NEW ZEALAND’S DAY AT JAMBOREE

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 86, 5 January 1935, Page 11

NEW ZEALAND’S DAY AT JAMBOREE

Maori Songs and Dances

STIRRING ADDRESS BY STATE GOVERNOR By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright (Received January 4, 5.5 pan.) Melbourne, January 4. New Zealanders had their day on the Jamboree arena to-day, when they gave a Maori display of songs and dances which delighted thousands of spectators. Each day a feature of the arena events has been a national pageant presented by representatives of the various countries. The New Zealanders’ effort was given with great fervour, aud was one of the best features of tile programme so far. The enthusiasm of the boys has now reached a high pitch. The weather has been excellent, and the health of the boys is good. All will regret the etui of the great gathering. Lord Baden-Powell is greatly touch ed by the warmth' of the boys' feelings for him and Lady Baden-Powell, as typified by the Indian Scouts' greeting when he toured their camp.’ “May you live 1000 years, our beloved chief,” cried the Indian leader as Lord Baden Powell left.

A stirring address on the value of Hie great Scout movement, was given by the Governor of South . Australia. Sir Winston Dugan. He said the Scouts were a great force for inter national understanding, and the peace of the world Here boys of all nations were meeting together and extending ihe hand of friendship. Those who only wrote condemning war should 10.i.c around at the Jamboree for an example of how to get good work done. At Hie Scouts’ beach sports. Boon and Snelling, New Zealanders, were first and second in their heat in the 100 yards free, style under 16. and Bevin was first in his heat over a similar distance for competitors under 18