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The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28
Mining News From
American Fork Canyon

Ne Isaac Wadley came down from
,uerican Fork canyon Tuesday,
there he has been operating the
wadley lease on the Wyoming mine.
10 reports conditions looking up in
mis- old historic property, and he is
,.t,nq out more ore and of better
srode than he has done for several
months past He expects to send
,vo more shipments to the smelter
hsfore being closed in with the win
,er's snow However, he intends con-
inning work all winter, and will sack
mo ore extracted and ship to the
shelter at the opening Of spring next
rear.
Mr.. Wadley says that the Mineral
Fiat strike is the greatest strike In
,he canyon for several years. He
Mnks that Rabbe and Daniels, the
lsasees, will make a nice bunch of
money out of the strike before the
base expires. The ore is of good
srade and lies in we'll defined vein,
indicating permanency more than is
usual with strikes in this district.
|The men have several feet of STOPPING
ground aud the depth is yet to be de-
|ermlned
Mr. Wadley thinks. however. that
HE most promising property In the
canyon is the Bay State, being oper-
sted by George Tyler and others. He
books to see this property develop
Into a great paying mine; the for
nation is solid and in place, which
b not true of some other parts OF the
district He thinks that It will not
require much work to determine that
|ne Bay State will become a steady
PRODUCER
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28
BREyITY

. Two farmers met one day.
'Hlo ST."
'Hlo Josh"
gay what did you give your horse
'oen he had the colicY"
"rurpcntinc."
'slong SIT"
Dslong Joshlo
"H1o 81" w
lilo JOSH"
.or. VIVA, d'd you say you gave your
"% %ne9 he had the colic?"
Tdrpcntmc.", g's,Ss a
a well' it killed my horse
. KILLED mine. too"
'slong SIT"
's'long Josh,o
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28
IORMER PLEASANT GROVE
CITIZEN GREATLY HONORED

Pleasant Grove was honored this
seek by having the Utah State Teach
las Convention elect Howard r.
briggs as president for the ensuing
year. There were about 5000 teach
|tn present, so that the election means
4 great honor to Mr.. briggs, who is
a professor in the U. of U. He was
born and raised in Pleasant Grove.
land while acknowledging Salt Lake
|CiIy as his place of residence, still
i pleased to call Pleasant Grove the
Place where he was born and raised,
Tome. a..
Another Utah county man, @. N.
Child, served as president over the
State Teachers Institute during the
past year.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28

Mrs. Joseph Spencer and children
are in Salt Lake City. visiting with
relatives over the Thanksgiving holi-
days.
Miss Annie Kirk and Mrs. Martha
Wolley of Springville. spent Thanks
giving week end with Mr.. and Mrs
T. w, Faye
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. W. Lund we're Salt
Lake visitors the first of the week.
Mr.. Lund left there for Idaho. with
horse TO sell. Mrs. Lund returned
home Tuesday night.
Think of 8 turkeys, chicken, 8
pounds of butter, silk dress. 2 doz-
en- eggs and box of flowers all in
the same mail pouch This came to
Pleasant Grove one day this week.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28
IhORNTON 4 SONS INCORPORATES


Provo, Nov. PA. X. Thornton a.
sons who are conducting a mercan-
me business in American Fork and
easant Grove. have incorporated
under the name of The A. X. Thorn
On Sons company. and Will take
o'er The business of A. X, Thornton
4 Sons.
rieasant Grove is the place of the
'ompany's general Office. The capt
~ stock is $4,000. In shares of the
par value of 81 each. The officials,
'no also constitute the board of d.
ectors are:
n, . N Thornton, president; Alex
"Vrnton' vice president; and Mrs. ].
y thornton, secretary and treasur-
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28
Pleasant Grove Department

Lacy olpin and Mr.. Legrande White
IN the Salt Lake Temple Friday. Miss
olpin is the charming daughter of
nishop and Mrs. f. ID. Olpin, and the
groom is one of Peasants Groves
ieauing young men. Over 100 attend
ed the double wedding reception,
winch was held last night for the
uhcies and aunts, and tonight for the
cousins.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28
ERICKSON GROCERY TO
OPEN SOON

