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Sunday proved to be a by no means uneventful day at the Scouts' big camp at Perry Hall. Arrangements had been made for holding a church parade in camp, and under the direction of Lord Hampton, these were carried out satisfactorily, although rain somewhat curtailed the services held n the open. The Nonconformist Scouts had a service in one of the marquees, and the Roman Catholics attended Mass in good numbers. The Jewish boys went into Birmingham to public worship. There was a large attendance at the Church of England service, held at 11 o'clock.

At the close of the service, the Chief Scout inspected the boys present, after which he addressed them. Having expressed his pleasure at seeing so-many Scouts present. Sir Robert said he congratulated all who took part in the previous day's review on their conduct. Prince Arthur of Connaught had bees much impressed by it, and wished him to tell them that he was very pleased with all he saw. What struck Prince Arthur most was the way the Scouts stood—they bore themselves like old soldiers. The charge and everything else were well done. The boys were punctual in their places. He had also heard they had been behaving themselves well whilst in camp. He was pleased to be able to say these things to them. It was different from three or four years ago. It showed that Scouts had learnt discipline.