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The impression left on one's mind by the display on the Edgbaston Reservoir by the Sea Scouts was that they would be useful lads to have about in case of misfortune at sea. They seem to know just what should be done in an emergency, and, further, just how to do it.

Within about two hours, one saw ships capsize, and their drowning crews rescued by swimmers and boats; lads fall overboard, and promptly pulled to safety and resuscitation, by fist aid; crews of sinking ships saved by the aid of the rocket apparatus, and the breeches buoy; and, to complete the programme, a combat for the possession of a whale. Indeed, a thoroughly comprehensive list of events.

The principal feature of the display, of course, was the inspection by the Chief Sea Scout. Admiral Lord Charles Beresford. Many who were unable to see much of the display expressed themselves content to have had a glimpse of the great sailor.

Lord Charles arrived at the Reservoir soon after four o'clock, and was enthusiastically cheered by a large crowd. He at once stepped into the motor launch Alert, and accompanied by Sir Robert Baden-Powell and other Scout officers, made a tour of the fleet, which was divided into three parties in different bays of the Reservoir.

He returned to land for tea, and at five o'clock set out again, accompanied in the launch by Sir Edmond Elles, Chief Commissioner; Lieutenant Hordern, R.N., and other Scout officers.

The launch took up its position in the centre of the Reservoir, and at the signal given by Sea Scout Helmn (a