Evening star., 1914-11-01
Girl Scouts.

me members Of Troop No. invited
ene eeachers OF the Congress Heights
oenool to be their guests at the scout
cluohouse, and the girls demonstrated
the scout work in it's various forms.
Inc serious study which each step re-
cures was so aptly illustrated that the
teachers expressed their appreciation cf
the good work by making a donation
or s5 to. the troop. Ten of the girls
are ready for the second-class badges
the requirements of which test the
executive ability of the members to a
degee which will render the accom-
pilshments of permanent value. vir-
glnia Shuherd and Marguerite Moore
and Golden Lombard took the tender.
foot test at the last meeting Mrs II
E. Richardson Is the captain of the
troop.
A large number of girls were present
at the last meeting of Troop at the
Takoma Park Scout Hall. Two new
members have entered the troop on
probation. and Minette Bergman and
Mary Miller passed the second-class
over night was taken by the girls, who
were chaperoned by their captain, Mrs.
Eggleston. and their lieutenant. The
experience of sleeping in the open was
enjoyed. and the girls were up at dawn
to prepare breakfast. which was eaten
beside CHEEKY campfire. The troop
tramped back to town in time for
school all the happier and richer for
the opportunity of coming in close
touch with Mother Nature
Eighteen girls joined Troop No IA at
the last meeting, which was held at the
Peck Memorial Chapel. with Miss Grace
Kendall as captain. This troop is to
give an entertainment in the near fu-
ture to raise money for uniforms and
equipment. The members have every
incentive to advance rapidly, as each
scout stands as representative of the
organization with its helpfulness, its
ideals and its practical benefactions.
A telegram has been received at head
quarters from Miss Edith Johnston, ma
tional commissioner Of Girl Scouts,
which states that the demonstration
given by the Girl Scouts at the Georgia
Federation of Woman's Clubs was a
great success and made a fine impress
sion on the hundreds of delegates.
A letter received from Mrs. Juliette
Low, founder Of the Girl Scouts In this
country and who is still In England.
states that she and her troop of girls
are busily engaged in relieving. as far
as they are able, the dire want of the
1000 Belgians who arrived in England
Il day or so before the communication
was written. This makes 10000 in all
who have sought refuge in England,
and every man, woman and child who
can lend Il helping hand has been
called upon to feed, clothe and house
these homeless waits. Mrs. Low eX-
presses the wish that all the scouts
should learn speedily to knit or cro-
chet the long woolen scarfs, socks.
belts and body bandages needed for
the soldiers on the continent, and the
sailors on the North sea. Many mans
life may be saved by the warmth OF
these necessities, and all friends of
the scouts are asked to take up their
knitting needles i'll this great cause.
Troop No. s met at the Petworth
NJ E Church Friday evening. After
inspection and the flag salutation, the
girls were drilled by Edwin Mooers in
the manual of arms. the object of this
work being to attain precision and ac-
curacy of movements. After the cap
tain, Mrs. Mooers, gave a talk on the
scout law, each girl was asked to ex-
press her view of the moral effect of
living up to scout requirements.
This troop has been very fortunate in
having Mr.. Wilson A. Carr, member of
the Hospital Corps of the National
Guard, teach the girls f1rst-aid work.
Melba Jones: Gertrude Coon and Doro-
thy Leach have been specializing in
this work. and they hope to win the
ambulance badge. Madeline Elliott
passed the second-class test at a re-
cent meeting. Thurza Suter was elect
ed flag bearer for the coming month
and Jessie Collins is the new troop
secretary. Troop No. 6 is to take an
active part in the fall rally and the
girls are working hard to perfect the
program.
At the last meeting of Troop No. IS
the usual drill was followed by the
basket weaving lesson. given by Miss
P.rgp,an of NeiRhborfOod House This
troop is especially interested in indus
trial work. rs the girls balievs that It