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The Second World Jamboree was officially opened on August 10, 1924 by Rear-Admiral [[Carl Carstensen]], acting as the personal representative of [[King Christian X]]. Fourteen countries entered composite troops for the World Scout Championship, a test of [[Scoutcraft]] and stamina which continued throughout the week, and included [[camp inspection]]s, hygiene, discipline, [[Campfire Songs|campfire songs]] and yells, [[folk dancing]], swimming, handicraft, an obstacle course and patrol hike. The [[Boy Scouts of America]] won the competition, Great Britain came second and Hungary third. It was decided, however, not to renewing the idea, for fears that nationalism could harm Scout brotherhood. | The Second World Jamboree was officially opened on August 10, 1924 by Rear-Admiral [[Carl Carstensen]], acting as the personal representative of [[King Christian X]]. Fourteen countries entered composite troops for the World Scout Championship, a test of [[Scoutcraft]] and stamina which continued throughout the week, and included [[camp inspection]]s, hygiene, discipline, [[Campfire Songs|campfire songs]] and yells, [[folk dancing]], swimming, handicraft, an obstacle course and patrol hike. The [[Boy Scouts of America]] won the competition, Great Britain came second and Hungary third. It was decided, however, not to renewing the idea, for fears that nationalism could harm Scout brotherhood. | ||
Lord Baden-Powell arrived at the Jamboree after opening day, and was received by a welcoming parade of all the Scouts. Just as he was about to speak, rain came down in torrents and everyone was soaked. The name given him was ''Baden Mester'', [[Danish language|Danish]] for "Bath Superintendent." On the final Sunday the Scouts were inspected near the royal hunting lodge by King Christian in the pouring rain, and that afternoon Baden-Powell presented the competition prizes, saying "I have seen great numbers of Scouts in my life, but I have never seen any as wet as you are!" Because of the floods one part of the camp even had to evacuate temporarily. | |||
King Christian X and [[Queen Alexandrine]] took part in the closing ceremony of the Jamboree. The Third International Conference was held concurrently in Copenhagen. | King Christian X and [[Queen Alexandrine]] took part in the closing ceremony of the Jamboree. The Third International Conference was held concurrently in Copenhagen. | ||
