The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-03-05
Pleasant Renninn

Boys Camp was held at the Friends meet
ing house, Mount Holly, on Friday even
ing Forty-two boys and leaders from
Burlington and Camden counties were
present to enjoy the occasion and tell of
the pleasant times they had had at the
County Camp during the past five seasons
AS this Camp is under the supervision of
the camp committee, representing the
county committees of the Young Mems
Christian Associations of New Jersey, it
brought together large number of boys
from the several county Associations and
Sunday schools. A delicious dinner was
prepared by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Mount Holly Association.
In the early part of the evening Mrs.
Charles Fl. Engle gave an historical sketch
of the Meeting House which dates back as
far as 1775 and at one time served as the
quarters for the British soldiers during
the Revolutionary war. This was much
appreciated by the boys who gave hearty
applause at the close of Mrs. Engle's re-
marks.
Soon after this the campers fled around
the dinner table which was laden with
good things prepared by the ladies'
auxiliary, and each boy and leader did his
share in enjoying the repast. DR.. w. G.
Petherbridge, of Haddonfield, acted as
POSTMASTER in very acceptable manner
which was highly appreciated by the boys.
Memories of past camp sites were recall
ed. Fred A. Pressey, of Haddonfeld,
spoke of memories of camp at Metedeconk;
George F. Adams, of Moorestown, of the
pleasures enjoyed at Marshall's Island,
and regarding Pit Pleasant, the present
camp site, the boys were very enthusiastic
In explaining the excellent merits of the
camp and surrounding country. This was
dwelt on at length by Lawrence f. Moody,
of Haddonfeld, s. Roger Oliver, of Bur
lington, A. Thomas Atkinson, of Mount
Holly, and others. Many pleasant hap
penings at the county camp were brought
to memory in the reading of the camp
paper, Tie Camp Squeak, by editor Garlic
ton E. Sholl. of Burlington.
F. E. Atkins. of Merchantville, said that
what he liked about the County Boys
Camp was the fact that every boy learned
to be obedient and was taught that religion
was most natural thing and that every
boy was appealed to through his honor
and manhood. D. Porter Oliver, of Bur-
N Ho
Robert A. Semple, of Mount Holly, a
leader of the senior group in the Associa-
citation and Superintendent of the Presby-
terrain Sunday school, said that his Sunday
Sunday school had sent six boys to Camp
during the last few years and the school
was delighted in the results obtained.
Fred A. Tracey, Herbert Il. Branin and
William R. Rossell, of Mount Holly; John
Roberts, of Florence; Howard Pitcher and
Ralph Satterthwaite, of Moorestown, and
Edwin W. Roberts, of Haddonfeld, were
enthusiastic In their remarks regarding
this years delegation at camp from their
respective groups.
Hugh D. Maydole, county secretary Of
Camden county, and Otis B. Read, county
secretary of Burlington county, spoke 8
word as to the future of the camp. This
seasons camp period begins on Wednes
day, June Goth to July oath, and will in.
clude two sections of two weeks each
the first section from June &c to July 10
second section from July 10 to "a. Capt
George M. Blackman, keeper of the Ocear
City Life Saying Station, will be present
at camp and give an exhibition of lif,
saving and the examinations for the U. s
Volunteer Life Saving certificates. 1t wal
announced that Rev. Arthur Phillips, o
Beverly, would be present for time il
camp and conduct the Bible study talk
and that chief John VanSycle, of Trenton
would be at the old stand. The camp
open to any boy over 10 years of age, VIII
makes application to the camp director
Otis B. Read, of Mount Holly. The an
provsl of parent or guardian is required
The cost of board, use of boats and al
else pertaining TO camp, is $3.50 per wee
for members of county Y. NJ. G. A. groups
: All others So per week. This does not In
: clude transportation to camp. A depos
of 81 must accompany each application
June 10 is the last day for guaranteein
accommodations for the campers of tn
e season and indications at the reunion lie
, those in charge of the camp to believe thu
! the limit would be reached far In adYant
Of that date.