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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

The former though broke up after & few years service.
 Troop 20 first met in the. Episcopal church at Woodlawn, with Rev. l.. G. H. Williams, the pastor. as scout mas ter. Later on. he was called away 10 another church and E. G Benson took his place and has been indeed 1althlui and active, and has had one of the most lively troops in Birmingham up to about six months ago when the troop broke up. But let me tell you, you are going to hear from us rom now on. We have reorganized, ana Scout Master Benson and the writer, who is assistant, wish to welcome all former members back and any new ones who would like to join us. We meet at the Woodlawn Presbyterian church tonight at 7:3o o'clock and every Friday night hereafter at the same hour.
 Of the 20 charter members we have 10 in the troop now. We have about seven former charter member of 2S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

tory, though the council was told by Mir. Dimi6k that he wished to point out all difficulties. that they might advance still more this season. The meeting was held at the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce, and 1t was an inspiring sight 10 see the 80 attendants who represent the finest citizenship in this town.
 Scout Masters Recommend
 report was received from the Scout Masters association which made certain recommendations. These were not acted upon fully but will be taken under consideration bY the executive committee.
 Great satisfaction prevailed that the old officers were put back in harness. for there is no doubt that they are heart and soul interested in the up building of Birmingham's young man hood. As an instance of this, Scout Commissioner F. Fl. Andrews has been spending a great deal of his time per sonally as acting scout master for Troop 1T, and when he is not at his own office he usually can be found a scout headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Troop 5 of Bessemer IS
 Admitted Into Scoutcrdft
Youngest Boy Organization of Neighborng Mining City Is Presented Charter-AEeady Making
 Things Hum

the scout oath and what the scout organization stands for, and hls- tory of the flag with ether tests, all of which are helpful for boys to know and to practice.
 R. L. Coons. supervisor of the scout work in Bessemer delighted the boys with a talk, telling them some of the strict regulations for the year, ana also that this was going to be the best year yet, with the camp com pleted, and all troops so well organ zed. Other visitors made interest ing talks to the boys.
 The meeting was presided over by Herbert Lehman. scribe of the troop, and after the business was trans acted the boys showed magic Ian ten slides, which rroved highly en- tertaining to all
 Those in the troop are: Ben liar ris, George Vance, Longo Holt, John A. Cooley. Sam Monte, Hode Smith, Raymond Allen, Fred Stone, Ben Hosey, Orvllle Rush, Harry Turk, Ben Perry. Earl Basham, George Wood row, Wallace Green, Hosea Smith, Joe Monte and ". D. Saunders.
 Rutnven Williamson is the assist ant scout master of the troop. The boys planned for hike and a weiner roast for Monday evening provided the weather permits, Troop is young troop in Besse- mer, but it has the pep and the right kind of scout spirit and Will make some of the best scouts Besse- mer has produced.
 It seems to have already grasped the idea that scouting means some thing to boy and that a great les son is taught by scouting. Fellows, keep your eye on Troop ! 5. and watch their progress. This IS wishing them all success in scouting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

So with about 15 boys MT. Ireland set out We went across the rall- road and up on the hill As we went along we picked up wood, and when we finally stopped we had quite bit, but it was soaked nearly as badly as we were. After heroic work we started fire, but it was put out by the wet Then we started over again, and soon had a good chance for fire. By sheltering it with coat we ignited some twigs, and immedi- ately piled the whole mass of wet wood upon the fire. The brisk wind helped us to have roaring fire which took the cold and wet away. Before long there were many marshmallows and weiners cooked, and the boys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

who are now assistant scout masters.
 A few things Troop 29 has done;
 The first active service Troop 2s did was to be on duty the entire week the Confederate veterans were here in the spring of 1916. After that MT. vanhoose at Bangor gave the scouts two weeks camp on his land near the Mulberry and Warrior rivers. Of the 2S or 30 that were on the troops roll 25 attended camp. Then the fair came along and some of 29's boys were right there the whole week. haven't room enough to tell all that Troop 29 has done, but this will give you an idea. They have served actively in all the parades, reunions, fairs, big speakings and public doings. Troop 29 is Johnnie on the spot. From now on just watch The Age-Herald scout page and see what 29 in doing.
 Troop 29 was one of the troops to cut the first trees to build up Camp Andrews, but@was never able to fin ish it's cabin so turned that one over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13