Mr.. {. j. Erickson came from Salt
Lake Tuesday and is now remodeling
le Johnson Store building ON First
North Street He will open up in the
rear future with complete stock of
siocerles; In the spring he will erect
an addition to his building where he
"'ll install modern bakery and ice
cream factory. Mr.. Erickson Is well
sualliled TO conduct these lines. hav-
hg had vide experience In Los Ange-
yes and Salt Lake City.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28

Oyer-production and crop mortgage
force the farmers into ruinous com
petition with each other. The remedy
lies In organization and in co-opera'
ton IN marketing.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28

pr o. T. Grua was a Salt Lake
visitor Wednesday.
Miss opha Halliday is n Salt take
visitor this week.
Mr & a. Anderson spent the last
mar OF the week in Salt Lake City
a pc" baby boy arrived at the home
of Mark Murphy Sunday
DR. and Mrs. II. NJ Vance spent
Thanksgiving in Salt Lake.
Mr. and Mrs. r. p. swenson spent
Thanksgiving Day in Lehi
owen anderson Of the L. of T., is
homo for the Thanksgiving HOLIDAYS
Clarence Christensen and Fred
Thorne were Salt Lake visitors Thurs
day.
Miss Ruby Meakiu of Salt Lake.
was the guest of Dr. and Mrs Vance
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. X. Overlade spent
Thursday In Provo.
Mrs. Robert Steele is a Salt Lake
visitor this week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Conway spent
Thanksgiving Day in Pleasant Grove.
Mr. and Mrs, Dan Wadley and Mr..
and Mrs. Hyrum Carlson spent Thurs
day in Salt Lake,
Martelle Lund is home from the
A. c. to spend Thanksgiving with his
parents
Mr. Ruben Farnsworth of Blackfoot,
Idaho, is visiting relatives and friends
in Pleasant Grove.
Frank J. Hewlett of Salt Lake.
made a pleasant call at the Post Of
flee this week
Lynne and Harold Robson, stu
dents Of the U. Of T.. are visiting with
their parents this week end.
Art MaXGeld underwent success
full opesltion for hemorroids at the
l.. d S. hospital Wednesday.
Guy Robinson came in from the
road long enoght to eat Thanksgiving
turkey with his family.
Miss Marion Tanner spent Thanks
giving week end at Payson, Utah. the
guest of relatives and friends.
Junius Hayes, principal of the Rich
field High School, visited with his
Pleasant Grove relatives several days
this week
Twenty seven of Pleasant Groves
public school teachers attended the
state Teachers Institute in Salt Lake
city this week
Mr.. N, X Nielsen of Springville
and Mr.. and Mrs. d. II, Robinson of
Manti, were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jos. Thorne Thanksgiving Day
Mrs. Lawrence Monson left Friday
morning for Snowflake, Arizona,
where she will remain all winter
Mr. Monsoon accompanied her TO Salt
Lake.
The following were among the
teachers who attended the Utah Edu-
cational meeting at Salt Lake City,
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:
j. II. Walker. a. l.. Richardson, H.
E, Johnson, S. a. Kirk, Mrs. Alma
Kirk, Estellc Fenton. Belle olpin
Lorona Rankin, Leona West, Viola
Vest, Burton Smith, Elroy West,
Gunner Rasmussen, Geo w. Larson,
Lucille Harvey and Mae Clark, Mr.
and Mrs. A. r. Oyerlade,
Mrs. Irwin Thomsau and baby Of
brigham City, came to Pleasant Grove
Monday, and are spending a few days
with her sister, Mrs. J.. p. Lund Mr.
Thomson came down Thursday.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28
NOTHING EXCEPT THE MINT

can make money without adver-
Using. But injudIcious advertis-
ing is sinful waste OF money
This paper is good puller and
result getter. Give It a trial and
be convinced.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28

