The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 72

JUNIOR EAGLE SECTION, BROOKLYN-NEW fc)RK, SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 1917. y3K'ifct II 201 MmUgm to. Tim Mfe o-war, knighthood, hand-wrestling BEDFORD DISTRICT HE KNEW THE RUSSIAN OFFICER WAS BLUFFING SCOUTMASTERS SCHOOL HAS INTERESTING SESSION hold the two-week camp of the troop from August 11 to 26. It was also decided that if a scout obtained 100 merits during the two-month period he should receive an efficiency bar. The troop hiked to Clove Lake on January 13.

The scouts met the scoutmaster at South Ferry at 12:15. On the way to Staten Island they were interested in the boats they saw in New York Bay and the various nationalities they represented. The St. Paul of the American Line was leaving New York, and her flags showed she was destined for a British port. When the scouts arrived at the lake they met some members of Troop 24, Manhattan.

As the latter were preparing to leave, they let Troop 49 have their fire. After dinner was cooked and eaten some of the boys played shinnie on the ice. Senior Patrol Leader Rohs and Scout Marks drew a map of the lake, using the new map board. This was rather hard work, as it was snowing. When the board reached home the lines had been washed off, but all the points remained.

The scouU improvised a lean-to of bark, and this with a fire in front was a good shelter from the Sir John Henniker Heaton. long a member of Parliament, was fa miliarly known as and not the least notable of his contemporaries was Henry Labouchere, the famous editor of Truth. Most stories of Labouchere have gained a world-wide reputation, but H. H. never forgot one night when Labouchere kept everyone enthralled with his reminiscences.

Labouchere was popularly supposed to bo a hard man a reputation that was perhaps one secret of his success, says the Detroit Free Press. He related an experience he had had in Russia. An officer lost a considerable sum of money to Labouchere, and he called on him tho the next morning in a state of great emotion to explain that he was absolutely at the end of his resources and could not possibly pay. Would Labouchere take pity on a young officer whose whole career was threatened with ruin and let him off the debt? Labouchere replied politely that he would do nothing of the sort. In vain the young officer entreated and implored.

Labouchere was adamant, and his visitor left vowing he was a ruined man. A few hours later a weeping woman, accompanied by two sobbing children, was shown in. Tho young wife threw herself on he knees and begged Labouchere to forgive her husband's debt, as he had not got the money and threatened to commit suicide she would be left a widow, her children fatherless. Labouchere remained unmoved, and explained he could under no circumstances overlook tho debt. Early the next morning the Russian officer, looking wild and haggard, strode into Labouchere' office.

"I am a dead man," he said, "and my blood is on your head. I have not the money to pay you and I cannot face the disgrace." Ho pulled a loaded pistol from hia pocket and held it at his head. Still Labouchere made no move Tho Russian then said, "I shall count ten slowly and if you do not alter your decision, you will be to all Intents a murderer. One two threo four five six." At "six" La-bouchere produced a cigar and lighted it. "Soiron and others.

The scouts will try to make this a banner year after this good start. Troop 29 Swimmers Issue Challenge to All Troops A short meeting was called to order by Scoutmaster Flaherty on Friday evening, January 12. As sistant Scoutmaster Christison offered to take fifteen scouts, for whom he obtained tickets, to hear a lecture on Alaska in Manhattan. Swimming practice was held on Tuesday evening, January 16. Troop 29 is now ready to accept swimming challenges from any scout troop in Brooklyn; any such challenge should be mailed to Scout Stewart Boyle, 121 Covert street, in charge of the swimming team.

A cycle corps is being formed in the troop, and bicycle hikes will take place as soon as the weather permits. Scoutmaster Flaherty introduced Scoutmaster Frothingham of Troop 37, who offered to give Troop 29 instruction in map reading. Scout master Frothingham clearly explained the principles of map reading, such as the meaning of the scale and how to make one, the reading of ocntours, the drawing of levation, etc. Troop 29 thanked Scoutmaster Frothingha mfor his kind instruction. The second division of the troop met on Saturday evening, January 13, ror the second time.