 There will be a lot of fun and en- thusiasm, and Scout Master Richard H. Carter will give the visitors q sight of what real scout work means 10 youngsters.
 1t was 5Ts recent organization which served as the magnet to the Fifty y-seventh Street Christian church meeting. That troop is just in pro cess of formation, getting the right start, and had not yet completed us entire personnel.
 Membership of It
 Among the boys already belonging to it are Anderson Wilson, Joe Begss' l. P. Morrow, Earl terrell, Bert Poe, l. D. Sudderth, Bob Bowden, Ernest Douglas Charlie Bellsnyder. J. w. Erouart, Ellis Cook, Frank Punch, smith Bellsnyder, Sam Wade, Roland Monette, Shields Montgomery Ar mold ,pobbs, Buford Bonner, Pat Hem ing. assistant scout master, and Her bert Carter, senior patrol leader.
 Smith Bellsnyder is scribe and the troop announced its firm intention of going strong to win the efficiency cup now held by Troop 49 for, the next quarter.
 After business had been attended to. Warrick Saunders, assistant scout master, arrived on the scene
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Fun Had on
 Story Night

Troop 4S. Boy Scouts of Pratt City, met Friday night at their usual meet ing, roll being called. Fifty-four an swered present out of g. membership of 90.
 After all old and new business was attended to, Miss Alma Crabtree of the Girl Scouts of Pratt City made talk on how the local scouts could cooperate with The Age Herald in furnishing scout news for the Scout Page.
 T. P. Williams. scout master. told two very interesting stories, which were very suitable for the occasion, as it was storytelling night. entitled "The Influence of Good Turn" and '"The Boy Scout and the German Spy" which were very much enjoyed by all present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

to another troop. But last Saturday I took some of the scouts of Troop 29 to Deaths Valley and we started cabin there next to that of Troop 5l. We will have 1t finished within one month from the day we start and we will send you a picture of it and let you see what Troop 29 can do when it comes to building cabin.
 wish to announce again that Troor 2e has reorganized and will meet at the Woodlawn Presbyterian church tonight at 7:30 o'clock, and urge that all old members and any new ones who wish to become scouts be present. ( The following are charter members: Pat Hening. now assistant scout mas ter of Troop 57; Robert Hening, Mar win Shiflett Carlos Dupree, Louis Mc- Comell Alvin Mcconnell, Hurley Knight, Andrew Knight, Dick Clay ton, Lawrence Senncox, Cleveland Williams. Caldwell Bridges and the writer. MALCOLM MPHAIL,.
 Assistant Scout Master.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

The following is the personnel Of the new executive board J. H. Caba- miss, Sol tHheen, C. W. Connors, Claude H. Estes w. B. Fowlkes, Louis Gelders, A. W. B. Johnston, F.. H. Mohns. F. J. Rowe. l.. Sevier, Jr., C. W. Shropshire, L. c. Wilson, ]. H. Boveman, Julian Smith and Frank Watson.
 Year Winds Up Right
 Great enthusiasm marked the re port of the treasurer, which showed that the year had been wound up with surplus of funds. This was gratifying, particularly when the scout council reflected that it had the past year bought the s2.5o0 truck had spent on permanent building dams and other things s5,2O0; 5000 on equipment, with no bills outstanding at all. The treasurer is Coleman Blach, and besides his resume, the 30 men who attended heard the report of the president concerning the activi- ties of the year
 President Dmick in this report went into minute details and as a whole everything was very satisfac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

as emissary from troop 52, inviting the bunch and everybody present to come down and help them finish their meeting which was being held a few blocks away. Most everybody ac cepted the invitation to go including two Girl Scout visitors of Troop 4- Marie Biggs, and June Everhart, president of Troop 4. The entire group marched to the rat-tat-tat of the troops drum. handled by Herbert Carter.
 Pushing Work
 l wasn't quite through talking about Troop 57's meeting, being i'm pressed very greatly by the way Pat Henning, IGsistant scout master. arose to find out whether any boy present was up with his test work So that he could pass required examinations. It Is efforts like this that will make the troop work hard which Scout Master Carter is planning to do also by offering a silver loving cup among the various patrol.
 Scout Master Carter was i'll and sent word how sorry he was that he could not be present.
 The outfit is extremely interested in its cabin just built at Deaths valley, which Is ? E miles from Wood lawn, where the boys can get out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
NEW YORK SCOUTS
 FIND DEAD BODY

