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whsfridayfact The Jamboree

Jamboree Day, March 8th, was cold and dismal; sea fog rolled back occasionally to admit glimpses of trees in the distance; everyone speculated anxiously as to the prospects for the afternoon. However, fears were groundless, for 2 o'clock found the house busy with visitors who crowded to see the Scout inspection in Harrow, which, much to the delight of the boys, was taken by Mrs. Charles. Competitive games followed—knotting races in which nervous fingers struggled with refractory lengths of string, signalling exhibitions and first-aid tests, in all of which the Tigers showed themselves to be the most pro- ficient patrol. The troop having been dismissed, all repaired to the stalls, which were many and varied, from one which displayed hand-made articles such as blotters, snap albums and Japanese gardens, to one which sold sweets, cakes and oranges. The latter need- less to say was very popular. After this came boxing and swimming displays. Mrs. R. Spencer had very kindly given up much time to coaching the boys who were to swim, and she presented a cup for which they were to compete. Water wheels, somersaults and boomerang dives were performed and coins thrown in by the onlookers were rescued from the bottom of the bath. Again the Tigers proved themselves to be the most skilful patrol. Community singing and tea were followed by a variety entertainment in Harrow. The Juniors dramatised a song about that meddlesome bird, the “Carrion Crow," II mingling pathos with humour very delightfully. Taylor and Nash gave an exhibition of conjuring in which they mystified and amazed the audience by tricks, which must have needed considerable practice before they could be performed. Lastly the Gazekas repeated the popular songs of the Christmas Term, adding to them " Goosey, Goosey ! " which brought much applause. An auction of articles left over from the stalls closed a very pleasant afternoon, and visitors left, agreeing that the Jamboree had been a great success, as indeed it had, for through the hard work of the Scouts and the generosity of those who came to buy, the sum of £73 was realised

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