Credit must be given to Assistant Scoutmaster Onderdonk, in charge of the division, wno nas already begun regular scout Instruction. There are four teen scouts in the division, eleven of whom are already tenderfect. and a few with some second-class testa passed. Scoutmaster Flaherty gave instruction in second-lclass flirst aid. The midget, junior and senior teams of Troop 29 each won its first regular scheduled game Saturday.

The midget team defeated that of Troop 102 by a score of 3 to 2. The players of the midget team were: Albert O'Donnell, Webster Terwil-liger, Gilbert Terwilliger, Fleming Ruppel and John Meikle. The junior team also defeated that of Troop 102 by a merry tunc of 21 to 10. The players of the team were as follows: Robert Schad, Albert Rollins, Charles Waldner, Arthur Sias and Fred Ilrandis. The senior team shot a winning basket by a forfeiture of a regular scheduled game with Troop 5, thereby putting the victory on Troop 29.

M. K. FLATBUSH DISTRICT TROOP 48 REORGANIZED. Troop 48 held its regular meeting at tho Grace Methodist Church on Friday. January 12, at 8 o'clock.

The colors were brought to the front by Color Rearer P. Hempstead and saluted by all scouts, after which the roll was called and the various announcements of the evening given out. Troop 48 was reorganized, and has over two full patrols, with two new scouts to go into the new patrol under Acting Assistant Patrol Leader P. Hempstead. The officers of the organization are as follows: W.

Hutchings, patrol leaaer; in. u. well, patrol leader: Clarence Freas, assistant patrol leader to N. G. Bell; Peter Hempstead, as acting assistant patrol leaner in cnarge of the candidates.

The classes were formed as follows: First class, O. Fabrizio; sig naling, in. nen; knot tying, Hempstead; tenderfoot requirements. Scoutmaster Bell; tracking, Honorary Assistant Scoutmaster Abrams. All boys interested are invited to the meetings to join.

GREENPOINT DISTRICT TROOP 49 DECIDES ON A TWO-MONTH SUMMER CAMP. At the patrol leaders council on Thursday evening plans were made for entertaitment after the next business meeting. New leaders were discussed, and the subject of winter omilnmAnt utaji n1A brought up. It was decided to TROOP 21 PLANS TO HOLD A BIG REUNION DINNER Troop 21, Bedford District, has begun to mature plans for its annual dinner, to be held on February 8, at tho Bedford Presbyterian Church. This dinner is to be more of a reunion than the other dinners of "21" have been, and efforts are being made to have every old member of "21" on hand, as "veil as many scouts who received much of their early training and inspiration in "21 and are now in other troops.

There is to be a table reserved for camp comrades of the troop, so that there seems to be ao end to the fun in prospect for that evening. Prominent speakers will be there, as well as entertainers who will do tXdll part to create wholesome fun. At the last troop committee meeting it was decided to form a special dinner committee, which is to consist of Robert White, A. J. Sammls, Miss Janet Bell, cooking Instructor; Scoutmaster Oxenham, Assistant Scoutmaster William Callmer, one of the scout's moth-era and a member of the Young Ladies Society in the church, Which co-operates and assists the troop by furnishing waitresses.

Assistant Scoutmaster William Callmer of this troop recently received his Life and Star badge. He Is now at work practicing life-saving so as to qualify in those tests and for the Auxiliary Department of the U. S. Volunteer Life Saving Corps. A troop social was held last Friday In the form of masquerade party.

Over sixty-six were present, and refreshments were served by the Scout Mothers at 9:30 p.m. TROOP 4 WELCOMES FORMER SCOOT BACK FROM BORDER. On Thursday evening, January J.1, Troop 4 gave a reception to Gordon L. Shoop, a charter mem-er of the troop, in honor of his return from the border, where he ni civ months' with the Twenty- third Regiment. After giving him a hearty welcome, refreshments were served.

