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This library holds the issues of November 1897 to December 1930. authors: - Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations collections: - periodicals tags: - magazine - improvement-era periodical: Improvement Era volume: 23 number: 12 published: 1920-10 publisher: Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations publisher_place: Salt Lake City language: en type: magazine reference: 'Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations, "Memorable Outing of the Boy Scouts of Phoenix," *Improvement Era* 23, no. 12 (October 1920): 1050–1063.' source: url: https://archive.org/details/improvementera2312unse transcription: Transcribed from the Internet Archive scan of each issue (the item for each issue is named in the issue's own source); unnumbered advertising leaves are omitted, printed page numbers are kept as page markers. identifier: improvementera2312unse start_page: 1050 end_page: 1063 rights: status: public-domain basis: US publication 1930 or earlier (published 1920-10) source: https://archive.org/details/improvementera2312unse publication_year: 1920 note: The Internet Archive item metadata carries a blanket "© Copyright by Intellectual Reserve, Inc." notice. The library owner judged it inapplicable because this issue was published in 1920, before 1931; a scan-level notice does not restore copyright. --- # Memorable Outing of the Boy Scouts of Phoenix 1050 IMPROVEMENT ERA Memorable Outing of the Boy Scouts of Phoenix The Phoenix, Arizona, troops of tho Hoy Scouts of America enjoyed a rare treat last April when they were taken en a real Scout outing to Roosevelt, eighty miles from Phoenix, over the famous Apache Trail. For American hoys filled with red hlood and a love for the great out-ofdoors there could he no finer trip in all our hi;; country, and DO hoys could have enjoyed the outing more than they did, few of whom had ever before seen this great masterpiece in which unite both the work of God and the work of man. It was good natured Joe Prochaska, the state game-warden who made the trip possible. He furnished the transportation, the ice-cream cones, all the ice cold lemonade the boys could drink, a plentiful supply of fishing tackle, the free use of all the motor boats and in fact, the boys are sure that Joe is one of the good princes of whom they read in their stories of olden times. Scoutmaster LeRoi C. Snow had charge of the arrangements, program and discipline, and he says he never was out with a finer, cleaner or better lot of boys than these. Strict and prompt obedience to orders was given from the very time the boys left Phoenix; no swearing or bad language was heard; there was no quarreling or wrangling, no smoking or use of tobacco; no smutty or obscene stories were told. There were no accidents. Scoutmasters Earl C. Reeves and F. J. Brady rendered very fine service and proved their love and understanding of scoutcraft. All six troops in Phoenix were represented by an average of about twelve boys each, or a total of 75. They were carried in two large trucks and two touring cars. Camp was made the first night at "Mormon" Flat where the Apache Trail first reaches Salt River. Here we pointed out McDowell, Salt, Black and Superstition mountains and some of the captivating Indian legends were told concerning these very interesting places. "Mormon" Flat is a very beautiful camp site and preparations are now being made for a big Fathers and Sons' and Scout outing at this place to be participated in by all the Scouts and fathers and sons of Maricopa stake, under the direction of the M. I. A. The trip was continued early the next morning passing over Tortilla Flat and winding along to Fish Creek with deep chasms and yawning gorges on every side through the rough mountain passes. At many places the boys simply gripped their seats, held on for dear life, took a deep breath and were speechless with the awfulness of the grandeur. Most of them were glad they were told that they must walk the three miles down the steep, narrow dug-way to the bottom of Fish Creek. This road was built by the government at a cost of over a million dollars, to transport material and supplies during the construction of the dam. Roosevelt in Sight would have done the heart good of every father and mother in It Phoenix to have heard the outburst of surprise and joy when that crowd of husky boys caught the first view of Roosevelt Dam with the two great rivers of water rushing over the spill-ways and leaping down 300 feet to the rocky bed below. It was a sight never to be forgotten. Each troop had its separate camp ground, and the boys separated into pairs in the troops, each two boys making their bed together and cooking their own meals. The Scouts Enjoy the Motor Boating After dinner the motor boats on the pond were made available. Every possible precaution against accident was taken and most of the after- -;-4Sbh Photos by LvRoi C. Snow. Top: The Roosevelt Dam, Arizona. Center: Scout company leaving lake wharf in motor boat. Bottom: At Camp Roosevelt, Arizona. r 10. ,2 IMI'KOYKIVIKNT ERA noon