New Britain herald., 1919-03-01
BOY SCOUT news

After IS months of service to the
nation in various phases Of the win
the War" program, it seems to be
generally, agreed that the Boy Scouts
of America have now, as never be-
fore, esta blished the movement in the
hearts of the people.
Now the nation, as never before,
realizes the value and Importance Of
the Scout training and program in
community and national life.
We have passed the experimental
stage. Upon those of us who know
what Scouting has done for the boys
who have been members rests an OBJ
legation TO do everything within our
power to have it reach greater num-
Der Of boys.
/ The greatest need Of a nation is for
men, not the mush and molly sort,
but the self-reIiant, red blooded men;
the man with g. firmness Of charac-
ter which comes from contact with
the out-of-doors; the man who has
lived in the open all seasons of the
year, who likes the zest of the winter
winds and can enjoy the blazing sun;
the man who loves hikes and camps,
the open-air games and self-cooked
meals, the stars, trees, birds and, in
fact, every phase Of Scouting.
Scoutmaster Henry McKcnney, who
has been recently discharged from
the Merchant Marine service, is now
back again with Troop 8,
Troop I. of Newington. is prepar-
ing for a field day.
Two troops We're recently organized
under the supervision Of Scout FIX
ecutive Johnson at st. Josephs par
ish. Judging from the number Of
boys present and the interest shown,
it is expected to have two crack
troops within a very short time. As
yet no scoutmaster has been COM
missioned for either troop. Stephen
Lynch, formerly Of the Tierney
Cadets, was appointed a deputy COM
missioner at the meeting held by the
executive committee recently. These
troops will be known as Troops 10
and 20.
Troop 9, of Berlin, has been chal-
lenged by the Independents of New
Britain for a bask etball game which
will be played at the town hall in
Berlin on March 7 at 1880 p. m.
sharp. This Is one of the series of
games in which Troop has taken
part.
Troop IA, Of 7lainville, has been
challenged by the Terryvile troop for
basketball game to be played soon.
The Scouts of this troop have been
asked to prepare q float for parade
to welcome the returning Of older
Scouts from cover There
Troop II has, for tho past SIN
weeks, been conducting an inter-
patrol contest. 1t is hoped by this
method TO bring the troop up to the
highest standard in the city. This
contest, the winner Of which will be
entertained by tho loser on an over
night hike. Ms conducted as follows:
Points arc given for attendance in
uniform to meetings ;tnd bikes which
are held weekly, for all contest work,
for all tests passed, for good turns,
for regular payments of dues, etc.
Great interest is already being shown
by the boys and q good outcome Is
expected. Many tests have been
passed and the troon Is awakening to
the fact that to win one must work
and work hard.
During the past six weeks the Buff
falo Patrol has been in the lead of
the Flying Eagles The score up to
Thursday, January 80, was 115 to 100.
Last week the troop went on hike
to Harris ponds and vicinity and
many cooking, tracking and pacing
tests We're passed.
Troop II asserts that although it
may be q small bunch now and for a
while yet, it can safely say that such
troops AS Nos. 4, s and y, and others
who were leaders once, had better get
a. move on. Tho troop warns the
dead ones to get going and let the
m ON bers hear what they are doing.
saying that TINT ts what tho news
papers are for,
Troon r has g now ecoutmaster--
Morris Finitelstein-who has Just re-