Evening Star Newspaper, October 18, 1925, Page 34

BOY SCOUTS One hundred and twenty-five mem-| hers of the Camp Roosevelt Honor Tribe, the C. M. O., met In the assem- bly hall of the Central Y. M. C. A Saturday evening—the largest number of C. M. O.’s ever brought together at | one time. The following five scouts | were elected to the honor of the third degree: J. Wilson Leverton. Troop 49: | Dopald Craig, Troop 20; Edward Sel- uel, Troop 33; Sam Mears and Howard Mears, Troop C. G hlaefli was | made general chairman of the ban- quet committee, and D. J. Tyrrell, scoutmaster of Troop 100, was given | charge of arranging the Autumn trip | to the Shenandoah fores. resev which is planned for next Saturd: October 24, while the Autumn foliage | =y at Its height of coloration in the | Virginia hil This excursion will be by auto, with an overnight encampment at Powells Tort, at the foot of Mussanutten | Mountatn, and will be the 1 ex cursion this year to be sponsored by | the tribe. A heavy delegation will make the trip. A plan is under way to | develop from the C. M. O. membership a number of teams of expert instruc tors in the various scout tests, pre- parad to assist new troops and others wigh,ug instructicz {n the subfects teccesury for advancement. In addi tion, at least one demonstration team wiu be developed. tratned to help in | public exhibitions and entertainments. | Scout E st w renc legree. ccutive Edward D. Shaw | attended the biennial con- | of scout executives of the third held at Fayette: e, Pa., where addresses on scouting | rapher in the & | sioners last Tuesday evening, | the home of Commissioner Barry Mo- Assistant Executive “Skipper’ Hol- brook spent most of last week in the New England States on a short trip of observation. Miss Julia Cauthen, efficient stenog- out headquarters office for the last tvo years and for some time in charge of troop records and | registrations, is returning to South Carolina to take another position, and will be greatly missed in local scout- |ing circles. Old-time C. M. O. members and the amp Roosevelt Scouts of earlier years be interested to know that Matty,” otherwise known as Harri- on A. Matsinger, who was assistant camp director at Roosevelt for four vears, is expected to land in New York after his tour of Europe, follow- (ng three years in China, on October 16. Bevond a doubt, he will be seen in Washington in the near future, and will most assuredly be present at the U. M. O. Christmas banquet. At a meeting of the deputy commi; held at both the star efficiency or stand- troop contest and the post ad- vancement-contest were once more re- vised, Improved, strengthened, in the light of the experlences of the past year. Lengthy study and earnest work have been expended by many men vitally interested in scouting in Washington on these two competitions for the sole purpose of assisting scout- masters and troops *in making tha scouting program more efficient. The active co-operation of troops is needed that these annual incentives hun, ard GIRL SCOUTS The second meeting of the year of Troop 1, s Elizabeth Griffith lieutenant; Marion Parrish, scribe, was | held October 7. The regular opening ceremonies were held und s for the coming months dis offi- cers were nominated, election to be held at the next meeting. | The troop is planning for a hike for | the purpose of studying nature and | passing second-class fire making. After the meeting the troop helped at a_ dinner being held at Foundry Church. Some camp songs were sung, after which the meeting closed with good- night circle. Troop 10 met Saturday at Central | Presbyterlan Church. Following the | regular scout ceremonies patrol cor- ners were held. Plans for Girl Scout | week were alscussed. Classes were | formed, Miss Scuskey assisting those working on merit badge tests, and Miss Hazel Scanlan, the captain, tak- ing those working for second-class. Scribe, Dorothy Reed “riday night with 21| members present. Two new memb were brought jn and Scout Joy Bu ler of Troop 21 was a guest. After opening ceremories the girls talked of different kirds of nuts. Several games wyre piaved and Songs Sung. The meeting adjourned with taps. A court of honor was held with Miss Adah Bagby, the captain, in cha Troop 12 met ge. Troop its meeting at the | Falls Church P 3 pan._ After the opening ceremonies Capt. Bonell urged scouts to gather Autumn leaves and press them. The scouts enjoved several new &ongs which the captain taught them; after this games were played. Five new members were given parts of the| tenderfoot work. Court of honor was held and plans for keeping charge of the scout room, which is a small room in the parish hall given the troop