A. Lee Harper is improving after
an attack of rheumatism.
Mr.. Guy Cutler was the guest of
Miss Estelle Fenton Thursday
Mr.. Summer Hatch of Heber, was
a Pleasant Grove visitor Thanksgiv-
ing Day.
Miss Bertha Owens from Snowflake,
Arizona. spent the past week with
Mrs. L. NJ. Monson.
Mr.. Richard Fenton, who has been
attending school at Morgan. spent
Thanksgiving at home.
Tuesday. to spend ten days visiting
her sister, Mrs. Samuel Jorgenscn.
Mrs. Grace II. Nelson and Miss
Efiie Nelson were American Fork
visitors Friday.
Miss Lorena White of Salt Lake
City, spent Sunday here visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. White.
The Review wants your job print.
ing Messrs Business Man, Profession
al Man and Every Day Citizen. 2s-1t
The Misses Lorena Rankin and
Florence Harped wcde guests of Mrs
L. w. Brewster OF Salt Lake City the
forepart OF the week.
Mr.. Thomas Gleason left Monday
for mission to the Northwestern
States, with headquarters at Portland,
Oregon.
Mr.. John II. Wright, who has been
living In Charley Johnson's home,
moved to Linden, and w. T.. Morby
has moved into the Johnson home
anu bOiph aihiNh ~
Manti, remained over from attending
the State Teachers Convention, to
visit for few days with Pleasant
Grove friends.
Miss Cora Olpin entertained at n
bundle shower in honor of Miss Lacy
Olpin Saturday evening. Games, mu-
sic and luncheon furnished the cvor-
ing's pleasure. The bride-to-bo re
ceiyed many beautiful presents. The
guests were: Mrs. Nell Halliday, Mrs
Susie Robinson, Mrs. Lucy Schofold,
Mrs. Emma White, Mrs. lnez op~,
Mrs. Litha Olsen, Mrs Emma over
ade and Mrs. Jenav Olsen; Misses
Lorena White. Rose and Florence
Harper, Estelle Fenton, Estelle Bar
ton. Sadie and Avis Mills, Lola Robi-
son, Josephine Halliday, Belle Olpia'
Elsie Oscarson, Cleone Bullock, L.
ona West, and Beatrice and Nirgia
Gray,
The Misses Rose and Florence Har-
per entertained Friday evening No
yember Goth, the occasion being their
fathers birthday The evening was
sppt~ias playing games, Dainty re-
rreshments were served. Those rre-
sent were: Mr.. and ilrs. $. j.
swenson, Mr. and Mrs. J y. Nelson
Mr.. and Mrs A. IL Olpin, Mr. ana
Mrs, c. S. White. Mr. aud Mrs. f. g
Banks, Mr., and Mrs w. IL. Armi'-
stead, Mr.. and Mrs. u. T. Mayhem
Mr.. and Hrs. A. l., Harper, Mr.. ana
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28

We have u nice line Of SAM.
PIE GREETING CARDS, both
for individuals and business
trims for Christmas.
ii interested call and see
them. Get your orders In early.
2i.3t
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28

W. Halliday, Mrs. Elias Pierce. Mrs
+. ID. Olpin, Mrs Grace II. Nielso,
Mrs. Elizabeth Hirschmnn, Mrs. Net
lie Rankin, Mrs. NJ. A. Palmer aud
Misses Lorena and Ora Rankin, rud
Edna Nelson.
Miss Sarah Williamson spent Tues
day in Salt Lake City.
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Olsen were
Provo visitors Tuesday.
Howard West of Lehi. was a Plea
SAINT Grove visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. Charles Thorne was an Am
erican Fork visitor Tuesday.
Master Floyd Nelson of Springville,
is visiting relatives in Pleasant Grove
Mrs J. r. Halliday and children
are visiting friends and relatives in
Salt Lake.
Mrs II. w. Jacobs spent part of the
week in Salt Lake, with relatives and
friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Powell spent
the early part of the week at the home
of Frank HUMPHREYS.
Mr.. Walter Mathews returned to
Mills, Monday, where he is working
on ranch.
Murray Hayes and family of Provo,
are spending Thanksgiving at the
home of Mr.. J. C. Hayes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Junius Banks of Lehi.
spent Thanksgiving at the home of
MIR. and Mrs. F. C. Banks.
The Misses Rosetta and Hazel Wad-
ley went to Draper. Thursday, to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Nicholson.
Mrs. Lyle Wade spent the first part
of the week in Pleasant Grove, guest
of her sister, Mrs. c. J. Williamson.
Mrs. r J. CobblC has been iii and
confined to her bed most of the past
week. She is improving.
Miss Jessie Lee of the local High
School, Is making a five days visit
with her parents in Spanish Fork
Mrs. George Spencer, who was con-
fined to her bed for two weeks with
Bright's disease, is slowly recovering.
Miss Vervine Hayes is home from
the State University to spend Thanks
giving with her parents, MY. and Mrs
w. L. Hayes.
Mrs Glen Adamson of Salt Lake
City, is spending the holidays with her
parents, Mr., and Mrs. j. w. Halliday,
Sr.
Mrs. David Thorne left yesterday
for Salt Lake City, to spend a few
days with her daughter, Mrs. Mark
Strong.
Harry Wadley was suddenly strlck-
on with rheumatism early in the week,
since which time he has been conGn-
ed to his room
Frank HUMPHREYS received two big
turkeys by parcels post from Vernal.
Utah. They arrived in time for
Thanksgiving dinner.
American Fora, spent Thanksgivine
Day with Mrs Walton's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. David Thorne.
A number OF Pleasant Groves lead !
ing young ladies viii organize a
Social club this week, the details OF
which will appear in our next Issue
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace West Of
Tooele, are spending the latter half
Of this week with their Pleasant
Grove friends.
A baby boy was born this week !
o Mr.. aud Mrs, c, = Richie of Salt
Lake City. Mrs. s. T.. Walker is
spending the week with her daughter,
Mrs Richie,
ErnnsI RnsmnsHnn cnmn down from
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28
"'pIn'Whiie Nuptlals

