Evening star., 1925-02-22
BOY SCOUTS

Mount Vernon is in the mind of every
Scout today. not only because this is
Washington's birthday anniversary, but
because tomorrow is a holiday from
school, and Scouts of Washington
and vicinity make their fourth an
nual patriotic pilgrimage to the tomb
Of the father of our country
More than thousand Scouts are
expected to make the trip because of
the low fare granted by the railway
company and the free admission to
the grounds for the anniversary cere-
monies. Scouts will leave from Four
teenth and 3 streets northwest at
9:15 am, ana will be Joined at
Arlington Junction by the troops
from nearby Virginia towns that are
under the Washington Council, while
Alexandria Scouts will join the party
later. AS in previous years, the Drum
and Bugle Corps of Troop 40, under
the direction of Scoutmaster John s.
Cole and Sergt. Henry Loveless, will
head the procession in its March from
the Mount Vernon gates to the tomb.
Troops will carry American and
troop flags, and will march by divi-
sions. At the tomb Eagle Scout J.
Wilson Loverton win sound the calls,
Lieut.. Comdr. Thomas l. kirkpatrick
c. C., U. S. N, will speak, and the
Scouts will renew allegiance 20 the
flag and to their oath and laws.
Two wreaths will be placed by
Eagle Scouts, with all other Eagles
present acting as a. guard of honor.
One wreath will be IN the name of
Boy Scouts of Washington and of the
Nation, provided by contributions of
local troops, and one in behalf of
the great celebration being held at
the same hour by all the patriotic
societies Of Washington, In the new
Auditorium.
National President Colin II. Liv-
ingstone, Commissioner Barry Mohun
and L. A. Snead. president of the
Washington Council, will be in at
tendance, together with the deputy
commissioners, field executives and
many scoutmasters and other officials
Following the exercises the day will
be spent in test passing and games
outside the Mount Vernon res servation.
A new activity of the Camp Roose-
welt tribe Of the c. NJ. o. IS the or
ganization of a number of teams Of
experienced Scouts who will be pre-
pared on short notice to render as
sistance to new troops, conduct
scouting demonstrations and other
wise aid the progress of scouting.
Philip Rerrick, president OF the c.
NJ. O., had the leaders together at
his home for perfection of the plan
last Saturday. To date six teams are
being organized, with the idea of be-
ing available in any section of the
city. They will be led by Scouts
George Wales. Troop 10: Ben Morgan,
Troop AZ; George Strong, Troop 81;
Bradford Abernethy, Troop 50; AL
bert Nc NHphnrcnr
Cation, Troop 126.
A c. NJ. o. pennant of unique and
attractive design has just been made
available to members, and may be
secured at Boy Scout headquarters
! The high rank of Eagle was
granted by the Court of Honor at
its last session to Scout Alexander
Hulse of Troop 10. Hulse makes the
ninth Eagle Scout in this progressive
troop that meets at the Ninth Street
Christian Church, and last year won
the post trophy advancement cup.
Recent promotions of scouts have
been made by the Court of Reviews
as follows: To first -class-R. Cooper
Troop SO; ]. Boyer, Troop 90; R.
Spire, Troop 20; ]. Ballard, Troop 100:
G.. Kelly, Troop SO; Joseph Fenton
Troop 101; J. Cotton, Troop SO. To
second -class-W. AIbon, Troop los;
j. Woods, Troop Sc; H. Boze, Troop
AZ: r. Kraft, Troop los: r. Simpson
Troop SO; B. Phillips, Troop %; O.
Dryer, Troop IS; H. Crenshaw
Troop %: D. Digges, Troop 100; R.
Weigel, Troop 33: G.. Brunner. Troop
Ga; w. L. Garlick, Troop AS; NJ. David
Troop s; Garland Bell, Troop As; B
Frazier. Troop 81; E. L. Tolson
Troop 63: P. Wedding, Troop los; C
Reeves. Troop 63; o. Ross, Troop 221
II. Lyon, Troop AZ; l.. Buscher, Troop
go; ]. Stoy, Troop As; F. Hawkins
Troop 110; S. Levy, Troop 73: B
Goldberger. Troop Is; B. Leet, Troor
81; Charles Roach. Troop 81; R. H
Burkhart, Troop So; c. Conlon, TROOP
So: r Hird Troop 81: c. Markham