Seized with ra1nting spell while hunting in the woods near Corning, N. r., Walter Moore, aged 27. died of exposure before aid could reach him. His father becoming alarmed at his sons absence, went to the woods in the vicinity where the boy had been hunting and found the body.
 In attempting later to lead a res cue party through the woods to the spot the father became exhausted and in the emergency the Boy Scouts of the Presbyterian church. under the direction of Harry Mathews, Scout Master of Troop 9, took up the search and located the body.
 Coroner Smith of Corning paid a high tribute to the work done by the scouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

To cover the light, between flashes, a long tin shutter is employed.
 In Fig. B. s is the shutter at closed position, A is the rest or stop that keeps the shutter from falling too low It is d cleat of wood nailed a little below the circular opening. B. the shutter is fastened by a screw near the narrow end The extending part has a hole through which rope is threaded and tied. This rope IS pulled from the ground and works the shutter up and down. It raises when the rope is pulled and falls by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

made happy. Bob Davis had a whole box of each. which he was very llb- eral with.
 After drying out We trudged back through the wet and cold. The easts wind gave most of the trouble, but all arrived home alive.
 MT. Ireland deserves a great deal of credit for his work on the fire. and Bob Davis wins the handsome granite pin cushion for bringing the eats and a number of boys. Some of those who enjoyed the "slush" party were: Jeff Davis. Bob Davis, David Griffin, Paul Griffin. Richard Arthur, Robert Ar thur, John Suddeth Joe Morris and the writer.
 HORACE MAcKN1GHr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
HpoRTANT I0Rs

The Community club of Medical Lake, Wash. recently formed for the pur- pose ofsfurthering civic development and the promotion of general welfare of the city. The two jobs voted on as of immediate importance were the building of new road and the found- ing of troop of Boy Scouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Are You of This Fiber? Anybody Seen Them?

The boys we like are those who never make fun of old age, no mat ter how decrepit or unfortunate or evil old persons may be. Gods hand rests lovingly on the aged head.
 The boy who never calls anybody names, no matter what anybody calls him.
 The boy who is never cruel.
 The boy who never lies
 Even white lies leave black spots on the character.
 The boy who never makes fun ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Troop 49 Piled Up
 25,237 Points for Cup

in the last quarter, and indeed it was one of the warmest contests yet held.
 The following is a tabulation of the points scored by the different troops during the last (fourth) quarter: ! Troop 49. 25,237 total points; g, 2S,~ STA ST. 6,357; IA, 5,940; 57. 5,940; S5,,l 5,701; 15, 4,501; ', APPS l, 4,lS2; 42. 3,695; IS, 3.610; 52, $40; A, 3,1S0; 2S, 2,912; 66, 2,751; Il, 2,070; IS, 1,945; 46, 1880; 4s, 1,29o; Al, 1,25o; 2l, 1,O513 Il. 790; 8. 540; IT, 355; 6, 25.
 Troop 19 won, second place. It won the efficiency cup four times last year. Mir. Andrews has ordered a silk flag. which will beN presented to Troop 19 with formal ceremony in recognition of their achievements the past year. INTERESTED SCOUT. are merely working hard.
 Old 1921 was a good year. but the next can be better. R. l.. Shine, the new executive, Is ready to help you any way he can. He is live one, take 1t from one who happens to know. Go up and shake hands with him some time. He's just a big boy, like our scout master Is. He is one of the men who have learned how to stay young indefinitely by having life in the open as much as possible, and associating with nature.
 HORACE MKNIGHT.
 Troop 52
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Scoutnaster's Meeting
 DraUs Fine Attendance

charge of the entertainment program, District 8 will be responsible for the entertainment program of the next conclave. General discussions were entered into, Scout Executive Roland l.. Shine being present.
 The new executive issrapidiy being made to feel at home in Birmingham and this week has been getting all things in good shape at headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