he v VI the popular weddings OF
''A' was the marriage OF Miss
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28

Coach Baird attended the state
meeting of High School coaches in
Salt Lake City, this week, and helped
arrange the divisions. etc. The AL
pine division includes Lehi, American
Fork, Pleasant Grove, Provo and Heb
er. The dates for the games will be
arranged later.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28
Pleasant Grove
Defeats Springyi||e

In one OF the most largely attended
games played here for a long time,
the Pleasant Grove High School de-
teated the Springville High in the
orpheus Thursday night, by a score of
SO to 20 At the end of the first half
Pleasant Grove was one ahead, but
played rings around the visitors in
the second half. Success was due to
the superior team work of the home
team. Pleasant Grove never had a
better team and will show up well N
the league games next month. The
line up follows:
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28

Call NJ the New Family Grocery
Hrs. Helen CnrsOn's for hot meat
pies, hot tamales and lunches. Also
Complete line OF groceries, Including
Albcrg's Steel Cut Oats aud Pearl
Barley. -o-l'
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28

. Two farmers met one day.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-28

Messrs Roy Wilson Andy Ander
son and John Roach went TO san
Lake city, to witness the great ioor
BAN game between the t. Of L. AN,
the A. c., Thursday
The Washington times., 1914-03-08

nation paper except the cirect an.
swers to the questions.
Every question shall be answered in
the space assigned to It.. .-.s
Questions should be answered in as
few words as possible. ...-
The package containing examination
papers shall be opened in the presence
Of the troop on the evening cf the ex-
animation.
The papers containing the written an
swers shall be forwarded to the correc-
ton committee on the completion Of the
examination. -
Scouts shall not ask any questions
during the examination. and the exam
liner shall not speak to the boys on any
subject relating to the questions.
Do not have name or troop number
appear on this paper. The paper has
been properly marked for Identification
The Washington times., 1914-03-08
Weeks S Meetings

