The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-23
Boy Scout News

Boy Scout News
Iamboree Delegation Sails for Home.
Although no definite word has
been received stating that the dele
cation of 301 Boy Scouts of Ameri-
ca had actually sailed, cables from
Chief Scou. Executive James Il.
West, who is with the party, indi-
cate that the plan to sail August IS
from Antwerp was carried out.
Through Arc de Trumiphe.
Letters from George j. Fisher, Dep.
uty Chief Scout Executive, and
cables from Mr.. West, give some in
teresting notes concerning the Jam
boree party August II. Mr.. West
cabed from Paris Entire delega.
tion well and happy Scouts magnfl.
Gently Quartered and fed at four
boys schools. Parade today through
Arc de Triumphe. Battlefield trip be-
gins early Thursday. Arrive Brur.
sells Sunday night, Antwerp Tuesday
and embark Wednesday eighteenth
Due New York September second TO
fifth, depending on length OF stay at
Rrest."
incidentally it will be of interest to
all to learn that this is the first
time in history that any organization
has marched through the Arc de Trl
umphe, only upon such occasion as
the return home of victorious troops
of France.
American Flag not Dipped.
Mr.. Fisher, in letter, speaks of
the incident of the Boy Scouts of
America not dipping the colors to the
royal reviewing party while on pa
rade We have been questioned by
the newspapers concerning some re-
port that they had received stating
that there had been criticism Of our
party because it refused to dip the
colors apparently when passing in re-
view, though Scouts of other nations
had dipped their colors. On this mat
ter | should say that it is a military
custom of most, if not all. nations
except the United States, to dip their
national colors on such occasions. The
American method Of military respect
is. not by dipping the flag. but by
the salute of the ranking officer, with
the command eyes right" Tor left
to the other marchers. Nevertheless
we cabled to Mr.. West for a state,
ment concerning this report and we
have received another cable from
him as follow-and it is quoted In
fun because. aside from the flag IT,
cident referred to, it shows in other
respects the thorough care with which
the needs of the party and its indi
Vidual members are administered.
Scouts have dipped flag in honor
lowing instructions of military author
tiles. Party visits Chateau Thierry
will place magnificent
wreath in cemetery IN Belleau Wood.
George Warren Bates has developed
slight attack of scarlet fever. He
will have best of care at the Pasteus
Hospital. Notify and assure his par.
ents We will do everything needful.
Mr.. Barclay will continue supervis.
ion and arrange for Bates return
home when he is we'll"
Medical STAFF I'm Attendance.
A letter from Mr.. Fisher dated
August l3 says I'VE feel that We
should inform You at once that we
have just received a cable from Mr..
West, advising US that another boy,
Hamilton Hagar has developed case
Of scarlet fever. The Jamboree dele
cation fortunately was accompanied
by a highly skilled and competent
medical staff consisting of two sur.
geons and two dentists. The surgeons
are DR.. Charles F.. Reed man
Of about fifty years of age, who has
had a wonderful medical record at
the Culver Military Academy for the
last ten years or more, whers they
have an average attendance of ! 900
boys through the school seasons-and
also DR.. Howard II. Bailey, Major,
L. s. A., a sman of about forty five
who was detailed by personal direction
Of the L. s. Surgeon-General. Mr.
Vests cable is as follows: Hamilton
Hagar now has scarlet fever. Entire
troop four and scouts manning nine
teen all members of troop eight for
safety remain in Paris as special
group of fifty-four in one school, will
be guests Of French government with
special program of entertainment and
will have opportunity to visit battle
fields later and join party at Ant.
werp or Brest. Precautionary measures
not to expose other groups.
Boys in Fine Spirits.
Miss Anne Morgan and Mrs. Dixie
and American committee for devastat-
cd France assume full responsibility
for insuring best possible care of the
sick boys. English speaking doctors
and nurses will Wit them and every
thing possible will be done for them.
The scouts Ere all in fine spirits in.
cluding the sick boys who fortunate,
ly seem to experience no i'll effects
except slight temperature. Boys are
under charge Of Major Bailey Scout.
Stanley and Apple, Assist.
ants. Balance party after thorough
medical examination, found in splen.
did condition"
Only Three Sick Boys.
Cables from Mr.. West received the
past few days state that the scarlet
fever cases have proven to be very
mild attacks are confined to three