The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
FAYETTEVILLE CHANGE NAME OF
 GIRL SCOUT CAMP
Birchmere to Be Known as Wequapauset-MOOre
 Going Strong

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 Birchmere, the name which for many years designated the sum- mer camp of the Waterbury coun- cii of Girl Scouts of America at Bantam, and which was given to tine new camp on upper Boyden street, Waterville, when that suc- ceeded, the Bantam site two years ago, is no more. By vote of the girls themselves, members of the various troops in the city. The camp will henceforth be known as Wequapauset. This announcement was made yesterday by Miss Edna Weber, director of the Waterbury council.
 The name Birchmere was partic- ularly applicable to the Bantam camp, located in an attractive grove of white birches on the shore of the lake. With the removal of the camp to Waterville it was ap- parent that the scarcity of birches at the new site made the title in- appropriate but it was decided to carry over the old name until a more appropriate one could be de- cided upon. An Indian name seemed to be logical choice and since the camp is situated on a small pond near the end of upper Boyden, street the council recom- mended Wequapauset to the girls. WeQuapauset is an Indian term meaning little pond at the end". Camp Rocky Ledge-also appro- priate-was suggested. but the vote for the Indian name was almost unanimous.
 The camp site occupies forty th-ee acre site on which is located the small spring-fed lake. It was formerly owned by Mrs Harriet Welton and the lake was once the source of water supply for a large portion of the eastern section of Waterville. It was eventually sup planted by the extension of the city water system.
 Miss Weber has announced the camp plans for the 1882 season, which will start on Wednesday, July 6, and close on Wednesday, August 31. The routine of the camp will be much the same as in other years. Weekday visitors will be permitted only on designated days. Girls at the camp will not be permitted to receive individual gifts of food-all such gifts to be distributed by the director. Visit ors may visit the camp each Sum- day between the hours of and 6 p. m. and will, of course, be well come at the campfires now sched- uled for July 16, July 30, August i3 and August 27.
 Miss Weber will again serve as camp supervisor in addition to her duties as director of the Waterbury council, which during the camp season, will move. it's headquarters from the Mattatuck Historical so- ciety building to Camp Wequapau- set. Members of the camp staff will include Miss Mary VanZile, Mrs Ada Toomey, Miss Sylvia Meyer, Miss Irene Winger, Miss Ella Bayier, Miss Marion Hodges and Miss Mildred Lunny.
 Miss VanZile will serve as first assistant to Miss Weber and will direct camp activities. She is a registered nurse and will therefore. be responsible for the general health of the campers. She is also former state supervisor of the New England division of the American Red Cross in Maine She has established a directory of local doctors who will be available in emergencies.
 It is with great deal of satis- faction that Miss Weber announces the reappointment of Mrs Toomey who will have charge of the cul- mary department. Her excellent work at the camp in 1880 and 1891 has proven her worth. She is an cook and dietitian and has had much camp experience.
 Miss Meyer, of Temple univer- sity, an American Red Cross life saving instructor and examiner, will be responsible for swimming instruction and supervision. Her assistant will be Miss Winger, who is a senior life-saver. The swim mining pool has been re-lined with sand and the beach greatly im- proved. A special course of lessons for beginners in swimming will be given this year.
 Nature study courses, in which there is always a great deal of in- terest, will be given by Miss Baiver. of Waterbury.
 Miss Hodges of Skidmore college. will be in charge of handicraft courses and Miss Lunny of Wa. terbury, will have to do with the older groups who may be interest ed in work of the pioneer, unit.
 Facilities for horse back riding will be provided for nominal fee.
 The weekly camp rate for mem bers of the scout troops will be $8.50. Other girls who qualify for will be charged 5000 weekly.
 Much improvement ofvDthe camp grounds has been accomplished during the past few months, the labor having been supplied by the Aid Unemployment Fund.
 Moore's Batting Nets Chicago
 Five Runs
 An injury to "Kiki' cuyler, reg ular centerfielder of the Chicago cubs gave Johnny Moore, of Wa terville his opportunity to steal most of the spotlight in yesterdays contest with Pittsburgh at Chicago. Cuyler's injury came early in the game and so gave Johnny the chance to play most of the game md his host of local friends are | oday proudly recounting his per- In three times at bat le hit safely twice, getting single Ind a home run. The latter the first four-bagger of the year at Park. He scored three of lis teams dozen runs and drove in wo others. Yesterdays batting ,erformance gave him an average f 1904 to date, with four safeties n thirteen times at bat. He also njoyed a perfect day in the field, making four .unassisted putouts.
 If he continues his excellent york, there is no question in the minds of his local admirers ana friends that he will continue as irst reserve outfielder throughout he season and there are many who elieve that. he may force one or he regulars from his berth.
 Bad Forest Fire
 A forest fire of immense propor- Ions which swept across portions f Black Rock. Mattatuck ana 'eople's State Forest kept mos,i f Waterville under a heavy pail f smoke on Saturday. The ire