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“ There was a great deal they could learn on such a piece of water as they were on that day, and one of the most important things was how to swim, so that they could save a comrade, if necessary.
"Remember all lives are precious," said the Chief Sea Scout, earnestly. "Do what you can to help people along in life, endeavour to help those who are weak, and those who are poor. Always be kind and sympathetic to those below you, and respectful to those above."
The Sea Scouts then gave ringing cheers for their distinguished chief, and rowed smartly back to their bays to commence operations. ”

“ The scene was remarkable when Lord Charles Beresford stood in the stern of his launch and addressed the Sea Scouts, who clustered round in about fifty boats.
"I am very proud to be here, as Chief Sea Scout, to inspect you, to appreciate you, and to give you a few of the views which I hold with regard to the excellent institution which you have taken up," said Lord Charles. They must remember, he went on, that the inclination of all British people was towards the sea. The sea was our frontier, and we came from a race of sailors. ”

“ 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. ”