Troop FRIDAY. 7:15 p. n. i. Al.
4. Georse II. Ashley. scoutmaster
Iroop 4-Frtday. Z p. m. Peck Memo
al Chapel The Rev. IL. Il. Angus.
Troop Saturday. 80 D. m, st.
iark's Episcopal Church. H. !. nowles,
-rOutmaster
Troop s-Friday. 80 p. m. 1868 Kra-
'7er street northeast. L. J. Garm-
rausen, scoutma ster
Troop S-Friday or Saturday, pace
nd time 10 be announced. l. G. Priest.
? cOutmaster
Troop IG-Friday. $50 p. m. Ninth
rect Christian Church. 7. r. Pirtle
routmasteT
Troop I7-Friday. p. m. Western
IN, scoutma ster.
Troop 2I-Saturday. 7:30 D. m, Ma
sonic Lodge Hall. Takoma Park. +. l..
tiarries. scoutmaster.
Troop N.Fr.day, o. m. school
ouse, Eighth and streets northeast
ord Eustace Percy, scoutmaster
Troop 2i-Friday. o. m. Baptist
D. 'hurch. Consi less Heights. }. L. Kid
@sll. scOutmaster.
Troop 25-Friday. 80 p. m. 1919 Park
Dad northwest. Kari W. Woodward.
s. -"oUtmaster
Troop $C-Fridav. O. m. First Con-
EregatiOnal Church. Arthur Fischer,
Fcoutmaster.
Troop 32-Fri2ay. 30 p. m. Scou;
'lUb r RO3m. 1920 Avenue OF the Presl-
dents. Kari X. Locke. scoutmlste-.
Troop :2-Friday. p. m. United
Presbyterian Church. J. H. Nixon. act-
.IG scoutmaster.
Troop a;-Friday. 7:3n p. m. home o.
coUtmsster Berwya. Md. Harry G..
.uEenbael. scoutm4ster.
Troop 39-Friday. 1:2a p. m. TS3t Kalo-
ANA road. Vernon Bailey. scoUtmas-
'er.
TrooD 4n-Friday. p. m. Kenilwortn
chapel. SteDhen :. Fall. scoutmast"r
Troop 42-Friday. ". m. All Sous
"hurch. William L. Brown. scoutmas-
Ter
Troop 4SThursday. 7:9o n m. Epipl-
any Chapel House. G. y. Filklns, scout
niaster
Troor i--Thursdav. 20 n. ~. Parish
all. 81. Andrews Episcopal Church. II.
- Tavlor s"outmas'cr.
Troop .s-Fridsy ~. m. 1877 Valley
nlace southeast William 3. Marshall
+ -cnutmas.er.
Troop 51-Fridav. IN n. m ifno New
on street northwest z. L. Maschmeyer.
- -routmastar.
Troon No. l. Kersi-etor. MI.-Ga.r--
dsy. 80 p. IN. =. y. Filkins. scout
msster.
Troop No. ]. capitn' Heights. Nd
Friday. !:so p. m. z. II. Hamilton.
scoutmaster.
The Washington times., 1914-03-08

Henry F. Dimock. president of the
Memorial Association, at which the
proposition was made by Mrs. Dimock
that the Roy Scouts assist in rails
ing funds for the memorial building
in return for ample space in the
building for headquarters and drill
hall. the matter was taken under ad-
visement for further consideration
and presentation to the Scoutmasters'
Club
Complete acceptance of the plans
presented by Mrs. Dimock can not be
made until after the next meeting Of
the Scoutme sters' Club. but it is un-
derstood that members of the COM
mittee are favorable to the PROPOSE
ticn. The committee includes Vernon
Bailey. president of the club. chair
man; Scout Commissioner +. s. Mar
tin. George II. Ashley. and William
l.. Brown.
The Washington times., 1914-03-08
.mination Saturday
For Rosslyn's Scouts

st-class examinations cor Boy
Will be held at Rossiyn next
lay morning At 10 o'clock Appli-
- for second-class examinations.
were prevented by bad weather
taking the outdoor tests last
will meet at the same time
iminary tests for first-class, scouts
De held at headquarters In the
CT Building. Friday night, 1t 7:3o
K.
iminary tests for second-class
> were held last Friday night
included signaling, bank book.
irst aid.
applicants were Arthur Speak
Oscar Bieber. William Belt. l.
ith. w. L. Osborne, L. w. koontz,
t Barnard. Walter Baird, Gilbert
James Keliher. Aubrey Bcgiey.
Hays. Ralph Harris. Lamont Pirz-
iward Spalding, Roy Belrfap. DAN
eers. John Mclaughlin, and John
The Washington times., 1914-03-08
Troops on Joint Hike;
Snow Fights Feature

A joint hike to the country west of
Chain Bridge by troops and AZ occupied
most of last Saturday. The advance
guard, under Scoutmaster Rowles num-
bered sixteen. The boys made camp at
noon. and after dinner had a snow fight
with members Of Troop % who hap
pened to come along at about that time.
Later in the afternoon Scoutmas,er
Taylor, with about twelve more men,
bers Of his troop. appeared. and both
parties had more snow fights until late
in the afternoon.
The deep snow made tracking easy.
and many Of the boys took advantage
OF the opportunity to practice this
branch OF scoutcraft.
The Washington times., 1914-03-08
Organize Instruction
Corps for Assistants

Organization of the Scouts Instruc-
tors Corps was perfected atSa meet
iSg in g. A. r. hall Saturday night.
About twenty-five 'first-class Scouts Of
the District were present. including
Fred Reed. Denslow Egsieston. Cleon
Throckmorton. 0rssme smalivood, and
Norriss 0addess, Eagle Scoutss
1t Is the intention to have the boys
do Instructors work in the. different
troops Of the District to .assist Scout
masters In various lines Of ,scoutcraft.
A definite organisation was arranged
and the boys were told how to pro-
ceed with the work.
The Washington times., 1914-03-08
MANY SCOUTS WILL
ATTEND CAMP BUTT
Nearly 500 Boys Expected to
Joy Outing the Coming
summer.
gh nearly four months are yet

