Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-18
Scouts MAKE MERRY
At CAMP RODNEY
Hiking, Fishing, Bathing and
Treasure Hunts Are
Much Enjoyed
PLENTY OF EATS"
FOR YOUNGSTERS

Boy Scout Camp, Caesar Rodney, at
Odessa. is in full swing and every thing
is working out well. The boys are well
and cOntented. though there has been
rain every day.
The first group Of scouts came in on
Saturday and in very little while
they were in the tents with everything
prepared for their stay in camp. A biz
supper was given them and good
nights sleep put them in condition for
any scouting which was, to follow.
The camp site Is located in beauti.
full spot surrounded with trees and OF
a natural drained piece Of land Five
minutes after shower the ground is
dried out 80 that one would hardly
know that it had rained
As general thing Sundays in camp
are more or less quiet, but the Scouts of
Caesar Rodney Camp came in for much
activities. Boating and fishing cannot
be equalled any where in the State.
Several meals of delicious black bass
and bull frog legs have been served much
to the delight Of those boys who have
never heretofore tasted them. II is a
great sight to see he Scout fishermen
casting for the bass, which rise clear
OF the water for the tempting bait, only
TO drop back into the water at the dis
appointments Of the scouts.
A large number Of visitors came in
camp Sunday Among these were Mrs
Samuel, wife Of DR.. Samuel. now in
Franco. Garrick Mallery Jr., and wife,
with many local visitors
A great rivalry is existing among the
campers for the banner which is given
each day for the best kept tent sun
day this was won by tent No. . which
was occupied by Edwin Kenworthey.
Clark Samuel Walter Sullivan aud Rus
sell Matchett. This was followed very
closely by tent No. 3. Tent No. 3 won
the banner on Monday. pickles" Ward.
William Swezey and James Pickup were
in the winning tent this day. These
felt pennant banners are given TO the
tent having the highest percentage each
week
On account Of the scarcity OF wood
no camp fires have been held but
games have supplemented these. On
I Sunday night there was a game OF
capture the flag. Every Scout in
camp took part and a royal good
time was had. Assistant Scoutmaster
Pickup was in charge OF the party
who defended the camp, and had his
guards placed all around I'm advan-
tageous positions TO keep the raiders
out. Assistant Scout Master Matchett
had charge OF the attacking party
These Scouts went out and we're to
: enter the camp by ways unknown TO
the defenders. A slightly cloudy
night made il possible for them to
get In and get away with the flag.
This being los, while the Scout was
getting out OF camp. the game was
4 called a draw. and will be tried nj
later date. n is surprising how even
the older boys enjoy these night
! games. One OF the local men a mil
/ Ter at the lake, joined with the Scouts
and seemed 10 have the time of his
! life. He came In camp as the call
TO quarters was sounded and told the
executive who is directing the camp:
What do you think OF this? Here
am a man nearly 40 years old and
AIN having as much fun as these
/ kidsln
There Is TO be a treasure hunt for
| FIVE pounds OF chocolate candy to-
day. This Is one OF the most looked
for activities in camp. and all the
/ Scouts talse part Trails are made
and some natural ones are laid out
for the Scouts to follow These lead
up to the treasure
A hike Is planned TO Augustine
Beach in the near future.
The Scouts in the camp this week
are building pier out TO deep water
for diving and swimming.
The most attractive spot in the
camp TO the boys Is the big mess
tent. where Joe Christy holds forth
These two big tents are arranged end
TO end and with tables enough 10 ac-
, commodate forty or more boys at one
, time Joe can get up camp meals
which appeal TO the Scouts. He most
always has some surprise to spring
/ on them at each meal. Fresh vege-
! 4 tables right out OF the truck patch,
are served in quantities. fresh meats
n and eggs form a large part OF the
menus. Ice cream and ice tea are not
a rare in Rodney though the boys couiN
4 eat these things every meal in the
I day
!. The greatest cooperation on the
part OF the Middletown and rural peo-
pie In the section OF the camp has
/ made possibilities In the way OF hikes
. and pleasure trips from the camp one
10 OF the best ever known There il
10 nothing too hard OF too much trouble
No for them 10 do for the Scouts
n The scouts have made wonderful
h discoveries around camp within the
few days they have been here.
10 Pickles" came running In the other
h morning stating that he had caught n
n young sword Ash. This turned out
!. TO be a little gar-fish. Tracks of all
N kinds OF small animals native 20 this
n part OF the country are TO be seen
I. early in the mornings around camp
~ before the boys have trampled them
Il One fellow finding that he was cut
- ting his wisdom tooth. cried out: Il
N am cutting a knowledge TOOTH No
II mean my judgment tooth" BIZ
n Swezey bought a pie in Middletown
q and ate Il on his way TO camp. pla.e
q and all. After his first bite he was
. heard 10 say: my. but this pie is
n tough"