Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-14

TROOP o. Scoutmaster. John Kras-
oyitz. Assistant Scoutmaster. Charles
Bozeck Meeting place, ST. Mary's
school Time of meeting, Sunday. .
a m.
Last Sunday, instead of having our
games and regular meeting, SIX scouts
and the Assistant Scoutmaster took
hike towards Eden to practice up for
the field meet. Those who went on the
hike were: Assistant Scoutmaster
Charles Bozeck, Philip Mehlc. John
Mehle, Edward Snedec, Anthony Brub-
MAX, Mark koceyar, and Joseph har-
vat
Thoy reached their destination a lit
tie before noon, pitched two tents that
they had along, got ready for dinner.
and then while they were waiting Tor
the boy who had gone scouting they
took exercises to stretch their cramped
limbs. Soon the scout came trudginS IN
and reported everything clear.
After dinner they began their prac-
uce and oh Boy! they sure were
speedy Quito Il number OF pictures
were taken on tho surroundings ana
OF tho hikcrs.
A little later three hunters visited
them and after having n short chat
they declared that they had to be 60
ing
An enjoyable time was had looking
thru a pair of field glasses. Also they
had a demonstration showing how TO
ford stream that was nearby. The
afternoon passed quickly; the sun was
getting low in the sky and 1t was de-
cided that it WAS timo to start home.
1t was dark by the time tho hik-
crs reached home
Six Scouts and Assistant Scoutmas-
ter absent did not spoil tho meeting,
however. The Scoutmastcr and six
,.rtr NJ n on
tho hike with tho older Scouts were
present at the meeting. y live pro-
gram was put on and was thoroly en-
joyed by all. The Scoutmastcr told
some jokes and thought the Scouts
would burst with laughter.
Most OF tho meeting WAS devoted to
practising first aid, bandagtns and
modifying. Two Scouts who have been
working hard on their tenderfoot tests
passed thom satisfactorily at tho meet
ing.
the troop recently are now tenderfeot.
-Four Scouts are Second Class and two
arc expecting TO pass their First Class
tests soon
The meeting was adjourned by ro-
pcating tho Scout Oath and having
each Scout say the Scout Law.
JOSEPH MEKHA1t. Scribe
TROOP II Scoutmastsr. J. Lewis
Hingcry Assistant Scoutmastcrs.
Ralph Ritter and Frank Altman. Meet
ing place. Park avenue Presbyterian
church. Time OF meeting, Thursday.
: p. m.
oh. boy. oh. Joy whcre do VIC so
from here, boy? To first place in the
next field meet, wen say. There may
be other troops that viii want TO dis
pute that statement, but Wen do our
best to uphold it AS 1t was in this
last contest wo captured fourth place.
which was a lot better than We really
expected. VIC viii take heart from
that now and in the next meet VIC win
try to step up few places.
only n short business session was
hold Thursday night. Most OF the time
was spent on the final practise for the
Field Meet A few rounds OF boxing
was put on by various members OF tho
troop. however. and somo fast and
furious lighting was seen.
The Intcr-Patrol Contest is creating
great deal OF interest in the troop
and each patrol in striving to make it,
self 100 per cent efficient The Scouts
are working hard on their personal
records, also. and arc passing tests and
getting now recruits to add to their
number of points. The prizes for this
contest have not yet been announced.
but wo can say for the benefit OF tho
Scouts In Troop IL that tho prizos arc
worth working for and are not worth
less, cheap presents.
Wo have ono First Class Scout now.
and one who Is studying hard TO pass
his tests next Friday. Billio Burr IS
tho DISTINGUISHED Scout in our troop at
this time he being tho First Class. and
Thomas o'Kclly is the one who will
pass his test next week. Marion York
is also studying to pass his first class
as soon as possible.
Troop II is taking an active interest
4, tho viroless class at headquarters.
Tho three Scouts mentioned above.
along with A. S. NJ. Frank Altman, are
enrolled in the class now. And hero q
a tin for you Scouts who think wire
loss is tho bunk. our signalling team
Won second place In wig-wag at tho
ing wireless class last wednesday,
Tommy O'Kelly and Marion York
could not even signal sixteen letters
minute And after only ono lesson in
wireless they were enabled TO carry
off second place in the wigwag event.
quick results? Wen, rather.
TROOP 10 scouhnastcr. c. w.
r,ayford. Assistant Scoutmastcr
chas. Crockett. Meeting place, First
Presbyterian church. Time OF meeting
Friday. 7:So p. IN.
Troop Is turned out in ,ull force ~
tho field meet Friday night and altho
they did not win many events they
showed good troop spirit and a real
scout spirit by doing their dead level
best. our antelope team. led by Har-
old Hardwick. Won out in the semi
nnaIs two times. but IN the finals
were outclassed by much older boys.
Uardyick did some fine work in the
frst aid contest and received mention
from, tho Judges for work. Casey Jonos
came in third in the wigwag contest
and showed good form in his signal