BB Heritage:Our Birth, Our Founder& Our History (Singapore)

12 Jan 2013

The Showdown! 1

12 Jan 2013

The Boys’ Brigade was the 1st _____________?

(10 Points)

A) uniformed group school CCA in Singapore

B) uniformed youth organisation in Scotland

C) uniformed group school CCA in the world

D) uniformed youth organisation in the world

Question

The Boys’ Brigade was founded by… (10 Points)

A) Mr. S P Chua

B) Mr. James Milner

C) Mr. James Milner Fraser

D) Sir William Alexander Smith

Question

On which date was the Boys’ Brigade founded?

(10 Points)

A) 4 Oct 1883

B) 4 Oct 1893

C) 4 Oct 1983

D) 4 Oct 2013

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The original BB Emblem consisted of a/an _____ ?

(10 Points; 2 Bonus for Boys who can describe new emblem & exact date changed)

A) arrow through the heart

B) lightning bolt through a circle

C) anchor with red cross

D) anchor without red cross

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The BB Motto is: (10 Points)

A) Slow & Steady

B) Sure & Stedfast

C) Rock & Roll

D) The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit

Question

The Boys’ Brigade was founded on 4 Oct 1883by Sir William Alexander Smith.

It was the 1st uniformed youth organisation in the whole world!

Our Birth

The Emblem started with an anchor.

With the union of The Boys’ Brigade & The Boys’ Life Brigade in 1926, the red cross was added to the anchor.

Our Emblem

Sure & Stedfast

Our Motto

The Object of the Boys’ Brigade shall be:

1. The Advancement of Christ’s kingdom among Boys and

2. The promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect

3. And all that tends towards a true Christian Manliness.”

Our Object

The Showdown! 2

12 Jan 2013

Where was Sir William Alexander Smith born? (2 Points; 2 Bonus Points for exact address & date)

A) Toa Payoh, Singapore

B) London, England

C) Thurso, Scotland

D) Aberdeen, Scotland

Question

Sir William Alexander Smith was a ____________ (10 Points)

A) businessman

B) Army volunteer

C) Sunday School teacher

D) All of the above

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Sir William Alexander Smith was ____________ for his work in the Boys’ Brigade? (10 Points + 1 Bonus Point for correct date)

A) credited

B) knighted

C) squashed

D) crucified

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How did Sir William Alexander Smith die? (10 Points + 5 Bonus Point for exact date)

A) Died in a car accident

B) Grew old & passed away

C) Killed in a battle during WWI

D) Fell sick & passed away

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Sir William Alexander Smith said, “If I am to be remembered, I should like it to be as the man…”

(10 Points)

A) who taught people to spell Boy with a capital B

B) who formed the 1st uniformed group in the world

C) who was knighted for my work in Boys’ Brigade

D) who led Singapore to the World Cup

Question

Sir William Alexander Smith was a businessman, Army volunteer & Sunday School Teacher.

He was born on 27 Oct 1854 at PennylandHouse, Thurso, Scotland.

Our Founder

At 15, young William began work as a clerk in his uncle’s business.

He later joined the 1st

Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers. He left as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Our Founder

Sir William Alexander Smith was knighted in July 1909 for his work in The Boys’ Brigade.

While attending a Brigade meeting, he fell sick & passed away on the morning of 10 May 1914.

Our Founder

“If I am to be remembered by posterity I should like it to be as the man who taught people to spell Boy with a capital B”

What He Lived For

The Showdown! 3

12 Jan 2013

On which date is BB Day celebrated in Singapore? (10 Points)

A) 10 Jan

B) 11 Jan

C) 12 Jan

D) 13 Jan

Question

Who introduced the Boys’ Brigade to Singapore?

(10 Points + 5 Bonus Points each for his 2 former Companies)

A) Sir Lord Robert Stephenson Baden-Powell

B) Mr. James Milner Fraser

C) Sir William Alexander Smith

D) Mr. Max Lam

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The 1st Singapore Company was started at _________________ on __________?

(10 Points)A) Westside Anglican Church, 6 January 2007

B) Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church, 12 January 2013

C) Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church, 12 January 1930

D) Covenant Evangelical Free Church, 12 January 2013

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Who revived BB activites after WWI & on which year ? (10 Points)

A) Mr. James Milner, 1933

B) Mr. James Milner Fraser, 1932

C) Sir William Alexander Smith, 1931

D) Mr. S P Chua, 1950

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What is the name & species of the flower named after the Boys’ Brigade? (10 Points + 5 Bonus Point for date)

Type of Flower & Name: ____________________

Date: ___________

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Who is the current BB Patron of Singapore?

(10 Points)

A) Mr S R Nathan

B) Mr Tony Tay

C) Mr Tony Tan

D) Mr Lee Kuan Yew

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On which date is Founder’s Day celebrated in Singapore? (10 Points)

A) 1 Oct

B) 2 Oct

C) 3 Oct

D) 4 Oct

Question

The 1st Singapore Company was started at Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church on 12 January 1930.

BB activities were stopped during WWI & were revived only in 1950 by Mr. S P Chua.

Our History (Singapore)

Mr. James Milner Fraser introduced The Boys’ Brigade to Singapore.

He was a former member of the 23rd Aberdeen and the 33rd London Companies.

Our History (Singapore)

On 18 September 1999, an orchid was named after The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore for its 70th Anniversary.

Dendrobium The Boys’ Brigade

In 1971, the President of the Republic of Singapore became the Brigade’s Patron (supporter).

Our BB Patron

BB DAY

In Singapore, BB Day is commemorated on 12 January in schools every year.

FOUNDER’S DAY

The Founding of the BB is celebrated on 4th October every year.

Our Special Days

The Showdown! 4

12 Jan 2013

What are the Words of Table Grace? (10 Points)

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The BB Object shall be…(20 Points)

1. ____________________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________________

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Praise God from whom

All blessings flow

Praise Him all creatures here below

Praise Him above

Ye heavenly hosts

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Amen

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