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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

their duty to God and country, to keep themselves physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight" and to be for all their boyhood days and to the end, trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friend ly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.
 This is the movement con- ducted by the Boy Scouts of America as seen by leaders of church and state, school and busi- ness. . In the twelve years that. have passed, over 100000 boys have subscribed to the Scout Oath and Law. Upwards of half million men have received the benefit that comes to men who give their services as scoutmasters and in other leadership capacities to this movement. It's attraction to boys has steadily increased through these years, and today there are. known to be hundreds of thou-' sands of boys who wish to be- come scouts but must wait upon leadership.
 In these twelve years the Boy Scouts of America have given to our country many things of permanent and inestimable value. As a birthday gift to the move ment it asks the gift of service to the nations boyhood, by men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

THE BOY SCOUT movement
 is twelve years oldi Today,
 with governors and mayors personally taking the Scout Oath and Law, Rotary and Kiwanis, Lions and other mems clubs giving barbecues and dinners, scout ser- mons in churches, father and son get-togethers, troop rallies and public mass meetings, and many other stirring activities all set in motion by a radio message from the President of the United States, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate it's own arrival at the age of admission to Scouting as a Tenderfoot.
 Twelve years ago an idea; to- day, movement in which 84,000 men are voluntarily giving service, and 403, ,152 boys are earnestly applying themselves to a definite program of outdoor activities and studies as preparation for the du- ties of citizenship.
 Twelve years ago a new idea. Today an established American in- stitution recognized by the schools as an invaluable supplementary aid to education, by the churches as a most desirable ally in char acter-building, and by statesmen and leaders from coast to coast as the most influential factor to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
SCHOOL MEN STUDYING
 THE SCOUT MOVEMENT

There Is strong evidence that school authorities throughout the country are becoming convinced that the Boy Scout movement has a distinct place In the educational system of the country. The educational values of the Boy Scout idea were not so clearly seen, 12 years ago as they are today. The effect of the training on the school work of the boys has called the attention of school men very definitely to what the Boy Scouts of America Is doing. Because troops have been organized in many schools, and because so many boy pupils are scouts the teachers havs been able to evoluate the effect of scout training upon the classroom work. The result of the whole thing Is that the schools and the Boy Scout movement are coming together for mutual cooperation.
 The trend is toward mutual co-op- eration, not assimilation. It does not appear to be the belief of school men that the movement can become part of the school system. but that it can supplement school work most effectively, and accordingly should receive the utmost assistance from school authorities including active participation by men teachers. by principals and superintendents in the activities of the movement
 At the Atlantic City convention of the National Education association last summer. prominent educators in the department of superintendence formed a committee on Boy Scouts and public schools. with MT. Frank Cody, superintendent of Detroit schools, as chairman. This commit tee Is now gathering nationwide data as basis for further study of this important question.
 Development of public school CO., operation with the movement is one of the brightest of the l2 candles that adorn the birthday cake of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
CAMP TRIP POSTPONED

A very satisfactory meeting of Troop 52 was held last Friday night It our fine meeting place. Because bf the trip to camp being postponed, +here were not many boys present.
 When we were supposed to meet At the Methodist church in Wood avn, there were no boys there. However. three of the boys, Richard krthur, Stanley Hicks, and Horace NacKnight were all ready and went bn to town. We saw MT. White and found that J. B. Hill had planned go- ng, but did not meet anyone to go with. So our trip was put off another week.
 Jf Is a sure thing that We will go ieht way. Of course if it Is hailing IF raining hard there will be no use koing, but MT. White is eager to take
 trip and get the cabin under way. Many of the boys were kept away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

