The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-11
Boy Scout
Column
DoINGs AT

Yesterday was a big day at Camr
ok-shee-la. The H%eliograph was KEPT
busy sending flashes OF light to at
tract passers-by and occasionally q
Scout woul flash a message to show
how il worked. The H~eliograph Is a
wonderful signaling instrument that
viii send a beam of sun light in a
traight line for twenty 10 thirty mil
long flashes ay be sent n mes
saE---vnveyed.
ST. Casimir's troop sent six uni
formed Scouts TO assist in the window
demonstrations which were put on a,
the Lion Store. Hammond Hat Shop
and Kamradt Furniture store on State
street
In the evening the Scout Band gave
a concert and then the Scouts present
we're put through some drill work in
carries. After this Messrs. Batony
and Finn assisted the executive in
some very interesting relay work The
large crowd howled with delight e
see Elton stinson and others jugEle
a min pound brick. The hat relay
was interesting and required quick
thinking
Scoutmaster Malon introduced a med
icine ball which was vigorously used
though the weather was warm. Coun-
cilmen Cox and Simpkins were inter-
ested spectators.
Charles Howard spent some time
~telephoning for 10 feet OF "skirnish
line and called on Scoutmaster Coop
er at the Model in search OF a piece.
Charles Is wiser now. Scout Charles
Levin made a flying trip TO Postle-
vaites for & four cornered triangle.
He is a bright lad and a member OF the
I16I lrial High school, His 'ch>ef
worry is to get a pair OF leggings that
will meet around his chubby legs.
After" taps" Scout Nagdeman tried
to have several sacks OF pop corn de-
llvered at his tent. but part of the
load was intercepted and the purvey-
or put to flight. However. ice cream
cones were later served as a s%olace.
Sam is still looking for a pound Of
steak that he lost at breakfast.
The executive wishes to acknowledge
with thanks a generous plate OF hot.
homemade biscuits. which Mrs.
schohle kindly sent in for breakfast
Not content with this donation she
later sent a most excellent cake
Scouts should visit the Schoble studio
and see samples OF the new Scout
photos. The folders have our mono
gram in gold and there is a special
background for Scouts.
Sonight the drumnters vn en-
terrain and Scouts from the several
troops meeting on Wednesday Will be
present.
Tomorrow the teachers OF the Cen
trail school will be the guests OF the
executive at luncheon.
SATURDAY THE BIG DAY.
scouts-You should all plan TO be
out Saturday. Those who can will
meet at Central school for the flag
All bugIers who can blow
TO the Color" are asked TO be pres
ent at a. m.
Harrison Park is the scat Of inter
est at 10 a. m. out will have OPP
portrnity 20 display their " and
PRICES will be given 70 the winners.
40 .. m. will be the time FOR start
ing the grand parade. Drum and bu-
gle corp members aIl shout be on
hand and every Scout. recruit. com
missioned troop leaders. and commit
teemen etc. The parade viii be short
and then all will attend the Bijou
where a special Scout show will be
staged. The BOYS will sing and a
good time is promised.
At 7.3o every Scout and every per-
son who has any connection with the
Hammond Scout work j. urged to come
10 Central school grounds for a big
reception. Some startling events will
be staged and q big time IS promised
as a fitting finale for Scout Week.
BE \ MUSICIAN.
Scouts are urged to get into the
Drum and Bugle Corps now while
there is opportunity to assist in rails
ing the funds for the new instructor.
Those who are expecting 70 secure a
drum or bugle soon should be sure
to sell tickets so that they Will be
entitled to membership in the Corps.
The music mart will furnish brass
suitable for our Corps at $3.50
each.
HOW MANYs
Those selling tickets should try 70
sell as many as possible. There is
no prize for the one selling the larg-
est number but il viii be a source of