St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-16
A Season of Pleasure and
Discipline In Woods
and Water.
MINSTREL SHOW
A BIG SUCCESS
Scoutnaster Argus Writes
Letter Full of Hearty
Appreciation.

The b:ack-face minstrel snow
given by the Boy Scouts, Friday
evening of last week, was a most
amusing affair and fully up to the
expectations of the audience, not
WithstanGing the word had gone out
that there would be something do
ing in this line quite unusual for
amateur performers. The anec-
dotes were good and the characteri-
cation was good. The boys may feel
that every cent paid for admission
was invested in fun that drew good
interest for everybody who had an
eye to the humorous side of life. The
tickets were worth the money, not
simply as loyal tribute to the Boy
Scouts but as an investment in
amusement.
over the River, Charlie" brought
more tun and laughter and some
very good impersonations. All en-
jOyed TIE songs in the first part Of
the entertainment.
Rev. Talmage was one of the pleas
ed leaders of the Boy Scouts. The
smile lie wore was an indication that
he was putfed up with what the Boy
Scouts could do in the entertaining
line.
The shower of cakes after the per-
formance, also committed the ladies.
They thought the cakes were de-
served.
Sulphur Springs has always been
an attractive place for the girls and
boys of Covington, for the bathing
is excellent, but we believe the
Scouts have made it even more
popular.
Scou.master Argus is with Mayer
Isreal & Co., of New Orleans. He
is very busy man, and most of his
vacations consist of business trips
East, wheu he goes to buy. But
when he came to Covington with the
Scouts, we believe he really had a
vacation and enjoyed it. He had
plenty CT work to do as commander
and disciplinarian, but he is so
wrapped i'll the welfare of the boys
that he forgot it was work. Then
he was delighted with Covington and
he found pleasure admiring nature
and breathing the fresh air. We
believe he has become Covington
booster most valuable. He will al
ways ind welcome here.
The following letter, although |
somewhat of a personal nature, We
believe Will be appreciated by our
readers: 4
Editor st. Tammany Farmer:
After two very pleasant weeks |
of camp life at your beautiful and |
healthful country, l have returned |
home with my troop much benefited |
in health and spirit My pleasant |
short stay in your town will linger |
in the memory of my Scout boys and |
myself. We appreciate the hospl- |
tality and the kindness of all the |
Covington folks, and also their many |
praises foI jolly Black Face Min
strel Show.
All those who attended this show !
told many of our boys that they are |
anxious tc see the show repeated, |
and W1en We return to Covington |
again We will have many amusement
surprises in store for those who ap-
preciate Scout work
We also desire to thank you and
The st. Tammany Farmer for your
publicity, etc. The boys enjoyed the
delicious cakes that were presented
to them by the housewives of the
town and az each cake was cut, three
rousing cheers were given by the
boys for TIE delicious treat.
We are also very thankful to Rev.
Talmage, the Scoutmaster of your
town, for his interest in behalf of
our boys in the camp, and when the
boys left the camp grounds three
rousing cheers and scout yells were
given 1Gr Rev. Talmage and Troop
No. !, Of Covington, La.
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