Gordon Shoop told h. w. anmit the lire on the bor der. He was unanimously elected scoutmaster for his loyalty to the troop and the good work he has done in its Denait. cj- ri.

72 TO HAVE RIFLE TEAM. Troop 72 held a social sm Tue dav evening, January 2. The Girl Pioneers were invited to attend. Games were played and all had good time. Ice ci eaf.l and crackers Were served as refreshments.

At the meeting on Tuesday, January 9, the scouts decided to col lect old newspapers and magazines, After the drill and IvwSness meeting a miniature meet was held. Two teams were chosen, the Reds and Whites. Each team entered two tnen in each event; After an ex-Citing contest the Reds won. On Saturday, January 13, the Scouts went on a hike to Rosedale. Although the day was cloudy seven scouts showed up.

A number of the scouts passed tests. Scouts Breaznell and Pfeif. first-class cooking; Gunhouse, tracking, cooking, knife and hatchet; Haggren, knife, hatchet and cooking. The second-class scouts also practiced target shooting. Troop 72 is goinv to form a rifle team.

Other troops who have teams or who expect to have teams will please notify Furman Pfeiffer, 737 Greene avenue. F. P. STUYVESANT DISTRICT TROOP 92 NEWS. At a recent mrrcting of Troop 92 the scoutmaster and eighteen scouts were present.

Scoutmaster Schneider dropped in to see how things were going and was asked by the scoutmaster to lead the meeting. After a Salk on scouting the scouts were shown, several, The Scoutmasters School held a session on January 15, with an attendance of twenty-five men. Commissioner Langstaff spoke first, explaining the organization of the scout work in Brooklyn and showing how the work is to be divided Into twenty districts, with the troop represented by its scoutmaster, next the district commissioner, then tho borough commissioner. On the other side we have the troop committee, the district council and the borough council. The district commissioners, although working under the direction of the district council, are the personal representatives of the commissioner, and will have direct jurisdiction over the troops in the district, representing headquarters in their inspection.

It is proposed in the near future to have test mobilizations in order to see how promptly scouts may be assembled and how well the scoutmasters have prepared their notification list of scouts. Franklin K. Mathews, chief scout librarian, gave the members of the school a new outlook on the question of boys' reading. He told why it was important to see that the boys got the proper sort of reading that would have the right thrill, and not too much of It. He said that most boys of scout age spend more time in reading than in any other diversion.

He recommended the catalogue at headquarters, "Books Boys Like Best," containing a list of 370 books, and also the "Every Boy's Library," which costs 60 cents and gives the boys the best stories that are published. Reading does for the mind what a gymnasium does for the body. Good stories develop the boy's imagination and help him to decide what his life work shall be. He warned the scoutmasters to be on the outlook for so-called "Boy Scout stories," which are in reality nothing but suc cessors to the dime novel. Captain Stewart, field commissioner, gave a short drill and explained the methods of giving commands and what is meant by the "ability to command." SCOUTMASTERS SCHOOL PROGRAM.

January 22 (a) Conference; W. B. Holcombe, "Scouting and Its "The Institution and the "Scoutmaster's Rela tion to Pastor or Other Institutional "The Troop and City "Community Good "Relation of Troop to the District and to Headquarters." J. A. Wilder, scout commissioner for the Hawaiian Islands, who has been lecturing to Boston' scoutmasters in courses provided for them in connection with the Boston University will address the school.

(b) Drill. (c) Tracking and scout pace. (d) Scout oath and law. January 29 (a) Conference; Scout Executive C. A.

Worden, Queens, "Entertainments," "Selling," "Solicitation," "Handicraft," "Special Activities." (b) Drill. (c) Compass, fire building, A. W. Beeny. (d) Scout oath and law.