A." rlgh nearly four months are yet
elarse before Camp Archibald Butt
Is opened to Boy Scouts Of the District.
ipplications are being received In large
numbers. Indications point to an at
enhance Of between 400 and 500 boys,
which is considerably more than at
ended camp last year. As the Balti-
more Council has guaranteed a number
Us equal to the number furnished
ashington. the big summer camp
ses to be the biggest and best"
v in the country.
was the declaration of Scout
Iissioner Martin this week. Al
Of the camp are now being put
sr thape for the summer season. Or
Of the forestry service. in conn
with Mr.. Martin and other Scout
lis. have visited the camp recent
d are putting Into operation new
.a.. for the encampment
rs, chickens, horses. beats OF all
a yacht, and a large sailing ves-
- re among the features which Will
rovided at the coming season. IT
pected the big camp VIII have It's
supply of milk, eggs and the Ike
. be well supplied with means for
,g about, as we'll as tor all sorts OF
and recreation.
The Washington times., 1914-03-08
News of Troops.

new troop is now being organized
Church of the Epiphany E7isco-
- on C street. between Thirteenth
Fourteenth streets rorthwest.
1ry c. Maiinka. formerly assistant
master of Troop e. has been ap-
ed scoutulaster OF Troop I6, In
n Memorial Church.
,op i1. ST. Andrews Episcopal
ch. has nearly forty members and
tmaster Fl. J.. Taylor is consider
organizing two troops 'Inder assist
sccutnasters.
pop 5, OF St Marks Episcopal
'ch. has tyenty-one nlembers. 1t
-pected that ten Tenderfoot Scouts
present themselves from this troc ,
month for secon1 class examine
ut.T1asters C. y. F'fikins, 7. q.
I, FL. l. TAYLOR. and Vernon
y. with Scout Comrniss' 'oner Mar
ave charge of the examinations Of
-Corts in accordance with the re-
mt action cf tn. sScoutmaster.s' Club
Troop q. Takcns lark. Is working
ard to get the new troop headc, uarters
to condition for occupancy next week
Examination for the Chamber Of
ommerce banner will Re next Friday
eht at the headquarters Of each
-oop.
The Washington times., 1914-03-08
Members of Troop 80
Organize Ball Team

Members of Troop % are organising
a baseball team. and expect to issue .
challenge TO mines from similar troop
teams soon. Edmund Hemprili. catcher
of the Cathedral School Juniors. has
taken his tspdsrfoot examinations. a
manager has been elected. and affairs OF
the team are being put into shape. The
ryinR on practice will be started =
once.
The Washington times., 1914-03-08
: 1t Merit Badges Are
Yarded in Washington

n members of Washington
ii and Scoutmaster Fred L Har-
of Troop 81. received merit
8 last week.
v are George Sheriff. signaling,
rtnshin: Philip McKenny. first aid:
I McCurdy. swimming: Lawrence
D ice. swimming: Kenneth Harries.
n 1anship; Arthur L. Bla akesley.
crpft. and William Stirling
ri. handicraft. Scoutmaster Har-
received merit baosez in handi-
= and carpentry.
The Washington times., 1914-03-08
PERMANENT HOME
. FOR TROOPS IS PLAN

Matters connected with the locat-
ing Of permanent headquarters OF
Boy Scouts in the new building to he
erected by the National George wash
ington Memorial Association are be-
ing considered by a committee ap-
ncinted nv the ScoutmasterS' Club.
Following a conference last week OF
members of the committee with Mrs.
The Washington times., 1914-03-08
ANNOUNCE RULES OF
BANNER EXAMINATION

Regulations to govern the examination
for the Chamber OF Commerce banner.
which is to be presented to the Boy
Scout troop here making the best show
Ing, have been announced as follows:
The examination will be held next
places Of troops.
No marks are to be put on the cxami-
The Washington times., 1914-03-08

Attention Is directed TO the fact that I
absenee Of any member of q troop Will
reduce the average standing Of his troop
in the examination.