Weekly journal-miner., 1917-04-11
100 PRESENT AT LUNCHEON ID
 BOY SCOUTS
BOYS SPEAK ABOUT ORGANIZATION AND ITS WORK; MEETING CALCU- LATED TO BRING BOYS AND ELDERS CLOSER.
(From Saturdays DaiIy.)

tested by the number who turned out
 in honor of the six-months "anniver-
 sary' of the organization, to the
 luncheon given under the auspices of
 the luncheon committee of the Yava-
 pal County Chamber of Commerce, at the St. Michael dining hall yesterday noon. Although Mrs. Harter had
 planned upon catering to 75, the over flow proved too large and it was roughly estimated that no less than 100 citizens were seated around the banquet board.
 Practically every man attending the luncheon made it a point to have a scout as his guest The luncheon proved to be one of the most auspici- ous occasions witnessed by the guests in many day.
 Following the opening remarks by Chairman F. O. Smith, three of the
 Boy Scouts, Jack Smith, Bonnie Hazeltine and Frank Knight, made it quite evident that preparedness" was one of the first essentials of being hrst-class scout Standing before the large assemblage, each boy gave his particular reasons for believing in the scout organization and the benefits to be derived from scout work, re- ceiving round after round of applause for the manner in which they made their first public talks to the citizens of Prescott.
 Statements were made which win help to increase the number of boys joining the scouts in Prescott. It has been chiefly through the generosity of Mrs. Hugo Richards, that this magnificent organization for boys was first introduced in Prescott and 1t is still through her generosity that the work of the organization is con tinued. Believing that each citizen should have an opportunity of keep ing himself in close touch with the work of the scouts and really having a personal interest in the organiza. ton, each and every one having such an interest is asked to place what amount he cares to with the secretary of the chamber Of commerce, or with Scoutmastcr Wester, so that the small amount of S25O, which is required to help finance the organization, may be raised by tine greatest possible mum Der of contributors.
 The relation of the Boy Scout with respect to the work of the chamber of commerce and the assistance given thereto by the boys, was the subject of the remarks made by President r. L. Haworth, of the Yavapai County Chamber of Commerce.
 Dr. H. T. Southworth outlined briefly the training which the boys take up in first aid and Red Cross work. Probation Officer Westcrvclt paid a glowing tribute to the benefit which has come about through the work of the scout organization ,em- phasizing the fact that this is par ticularly noticed in his office, where juvenile cases arc heard.
 Rev. ]. II. Levin entrusted the organization of the Boy Scouts of America with that in Australia, re- marking that in cities ten and twenty l times the size of Prescott. hardly suf- fcicnt numbers for a company could | be mustered.
 The principal talk of the day was that made by Judge F. w. Wells. who | outlined in stirring words the true meaning of scout" and scouting bringing 10 mind the early-day scouts in the history of America and Ari- zona, and pointing out the character istics of these men, who stood for the | highest ideals American manhood has ever known.
 In conclusion, Dr. John w. Finn | spoke of the court of honor, in con ncction with the Boy Scouts and read | a few of the queries, which are put to the boys when passing their exam- nations for merit badges, in various such as civics, electric ity, out-of-door traiping. etc. There is no question but what the remarks of Dr. Finn enlightened many of those present and that through this medium, the scout organization will receive many new members.
 ScoutnlaStcr Wcstcr stated that it IS true that lhc scout organization is neither military nor a religious or ganization, but that it is for the de- of the boy along all lines, which will make him cleaner, better and ncblor citizen of the community in which he lives. In this conuec-