Governor and scouting leader at a rally, Mauritius
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Governor and scouting leader at a rally, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), presenting scouting leader Guy de la Hogue with the Silver Acorn at a rally. This award is for specially distinguished service over a period of not less than twenty years. Date: circa 1962
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1962 Acorn Attention Audience Award Colonialism Distinguished Governor Hogue Honour Leaders Mauritius Occasion Parade Presentation Presenting Rally Rennie Reward Shaw Special Spectators Watching Scout Scouting Scouts
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This evocative photograph captures a special moment in the history of scouting in Mauritius during the 1960s. The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie, presents the esteemed Silver Acorn award to Scouting Leader Guy de la Hogue in recognition of his specially distinguished service over a period of not less than twenty years. Sir John Shaw Rennie, dressed in his formal attire as the British colonial Governor, stands tall and proud as he presents the award to the humbly accepting de la Hogue, who wears his scouting uniform with pride. The open-air rally takes place on a spacious parade ground or field, with a backdrop of impressive buildings and spectators in the audience, watching the presentation with rapt attention. The Silver Acorn award is a significant honour for long-standing scouting leaders, symbolizing the appreciation and gratitude of the scouting community for their dedicated service. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, capturing the spirit of the scouting movement in Mauritius during the colonial era.
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