for its meetings. Scribe, Betty Keith Harrison The Bethesda Girl Scouts, Troop 17, met with their captain, Mrs. Willlam Peters, Wednesday at the Masonic Hall. Much work was done on pre paring for tenderfoot, second-class and merit badge tests. ribe, Ellen Harkness. The meeting of Wildrose Troop 18, held in the parish hall of the Church of the Transfiguration Thurs: | part of the | Harrisburg, | beth Waters, garet Jame: | Chase, sh Hall Saturday at | b | tended this meeting. |ton Scout organization: Council, president of the Officers’ Club: Adah Bagby, Miss Betty Adams and Miss Katherine Wylle of the Officers’ Clul many meetings as possible [ held out of do Plans cussed for a hike to be taken Satu day. A campfire \\\( roasted sweet po- tatoes and other good things was a meeting of Troop 36 held Thursday. Much work was done, in- cluding signaling practice. The cap- tain, Miss Catherine Vaux, announced that she would not be present at the next meeting, as she plans to attend the regional conference to be held : Pa. Scribe, Alice Higbee. 40—Mrs. Conrad H. Young, captain; Ruth Schreiber, scribe—met Friday at the Chevy Chase Presb: terian Church Annex. Lieut. Cyn- thia Crocker helped the girls working on second-class tests and Helen Bit tenger taught tenderfoot work, Troop Troop 42 held its first regular meet- ing of the season October {, with an attendance of 23, with 5 probationers. All the patrol leaders of last year were present. The following were chosen as officers for the yvear: Eliza- Vivien Essex, Abigail Emilie Dunbar, Myrta Wil- Marsh, Mary zer and After the meet- Young, the cap- Pottel liams, Betty Mary Lee Watkins. ing Mrs. Conrad H. | tain, held a court of honor. Troop 47—Mrs. Peters, captain: Ma: scribe—met at the Chev Md., school Friday. The sec lass Scouts worked on dge tests and the tenderfoo ed signaling in groups. The first lieutenant, Mrs. Kuhn, at- Molly Greele: the second lieutenant, taught a new game with a basket ball. This was played out in the open. Patrols were firmed and new patrol leaders chosen. Scouts new The regional conference at Harris- burg, Pa., is being attended by the following members of the Washing- Mrs. Henr; District_Scout commissione . Charles R, Lindsay, jr commissioner; Mrs_ Mrs. Earl Chafee and Greene of the Washington and Miss Evelina Gleaves, local director; Miss Catherine Vaux, Miss Flather, M. ut. Young. Doroth called to order by the captain, Irwin. Old and new busines taken up, dues collected and the reg- ular ceremonies held. A knot-tying game was played. Three new mem- bers are working on tenderfoot work and others on second-class. Helen Sollers is color bearer, Elizabeth Mid- dlemas, scribe. Troop 21, Narcissus, held its weekly meeting at Petworth School Friday evening. After the opening exercise court of honor was held by the cap tain, Miss Agnes McElrc Discus- sion as to the nature of the proposed Halloween party prevailed and was deferred until the next meeting. The girls were urged to enter for some of the merit badge tests. At the next meeting the girls will be trained for needlewoman and dressmaker tests. On Scout Sunday, November §, the Protestant girls will atend the Wal- lace Memorfal Church and the Cath olic girls will attend thelr own church in a group. The meeting udjourned with singing “Just a Troop of Girl Scouts.” ad its meeting Friday at ce. Two new members this time. The opening ceremonies were followd by u busi. ness meeting. It was decided to hold the meetings at the home of the cap- fain, Mrs. Read, instead of at the Eastern Star Home. Classes were held and the meeting adjourned with singing taps. Secribe, Julla Bell. Troop 22 the usual p entered at On October 7 the meeting of Troop 24 was called to order by the captain, Miss Bet Adams. Mhe girls studied how to set a table properly. It was announced that one of the members very ill, so the girls sent her some flower: e sung and several games Scribe, Rose Okun. Daisy Troop Ing caputain; Dorothy held its meeting Friday at Fourth Presbyteriun Church. After opening the exercises, classes were held in sig- naling, observation, fire prevention and tenderfoot work. Plans for a hike in the near future were made. ;‘and-nlgh! Circle” closed the meet- ng. Troop 28 met October 8. The usual exercises were held and were follow- el by a bLusiness meeti Dorothy Townsend wus made a patrol leader. During patrol corners the following were chosen as patrol names: Beaver, Bquirrel, Silver Fox and Eagle. The troop was dismissed after the good- night song. A court of hoonr was held, with the captain, Miss Evelina %leaves, in charge. Scribe, Ethel Johnson. was s Phelan, act Troop 31—Miss Katherine Wrylie, captain—met Wednesday afternoon. The opening ceremonies were fol- lowed by games. The system of points was explained. The meeting ad- journed with ““Taps. Pine Cone Troop, 34, held its meet- ing Thursday at the home of the cap- tain, Miss Vera Lawrence. A court of honor was held and a patrol point system worked ovt and decided upon. | Knot tying was reviewed. Mary Fo-| ley finished her tenderfoot test. The group went out of doors and the fol- lowing girls took the fire-building part of thelr second-class test: Helen Barn- shaw, Linda Swain, Alice Willlams, Gladys Acfon, Mary Foley and Ruth |directions for babies and children of; Clarke. Fire prevention week was discussed, and was of preventing fires were given. 