New-York tribune., 1912-02-04
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A second step just attained has been the
grant to us by the King and his Privy
Council of a royal charter of incorporation.
This at once puts US on new footing II
gives the seal Of the highest approval in
the land upon our aims and methods. Al
the same time. il imposes greater respon-
sibility on us; 1t implies a great confidence
in us, and demands on our part corre-
spending amount Of efficient work to prove
ourselves capable Of what is expected OF US
THE KAISER AND THE SCOUTS.
l am very glad that the Kaiser saw
something Of the Scouts during his brief
visit TO England and that he was favorably
impressed by what he saw. Those that he
met with were chiefly the troops and pa
trolls returning from the Royal Naval and
Military Tournament, where 200 of them
had been kindly entertained by Major
General Codrington. c. B., and the COM
mittce. His majesty told me that he was
struck with their smart and workmanlke
bearing and the swing with which they
marched.
The last guard of honor which he saw on
leaving our shores was that provided by
the scouts-the I'd Isle Of sheppey Troop
on the embarking stage at sheerness.
One Of his majesty's staff in talking to
ne about the Scouts asked whether Scout
masters were paid 10 do the work, and
when I snorted mo" in reply he said
That is what makes the British so great
nation" referring to the readiness OF
Brtons 10 work for their country without
any thought OF pay or reward
German officers have often talked with
me on the possibilities Of invading England
Gor they are most frank and friendly with
other officers, as being all OF one great
brotherhood, though at times compelled by
their duties to fight each other). These OF
hcers have said what. in sense, is very
true, namely, that though we are accus-
toned TO look upon London as the capital
Of Great Britain the real capital lies IN
the great centre of industries, namely, the
north-midlands. where Leeds, Shefiieid'
Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, with
all their connecting cities, form, as It WERE
the vital organs Of the country OF whlch
London Is merely the brain.
This vast centre of work contains pop
ulation of about thirteen millions OK peo-
pie so IL Is here that really the main heid
lies for our work among boys IN Great
Britain.
FLOWERS BEFORE THE FUNERAL.
There Is a society in America whose
motto is 70 the effect, Send flowers De
fore the funeral; that is TO say. sno"
any kind feeling or encouragement row.
While il can be appreciated by the reclp-
lent; not later, when his struggles are oNe'
or he IS dead" The idea is good one
and can commend It for practice IN every
case except one-and that is my own.
A very kind weil-wisher among my many
seoutmaster friends had initiated move
nent Tor making a presentation 10 ms
but the moment heard of II haa 10 'e'0
graph them 70 desist / fully appreciated
the very kind idea In his mind ana am
grateful for 1t, but / feel sure that scout,
masters will agree with me thar oeyo"u
INC mere suggestion OF the scheiIe =. =,
scouting the actual work Of carfyihs =
INTO effect has come on many other shou'-
aers than mine. and even should there -
any idea OF sending the flowers before my :.
funeral" the most acceptable form t,1'
tnese flowers can take is the cohtihua'lo,.
u their present Jealous and harmo'"o'
work or the part Of the scoutmas'eiS'
cerld wish for no better or more sni'''
proof Of their good feeling than tnls'
Scout should at all times be reaoy ~
~ accident or anything sudden and une&'