The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-12
THE BOY SCOUTS
 ANNUAL EXHIBIT
Will Open at the State ArmOry at 2 O'Clock
 Saturday. Afternoon
INTERESTING PROGRAM

When the doors of the state arnory open at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon for the annual exposition and rally of the local Boy Scouts, there will be presented to the general public many interesting features of "What Scouts Learn to De-" than has previously been exhibited.
 There will be a Sea Scout Pa- trol Ship in full rigging and ships activities going on.
 Model airplanes will be sailing through the air. There will be most interesting and practical demonstration of model construc- tion.
 Scouts will be found showing the visitors proper methods of over- night camping and proper equip ment.
 Another troop will present many practical uses of rope and tying of knots. A display of useful knots will be on exhibit.
 In the electricity booth, pre- sented by Troop 35, these young Edisons will have sparks flying. magnet will be in operation and some interesting demonstrations by the scouts on electricity will offer entertainment and Instruction.
 During both afternoon and even- ing, the Tribal society of Black Hawks will present a series of sIn- dian dances in costume. Vivid Tin- depreciation of the Indian in their sacred ceremonials and war dances will be displayed.
 In the handicraft, carpentry and craftwork exhibits, the chatter of hammers and saws will be in evil dence as scouts demonstrate the making of articles in wood. leather and metal.
 While passing along the line of exhibits, visitors will come across a patrol of scouts engaged in the activities of a patrol den. which is single working unit of troops organization. Patrol equipment will feature this ex- hibit.
 Scout firemen will be seen &C., tive in methods of fire prevention, the use of fire extinguishers. and fire apparatus, and most interest ing demonstration of the use of hose and nozzle in fire fighting will be given. This unusual pre- asentation will be given by the scouts of Troop 20.
 Troop 2, of the Second Congre- gational church will be found very active in demonstrating the scout law, "A Scout is Helpful" Members of this troop will show just how they take this feature of scouting seriously.
 The boys will be found indus triously working on all sorts of articles such as repairing toys and getting them ready for distribution to those whom Santa Claus nigh. leave off his list.
 As an added educational feature the reading committee of the coun- cil will present a complete display of all the best books, recommend ed for boys to read. There will be a display of all kinds of scout ing literature, both for interested parents and scout leaders. This ex- hibit will be in charge of Earle HI. Blanchard, chairman of the committee.
 During the time the exposition is open there will be a very in teresting series of special stunts of entertainments carried on in the arena space in the center of the armory.
 The general public is cordially Invited. There is to be no admis- sion charge. The doors will open at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. November IA and remain open until 9:3O in the evening.
 . Attend this annual exposition Of scouting and know more about the many excellent advantages there ia made available for boys to s'learn while doing" and have q real constructive and educational program for their spare time.