Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-04
JUST Talks With Scouts

Ill CONDUCTED BY ~
That the holidays have had their
effect on all scouts in the city. making
/ for relaxation end forgetfulness OF
meetings, cannot be DENIED. Several
troops report poor attendance during
the past two weeks, but nevertheless
informal gatherings have been held
and much unofficial planning has TAX
en- place Several troops omitted their
meetings altogether, counting on no
activities until next week.
Troop VI had fine time AZ its hoH-
day show held in the Y. AZ. C. A.
building and enjoyed doing their good
turn at the Japanese hospital. On Fri
day evening Of this week they will
hold installation ceremonies for four
first and eight second-class scouts-a
good showing.
Sergt. Sanderson OF Waialua took
about IS scouts on hike last week
up into the country beyond Schofieid.
They had fine time swimming and
playing games. 49,
Troop w held no regular meeting
but some of them met informally last
week and figured out their red marks
for the month Yesterday several Of
the boys tested themselves out on the
bicycle run, gong to Schofield. A
program has been arranged by this
troop for two months ahead. Next
week, January 8, election Of officers
win take place and a full attendance Is
desired. &E.ls sstt ezFss-
Scribe Richard Simonton of Troop
/ went with several others yesterday
to Schofield on the bicycle test, He
was sorry to have to work so hard
as automobiles are much easier on one.
he thinks.
Scribe Crane Of Troop TX says that
the entertainment to be given at Lili-
uokalani hall on January II has not
been completely outlined; but the idea
for the evening Is to have get-togeth-
er affair for the parents, scoutmasters,
residents OF Kaimuki and Troop TX.
Mr.. John Guild Is to make an address.
This is an inyitational affair.
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Scribe Mortensen reports the fol-
held On Fridav night Al 1890 sharp.
20 scouts were present with one off
ciai and one Indian scout Ten boys
were absent and two were excused.
This was the noorest attendance that
this troop ever had during the past
year. The troop has reorganized and
the following officers were appointed
by, the scoutmaster for temporary
terms: Reds-W William Holt. leader:
assistant. William Ho. Yellows
Hosea. leader: assistant. J. Butzke.
sGreens-4D. Naeoli. leader: assistant.
IVAN Blues-Dobson. leader: assist,
ant Chang. Norman TAYLOR was an.
Ilointed senior leader and his brother
Herbert f,sBobo',l Tavlor junior lead
or. Joseph Ikeola was appointed flag
bearer: Hornung, bnglef. and the In
The dance % Be given some time this
month In our lei =. on the third sun
day Of this month the troop VIII re-
port In fnll uniform In Kawaiahao
church and VIII listen to sermon.
Before the meeting adjourned on FRI
day night. an scouts paid their dues.
Scouts. how would nautical troop
do in Hawaii? Aren't we letting the
National Guardsmefl get ahead OF ms?
Just think what fine time some Of
our pet sons (who generally look so
natty) had lately On the st. Louis,
shoyeling coal and peeling potatoes,
forsooth. Here we are In the middle
Of great big pond. water falling on
us from above. water on us when we
swim (and maybe inside us, tool, yet
not boasting 4 water troop, SO to speak.
Maybe we don't bother with it just
because we already know so much
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