The Washington times., 1914-11-01
GIRL SCOUTS ASKED
TO HELP BELG|ANS
Urged to Learn How to Knit or
Crochet Articles for War Re-
lief Work.

According to a letter received by Miss
{ Ora Neal, secretary of the Girl Scout
Q Canization, from Mrs. Juliette Low,
under OF the Girl Scouts in America
vho is know in England, she and
f"r troop OF girls are busily engaged
g. relieving as far as possible the
dire want Of 1000 Belgians. who ar
rived in England a day before the COM
n unication was written. The letter said
lat this late arrival of soldiers brought
tie number of refugees in England up
g. 10000, and every man and child
VINO is able has been called upon
& help feed, clothe, and house these
homeless waifs' Mrs Low expressed
-gc wish that all Girl Scouts should
Speedily learn to knit, or crochet, the
long woolen scarfs. socks. belts. and
I 4ndages needed for the soldiers on the
{ ointment and the sailors on the
North sea
Ten Girl Scouts of Troop No. 9 are
lnrw prepared to take their second class
c eEaminations. Virginia Shepherd. Mar
Ierite Moore. and Golden Lombard
We're tested in the tenderfoot subjects
st the troops last meeting. The mem
lnrs OF this troop were the hostesses Of
the Congress Heights school teachers
at this gathering. which was con-
Quoted In the Scout clubhouse. The
particular study which each step re-
guires was illustrated for the benefit of
the teachers, who in turn contributed s.
70 the troop Mrs. E. E. Richardson,
cartain, was in charge.
The last meeting of Troop No. 5, Of
y 1aRoma Park, conducted in the troops
ually large attendance. Two new
nembers have entered the troop on pro-
bauon, and Minette Bergman and Mary
y ller have passed the second class test.
Under the leadership of Mrs. Eggles-
ton, captain. the troop went on a long
overnight hike recently. The girls were
up at dawn to prepare breakfast, which
vas eaten beside a campfire. Accord
Ing TO assertions made by the partici-
p5t nts the out-of-door experience was
enjoyed very much. The girls tramped
back to Washington in time for school
Nt the last meeting of Troop No. IA.
eighteen girls were enrolled as men,
bers of the troop. The gathering took
place in Peck Memorial Chapel and was
conducted by Miss Grace Kendall cap
tain. Announcement was made that an
entertainment to raise funds for uni
forms and equipment, is to be given in
the near future.
Troop No. 6 met at Petworth Metho-
|dist Episcopal Church Friday evening
|of last week. After inspection and flag
|sslutation, the girls were drilled. in the
manual of arms. by Edwin Mooers. AZ
ter the drill Mrs. Mooers. captain, gave
In talk on The Scout Law" In connec-
lion with her address Captain Mooers
asked each girl to express her view of
the moral effect of living up to the Girl
Scout requirements.
At the last meeting of Troop No. 13.
the usual drill was followed by a basket
weaving lesson under the direction of
Miss Bergman. of Neighborhood House.
This troop is specializing In industrial
work. Miss Beatrice Dulla and Mrs.
Sptvey were present
Wilson A. Carr. a member of the Hos
pitai Corps of the National Guard. is
i1structing the girls Of Troop No. 8 in
first aid work. Melba Jones' Gertrude
Coon and Dorothy Leach have been
= specializing in this work and express
tier confidence in passing the neces-
sary requirements for the ambulance
badge. Madeline Elliott passed the sec
Oud class test successfully. ThurZa Su-
ter was elected flag bearer for the COM
ing month, and Jessie Collines is the
troops new secretary.