At least S5 scout masters and assist ant scout masters. deputy commits sioners, and others attended the Scout master association meeting held at the Southern club last Mon day night.
 President G. I. Mcdonald presided, regular business being conducted. Scout Master W. D. Saunders, deputy commissioner of District ?. had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Essays, Music and Fun
 Mark 52's Last ConclaUe

new leaders. The old bicycle patroi went lon the rocks" after three meet ings. Under new leaders we hope to accomplish more.
 The night was almost visitors night" but We had a good business meeting just the same. Persons who are interested in the work are all ways welcome as visitors. Work on the cabin will be resumed before long, and then our long cherished hope will be realized We adjourned on the scout oath
 HORACE MKNIGHT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
PRETTY SOON FLAG
 WILL BE AWARDED

The silk flag for efficiency in scout work. which was offered by Scout Commissioner E. H. Andrews. and which was won by Troop 19. is to be presented in the near future. The date has not been set.
 Mir. Andrews will make the presen- tation at one of the troops regular meetings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

it's own weight when the rope is re- leased.
 Figure shows two upright cleats. X and Y, and two small cross-pieces which form a slideway by means of which the box is held to the pole and pulled up. P, is the pulley at the top of the pole and H is che rope. A cleat near the bottom of the pole is used to the the rope to. w and represent the pole.
 When the construction work is fin- ished, paint the box to make it more durable and weather-resisting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
On Girls! This IS he.
 Right Kind Of Scout

Bacon is the hardest thing to cook without burning l ever tried in my life. The pesky stuff fooled me four times and burned up before learned how to snatch it out quickly as soon as it was crisp. I'm afraid I don't like cooking any too well, and posi- lively know that when I try to make biscuits I'll have the dough up to my elbows"
 These are the sentiments of Oscar Skelton. vice president and patrol leader of Troop 52s third patrol.
 How he began to delve in culinary research is that he was passing scout tests. These are some things that he knows how to cook up to now He can fry ham and eggs, bake Irish potatoes in the coais and is learning to make ld-fashioned hoecake.
 Skelton plans to be either a me chanical or mining engineer, and Horace Mcknight, president of 52, says he is one of the most depend able chaps in the outfit. He Is one of the most popular members en- rolled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

short ones ID, ana SO on.
 The pole used should be sound and strong and as long as you can get 1t. Al 2o-foot pole will give good service Sink 1t several feet in the ground and drive stakes close to the base so it will be firm and rigid. We next build a box just large enough to en- close the lantern that is to be used. Fig. 1 will make this point clear.
 In Fig. l. D is the back of the box and rests against the pole. or tower. The front of the box has round hole three inches in diameter. It IS through this opening we see the light
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
by Mignon Hall
Boys Haue Slushy Time
 On Their Weiner Roas

off Saturday night the woods Woodlawn.
 of church supplied marshma White showed Woodlawn M c. wrapped willing go. After the woods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Old Officers Put Right Back Into Scout Harness for Year

executive board members the last meeting of the Birmingham Boy Scout council
 Dmick president Wofford first vice pesden L. andgreb second vice presidents Coleman Ba treas randE E II ndreMs. cout
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Troop 29 Reorganizing Has
 Great Old Record Behind H

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

SCOUT MASTER BECOMES EAGLE
 Scout Master H. W. Compton, Troop fled as an Eagle, after passing the 12, Williamsport, Pa, has just quali- 21-merit badge requirements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

a companion because of misfor- tune he could not help.
 The boy who never hesitates to say mo" when asked to do wrong thing.
 The boy who never quarrels.
 The boy who never forgets that God made him to be 6 joyous, lovinS' helpful being.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

1921. Saunders gave his part of the proceeds of the fight to Troop 52. He is some fighter and we are proud of him. Also he takes a keen inter est in the work and is wonderful publicity man,
 Eugene Zellers has gone, but ne IS a Troop 52 boy. He was a good pres ident, good leader, a good boy rom inc scouting point. He is star scout and a hard worker
 We could go on down the line and name a score more, but everybody knows who they are. They are not seeking the bubble reputation, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