was spent in exciting, exploration trips to the islands ami along the rugged, uneven shores up and down hoth the Tonto and Salt River. In their voyages of ten to twenty miles on this, one of the largest artificial lakes in tins, world, the boys imagined they might be real scouts, discovering new lands, fighting savages and wild animals and preparing the way for the peopling of new countries. They often tried to hide themselves in the boats and pointed out what they were sure were Apaches seeking their capture and they would then map out their plan of attack. Study the Flowers and Birds and Stars On one of the islands the boysgathered nearly a boat load of the most beautiful wild flowers ever gathered anywhere. Here they had quite a lesson in the study of wild plants and flowers. Much interest also was taken in the birds, although there were not many varieties here as they are not plentiful in the Salt River Valley. There were many blue herons, cormorants, rock wrens, groesbeaks, cliff swallows, American coots and a few western pee-wees, and Bullock orioles. The boys had no guns, flippers or sling shots. Their weapons were kodaks, field glasses and note books, and the trophies they brought home were kodak pictures, written lists of trees, flowers and plants, stars, rocks, birds and animals, and a better knowledge of nature and her handicraft and wild life. Gather Around Campfire One of the most enjoyable features of the entire trip was the evening program around the big campfire. Scoutmaster Snow was master of ceremonies and the program was made up of yells, talks, recitations, stories, etc., almost entirely by the boys themselves who displayed a great variety of excellent talent. The boys expressed their appreciation for the fine work done by Mr. Prochaska, who replied by explaining the Arizona game laws and appealing to the Scouts of the state to do their part in helping enforce them. There was a spontaneous response to his appeal and the boys pledged themselves to obey the game laws themselves and to try to get all their associates to do the same. Scoutmaster Snow gave a talk on the birds of Arizona and after leaving the campfire he pointed out the most conspicuous constellations, and told the boys some interesting things about the beautiful stars. He also brought the bo>s nearer, perhaps, than they had ever been before to the life of that great scout, Theodore Roosevelt, by telling them of being right here at the time of the dedication of the dam by President Roosevelt, and of some of the wonderful things he said and did. The boys cheered and yelled for Theodore Roosevelt, the great Scout. Sunday Morning Service on Shore of Lake Sunday morning a Sunday school service was held on the shore of beautiful Lake Roosevelt. With the great lake, calm and still as a sea of glass, the wonderful dam, the roaring of the two great waterfalls, it was not difficult to see God in nature and his inspiration and guidance in the handiwork of man. The true spirit and feeling of the boys made it a sacred and very impressive service. No one who experiences such moments as these were, can neglect the opportunity which the scout movement offers to make better men and better citizens of the boys. Home Again, Safe and Happy All the boys and all the cars arrived home safely without an accident or an unpleasant incident, to mar one of the happiest experiences in the Y. M. M. I. A. OUTINGS 1053 lives of these seventy-five Boy Scouts of Phoenix.Many of the people Thomas E. Camphell of Phoenix were interested in this outing. Governor wanted to know whether all preparations had been made for the comfort and pleasure of the boys, and said that if there was insufficient transportation he wanted to offer the use of his car. The scout leaders appreciate this interest and support of the splendid movement, the real spirit and purpose of which we want all to understand. Boy Scouts of America Caravan to Bryc and Zion Canyons j A few months ago the Scout officials of the Salt Lake Council conceived the idea of taking the Scouts on a trip to the southern part of the state, the route to include Bryce and Zion canyons. In addition to visiting these wonder places, it was thought such a trip at this time of the year (July 10-18) would provide the time and place for a close study of the state and its great outdoors under capable leaders and teachers, all of which form so great a part of practical Scouting. Arrangements were made with the Utah State Automobile Association to furnish automobiles with which to make the trip of some eight hundred miles. All the available space in the forty-five machines was soon taken by Scouts and Scout officials, and in preparation for the trip the caravan was organized under the direction of Datus E. Hammond, Field Executive, and July 10 to 18 selected as the dates. In order to impress upon the minds of the Scouts the history of the country to be visited, the unique scheme was adopted of representing the great Ute Indian Nation on a peace tour visiting the tribes through the south. Each official and all the Scouts were given an Indian name by which they were known