The subject of his address, which will be heard by thousands. will be "The Scout Oath" That oath. as those familiar with the work know. runs:
 'on my honor will do my best '1. To do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the scout law.
 "7. To help other people at all times.
 "s. To keep myself physically strong. mentally awake. and morally straight"
 Whole Week Observed The scouts have observed tho en- tire past week as an anniversary, and at s o'clock Wednesday night each scout, no matter where he was, stood up to repeat this oath. This was true all over tho country.
 The services will include the pledge to the flag, which numbers of scouts will stand up to repeat. The flag, glorious and colorful, will form a brilliant exposure upon the stage. and scouts will advance to salute 1t.
 There then will be a recitation. 'What Is a Scout7"
 Just afterward tho Birmingham pupllc VIII De gwen an opportunity to see how the districts measure up for their representatives will be asked to stand. There are 10 such districts In Birmingham.
 The occasion Is meant to honor not only scouting and scouts, but local scoutmasters as we'll. The names of the latter will be on a big placard upon the stage where all can see.
 Get No Fay
 For scoutmasters and those who dc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
The Good Turn That Brought
 Scouting to America

An American business man having temporarily lost his bearings in London fog paused on a street cor ner. A newsy, seeing the gentleman's dilemma. asked if he could be of any assistance. The gentleman accepted the boys guidance to his hotel and naturally offered the guide a sub stantial tip. The boy drew himself up with dignity and explained that he was Boy Scout and Boy Scouts did not take pay for doing their good turns. The gent1eman's interest was aroused to the extent that he sought out Baden Powell. the founder of Scouting and Chief of the British Scouts association. and learned what this Scouting business really was. When the business man returned to America, he interested others in the Scout moement The result was that the Boy Scouts of America was in- corporated February s, 1910.
 On June Is, 1916, Congress granted the organization a special federal charter. among other things, giving the Boy Scouts of America exclusive right to the name and adaptions thereof. insignia and uniform.
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A4pnSs
 We have only ., very few troops of |uiri Scouts in the oity of Birming- |hasa; there Is no reason why we |shouid not have scores o: troops. So
 ks a scout master of the boys, may l |appeal to tho young ladies to volun- |teer into the work as scout masters |for the girls? I shall be more than glad to help any person who Is in |terested, in the organization of troops |of Girl Scouts. and I am quite sure |that all scout masters throughout |the city will be glad to lend a help ling hand.
 The boy and girl scout work is ono |cf the greatest movements ever de- |vised for young people in the way Of |molding them for future citizenship, land as volunteer in the service you lean lend untold service to the youth |of our city and your respective com |munity, and have the satisfaction that you are giving your time to a
 cause and . service that pays divi-
 dends in the building of human char cter. eWILLIAM L. WHITE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
HURRY, IF YOU
 WANTA HELP OUT
Sold cut of ticketsl

Sold cut of ticketsl
 We will be able to announce that in a little while. We still have some left, but they will go fast. so be sure hnd get in on them.
 These tickets are to the Saunders KNrane bout to be staged February e0. at the Woodlawn city hall. If you ars "just a boy" bring a 15-cent kfcket, and If an adult. a 25-cent kicket. There will be good prelimi- Aaries.
 Troop 52 has conducted 2 vigorous Advertising campaign. We have a cabin at camp to complete, and be- kieye the reporter, we're gonna com |plete it" All you lovers of clean Sport be sure and drop around on February 20 at S:30 D. m. I am sure It won't rain that night.
 And to the fair damsel who hap bens to be reading this cold print: Make your beau bring you. Tell him you want change from the monoto- hous "shows." We will expect you here. TROOP REPORTER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
A FIRST-CLASS TROUP

