"The Exhibition at Bingley Hall was very interesting. The boys printed a paper called 'The Daily Scout," which gave a record of events at the Exhibition, including reports of speeches at the opening ceremony, results of sports, etc. I brought a copy home with me. The concert given by the Lord Mayor's own troop was very good. Every badge was represented by a stall. The 'Daily Mirror' elephant was there, and we saw, too, the Chief Scout's wedding present, a beautiful motor-car.
"What fine trams there are at Birmingham! They are electric, and go very quickly. I had a lot of rides on them, and I wished we had some like them at Cambridge.
"The review on Saturday was the greatest thing of all. Prince Arthur and B.P, inspected 25,000 of us. I shall never forget how we all put our hats on our staves and cheered till we were hoarse.
"In the evening we went in the Exhibition and saw the displays and the fountain. We got back to camp at half-past ten, after an interesting and jolly day. We met several Birmingham boys, and, although they talk rather funny, they were very friendly, and if they ever come to Cambridge we will give them a good time. I like Birmingham; it must be nice to live in a busy city.
"I was sorry when Sunday morning came and we had to say 'Good-bye.' We gave them a good cheer when the train steamed out. Half-way home we sang hymns to the accompaniment of a comb and paper. We kicked up a big noise. I arrived home at half-past one. It is good to be a Scout."
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