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== Camp programme == | == Camp programme == | ||
The camp began with a blast from a [[Greater Kudu|kudu]] horn Baden-Powell had captured in the [[Second Matabele War|Matabele campaign]]. He used the same kudu horn to open the "coming of age" [[World Scout Jamboree|Jamboree]] 21 years later in 1929. Baden-Powell made full use of his personal fame as the hero of the [[Siege of Mafeking]]. For many of the participants, the highlights of the camp were his campfire yarns of his African experiences, and the | The camp began with a blast from a [[Greater Kudu|kudu]] horn Baden-Powell had captured in the [[Second Matabele War|Matabele campaign]]. He used the same kudu horn to open the "coming of age" [[World Scout Jamboree|Jamboree]] 21 years later in 1929. Baden-Powell made full use of his personal fame as the hero of the [[Siege of Mafeking]]. For many of the participants, the highlights of the camp were his campfire yarns of his African experiences, and the Zulu "Eengonyama" chant - meaning "he is a lion". | ||
Each Patrol camped in an army [[bell tent]]. The day began with cocoa, exercises, flag break and prayers, followed by the morning activity. After lunch there was a strict siesta, followed by the afternoon activity and tea. The day ended with games, supper, campfire yarns and prayers. | Each Patrol camped in an army [[bell tent]]. The day began with cocoa, exercises, flag break and prayers, followed by the morning activity. After lunch there was a strict siesta, followed by the afternoon activity and tea. The day ended with games, supper, campfire yarns and prayers. | ||