New Britain herald., 1924-06-20
SKINNER RESIGNS
 AS. SCOUTMASTER
Succeeded in Troop 4 by Leon C. Bradley--John Slade HonOTed

The triumphal banquet given last night at the First Congregational church by Troop 4, Boy Scouts, de- veloped into an evening of surprises and awards. Besides the regularly carded features on the program, a scoutmastership, a medal, gold pencil and scores of compliments were passed out. This was the 10th victory celebration of the First Con- gregational church troop. There were over 90 present, including scouts, scout officials, parents and feminine friends. John Slade. actor and son of the principal of the Senior high school, was postmaster, while Bliss Clark, Jr., the elongated Troop Sheik" had charge of the entertain ment.
 The only incident which tended to detract from the fun of the evening was the resignation of Dwight Skin ner, who has been scoutmaster of Troop for eight years. Due to pressure of his duties as superintend- ent of the Boys club. Mir. Skinner is unable to give the necessary time 10 the troop. He will. however, con tinue in touch with the boys as member of the troop committee. Leon c. Bradley of 19 Harrison street was promoted to the position from assistant scoutmaster.
 silver medal was awarded to John Slade, who the troop officials unanimously decided had been the best and most valuable scout in the troop during the past year. As a special token of his work in helping with Troop 1 of the Newington home Tor crippled children, James Beach, honorary senior patrol leader of Troop 1, was presented with gold pencil by Scout Executive w. O. Cook.
 The speakers of the evening in- clided Rev. Henry w. Maier. Miss Margaret McAuley. F.. l.. Warren, chairman of the troop committee: Seoutmaster Dwight Skinner, Exeeu- tive W. o. Cook and Deputy Commits stoner Charles Morgan. William F.. Baker told what scouting meant Ia the boys fathers and Mrs. Louis R. Barker did tho same for the mothers Every speaker congratulated the troop on its recent victory at Wal mt Hill park and before the evo- ming was over the boys knew they were good.
 The feature of the entertainment was Bliss Clark's snappy talk on s'llow l Became Troop Sheik." his speech astonishing the parents by the advanced ability shown by n young man Of such tender ara. John slade added further to the nr,- gram of enlightenment by disco,Irsinr on How I Won the War" Io also | played several selections on his 1 unique "hroomella," so-called mu- 1 sical instrument of his own inven- 1 ton. "Sheik" Clark called upon him l self for violin solo, while music was l furnished by the troop orchestra | and hy the Troop section of tho l Boy Scout bugle band. A monoiogue | hy Frederick Schmalz, youthful asnirant 10 Clark's honors, completed the entertainment. after which the | boys thrilled their visitors with sev- oral speedy games and deafened | them with the troop yells. The troop will hold short meet ing tonight to finish the years bnsi- ness and will close its official season. | Meetings will be held every other |. Friday night during tho summer. for | those members who desire to pass tests The 1e2i-1a25 season will be- gin on inc first Friday after school opens next fall