Troop 1 of Westboro. Mass, has none but first class scouts in its
 membership of 25 boys. Five of these are also Star Scouts. The troop had the honor of being awarded the silver cup conferred by the Algon- quin council for all round efficiency in Scouting, and has been granted
 permission by the governors of the local country club to establish within the limits of the club property, a
 bird life sanctuary and haven for wild life generally. The territory included covers about 50 acres. The
 sanctuary project has the sanction ot the state department Of conservation under the direction of which it will be carried out. This troop is also one of the successful "pagers" hav- ing recently been successful in find ling a young man. who, temporarily insane had wandered away from | home and baffled the efforts of the police to locate him.
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take pay for being helpful or cour- teous.
 6. A scout is kind.
 He is a friend to animals. He will not kill nor hurt any living creature needlessly. but will strive to save and protect all harmless life.
 '. A scout is obedient.
 He obeys his parents. scoutmaster, patrol leader, and all other duly con- stituted authorities.
 s. A scout is cheerful
 He smiles whenever he can. His obedience to orders Is prompt and cheery. He never shirks nor grum- hles at hardships.
 3, A scout is thrifty.
 He does not wantonly destroy property. He works faithfully, wastes nothing, and makes the best use of his opportunities. He saves his money so that he may pay hts own way. be generous to those in need, and helpful to worthy objects. He may work for pay, but must not receive tips for courtesies or good turns.
 10. A scout Is brave.
 He has the courage to face danger in spite of fear, and to stand up for the right against the coaxings Of friends or the jeers or threats of enemies. and defeat does not down him.
 II. A scout is clean.
 He keeps clean in body and thought. stands for clean speech, clean sport. clean habits. and travels with a clean crowd. 12. scout is reyerent.
 He is reverent toward God He Is faithful in his religious duties, and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
BOYS, YOUR TURN
 TO SERVE HASH NOW

There will be rousing Father and Son banquet held at the Pratt City hall next Tuesday night by Troop 4s. The girl scouts will serve as wait resses.
 A little later on the girl scouts will have Mother and Daughter banquet. and then the boys will rol! up their sleeves, put on big white aprons and serve as walters for that great occasion.
 The boy and girl scouts of Pratt City are working thus splendldly to- gether. which Is as it should be. For both movements were started by the same general officials.
 Rev. C. T. Wyatt preached last Sunday on the scout oath in tho Bap- list church at Pratt City.
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 That did not interefere with their meeting also Friday night. at the regular time, as matters of business had to be attended to.
 Their birthday oath was taken with their scoutmaster. c. W. Me- Donald. in charge.
 Are Leading anyhow
 Troop 49 announced its intention last three months not to actually make drive for the efficiency cup; having won it the two times past. But the boys seem to have attained such clip. they can't stop. They just go in spite of themselves. Thus up to now, they are still leading the entire group of Birmingham troops. That is unusual. too. since they. have only about 52 boys enrolled. and other troops are so much larger.
 Harold Allen, troop reporter, is in for a good sound talking to from the troop because he didn't get in a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

report the last two weeks. But those horrible "exams" have been on, and that's his excuse. He promises good write-up next week.
 Chicken Meal
 The troop is extremely interested in chicken dinner which is to be given the night of February IT at the church. The proceeds will go toward an athletic fund to buy some golden footballs for souvenirs. It Is expect ed that a huge crowd will be on hand as everybody in Greater Birmingham is invited to attend.
 The boys can hardly wait till sum mer so they can get out to Camp Andrews and scare the fishes out of the branch with the gorgeous sight of their canoe.
 The members will be right on hand this afternoon at 6:45 when Dr. Ed monds will address the great assem- blaze which will meet to observe the Boy Scout dozen-year anniversary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
A Good Turn

San Diego. Cal. Boy Scouts went about weeks before Christmas gath ering the names. and addresses of old people in the city. On Christmas day every old person in the list received from a Boy Scout, who called in per son with a cheerful smile to offer the seasons greetings In behalf ot the Scouts of the city. Especial care was taken to miss none who were without real homes or close relatives,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

all sorts; tenderfoot. second and first class. and for the time being are lay Ing off of stuffing rabbits and birds and owls and putting them up on the Burchflel sleeping porch to startle the unsuspecting.
 As a fitting close: That canoe Is to be finished by May 1. That is the close of the canoe contest. Scout officials are regretful that no more troops are building .-lnoes, and hope that others will fly in quickly and get started.
 It'll be awfully bad without boat this summer at camp. See how sorry you'll be you can't paddle your own canne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
News From Chicago