THOSE BOASTFUL DADS. Two proud fathers of babies about the same age were having a boasting contest in the city train the other morning. "Can your baby talk yet?" Jones asked. "No, not much," Brown admitted. "Can yours?" "Oh, yes; talk like anything," Jones replied, "Yours is walking about now, I suppose?" "No, he hasn't begun to walk yet," said Brown.

"Not yet," Jones exclaimed. "Why-, he's older than mine, and mine is toddling about." Brown was beginning to get exasperated. "By the way," he asked casually, "does yours use a safety razor or one of the ordinary ones?" Pittsburg Chronicle; ten. At the word "ten" the Russian plunged his left hand into his coat and dashed down a pocket- 1 book with banknotes for tho full amount due. "Ten Thousand curses on you, cold-blooded Englishman," he Shoiltod no a The snouts have a mascot, which hv ot.nnco rnnmed Into camn.

It was a sheep dog. and they called him Duke. He stayed witn tne troon. following the memDers around until they left. After a while it started to rain, tho scouts nrenared their sup per, and, after eating, cleaned up and started for home at about 7 p.m.

In spite of the rain, every- was cheerful and aeciarea a i a e-oort hike. On account of tho rain tho camo fire could not be held, and Scout Halllday could not tell his stories. Tho himiness meeting Of the troop will be held January 27. A. u.

a. E. N. Y. DISTRICT TROOP 52'S MINSTREL SHOW.

Troop 52 held a minstrel show on Thursday, January 11. It was well attended and enjoyed by all present. The Camp Fire girls of the church presented a sketch entitled "The Fairies' Garden." The endmen were Frank Jansen, Reed Tolefsen, William Barber and John Smith. The interlocutor was Wilbur Krimpen, and the pianist was Frank Kendle. The soloists were Gus Schondebare, Alfred Zaun, Arthur Clausen and Howard Webber.

The success of the enter tainment was largely due to Frank Janeen, who kept the audience amused at all times. CENTRAL DISTRICT TROOPS 58 AND 22 ON JOINT HIKE. Troops 56 and 22 of St. James' Roman Catholic Church took a hike to Pelham Bay Park recently. They had about eight patrols.

Some scouts passed tests in fire-making, cooking, tracking and scout pace. The troops left the school hall at about 8:30 a.m. and took the subway to Bronx Park and started on their hike; went through Bronx Park to Pelham Parkway and to the Park, a total march of about six miles. On Washington's Birthday the troop will go on a hike to Yonk-ers. Some of the scouts are starting on their first class test.

H. M. F. BOY sets Am HOME WAS DIFFERENT. Little Willie had been Invited out.

"I want to make you feel at home," said the hostess. "But I don't want to feel at home," objected Willie. "At home I can only have one piece of cake." Life. WORSE THAN SOUP. "Now, where do you want your speech to come?" "Put me before the celery is served.

Two hundred people eating celery in unison makes it very Courier-Joimiat nimseir from the room. firstV? fron? 0 Diani. ARMORED MOTOR CAR FOR NAVY fiJt of1'11 Stat6S Marlne trucks i Zmll equipped with armored motor turret-cars for its use in tropical ex. peditions. The turret-car 5,000 pounds, travels forty-seven miles an hour, and carries a crew it Jltls wire-cutters for road obstacles, searchlights for night fighting and machine guns.

The armor, sloping at forty-five wni aiop me oullet fired The turret has four gunports, "al- This armored car will be car Science Monthly. When lowered into a motor sailer or sailing launch it will rest on joists placed iiie tnwans. The boat is beached stern first, and tho car is run ashore In fair weather i.i.ii. iiuuniiis on to tne stern, or in bad weather by shea legs and a multiple block. In the tests the car took ditches and plowed fields and ran hub deep in sand.

When tipped by use of a ship's crane the car stood at 30 degrees, with two wheels oft the ground without tipping. Tho uses to which jt majr put JWL, obvious. sucn as cocx-ngnting, pusn-.