Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-30

w. C. Tollcson-Vice President
Frank De Souza-Secretary and
Treasurer
c. r Craig-Scout Commissioner.
SCOUT COUNCIL.
G. II. Craig-PresidCn
l.. III. Tolleson-Secrctary Treasurer.
The purpose of the Boy Scouts Cf
America Is character building for bows
l etween i and Is; an effort to train
boys in selC-reliance. manhood and
good citizenship through scout-craft
which includes instruction in first aid,
l:fe saving. tracking. signalling. ma
ture stud, camp-"-dft. wOod-crdft
ohivalry and patriotism. l. is not a
Gectarian movement: section No. l. OF
the Boy Scout Law reads: He is
reverent toward God. He is faithful in
his religious duties and. respects the
convictions of others in matters Of
custom and religion" But the military
virtues of discipline. obedience. neat
ness and order. which are also Scout
virtues, are taught All OF which
challenges the admiration of every
good citizen. Success to the Boy
| Scouts,
Territorial Fair Grounds.
During the week Of the Territorial
Fair rest room and nursery for
children were established on the fair
grounds. under the grand stand, in
charge of one OF our secretaries. Fur
niture from the Association building,
pictures, photographs of public play
grounds in many cities of the coun-
try. Y NJ c. y literature and PhOe-
tx daily papers furnished rest, in
struction and pleasure To more thar
1900 persons. which fully compensated
for the time, labor and money eX-
pended. In addition to the rest room
and nursery. and adjoining thereto, an
emergency hospital was fitted up
ready for use in case of accident or
sudden illness Plans are being per-
fected for Il much larger and more
complete effort in this line of prac-
teal Christian Endeavor and public
usefulness at the 1912 fair.
Camp Brodie.
\ new. attractive field Of Y. NJ. G..
\. activity presented itself with the
National Guard meet at Camp Bro
die July 1929
The opportunity was welcomed and
Physical Director Fitzgerald assigned
to this duty. w J. Cole gave valu-
able voluntary assistance. The work
ing equipment was limited. but what
it.Iaclled was made up in cordiality and
a desire to be Of service to the boys
The quartermaster provided ample
quarters and FitZ did the rest. This
became a favorite and wholesome
lounging place for the soldiers when
off duty and supplied them, free of
charge. with magazines. papers. sta
tionery. writing facilities, and such
games as checkers and chess. Enter
tainments and religious meetings were
held evenings and Sundays, which
were well attended and keenly appre-
ciated.
The entire expense of this work. in
Guiding railroad fares and supplies to-
tailed only $273O. The good accom-
plished it is difficult to estimate, but
we received from both officers and
men hearty expressions of gratitude
and the hope that the Phoenix asso-
citation might continue the work at
the camp next year. The Colonel
commanding assured our represeta-
tive that another year there should
he. for this work. no expense to the
association.
Unsolicited letters of commentator.
received since the encampment, con-
clusively prove that the Y. NJ. c. A.
work with the National Guard was
we'll worth while This year we shall
be able 10 plan it on a more generous
scale
Such work as this at Camp Brodie,
the territorial fair grounds, and many
other cases show how divers and tar-
reaching are the opportunities, aims
and activities of this organization
i'm its unselfish efforts to help young
men in all places and wherever occa-
sion offers.
The man who lives for himself
alone leaves no one to miss him when
he dies.
Pool and Billiards.
Because we put in pool and bililarus
for the enjoyment of our members we
have been subjected to some httie
criticism.
When the question first came before
the directors for decision the general
secretary was instructed To write 10
twenty-five of the leading assocla-
tions of the country. both East ana
West for their advice and experience.
This correspondence showed that
more than 40 per cent of those. to