Scouts and Guides Inspected by Consul-General trains" Of vailosai"iiudle Sotid' be heard coming from the compound of the British Consulate "on Pri morning, marking the advent of mother' Empire "Day. The. early frrivats were the Band and Pipes of the Royal Inaiskilling Fusiliers, who played until the arrival of the Boy Scout, Sea Scout and Gid Guide {oops shortly. before eight. o'clock forthe flag-raising. ceremony.
"The khaki clad. Scout ranks and the blue uniformed Guides with their foticers in white, made an impressive picture as they' stood "at attention, mmottontess as soldiers while the Union {Tack was hoisted. Most of the conular offals and their fanulies and large number of other spectators fumed. up to watch the ceremony. "Rule Britannia" was sung and {napection of the troops was conduct ed by Sir John and Lady Brenan accompanied by Mr. A, D. Blackburn, Mr. A. H. Gordon, Assistant Scout Commissioner, and Mrs. L. B.S. Golds, District Commissioner of the Girt Guides Association.
The Scout and Guido organizations hen enjoyed an al fresco. breakfast Jon the Cathedral lawn, the arrange-monte for which were in the hands of the. United Services Association.
The Band and Pipes of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers provided music throughout the meal.
Spectal Service special service in the Cathedral followed breakfast "on the lawns outside, 'The youthful' congregation responded most heartily to the hymns ud form of service, which had been attractively printed' and. distributed. Mr, B, C. Baker, the chairman of the United Services Association delivered the address, in the course of which "Isn't it wonderful to think that Britons could hear the voice of their King and Emperor, right away in the far comers of the Empire? Is any Wonder that we Britsh people re so united, and stick together, when our King, himself, can talk to Us, as members of a big family?
"Being united' - and sticking together' brings out another thought.
Sticking "together -makes one think of a team, doesn't it?) Well, then, let us think of the British Bm= pire asa team, of which we are all embers, working and playing together for the good of our side. We Britons make up the team and the Empire isthe side' we play and. Aght for, and the captain of the side we all loyally support is His Majesty the King.
Throughout the day Sag-seling in id of the Fund for Limbless Soldiers dnd. Sailors was carried on i all the busier streets of the city.
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