Arizona republican., 1914-06-21
BOY SCOUTS
 BRING BACK
 MUCH HEALTH
Camp Alto Broken Up After Happy Fortnight Assistant Scoutma S t CT Javcox Tells of Y. NJ. C. A. Boys Doings
{BY R. E. JAYCOX)

where. under the leadership of W. H. Turner Of he Y NJ. C. A., and Francis Garter, they nave camped for the past three weeks, among the pines. The twenty-one brHs and three leaders. who comprised this first annual en- campment of the scouts. are vigorous ly unanimous that it was a great sue cess and should be repeated, and made a permanent institution. Twen- ty-one tanned and happy faces testify to the fact
 The camp was located close to the Alto station on Willow cheek, in roam, where flows one of the numer- ous pure cold sprin of this region. An old boiler and fire oox, remains of the deserted Last thance' gold mine nearby served as the outdoor kitchen. Damming up Willow creek at a point below camp with rocks and brush, the boys made a miniature storage reser- voir for bathing. A baseball diamond, lead off nearby was the scene of daily conflict, becoming so fierce, that on the day of departure it took eleven innings to decide the contest.
 Hikes from camp to points of inter est nearby extending sometimes over several days were among the most enjoyable features of the encampment. Cool days and cooler nights clear air and beautiful scenery and everywhere abundant spring water, made hiking a pleasure and gave the scouts appe- tites that kept the cooks guessing. On ! these hikes several gold and copper mines nearby were visited Thumb Butte, the familiar Prescott landmark, was sealed by a party of ten scouts. who camped over night at it's base, as- cending in the early morning.
 Granite Mountain, west of Prescott, said to be $500 feet in elevation and one of the hardest climbs in Arizona, stood as a challenge to the boys. Al | though several prospectors in Prescott and other reputable people advised l the boys not to try to climb, it did not 1 scare them. They were from Missouri 1 Seven of them packing blankets and 1 three days rations, started out accom- panied by two leaders. Camp was pitched about noon at the base of the mountain at the junction of two springs and the party explored both sides of the base for the most feasible point at which to start the climb. 1 / Having chosen point of ascent, the boys started to climb the steep slope. Over rocks and boulders where some times 1t was necessary to drop a rope to aid the fellow below: then heavy 1 brush, scrub oak and manzanita. the way jed. Afterward it was evident that the most difficult way possible had been chosen. At one o'clock reaching what was thought to be the summit, they saw a yet higher peak, After eating lunch. they pressed on to 1t again discovering that the real summit lay at least a mile farther on. Through the crater-like basin which forms the top of Granite Peak they continued finally arriving at the summit at pm. That this was the real peak was cer- tain as attested by the U. s. G. s. bench mark and tin can upon a staff, some other climbers evidene of victory. A remarkable view of the whole surrounding country was ob- l tained, photos taken and a safe and rapid descent made. Then, how those 1 three days rations suffered.
 Granite Dells, above Prescott was the goal of the last big hike, on last Thursday. In this mass of gigantic lava formation, fantastic in shape and beautiful in color lies a small artifi- oi1 al 1aly rho ing suits rowboats and a shoot the chute. completed the joy. Oh you swim! It's a shame to tell it. but on the following morning the lake was three inches higher, due to a deposit of real estate on the bottom.
 On the last night in camp. a grand camp fire and taffy pull was the event
 Four mighty toreadors fresh from
 Mexico, found two discarded steers heads. Candles formed eyes, a young
 tree the body, pine branch the tai
 One toreador acting as "the from
 legs" bore the head and the other "tht hind legs" upheld the dignity of tht rear Rushing together like knights o1
 old in mighty joust, the steer heat first to crumble was adjudged defeated
 Camp closed in a blaze of spiendor
 Aside from the pleasures incident tt
 the three weeks of camp life it is quite
 certain that the fellows are benefited
 in other ways They are a stronger
 manlier crowd. Pulling up with tn,
 rough outdoor life and enduring phy
 sical hardships is part of the scout
 creed
 Credit for the success of the camp i
 due in large measure to the patience
 enthusiasm and unfailing good cheer O
 Scoutmaster Turner.
 The following boys were in camp:
 Donald Scott, Lee Moore, Harol,
 Moore, Ben Herzberg, George Stewart
 Logan Dameron, Wilmer Young, How
 ard Hildreth, Brodie Hildreth, Ton
 Stewart, Alfred Green, Jack Griffir
 Harold TOvrea, Grant Fitch, Newton
 Spellman, Joe Robertson, Albert Win
 ship, Harold Marks. Harold Loci
 Marrough O'Brien, John Irvine.