The Washington times., 1914-06-28
WASHINGTON LADS
BUILDING TRAILS
Scouts Learning Woodcraft in
White Mountains and Gain.
ing in Health.

WILD RIVER CAMP. GILEAD, Ne.
June 2S.-Science of woodcraft in all its
ranches is being learned in practical
ashton today by members of the Wash
lngton Boy Scout organizations in the
midst Of the White Mountains wilder
ness In competition with similar par
ties from Baltimore and Boston, eight
boys Of Washington under supervision
Of the United States. Forestry Service,
are building trails through virgin spruce
forests along the sides Of the Presi-
dential Mountain range in New Hamp-
shire
Bird craft, animal craft, use of knife,
tx. and hatchet, tracking, pathfinding,
amp making and obedience are among
the features of Boy Scout work
that are being acquired from actual
experience.
Twetty-four husky youngsters, and
five dcoutmasters are living far from
civilization. The White river, fitting
described by its name is the scene
ot operations never before witnessed. 1t
would be difficult to described the ac-
tivity going on. The party of Wash
lnSton boys left their homes more than
week ago. Each one carried on his
back his outfit, blanket, clothing, and
everything required for a months trip.
At Baltimore, they were Joined by eight
more boys and two scout masters from
nat city. In New York, the entire
master II. /. Bowles, Of Washington,
Visited points of interest.
The troops attended a reception in
honor of the famous Boy Scout Band.
and took the steamboat for Port
and, Ne.
Cuts Bill In Half.
1t was a brown but happy lot of
N..
lie after noon Sunday. June 20.
Eat? / ought almost to charge you
double rates." the hotel keeper in the
master Bowles. Then he laughed. Il
Ike 70 see them" he said, and cut the
oin in half.
That is the spirit that has been shown
throughout the trip by all who have
net them. Everywhere cordial vel
come for the party and heartiest good
Leaving Portland early Monday morn
tug. the boys reached Gilead, Ne, be-
fore noon, were met by Forest Ranger
Benedict and his assistant. MI. kiezer.
and were piloted Unto the midst OF the
sTilderness.
The boys are happy-foxes. wildcats,
ears, birds of all kinds are seen. 10
day frog legs and groundhog are tea
scbeduied for tomorrow. Ii, is not all
hard work for the boys; play consul
tutes its proper portion IN the "a Gay N.
zen nfiiies of trail laid out by the
forest service soon will be completed
Those In the Party.
Here is the first authentic list OF
members of the party:
H. l. Bowles. scoutmaster IN cnarse
of party; Amill Carpenter, Troop lo'
William Thomasson. Troop 10; hooert
Gard. Troop 81; Robert Young Troop
81; Edward Pardoe, Troop Sl; mares
Thurstell. Troop %; Raymond ecases'
Troop IS, constituting the washington
Contingent; Scoutmaster +. a Gree
hawk and Scoutmaster c. D. Flasle'
scouts Charles Trigg, Troop 90 ~ T.
Nagruder. Troop Is; c. r. Foley Troop
4; c. D. Gowan, Troop 1; Neoi
Eyus. Troop 4; C. Hampson, Troop 81;
frank Arnold, Troop 81; Page Conlesys,
Troop So. constituting the section OF
the party from Baltimore Scoutn,astes
y G Mason, with Scouts J. Edward
-Enott ir.. Troop ], Jamaica Plain; Paul
Sreyenson. Troop 45, Boston: Donald
alexander, Troop SO. Boston; Nen MAT
eek. Troop ], Revere; Russell hernecn'
IrOog sS. Boston; .o0 RoydfH iaIf ZERO Troop s.,
session: Milton Webster. Troop :, MAJ
5en. Scout William ]. Lahore OF
Eew York, Joined the party at that Gty,
nd is associated WIN lne Mesiiiis Sani
Hinchlife is in charge OF the coiiiiiiiS
Sery.
Day Of Activity.
EriAd ham and eggs, bears, biscuits,
not cornLread, cocoa, hunters stew
trout, groundhog, frogs legs. bacon.
-otatoes, and cold spring water con-
st!tute the bill OF fare.
Heavy articles were carried to camp
bv means of a big wagon hauled b.
four pig horses. Camp is established
At the junction Of Bull brook and Wild
river. II il should be moved from there
7ater the services of pack horses will
be brought into requisition. There is
large swimming pool near the camp
md a morning dip is required. Up at
o'clock. breakfast at o'clock, With
,he usual settirg up exercises. camp
.rspsc,ion. and the like occupy the two
hours rom time Teveille is sounded on
ne bugle until start for work is made
81 : O'Clock. Frequent intervals of rest
are permitted during the work.
In the quiet evenings, camp rlre secret
circle is the feature. The boys 90 TO
bed at $50 and lights are out by >
C'clock. Everything is carried out with
military precision. There Is guard at
niCht, lasting all night long, OF from
. o'clock until o'clock in the morning..
when. in this latitude, it is broad day.
light.
Owls hoot, bears call, and an occa-
sional porcupine crawls out In search
of choice bits Ct focd from the well
stocked larder. But only he guards
know of these things. The boys are
ling wen, sleeping well. and having
a good time. The work they are doing
rs teaching them self reliance. Already
they are better boys and better scouts.
II. l. BOWLES.