Courts of Honor have recently been held in the following districts: Stock yards. Hyde. Park and West Side. At the West Side cour-, Scoutmaster B. W. Symonds of Troop xas, a ten-year service man, gave talk on the Scout oath and law, During the Christmas holidays large number of the North West district troops had hikes. over night and overwise to Camps Checan. gan and Wabauseh. Troop s2l or the South West district put out a se- rious fire in the Indiana Band dunes. Troops all over the cit3 furnished baskets of food for poor families and participated in church Christmas celebrations.
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from camp by the opening exercises at Woodlawn High. It is certainly fine building, and when the right and left wings are on, we will have the finest building in the south. This will include an auditorium.
 Troop 52 has 8 full program for a while. Thursday night some of the boys went to Scout ceremony at Fairfield. then to camp on Friday and came back Saturday to get ready for the special Scout service at the Lyric theatre Sunday night.
 Mir. White was at the meeting for little while. although he had only a few minutes to catch train for Kentucky. That illustrates what kind of leader we have. You bet we're proud of him! He's not one in a million. either. There are DO more like him.
 HORACE MCKNIGHT
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bit right the For' the patriotm-Uncle eoors nd howa land touching the their hatsst thesecl fine chaps! at the time the national call beautiful that of tucked they such funeral? The swaying of the eoIors the breeze almost The sight the words of tsps the editor would heart worth while the melody of "taps They worthy of memorzng;
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 From afar some star
 
 Watch will keep while you sleep
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
Page Lost Children

Pasadena Boy Scouts were. not long ago. called out in answer to a hurry call to find three missing maid ems all under five years of age, who had simultaneously and unaccount- ably disappeared. At the end of an hour one of the 20 scouts who were on the quest, discovered the three young ladies being entertained at a school cafeteria, a mile from their home. while the teachers vainly tried to learn their guests names and ad- dresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

A scout Is helprul, ana Somopouy might want to sharpen pencil, have punctured tire and need a patch or maybe they would just purely want to cut up a bit with it.
 Mumble-Peg, Oh, BOyt
 Charley has used it lots to make tobs to tie camp tents up with-and mumble-peg-oh. just for summer time again when he can get chummy with some of the other fellows who also possess knives.
 Santa Claus brought this knife, and 1iks the old boy always does things. made it a good one. The white-whis- Fkered old gentleman also heard that 'a scout suit was needed. and fetched 1t along. So there you have the whole combinatfon-suit, knife. 'ker- chief and a fine campaign hat, all from the North Pole!
 At the Dogs
 Charley belongs to Troop 57, knows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
BOOST, SCOUTS!

Exchange. If you think your troop tho best.
 Tell 'em so! If you'd have it lead the rest.
 Help 1t grow! When there's anything to do Let the others count on you, You'll feel bully when it's through
 Don't you know7 If you're used to giving knocks,
 Change your style. Throw bouquets instead of rocks
 For awhile. Let the other person roast, Shun him as you would a ghost, Meet his hammer with a boast
 And a smile!
 A real live, earnest scouts smile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

The boat-what part has seen the llght-is anchored in MT. Burch- fiels back yard, where Glenn Riddle and Clisby Aldridge, assistant scout masters, have plenty of room to argue with the fellows when they're all try ing to work out tho blue prints and fix the boat so that 1t won't leak more than pint a mile.
 Everybody Laborfng
 All the boys are having hand in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
TIMELY SLOGANS
Do a Good Turn daily.

