The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-18

The principles Of scouting were
brought out In o graphic manner
at the parents night program Of
troop IS, Boy Scouts Of America.
st. Ann church unit, In the church
hall last evening.
A spaghetti supper was served
and the guests were entertained
with an impressive and well ball
anced program which had been
planned BY committeeman l.. Dam
lei La Bonnie and Joseph Nobert.
The evenings program opened with
ITO the colors" under ecoutmaster
Joseph Monnerat, Jr.'B direction 5ol.
lowed BY O welcoming address TO
the parents by the troop committee
chairman, DR.. Edgar @. Adams, who
acted as master Of ceremonies. Wis.
itinr officials OF the Mattatuck
Council and troop committee MEM
bers were introduced 10 the aud
fence and DR.. Adams delivered O
short address explaining the reasons
for great success this unit has en-
joyed and motivating purposes OF
the affair.
The Doctors address In part fol-
lows: "Although the secretary was
not instructed TO no state In his In
vitation to the parents, believe
that the bright minds" OF the troop
committee conceived the idea OF n
parents night as an event that
would serve multiple purposes.
The paramount thoughts In their
mind was O gesture Of appreciation
for the parents splendid coopera-
ton In the organization OF this
troop. Among other perceptions
they had In this event was the rec-
ignition Of many other factors IN
volved In the successful organiza.
ton Of the troop. Each factor gov.
erning the success and progress OF
the troop contributed It's full share
to the advancement Of this unit OF
the Boy Scouts OF America. Begin.
ming with our, beloved pastor, Ernest
A. Lamontagne and his aids, the
reverends Ubald Laurion and Bef-
tram Parent, officials Of the Malta
tuck Council and on TO the troop
committee itself, the boys parents
and lastly but emminently import.
ant, the scouts own efforts for the
advancement OF the troop.
The troop committee always has
been mindful OF these favorable
conditions and strove 10 be duly ap-
preciative and to conduct Itself acc
cordngly. The internal cooperation
Of this committee Is something that
is highly pleasing 70 contemplate
It has proven itself to be very re-
sourceful In widely diversified fields
ana Is always on the alert for op.
portunities TO better their unit. The
baslc principles OF scouting have
been put In actual practice In the
cornmlttec and the resulting effect
leaves nothsg to be desired. Each
member has done more than could
could reasonably be expected OF
him, however, with this In mind,
sincerely believe that the two out
standing members Of this body are
our esteemed friends, l.. Daniel La
Bonnie and Joseph Nobert. Their
personal interest In the personnel
OF the troop even surpasses that OF
the other members"
Advantages Stressed
Rev. Ernest LaMontagne, pastor
Of ct. Ann church, said that the de-
movement Of the troop was O source
OF great satisfaction 10 him and
stressed the Importance OF the par
ents' cooperation with the commit
tee. He said that the good effects
on the boys must have already be-
cozAe apparent to the parents. Rev
Ubald i.aurion said he had been
asked 10 speak on General troop
welfare" but that this embodieS
such q wide field that the element
OF time would not permit him to
give due consideration TO oil phrases
OF scouting as pertaining 70 this
unit, He outlined the activities Of
troop IS and pointed out the ad-
vantages of scouting In general.
James ]. Hennessey, chairman o.
the Diocesan committee compli-
mcnted those involved In the troop
and said that the continued success
OF the troop depended on the par
ents' keeping In close contact with
tho troop and It's activities.
Henry Donahue, assistant 10
Scout Executive David Babson,
brought the Mattatuck Councils
greetings 10 the troop and expressed
his appreciation Of the progress II
has made.
Dinner was served and was fol-
lowed BY descriptive address on
scouting" by District Commission
or Harry 9. Hyde. Mr.. Hyde has
particularly interested In troop u
and said he thoroughly Is satisfied
with tho progress Of the troop and
It's prospects. Mr.. Hyde was presen-
ted with o picture OF the troop
which includes nearly oil Of ita
members.
william L. Cambigue. troop Sec
rotary, issued award and insignia OF
rank TO recently promoted scouts as
follows: scoutmaster, Joseph Mon
nerat, Jr.: Robert Brodeur, Assis'
tant scoutmaster: Edward La
France, Assistant 6coutmaster; Ar
thur Dansereau. Junior Assistant
Scoutmaster: Serge Doucettc, Jun
Tor assistant scoutmaster: Ferdi-
nand In Point, Junior assistant
scoutmaster: Raymond lie Breux
Senior Patrol Leader and scout
Roland Massicotte was given an In
dividual cooking outfit and mess
kit in recognition OF exceptionally
meritorious work since the troop
was organised.
Honor Table Filled
Those seated ct the honor table