Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
GIRL SCOUTS


in preparation for the second-class
test and observer badge Through the
courtesy of the officials in charge, an
inspection was made of the geological
and mineralo exhibits and many
interesting things were pointed ont.
different rocks and minerals were
named and described to the troop. and
the processes OF Nature leading to the
' formation Of sand due TO the deteri-
Grafton of rock. We're explained. The
troop was very much interested in
seeing the various minerals and pre-
Clous stones in their natural form, and
sH A contrast were shown limitations Of
famous diamonds.
The Scouts were very much inter
ested in the softeSt rock in the world.
tale, and in asbestos. as shown in
its natural state other interesting
ihinGS were samples of mud cones
and Of meteors.
After the troop had completed the
inspection of the museum it had
picnic lunch. Through the kindness
nf h" museum authorities, the captain
was given n number of samples of
rocks t. use in nature and observer
,tests in the troop. These she is Soing
To lend to other troops if they 50 de
sire. The hike proved to be most in
leresting and instructive, and WAS
thoroughly enjoyed by the scouts.
Mrs. !. f. Cottrell is captain OF the
troop.
Troop met at its usual place,
with the captain in charge. \ bust
ness meeting followed the opening eN-
A-cises. The troop decided to 80 To
The Salvation Army for Christmas
good turn The lieutenant. Elizabeth
Gritfth. planned for a hike on tues
day The girls all learned the points
49, - nnpinc horseshoe
formation some of the girls were en-
rolled as tenderfoot and Second-ciaSS
Scouts The good. night circle closed
the meeting Scribe, Nellie MaCNef
Troop q held its weekly meeting at
the parish hall December 10. at pm.
No opening exercises were held. as
Can't. Bonell wanted to help Marian
Wheeler with her pioneer badge. The
operetta was praCtiCed. Some OF the
girls worked on merit badges. Games
were PLAYED. Scribe, Betty h. Harrl-
son
Instead OF holding its regular meet
ing. Troop No. Is went with Troops
No. IS and 10 To the Home for the
fncura bleS and the Louise Home TO sing
Christmas carols. After that the girls
returned to Fourth Presbyterian
Church and ate supper. Rev MI.
Miers was a guest and told about
some experiences in CANADA. When
supper was over Marj"rl" smith.
Lois Hail. Flurctta "a Porte. Estclle
Henderson and Dorothy Stubs went
with Miss Turkey. the captain IL
carry food. clothes and toys 10 a poor
family.
Several Of the scouts went with Mr..
Hunt. S,putmaster of Troop No. IL.
on a hike Saturday to chain Bridge.
IN spite OF the cold weather the girls
had fun cooking wi"nIeS and kah0hS.
and pla Wing games. An exciting
treasure hunt WAS ENJOYED. Joseph
Inc Peters was the winner. The
troop viii not meet again until after
the holidays. Scribe. Dorothy Stuhhs.
The regular meeting Of L.ily."f-thc-
Valley Troop M. >? was held at the
home uf Mrs. j Feyser. Lieut..
Swartz took charge Of the meeting.
The girls discussed plans for the hike
TO he taken Tuesday. The girls went
with Miss Swartz to the farm of +.
9. Graham. president of the National
Electric Co. The girls roasted saus-
ages and marshmallows. After q
hike the girls sang songs, played
games and told stories around an
open fire. On the way home the girls
had Jolly time. and planned TO take
advantage of Mr.. Graham's Kindness
in letting the scouts use his farm
for day trips At an early date. Scribe.
Freda Stein.
! The meeting Il Holly Troop no
33 was held on Monday in the play
room of the Bryan school. The meet
Ing WAS called To- order ny the cap
tain Miss Stevens. The girls worked
on tcndcrfuut and SrcOnd-claSS work.
After many Christmas carols and
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cfded To take i hike OH Monday from
II to o'clock. The goodnight circle
was formed Taps sung, and the
troop was dismissed. A court Of honor
was then held. Scribe, Julia Curtin.
The regular meeting Of Pine Cone
Troop No. 81 was called off during
the holidays, and the hike which
had been planned for Monday. the
18th. was not taken owing to tn"
intense cold. but some Ct th. girls
went To the captains home instead.
The troop has been given the privilege
/. of the use Of room n the captains
home and plan In make this regular
scout meeting room, with even
nature museum as an important feat
ure. One of the chief attractions of
the room is an open fireplace where
camp fire may be enjoyed to the fun
est extent.
The senior patrol planned meeting
on Friday evening in the parlor Of
Emmanuel Parish Hall in the form
of an informal New Year party.
Troop No 81 held meeting Deem
her %. with Miss Getty in charge.
-Four girls passed their tenderfoot
test. They are: Dorothy Waller.
Eleanor Moore. Ruth Valentine and
Frances Benedict The girls learned
new song. PLAYED games and did set
tincup exercises. Taps WAS sung and
The troop dismissed. Scribe Frances
Henedict.
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