At this stage, the Jewish Scouts turned in the fastest work and were ahead of the other five gangs. But at the Deadman's Creek, so-called because its waters, though very shallow, were so contaminated with poison that the touch of one drop would mean instant death, the gangs rapidly erect ted Scout Transporters from materials Close at hand. The Sea Scouts performed well and crossed first.
On arrival of the banks of Yaw Ning Gulch, papers containing clues io the treasures hidden under the reef were to be obtained and those who reached there first naturally had first opportunity to discover them. Directions to locate the prize were given on the papers and all each gang had to do was to follow them.
In the final search the Sea Scouts, with the advantage of being the first to cross the Deadman's Creek, wasted little time to secure the treasure and won top honours. The Land Scouts and the Western School were second but the Jewish Scouts failed in their attempt. So did the Independent, At the conclusion, the Rotary Shield was presented to the victorious Troop, the Land Scouts of whom Peter Brewer was the leader, by Mr. S. W. Wolfe, Acting President of the Shanghai Rotary Club.
Complete results were:
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