Newark post., 1913-10-01
Boy Scouts Hold
First Field Meet
Continued from page l.

UOt1 COueS. TlZeS, SCOUT dAe,
watch and haversack.
Antelope race, consisting of
teams of seven Scouts, each hold
ing to the belt Of Scout in front of
him, running down field to troop
leader holding staff, the object be-
ing to seize this staff, the troop
leader then grabbing on to belt of
last Scout and the eight returning
to starting point without break.
Old Swedes won first prize, base
ball bat; Harrison street, second,
book and Newark third.
The prizes for the dressing race,
i'll which the Scouts successively
place on the ground their hats,
coats, puttees, and shoes, then race
to see which one can dress quickest,
was won by Newark, first prize,
scroll saw, and second, Scout man
ual.
A base ball mitt, donated by
Cofer, Price and Co., to be awarded
to troop winning highest number
of points, was awarded to Newark
Troop with 81 points, Old Swedes
being second with %.
The First Aid was in the nature
of an exhibition and no prizes were
awarded in these numbers. In the
Stretcher race a stretcher was inn
provised from coats and slaves and
the patient brought in. Newark.
came in first, and North East Sec
ond. In the Fireman Lift New
ark came in first and Old Swedes
second. Resuscitation Of a drown
ed person was demonstrated by
Old Swedes Troop, and was high
ly interesting. and instructive ex-
hibition. They also gave an exhib-
ition with the heiiograph, probably
the only one, owned by Scouts in
the State. ..- -. -
A very enthusiastic letter was re-
ceived from Scoutmaster Mallery
Of Old Swedes, praising the splen-
did location Of the field and the
sportsmanlike manner in which the
contests were conducted and de-
claring that he and his Scouts had
a ''mighty fine time from start to
finish.'
The North East Troop, though
not very old, showed up splendidly,
the boys entering with zest into all
the contests.
This was the first time the towns
people as a whole have been given
an opportunity to witness the
Scouts at their various activities
and it was pleasant surprise and
revelation to them to learn to what
a splendid organization the boys
belong. Nothing but praise for the
organization and the Scouts has
been heard on all sides and many
promises of assistance and cooper
alton have been given. Persons at
tending the Field Day Meet could
not be otherwise than greatly i'm
pressed with the wonderful educa-
tional value of the organization. 1t
is only necessary to attend some
such Scout affair to become enthus-
iastic as the Scouts themselves.
The First Aid is an especially
feature of the Scouts ed
ucation and is of sufficient import
ance to warrant the support of the
by everyone. 1t may
mean the saving of many lives
that would otherwise be lost be-
cause of lack of this very know
ledge. And this is but one of the |
many valuable things taught the
Scouts. Merit badges are awarded |
he boys for passing examinations
n various useful subjects.
The local boys are very enthus-
astic over the success of the affair
md declare that next years shall
,e as the circus posters declare
bigger and better than ever.
The thanks of the local troop and
# the visiting troops is extended
0 the judges and the authorities
Who permitted the use of the field
nd to Mr.. Rubencame and Mr..
Seely, and to all those who so
indy assisted in any way to make
he affair such fine success.