This is what Mr. Harry Cleveland, the well-known referee, said about the boxing:
"The material is there, also the keenness and the thorough spirit of sportsmanship, which prevails among the lads must influence in the best possible way amateur boxing. Intense rivalry is associated with the desire to win honourably, and, up to now. I can state conscientiously that in no single instance have I witnessed the slightest deviation from the true principles of fair play during the run of the Competitions at Bingley Hall."
There is one yarn that must be told before we leave this subject. A lady Scoutmaster wrote a letter to the Secretary, which he has. I believe, kept as one of those priceless possessions which come one's way but once in a lifetime. I forget the exact words, but it was somewhat as follows:
"I am pained and surprised to find that Scout who was in for the boxing competition, has returned with a black eye. Will you kindly tell me the umpire's name and address, and what he was doing when this happened?" ◇◇
Scout Cooks.
There was a neat little kitchen, with gas stoves and pots and pans, kettles and basins, and the like.
Every two hours a patrol of Scouts was turned loose, and, being provided with certain materials, proceeded to cook themselves a good square meal.
Hashes and stews, vegetables and pies, tarts and puddings, and all sorts of good things were turned out, and, what is more, they were all eaten! For when the meal was ready, the boys laid the table, and one of their number deftly "dished up," brought forward the various courses, and
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