Do Q Good Turn daily.
 Be prepared.
 A Scouts honor is to be trusted.
 Boys will be boys-the kind of boys men let them be or help them to be-which shall 1t be so far as you are concerned? Or aren't you con cerned?
 Give thought to hoyhood--but do not stop with a thought.
 Say 1t in service.
 Better boys. better city. Better cities. a better nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

it. or at least are being allowed to whittle around it and express their views.
 Mrs. Burchfiel is taking as much interest in the work as the Scouts are themselves. and if there's any milk bottle broken on the boats nose little later, it'll probably be she who commits the deed.
 The troop. alsoe on a whole. Is knuclxling down to passing tests
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b7, Which was attended by the scou The event was in the nature of a birthday anniversary in celebration of the scouts dozen-year existence in America. But the affair also was most inspiring from the fact that fnyesture ceremonies were held.
 Received Badges
 In other words, the scouts received their tenderfoot and second class badges, the ceremonies being con- ducted by George I. Mcdonald, dis trict commissioner of District 1.
 A notable guest present was W.
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 how to propose a motion and put 1t through; and is a fan on dogs. His troop brothers tell that one day his mother went downtown, and when she got back home, he had the whole cellar full of stray dogs he had taken pity on. He had named everyone of them. A tiny black one that couldn't be shaken from & boys ankles after he got a stranglehold, he had chris tened "Chigger."
 Charley has such a sweet tooth, he Is often called Hound" Bellsnyder by the fellows who VOW and declare that when he attends a candy pull ing the rest of the crowd might as well give up. for he can hide away twice the amount they can.
 But this Charley stoutly denies. He says he can furnish 8 list of boys that can beat him eating candy that would be as lengthy as a petition to open up Pershing Pier.
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 " Thursday night by Troops 66 and executive, Roland L. Shine. c. Mcdonald. district commissioned for District '.
 The scoutmasters for the two troops assembling were Fl. l.. Free man and Price Clayton. the former being of Troop 6s the latter Of Troop CT,
 Mir. Mcdonald took out to the Fair field Baptist church with him 12 scouts to help In his badge work.
 The meeting was rousing one, ex- hibiting the very heart of scout ac- tivities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
Are You Helping the
 Work of the Girl Scouts
We'll Known Scout Master and Birmingham Citizen Makes Appeal-GirI Scout Work Started by
 Same Persons Who Organized Scouting

the scout masters should lend all possible to the organization of Girl Scouts Fundamentally scouting good for girls the that the boys organiza established and well organized feel that the masters should the organization of girls the
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rty-niners Didn't Wait
 for Friday Night
Held Their Scout Assembage All Together Wednesday Night and Thus Had Two Meetings During Week. Are Interested in Chicken Supper and In-
 vite All Good Eaters to Attend

Boy Scouts of Troop 4e did Wednesday They me their church-the Hunter StreetB Baptist
 anniversary obey kI.~~. I.,xL
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all will yand themselves t the t pdP will k p in the theatre g al
 the services b snhsntin for slad the day. Rev Dr. HnyN dhaabe
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By las AAqy
by Lee Hagy.

Introducing a regular western scout! calco to of that peak almost leap asiy from catch down a jack rabbit
 do blow That makes bad humi much beneat his dignity. to he
  in ovew the latter holding somebody for doublns of eight In this picture Lee Hagy hero touch of what high life h like The having been inspired by modern jr is
  o Central America the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
Look Out Now! Troop A
 Working Hard on Canoe
canoe building, by heckl Thnt,. f;n ,.,.

That's fine Troop 14-E Buchfies getting interested that their bat knock the off of al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
Great AssembLage Today of Officials
 and All the Scouts Throughout City

Will Celebration TheatPubEc Invited Scouts Twelfth Birthday Magnificent Address Will Be Given by Dr. Ed Be
 of Affairs of the to Be Beautiful
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Vjth The Boy Scouts Al Over T01Ur1
By MignOn Hall
How Boy Scout Work Has Pros

that tells what place when February rolls around It's record be proud of
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They'll Be PLastered
 Now With Many Badges
Scouts Receive Reward for Their Studousness and Ap- plication to Hard Labor at Joint Meeting of Two
 Fine Troops-NotabIes There

A great celebration was held jointly Tn ST. which was attended by the scout exec