to see a large Japanese troop. Mr. Okada was the right man to organize the troop and they were very fortunate to have him. He also congratulated the American troop.
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