Well, fellows. Troop 4s wins the efficiency cup of the Birmingham council this quarter.
 Troop 1s gave them a good chase. Now you fellows get busy and every one of you work as hard as you can and try to get the cup this next quar- ter. Troop 49 has Tive wire Tor scout master. Mr. c. w. Mcdonald Indeed. he feels proud of his boys, and they are proud to have him for their scout master. Also Troop 1s. who gave 49 a race for their lives, has a good scout master in thesper- son of A. w. King. Troop 49 piled up a total of 25237 points during the last quarter. against Troop 19s 23,- 6S4 points. Twenty-Five troops were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
SCOUTS RANK HIGH

Assistant Scout Master Hippehen of Troop 3S has just become a mem ber of the Veteran Scout associatioh' having served the movement contlnu- ously since November, 1914. George Coddington, scout master of Troop 55, has just attained eagle rank.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-13
President Harding Throws Out First Bal

Washington. April F - President Harding. Vice President Coolidge, members of the cablaet and many oth- or high officials were in the record breaking crowd of 2500O that saw Washington win the openlng game of the season today from tine New York Yankees, champions of the American League. The score was 10 ,.
 President Harding threw out the first ball and kept bis own score jot- ting down the plays on a .egulation, score card. He appcared to enjoy ev- try. minute of the moro -hln two hours of play.
 The president was accompanied hy Mrs Harding and Secretaries Hughes and Weeks. His party occupied box along the first hase line. Other prominent persons NhO attended in cluded Postmaster General Work, General Pershing. Chairman Lasler of the shipping board. many members lf the senate and mousse of representa- tives and president B. E. Johnson or the American leag1e. Admiral Coontz chief of naval operations, directed the flag raising ceremonies which were participated in by both teams navy bureau corp. Boy Scouts and mgh school cadets.
 Both Mogridge and Jones were hit hard in the early innings the two teams piling up total of II doubles, most of which went into the owd which formed a circle around the out ffaId GcOre-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-13
Chicago Grain Market.
BOND MARKET.

New York, April 12.-Liberty issues were the dominant features of today's very extensive trading in the bond mar ket, practically all of that series notably the 1-2's, rising to par or better. on transactions which involved single blocks of $10O0.OOo
 Final prices for this entire group show ed gains and in several instances closing quotations were at the days highest quo tations
 Total sales of all classes of bonds were estimated at about $35.000. 900 par value. and of this amount, the largest of any day so far this year. almost 90 per ent. was contributed by Liberty and Victory issues.
 Strength of foreign exchanges. espec- ialy the British rate, exerted a favor able influence upon United Kingdoms and Dominion of Canada issues. The Paris fyons- Mediterranean railway siXes re- gently fIoated here also Czecho-Slova&- Ian S's and Cuban. South American, Mexican and Japanese bonds were among ;he many internationals to, show marked strength.
 Almost every class of domestic rails, especially convertible, refunding and debenture issues. joined in the general strength of the bond list, many gaining l to 2 points and even more. The province of Ontario per cent $15,0O0,C0O bonds offered by an Ameri- can banking syndicate found immediate sale
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-13

Antimony snot 4g7.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-13

ing declines yesterday in the United States. A forecast. that Argentine ex- ports would be smaller tended also to strengthen values and so, too did word Of continued better domestic milling call in the southwest. Besides gossip was current that the winter crop harvest promised to be late ill nearly all of the surplus states
 Turning points at which sellers began to outnumber buyers in the wheat Dit were at prices above $1.33 for May and S1.21 for July. Talk that more wheat at Omaha had been bought for delivery in Chicago was partly responsible In ad- dition it was said much Chicago-owned wheat at. Kansas City would be perhaps brought herel to fill May contracts. Un- der such circumstances, and with export inquiry slow, the early action of the mar ket was more or less reversed as the day drew to an end
 Corn and oats prices were governed in the main by the changes in the wheat market Trade was almost entirely of a local character, declines in the value of provisions were ascrjbed to lower quota tions cn hogs.