Evening journal., 1918-11-14

Get lined up for the big camp fire on
the 29th. This is to be the big thing in
Scouting this fall. Uncle Dick, the grand
Did man. with fifty years credit in
BOYS work, will be there. All who have
net Uncle Dick remember his witty
sayings and are assured Of more OF
them and a good time. Bring all your
boy friends who are interested in be-
coming a Scout. Troops VIII mobilize
30 as to be present at 7.3O P. NJ.
4 letter from Scoutmaster Arthur
Crowell. Avondale, Pa, asks all the
Wilmington Scouts 10 watch out for
Scout from his troop by the name Of
Pusey BrOslus. Height, 6 feet, weight
i3j pounds, complexion light, somewhat
sallOw, hair light, eyes blue. Is strik
ingly straight and square shOuldered
for one so tall and slender. Left his
home in Avondale Thursday morning,
November Z, ostensibly for school Was
traced as far as West Chester. where all
signs Of him were lost COnflded to one
Of his Scout friends that he was going
10 Philadelphia TO enlist in the army or
navy TO see the world. Carried no bun
die or grip, had probably $40 or si2.
Wore brown suit and soft felt hat, tan
shoes. Is rather shy, very soft spoken
and taciturn.
BrOsius' parents are very much wOr-
ried about his disappearance and will
appreciate any information regarding
him. Here IS a chance for some good
scouting.
Scoutmaster Ed Naylor, Of New Cas-
tie, who has been located at Fort Du-
pOnt, has been transferred to Camp Lee
training camp for officers. Scoutmaster
Frank Long will take care Of his troop
until he Eeturns.
Monday night the Scouts turned out
in force for a short peace parade. lells,
songs and cheers were very noticeable
as they passed down the streets.
ScOutmaster's Association meets next
Monday night. the 18th. Important dis
cussions will be held on subjects Of in
ierest to Scouting and plans perfected
for the campfire. Invite assistant
scOutmasters and senior patrol leaders.
Let's have a full attendance.
Our soldiers are lighting for democ-
racy In France. Our Scouts have been
fighting for democracy in America.
our soldiers must be kept physically
strong, mentally awake and morally
straight, just like our Scouts at home.
The United War Work Campaign Fund
has 20 supply funds for just this thing
and Victory Boys" is a branch OF the
campaign which calls for every patrl-
otlc boy 10 earn and give for our sol
diers. Scoutmasters are urged not TO
pass this by lightly but TO seriously
consider it. Scoutmaster Waller Wat
son has been made chairman OF the
Victory Boys" and has already lined
up many boys who have pledged their
support. Scouts, do your part.
Troop No. 70 held their regular
weekly meeting last Friday night. Five
new members were taken in and passed
their tenderfoOt tests. after which
scout games were played. Sooutmaster
John r. Quinn planned the hike for Sat
urday. 10 Red Clay Greek, where some
Of the Scouts passed their fire lighting
and cooking tests. All be out for the
next meeting.
Scribe LEWIS RUAiFORD.
Troop No. 81 met last "Wednesday |
night. with all members present. The
meeting was opened by repeating the
Lords Prayer" after which back dues
were collected and the Scout War Ser
vice registration cards were given out. /
A committee was assigned by the Scout I
master to arrange an anniversary party. |
We expect a good report from this COM
mittee at our next meeting. After play
ing several games we dismissed about
Q O'Clock. The troop reported Sunday
evening with the Fourth district, at
Delaware avenue Baptist church, at