[English] BRITISH TRIUMPH Lord Baden-Powell And "The Ghost Train"

BRITISH TRIUMPH

Lord Baden-Powell And "The Ghost Train"

"I can't thank you enough, and I don't know what we should have done without your wonderful machines. They are truly remarkable."

In these glowing words the Chief Scout, Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell expressed his appreciation at an inspection of the drivers of the well-known Morris-Commercial White Convoy (which the Scouts dubbed "The Ghost Train") previous to the breaking up of the great camp at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead.

In spite of the appalling conditions, which only those familiar with the mud of Flanders, can fully appreciate, the official transport for which these vehicles were entirely responsible never failed. The many tons of supplies were always delivered throughout the camp on time.

Overseas Scouts were particularly impressed by the manner in which the Morris-Commercial six-wheelers carried their loads through swamps impassable to ordinary trucks, in addition to frequently hauling out of the mud larger and heavier waggons.

Sir Robert, now Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell, was at the recent Boy Scout Jamboree held at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, presented with a Rolls-Royce Car and a Caravan.

This magnificent gift was the result of a subscription of pennies by Boy Scouts from all over the world, and happily coincided with the country's appreciation of his services on behalf of the Scout Movement which he founded.

Source:

1. Page 17, "Hong Kong Sunday Herald", Sunday, 10th November, 18th Year of the Republic of China

   • 10th Day, 10th Lunar Month, Ji-si Year

   • Sunday, 10th November, 1929 Common Era