The Washington herald., 1916-02-06

The Boy Scouts Headquarters has re-
ceived several framed pictures from the
different troops that have greatly ex-
ceeded its expectations. The one OF troop
Forty-seven is of particular interest, as
1t shows Field Executive Taylor's troop
as it was when he was scoutmaster. The
framed picture from troop Thirty-nine in
cludes eight photographs taken last win
ter. One view shows the boys on their
skis in a snow storm. In another the
boys are seen climbing hu"e bOuders by
the aid of their slaves. The pictures of
Thanksgiving are complete and indicate
that the boys Thanksgiving dinner has
lost nothing by being cooked in the open.
The smiling faces of the boys doing a
good turn delivering Christmas packages
to those less fortunate display the best
{ characteristics of true Scouts.
As wall space is limited, it is hoped
that the troops which have not forwarded
pictures will send them in as soon as
possible. So far, all pictures received
have been framed. While this is greatly
appreciated passepartout framed pictures
will be just as acceptable and will be less
expensive.
Never have the Scouts in Washington
participated in the activities that they
have in the past two months. As a re-
suit of the field men there has been an
increase of seventy-three Scouts during
January At the present time there are
III. Three troops are holding their
meetings regularly, but have not re-
registered at national headquarters, and,
therefore, cannot be counted in its roster.
On January 81 there were ffty-five reg
istered troops, with 752 tenderfoot scouts;
. second class, and 135 first class. This
months activities are expected to add
100 new boys. Some of the old troops,
whose registration has expired and who
will reregister soon, have been removed
temporarily from headquarters records,
as their nintY days grace expired jan
uary 81.
The change Of second and first class
| exanina tons should be noted. After this
month the tirst and second class exami-
nations will be held at Rosslyn at 1890
a. m. The second class tests will be
held the first Saturday in each month,
and the first class on the second Satur-
day in each month at 1870 a. m.
A splendidly attended meeting of troops
| l, 2, q. "a and A took place in McKen-
dree NJ. E. Church last Friday evening
Mr.. Matthes, scoutmaster OF Troop /,
talked to the Scouts Scout Commits
sioner Grogan presented the silver cup
to Troop q, which was won last May
at the annual field day. More than 100
| boys in uniform were present Scout
masters Harries, Davis, and Marsh were
called upon for short speeches. After the
lecture, refreshments were served and
were greatly enjoyed by the Scouts.
Troop a is going to present the play,
''Wanted-A Companion" This will be
presented by the members of the troop
some of whom will take the parts of
several young ladies' This will take
place on the evening of February Is at
st. Andrews Parish Hall on Fifteenth
street.
Headquarters wish is to thank Troop
is for its generous donation of q frame
for the headquarters troop map, which
is greatly appreciated.
Last Friday week the members of
Troop 81 met at the Walter Reed
Hospital and visited Capt Adna Clark,
one of the former scoutmasters. After
ward. the troop had an hour .and
q half drill in bandaging and first