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The advanceinent contest will begin November 1 aryl run for five montis- until March 31.. The efliciency contest will run from Movember 1 to May 1, Revised reguladons governing both contests will be available for scout- masters and others interested early this week. In the star efickency contest every troop has a chance to win. Ratings will be based on atfainment under the four heads of troop vrganization, troop records, troop accomplishments, and personal inspection, Every troop reaching a standing <¥ 75 per cent will be known as a “standard troop,” and its members, as herttofore, will be privileged to wear a rewd felt star over the right breast pocket of their scout uniform. A change this vear provides that troops reaching higher average, to be announced in the final regula tions, will be designated as “crack” troops and wear a sfiver star. The troop making the highest average of | all will be given the custcsly of The Evening Star trophy cup for one year. This cup has been {n compeyition for seven years. It was won in I8'18-19 by Troop 5, in_1919-20 by Troap 1920-21 by Troop 16, in 19:A1- Troop 40,"in 1922-23 by Troop W0, in 1924-24 by Troop 20. The advancement contest far the Washington Post trophy cup w¥ll be based on scout advancement alone, points being awarded for passing from tenderfoot to second-class Scout, from second to first, and for each merit badge taken. This contest has po- duced keen rivalry each year, with six vears of competition behind it, amd | w won In 191920 and 1% by Troop 10, in 1920-21 by Troop 100, in 1 2 hy Troap 1, and in 19%4-25 by Troop 9! Troop 57, of which Maj. Stanley L. Wolfe is scoutmaster, like many other troops, held its regular Friday night meetings right through the Summer. A week ago, when a representative from headquarters visited the troop, he found 35 Scouts present under the charge of Col. W. B. Greeley, head of the Forest Service, who has recently become assistant scoutmaster of this troop. Troop 7 was very prominent in fleld activities last year, winning both | the division and interdivision meets |In the period that it was represented at Camp Roosevelt the troop did fine work. Many members got camp let ters and merit badges and joined the M. 0. Although these hoys are away out in Chevy Chase, they expect to give the rest of the troops in the District some real competition for any honors that are offered this year. If other troops in the city holding prominence in Scout contests and activities do not watch out they will be forced to take | a back seat by this active, progressive | troop. Troop 101 of Ballston recently held an Interesting service when a Boy Scout bronze grave marker w laced in Prospect Hill Cemetery at the grave of their former assistant scoutmaster, | Elsam K. DeGroot, who was buried | A. Kahn Inc. 935 F Street STAK, last February after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. Assistant Scoutmas- ter DeGroot came up through the troop from tenderfoot to his final posi- tion, and was greatly beloved by all. Troop 101, a veteran troop, has just reregistered for the tenth year, and during all this time has had but one scoutmaster, Frank M. Sherwood, who is atill leading the troop. It meets in a fine Scout hall, the point property of the Boy and Girl Scouts of Ballston and troop affairs are administered b a general committee of citizens of the town with interest in both organiza tions. During the past few years the two troops have raised funds to pay for the hall, and at present equip- ping it with chairs and other needed paraphernalia. WASHINGTO SAY “BAYER ASPIRIN"— Gpnuine When you see the “Bayer Cross’ getting the genuine Bayer Aspirin pre%nb(d by phy cians and proved safe by Colds Headache Pain Neuralgia Neuritis Toothache OCTOBER 18 CRITICS PRAISE MERIT OF MODERN FURNITURE Doubt, However, That Product of Present Perfod Ever Will Bring Prices of Others. 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