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World Jamboree, Arrowe Park, 1929 |
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(Delivered at the Jamboree, August 2nd, 1929, by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.) |
"I heartily welcome the Boy Scouts who have travelled from their homes, far distant in the British Empire and in many foreign lands, to the coming of age of the Boy Scout Movement. This is an unique assemblage, representative of the youth of all the great nations of the world, and I ask them to remember that it is chiefly upon the coming generations that the future peace of the world depends.
"I warmly thank all those taking part in the Jamboree for their kind message and trust they will thoroughly enjoy their stay in this country and carry away with them happy and beneficial experiences. I am keenly disappointed that it is impossible for me to be present on this memorable occasion, but I am glad that my eldest son is with you all as my representative.
"It has given me great pleasure to mark this signal event in your history by conferring a peerage on the Chief Scout. Ever since its inception he has been the mainspring of this Great Adventure, from its small and almost humble beginning until today, when you number nearly two million in your ranks. The recognition of his valuable services to the cause will be welcomed by all who realize the importance of training the world’s youth both in mind and body. At the same time I am aware that the splendid achievements of this ennobling organization would not be possible without the zealous and wholehearted support given to the Chief Scout by his principal officers.
"I wish God speed to you all. May the Boy Scout Movement go from strength to strength in development and prosperity."
(Signed) GEORGE, R.I.
OTHER LINKS TO THE 3RD WORLD JAMBOREE
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Canada’s Scouts at the World Jamboree 1929. The story of the Canadian Contingent’s experiences at Arrowe Park from the Report to the Governor-General and Chief Scout for Canada (Courtesy of Kevin Snair, Nova Scotia, Canada) | |
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Message
of King George V delivered by the Prince
of Wales, August 2nd, 1929 "THE KING’S MESSAGE" |
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The Duke
of Connaught’s address,
Wednesday, July 31st, 1929 "THE HOPE AND PROMISE OF A BETTER WORLD" |
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The
Prince of Wales’ address, Friday,
August 2nd, 1929 "STICK TO YOUR SCOUTING: PLAY THE GAME" |
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The
Archbishop of Canterbury’s address at the
Service of Thanksgiving, Sunday, August 4th, 1929, "A SOLDIER’S DREAM" |
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The Chief
Scout’s Closing Address, August
12, 1929 "BURYING THE HATCHET" |
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Baden-Powell
Photo Gallery 3rd World Jamboree, Arrowe Park, England, 1929 Words and Pictures |
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Baden-Powell
Photo Gallery: The Frank Donahoe Collection Photos from the 3rd World Jamboree |
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