Evening journal., 1915-02-25

pace and others practiced signaling
At half past two we come in site Of
the metropolis of Chester and were
welcomed by ieering remarks and the
throwing of stones by small urchins.
Not daunted in the least we proceeded
further into this formidable city.
Coming out on the main street, we
dispersed to find refreshments OF some
kind, the result being milkshakes,
sodas and candy. Going down to the
wharf, we played games and tried sig
mailing to river-going boats. At 5.15 we
boarded the city of Chester" When
we had cleaned up and bought more
"eats" we started playing the wonder
full game of Ivory" otherwise known
as "Gugen." This game we played till
the boat arrived at Wilmington. Gath
ering our things together, we landed
and separated, to go home, everyone
tired but happy, having put in a full
day.
Troop 10 held its regular weekly
meeting on February 16. On account
OF the absence of a number of the
Troop who were attending Troop 2's
play. not much business was trans
acted We attended divine service in
honor of George Washington's birth
day on last Sunday. Monday, Febru-
airy %, the Troop took hike"
Troop / of Delaware City has been
organized with Chaplain Walter Mar
vine, u. S. A.. of Fort DUPONT, as
Scout Master. The new Troop has
twenty-seven Scouts and three As
sistant Scout Masters. Under the
able leadership of the chaplain this
Troop should make rapid progress
Scout Master Rossell of Troop 1 of
New Castle lent his assistance in the
organization of the new OUTFIT
Troop l of Newport has been re-
organized the former Scout Master.
Rev. Mr.. Nichols. having resigned.
/ The former Assistant Scout Master.
John r. Price, has been promoted to
the position of Scout Master. Last
Thursday the re-organized Troop took
hike" Arriving at a point about
| three-quarters of a mile from New
/ port, they improvised stretcher
from slaves and coats. and. utilizing
one of their number as a patient. car
ried him back to their clubroom.
They carried out this practice with
Quickness and efficiency.
Troop 3, connected with the Y NJ.
c. A., held its regular weekly meet
ing last Saturday. It was opened by
W. s. Watson, the Scout master. and
the regular business was transacted
Mr.. Watson told the boys they would
be hosts to the other troops at the
rally on Monday, February %. and
that their duty was to see to the
comfort of the guests. The Flying
Eagle Patrol was assigned to meet
the troops at the door and the Jack
all Patrol to usher, while several
Scouts were appointed aids to the
Scout master.
After the meeting a hike was taker
10 a place about a mile above Blue
Ball. where several of the Scouts tool
tEeir first and second class tests
Troop 3 considered itself well rep
resented in the contests at the rally
and the members felt highly honoreC
at winning the first aid prize.
After all the business of the troo
was disposed of last Friday evening th
rest Of the time was spent in passin
various parts of the second class test.
On last Monday evening the troo
p turned out in body TO the Scout rail-
at the y. NJ c. A.
George A. Scott, chief hospital stew
, ard OF the troop, was presented with
certificate, having passed successful
- the elementary first aid examination
The certificates were issued by III
American Red Cross Society.