The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
GIRL SCOUT NOTES.

Girl Scouts feel that the success of
the supper-dance at Rauscher's last
week was largely due to the efforts
Of Mrs. William B. BayIes, chairman
Of the committee of arrangements.
Mrs. Bayles, formerly was captain or
Troop 20 and II was through her ener-
getic work for the the scout movement
that this entertainment was given the
girls by Mr.. Lansburgh-
There will be a captains meeting at
the residence OF Mrs. G. s. Rsfter on
next Friday morning at IL o'clock.
Madame Marie Won Unschuld will give
the tests to the scouts seeking pro-
hciency awards in music.
After a short business meeting.
Troop l had a lesson from Miss Fox
Of the Instructive Visiting Nurses, on
Bathing a Patient" A small colored
child acted as the patient The girls
Of the troop made the bed in hospital
fashion, as they had learned at their
last lesson, and Miss Fox bsthed the
patient without taking her out or
bed. The lesson at the next meeting.
to be held at the Home OF the Visit
ing Nurses, 25Os K street northwest,
will be on bandsging.
At the last meeting of Troop 5, at
the residence of their captain. the
scouts were instructed in the whistle
calls and also what TO do in case of
fire. Later they all marched to the
residence of Miss Pauline Gran. one
OF their number, where a party was
given in her honor.
Here Dr. Bowker spoke to them on the
necessity Of first aid knowledge. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Wslten.
DR.. and Mrs. Bowker, Mr.. T. Gran,
Charles Gran. Kenneth O'Brien. Lila
Smithson. Max Walten, Cola Whelsn,
Ethel Mintie, Esther Hearn, Franklin
Shriner, Mrs. Pain, Miss Margaret Tew,
Lillian Mintie, Alice Cush, Annie Cos
tello, Virginia Frye, Mary Heritage, EliZ-
abeth Tew, Jean Stallmount and Miss
Alma Barker.
4 group OF our girls from Troop G
gave a demonstration on Wednesday OF
FIRST aid and semsphoring for the Web
ster Parent-Teacher Association. Scout
Melba Jones explained how she obtained
her proficiency badges, On Friday even
ing the girls united with the Boys Pro
gressive Club in q celebration Of LIN
coins and Washington's birthdays at the
NJ Z. church Of Petworth. Ruth Haynes,
Katherine McKitrick and Rita Eastburn
rendered vocal and instrumental num-
bers. Corp. Tanner spoke on Lincoln
and Rev. G. Ellis Williams on Washing
ton The program concluded with a
medley Of national airs arranged by the
captain and the accompsnist, Mrs
Gregor woetzeL. a spotlight being thrown
on the flag as the Star Spangled Ban
ner'' was sung.
Troop has grown 70 a member
ship of twenty-seven In two months. The
latest new members are Madeline Colum-
bus, Margaret Mckinley. Margaret
Wells, Catherine Lantel. Mary BiXler,
Margaret Wickham, Geannette Burgess,
Vida Delaney, Mildred Won Ell, Cath
crime Brown. Evelyn Ball and Margaret
Kutel.
The scouts Of Troop Il held their
regular meeting on Saturday at their
captains home. Two new members
were admitted. After singing Amer
lea" signal drill with the semaphore
flags was exhibited. Since the new year.
the following members have been admit
tedI Alice Ranch. Josephine Godbold,
Mary McDermott, Rachel Pierce, Louise
Chamberfin, Emile Christiani and Sarah
Myers. The officers are Edna Rose, pa
troll leader; Catherine Davis; corporal.
Catherine Hawley, secretary and treas
urer; voleta Moque. scribe.
Troop 10, the bsDy troop in point of
age of the girls, is completing its tender
foot examinations; each scout who has
passed II so far has averaged 80 per cent
or over, penmanship and spelling also
being considered. At the rally all Of the
troops were entertained at luncheon at
their captains home, the girls preparing
and serving the meal. The troop con-
tributed to the work Of the Red Cross.
Arrapgar,apts have beep made N faacb
the girls signaling. Flashlights later will
be used in night work when they go
camping this summer.
Troop 90 held its weekly meeting
Thursday at Waugh Church. Thirty-two
answered roll call. The following girls
were presented with their second-class
badges by Mrs. Juliette Gordon Low. ma
tionsl president. at the rally: Marian