[English] SHANGHAI BOY SCOUTS. Inspected by General Kelly.

SHANGHAI BOY SCOUTS.

Inspected by General Kelly.

Inspections of the two troops of Shanghai boy scouts were made by Major General F. H. Kelly, C.B., last Saturday afternoon, the Baden-Powell Scouts assembling at the Consulate, and the Shanghai Scouts on The Bund foreshore. Major-General Kelly was accompanied by Major McHardy, Lieut. C. F. de Eyde, Lieut. Colonel Bray and Mr. E. C. Pearce, Chairman of the Council. At the inspection of the Shanghai Scouts there were also present the Rev. C. E. Darwent, Major Trueman, Mr. W. F. Inglis, Mr. W. L. Merriman, and others. The boys mustered in strong force, the Baden-Powell Scouts being under the command of Scoutmaster L. F. Wheen, and the Shanghai Scouts under Scoutmaster G. R. Welsh.

After inspecting the boys, Major-General Kelly addressed them, expressing the pleasure he felt at having the opportunity of meeting them. He had, he said, always taken a very deep interest in the scout movement, and he impressed upon them the keeping of the rules of the Scouts. They were always to be true to their country, to do their duty, and at all times to remember to do service for other people. He hoped that when he visited Shanghai on another occasion, he would again have the pleasure of inspecting them. Three hearty cheers were given by the Shanghai Scouts for Major-General Kelly on the call of the Scoutmaster, after which the lads were dismissed.

Source:

1. Page 7, "China Mail", Saturday, 9th May, 3rd Year of the Republic of China

   • 15th Day, 4th Lunar Month, Jia-yin Year

   • Saturday, 9th May, 1914 Common Era