20 NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder 
Boy Scouts’ Camp 
Scout Master Warner Writes of Annual Outing of 
Manchester Boys 
The best camp yet, is the general 
verdict of the Manchester Boy Scouts 
concerning their annual outing at 
Province. Lake, N. H. ‘The troop 
left Manchester, Wednesday, Aug- 
ust 19, at 7.27 a. m., and arrived at 
3urleyville, N. H., at 12.30 noon. A 
four-horse hay-rack was ready to re- 
ceive persons and baggage and very 
soon we were started on our seven- 
mile ride to camp. The air was cool 
and refreshing; the view charming as 
we passed over hills and through 
valleys. 
mirror as we came upon it. Those 
who saw it for the first time were en- 
thusiastic over its beauty. Thanks to 
our faithful horses, we were in camp 
at 3.30. 
While one detail was getting water, 
another was seeking wood; still an- 
other was pitching tents and a fourth 
was assisting the cook in that all-im- 
portant first meal—supper. At 6 
o’clock all tents were pitched. Mess 
call received a most hearty response 
and twenty-three hungry fellows 
made the first onslaught on Chef 
Crombie’s reputation as a cook. The 
Chef was thoroughly prepared and, 
throughout the camp was equal to 
all emergencies, proving himself an 
ideal man for a boy’s camp. 
After supper beds were made. 
Then interest centered about the 
eamp-fire. Many hands soon had a 
substantial woodpile ready for the 
torch. While flames were leaping 
skyward all were making merry with 
songs and stories. A practical talk on 
the life in camp was given, followed 
by evening prayers. At 9.00 the 
bugle sounded tattoo; at 9.15 the call 
to quarters, and at 9.25 taps. Noth- 
ing camp was organized with Rev. A. 
than the clear notes of the bugle in 
the silence of the night. In the morn- 
ing camp was organized with Rev. A. 
G. Warner as general superinten- 
Province Lake was like a 
dent and as supervisor of the com- 
missary ~ department; Rev. C.- A. 
Hatch medical supervisor and in 
charge of tent inspection; Mr. Gran- 
ville Crombie, chef. 
The boys spent their time in gen- 
eral work about camp, in hiking, 
swimming, fishing, baseball, golf and 
other forms of general recreation. 
At evening a huge camp-fire was 
lighted, the boys gathered about it, 
told stories, sang songs, gave recita- 
tions or listened to intructive talks. 
The Scouts: played and won three 
ball games. The battery work of 
Frank Knight and Harry Baker was 
largely responsible for this splendid 
showing. Good team work on the 
part of the Scouts characterized all 
the games. 
Church attendance was 
both Sundays. Rev. Mr. Cowper of 
Sanbornville, N. H., preached the 
first Sunday and Rev. Mr. Hatch 
conducted service Aug. 31. 
The Scouts were honored with an 
invitation to spend the day at the 
summer farm of Mr. Emery of New 
York. Tennis, croquet, baseball, and 
a victrola concert made up the enter- 
tainment and ice cream and cake was 
served. 
The arrival of Mr. Lester Moody, 
our drill master, was a distinct addi- 
tion to our camp and made possible 
a broadening of the camp activities. 
Two exhibitions were given by the 
Scouts. The last on their own parade 
grounds where they were the hosts to 
the people of the country about. Un- 
der Mr. Moody’s direction the Scouts 
made a splendid showing and won 
hearty commendations for their work. 
Under the leadership of Mr. Moody 
several boys qualified for advanced 
Scout work, passing their tests in 
signaling, hiking, cooking and first 
aid. 
There were several small accidents, 
required 
but the skillful care given the injured — 
one, by Mr. Hatch removed all dan- 
ger of serious consequences. 
The order of each day was, first 
call at 6.a. m.: reveillé at 6.30; as- 
sembly 7.00; exercises 7.05; mess 
call at 7.30: 8 to 9 policing camp; 9 
inspection; 9 to 11 work period; 11 
to 12 swimming period; 12 mess call. 
Afternoon free until 5 p. m.; mess 
5.30; 6 retreat and call to the colors; 
7 p. m. assembly for camp fire, songs 
and talks about camp-fire; 9 tattoo; 
9.15 call to quarters; 9.30 taps. 
Life in camp was most harmonous 
and individually profitable. The 
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camp-fire in the cabin fireplace on ~ 
stormy nights made a centre for cozy 
association and was much enjoyed. 
The most impressive time in camp 
life is closing camp. After the last 
camp-fire is in the glow, a summary is 
given of what the camp may mean to 
the boys in after life. The important 
truths that are basic in worthy char- 
acter are emphasized and the value of 
allegiance to noble ideal is clearly im- 
pressed upon the minds of the boys. 
Forming a circle about the fire and 
holding hands we sing “Nearer My 
God to Thee,” “The Scots Farewell,” 
and “God Be With Us Till We Meet 
Again.’ Evening prayer closes the 
camp. 
It is our firm conviction that this 
year ideals were broadened, life pur- 
poses made more definite and the real 
value of manliness more deeply real- 
ized. The hearty co-operation of 
everyone for the success of the camp 
is most heartily appreciated by the 
Scout Master. 
ALBERT G. WARNER, 
Scout Master. 
SJORLUND-SABIEN 
Gustaf Emil Sjorlund of Manches- 
ter and Miss Anny Engelberg Sabien, 
whose residence is also given as Man- 
chester, were united in marriage at 
Gloucester on August oth, by the Rev. 
Denton J. Neily. 
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