Milford chronicle., 1915-05-21
THE BOY SCOUTS COLUMN.
MILFORD BOY SCOUT NOTES.


The postponed trip of Troop of Mil
ford to Harrington was made on Friday
afternoon, May l4th. The Scouts as
sembled at p. III. and marched to the
station, keeping time to the march step
of drummer Woodall. Tickets were OBJ
tanned, tents checked, and after short
| but pleasant ride the Scouts found them
selves at Harrington station, where they
were met by Scoutmaster William H..
Berry and the Rev Mr.. Buckalow.
Forming into line they marched to Har-
ringtOn Scout Headquarters, III Masten s
Hall, and thence to the school campus
where the tents were pitched and where,
| through the thOughtfulness of the Har-
rington Scouts, they found straw for
their tent floors and good supply of
wood for their camp fires. After much
enjoyed supper. the camp was put in
order, guards posted, and the troop then
matched to Scout Headquarters where
the Harrington troop was assembled for
the investure ceremony.
The programme for the evening was
opened by an address on the Scout Move
ment by Scoutmaster William II. Berry.
He was followed by Special Field Scout
C)mmissioner, L. II. J. Andrews, who
gave a IENlEW Ol llAE ONOhA nAONNAANAAA IL
the United States and the results atten-
dant upon its growth. Upon the conclu-
sion of his remarks, II. b. rhaw, Assist
ant Secretary of the Scout Master 5 Asso-
citation, of Delaware, spoke on the mean
ing of the word Scout and defined true
Scout to be one who learns and progresses
and obeys the Scout oath and Scout law.
Following the investiture ceremony, in
was represented by Mr.. HiX Long Sr.,
the Milford troop mounted the stage and
sgnalled in unison The Milford Scouts
wish the Harrington Scouts success,
the message being written on a black
board. as received, for the benefit OF the
audience. The evening was concluded
by a stall drill by the Milford Scouts and
the singing of America by all present.
The Field Day began Saturday morn
ing with reville at O'Clock troop as
sembly for roll-call and setting up eXer-
cises, 8 80; breakfast and camp chores,
7 o'clock; and event No. of the field
events at 9 O'Clock.
Event No l. Firemen's lift demon
stration, by Milford troop. Won BY
Lewis Bennett; second, Theodore Hud
son.
Event No. 2 Inter troop boxing con-
test. First bout, Ralph Waller and Chas. |
Crouch; run by Ralph Waller, Second |
bout, Frank Holmes and Fred Hammond |
won by Frank Holmes. Third bout |
Norman Paris and Frank Holmes; won |
by Norman Paris. Fourth bout, Edward |
Tee and Robert Atkinson; draw. Event |
won BY Harrington troop
Event No. ). Signalling demonstration, |
by Milford troop. Won by Charles Alb |
bott; second William Hallett
Event No. 4. Shoe race; Won by Paul |
Fleming; second, Robert Baynum; third,
Hix Long.
Event No. S. Stretcher and carrying |
demonstration, by Milford troop Won |
by Mifflin Woodall and Theodore Hud-
son; second William Hallett and Lewis
Benrett; third, Watson Denny and Thad-
deus Hollis
Event No. s. Dressing contest. Won
by Paul Fleming; second, Lewis Bennett;
third, William Hallett.
Event No. Z. Vaulting contest. Won
by Robert Atkinson; second, Watson
Denny; third Theodore Hudson. Height
s feet.
Event No. s. Inter-troop Antelope race
Won by Harrington team, Lee Wix. Ed
ward Tee, Glenn Curtis Paul Fleming,
Elbert Stevens, Norman Paris, Lewis
Hill, Preston Trice.
Event No 9. Water boiling contest
Milford troop. Won by Lewis Bennett
second Charles Abbott; third. William
Hallett.
Owing to the necessity for an early
start, tents were struck at 1 clock, and
1t 30 the Milford lroop commenced
heir hOmeyard hike 80 haltiug for a !
Ten minute rest at intervals of thirty fifty
aud sixty minutes, respectively. The
fourth period of rest being taken indi-
by the Scouts in their own homes
where their tired bodies and healthy ap-
Oetites were rested and satisfied The
rip was a success, and should prove of
mutual advantage to the troops Of Har-
-irgtou and Milford.