New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-09
HEADQUARTERS NOTICES.

The boy scout camp oil tne New
York City Council. at Hunters Island,
was opened on Monday with a regis
tration of lis. which taxes the ac-
commodations in cots and tentage.
The camp has been officially desig-
mated Camp Mitchell. in honor OF the
Mayor, and all mail intended therefor
should be addressed Camp Mltchei'
Boy Scouts Of America, City Island,
y. Y. The bad weather of the past
week and various delays in the deliv,.
cry of goods nave somewhat hampered
the camp activities, but there has
been no lack Of enthusiasm among
the BOYS. most of whom have worked
with a will to get the camp into con-
dition.
Scoutmasters are warned, that no
further camp passes for any days
prior TO July 20 can be issued, as
there will be no vacancies before that
time. As reservations cannot be MADE
until payment is received at head
quarters. applications for future dates,
accompanied by remittance, should be
sent in promptly in order TO avoid DIS
appointment. Attention is again d.
rcctcd to the rule that boys cannot be
admitted at camp without pass and
that il is useless TO send boy. TO
Hunters Island with explanatory let
ters or excuses for non-payment.
The executive deputy scout COM
missioner is at present Obliged 10
devote considerable time to the camp,
and until further notice he Will be al
headquarters during the following
hours: On Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays, from noon I'M
til ) p. M; on Saturdays, from a.
m. to / p. IN.
Following is the daily camp routine:
MORNING.
$50 First call.
800 EcNcilc
6:i5-'ctting-up exercises.
6..0-tolors.
100 Moss. breakfast
500 to go Policing camp and squad duile'.
$50 20 II Scout activities. games mixes
1l:Oe-Swimmins call
11:45--Rccall
I.:0O-Mcss; dinner.
AFTERNOON.
100 10 eOo-Rest hour.
200 20 S:so-Scout activities, games, etc
5.SO-RecaH
5.fJ-ColoTs. retreat and inspccuoH'
6O0-Mcss supper:
s0o-TattoO.
9:1J-Taps.
Until further notice visitors TO the
camp are welcome at all times, but II
is desired that they should come on
Saturdays and Sundays whenever
possible. as more officers are available
on those days to act as guides and 10
explain the camp activities. Scout
masters and assistant scoutmasters
intending to spend the weekend at
camp must not fail to send in applca-
lions and fees TO headquarters IN ad-
vance. Provisions are ordered In ad-
vance. and the presence of even lew
persons Unexpectedly often causes
difficulty for the campmaster.
The scouts on duty at the Fourth OF
July celebration at the City Hall ana
at Curtis Field. in Richmond. were
especially commended by the officers
in charge for their fine appearance
and efficiency. At the City Hall they
formed part Of guard of honor 10
the Mayor, who received the scout
salute as he passed out to the review
ing stand. :.
The examination of the class IN
first aid at headquarters VIII take
place on Monday evening, July IL, at
O'Clock. DR.. Charles A. Kinch being the
examiner in charge. Only those who
attended four out Of the hve lectures
will be eligible for the examination
Pocket membership certificates Tor
new members of the following troops
are now ready at headquarters, and
will be delivered upon written order
of the scoutmaster: Troops 160, ~,
123. 175, 161, 105, 168, 132, 100, 10y,
1859. 179. 1876, Isl, SO, 100, 70, 152, III,
40. 1O3, 81, Ice, 1855.