SCOUT JAMBOREE

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 82, 31 December 1934, Page 7

SCOUT JAMBOREE

Impressive Scenes at Frankston MESSAGE FROM KING GEORGE Contribution to Peace of World By Telegraph.—Press Assn.-Copyright. (Received December 30, 6.30 p.m.) Melbourne, December 30. Eleven thousand Scouts of many nations. preceded by their national flags, in a colourful march past, opened the first Scout jamboree in the Southern Hemisphere at Frankston on Saturday, forming the most striking demonstration by youth seen here. A memorable ceremony reached its climax when the Governor-General, Sir Isaac Isaacs, read a message from the King expressing the hope that the spirit of brotherhood which the Scout movement spread among youth would continue to unite them as members of the great commonwealth of nations in years to come. “By keeping this great comradeship,” he said, “you will be making a real contribution to the welfare of the Empire and the peace and prosperity of the world.” ' More than 15,000 people witnessed the inarch of youth triumphant representing the youth world, including those from scattered settlements of the Empire, in a never-to-be-forgotten parade. Sir Isaac Isaacs, in his address, said that the'Scout movement promoted international understanding and the kindly sentiment of pea go. “To the architect and the master builder of this magnificent and unique structure, Lord Baden Powell, we give a welcome that is truly international.” Eleven thousand Scout hats raised on staves amid thunderous cheers greeted Lord Baden Powell on rising. “I am not going to speak to you now. Three cheers for his Majesty,” said Lord Baden Powell, and the cheers were heartily given. Historic tableaux and pageants followed. I The real pageantry of the jamboree begins next week, when, day by day, the real significance of the Scout movement will be presented.