Shanghai, May 25. 6G"PHE men and women who are fighting for the Allies in Europe today are giving their lives in the belief that their cause is just and that it is vital to the existence of all liberty-loving peoples that the victory of the Allies should be act ved," declared Mr, A. H, George, H.M. Consul-General, during the Empire Day celebrations held at H.M, Consulate yesterday morning. He was speaking to a large gathering of Scouts and Guides who were gathered to honour the Empire on this day of world-wide celebrations.
At 8 a.m, 750 Scouts and Guides assembled in the Consulate grounds, many Britons being present to watch the ceremony. When the Consul emerged from his residence the band of the Ist. Seaforth Highlanders played the National Anthem, all coming to attention. The flag was then raised as Mr, George took the salute. Scouts and Guides were inspected by the consul, who commented on their smart appearance at the parade.
After the inspection, Mr. George presented the Scouts' Medal of Merit to. Assistant Commissioner Gordon, and gave a short address on the valuable work Mr. Gordon has done for- the Shanghai Scout movement. "He was responsible for main taining close relations between local scouting organizations when he frst took up scout work in Shanghai said Mr. George, "and his activities have grown with time, until now searcely a day passes. without his being: occupied by scout work of one sort oF another, 'Recently the Commissioner of the Boy Scouts' Association recommended to the Imperial Headquarters of the Scout Organization that some cognition of Mr. Gordon's untiring services to the Scout movement at Shanghat be made. Asa result Mr, Gordon has been awarded the Scouts' Medal of Merit." Mr. George then presented the medal, to the Assistant Commissioner, who was cheered by the scouts. An address was read by the: Consul to the assembly, and was followed by three cheers for EM. King George VI by both spectators and' scouts, The parade marched past Mr. George, led by the Guides and Brown-fes, and saluted him as the representative of the King. The Scouts: and Guides were given a light breskefast provided by the United Services 'Association, and which was in charge of Mmes,' Lamb, Thomas, Evans, Holnes and Williams.
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