during the trip, all under Chief Wahker and the following officers with Indian names as follows: Campfire and program and ceremonies, D. E. Hammond, Tintic. Sanitation and inspection, camp sites, Dr. Charles G. Plummer, Medicine man. Camp regulation, order and rules, Dr. John H. Taylor, Shipoke. Transportation, W. B. Jenkins, Po-ho-no-be; William Rishel, Koonants. Camp physician and field lecturer, Dr. C. G. Plummer, Medicine Man; T. S. Green, Kanosh; T. A. Schonfeld, Wahbits; J. B. Matheson, Black Hawk; N. P. Nielsen, Hunkootoop. Commissary, H. E. Henriques, Winnemucca; A. C. Jackson, Moshoquop. Advance Scout, A. Roy Heath, Pahgar. Historian, H. C. Mortensen, Chickeny Shootem. Chief Bugler, Charles Taylor, Ta-wai. Chief Photographer, J. E. Bush, Peteetneet. Visitor, Dr. Geo. Wharton James, Sowoksoobet, from Pasadena. California. Field lecturer, Dr. J. H. Paul, Portsorvic. The war chief of Ute nation, John D. Giles, Wahker. Tribal chief, Piute tribe, J. B. Matheson, Black Hawk. Chief, Tentawat band, Doral Cutler, Natchez. Chief, Tonquona band, B. C. Roberts, Panguitch. Chief, Sam Pitch band, Geo. Adamson, Tabby. Chief, Shegumps band, Frank Hampshire, Wandrodes. Tribal chief, Pah Vant tribe, Tom S. Green, Kanosh. Chief, Tavaputs band, Homer Christensen, Antero. Chief, Yampa Ute band, Dolly Warren, Tabiona. Chief, Uncompaghre band, Andrew A. Glad, Tabby. Chief, Sowvarit band, Byron Haslam, Angewetimpi. Tribal chief, Shivwitz tribe, H. B. Henriques, Winnemucca. him IMI'KOVKMKNT ER\ Top: Manti Temple. Center: On the rim of tiie canyon. Bottom: Scene in Bryce Canyon. Y. M. M. I. A. OUTINGS 1055 Chief, Copoto band, Warren Tyler, Mennonwoods. Chief, Mauche band, Rulon Sperry, Shennagon. Chief, Uintah band, Edward Lewis, San Pitch. Chief, Taboquaschi band, Allen Wood, Pintutch. Tribal chief, Timpanogas tribe, Avery N. Timms, Opocarry. Chief, Goshuite band, Virgil Norton, Go Ship. Chief, Torountougat band, Frank Matheson, Kone. Chief, Turnwint band, J. E. Bush, Petneetneet. Chief, Uncagaret band, Wm. J. Burt, Angetewats. Moving picture operator, S. Y. Clawson. The route in going was over the Grand Canyon highway to Bryce's canyon, passing through Provo, Fairview, Mount Pleasant, Manti, Gunnison, Salina, Richfield, Marysvale and Panguitch to Bryce's canyon, and continuing Sleeping in the open, on the way. through Cedar City, Toquerville, La Verkin to Zion National Park, returning by way of Zion Park highway from St. George, Parowan, Beaver, Fillmore, Nephi and Provo. At each of these places the Scouts were enthusiastically received and royally entertained by Scouts and citizens, with music, speeches of welcome by leading citizens, and banquets. In fact, the whole caravan was given such a continuous ovation of cheering and waving by the people in every farm house, village and city, that it resembled the triumphal passage of a returning victorious army. At all the towns where stops were made, the Scouts were met by the city officials, Scouts and committees, and the evening campfire held in the public square was attended by large crowds where programs were given, including addresses of welcome by the maycr, response by members of the caravan, Scout demonstrations and stunts, sing- 1056 IMPROVEMENT ERA inn, talks by field lecturers, and guests, and gereral handshaking and "get acquainted" periods indulged in. Camp services morning and evening included roll call, the Scout ceremonies of raising and lowering the flag, general traveling and camp instructions, sanitary and health inspections, lectures, and the chief points of interest to be passed through during the day explained. The journey lasted nine days ami covered over eight hundred miles, leaving Salt Lake City, Saturday, July 10, reaching Mt. Pleasant at night, a distance of 102 miles; July 11, Richfield, 72 miles; July 12, Bryce's Canyon, 106 miles; July 12, Cedar City, 85 miles; July 14, Zion National Park, 65 miles; July 15, St. George, 54 miles; July 16, Beaver, 109 miles; July 17, Nephi, 112 miles, and July 18, Salt Lake City, 89 miles. This journey, perhaps the most pretentious ever undertaken by Boy Scouts, will live a lifetime in the minds of those fortunate enough to have taken it. The task of furnishing, equipping and maintaining the large number of automobiles necessary to transport approximately two hundred and fifty people, with bedding and provisions, over such difficult roads, almost • : : : | s ^Jk** i The Scouts at Nephi. from one end of the state to the other, was indeed a huge one, but the Utah State Automobile Association performed it to the satisfaction of all. The commissary cared for by Scout officials at a very nominal cost, aided by the generous hospitality of the good people along the road, was all that could be expected, and finally the practical lessons learned by the Scouts, too varied and numerous to mention, such as the geography and geology of the wonderful valleys of the state, its resources, climate, acquaintance with many of its hospitable, progressive people, its indescribable nature won ders, and the inspiring lessons in practical education and good citizenship given by such capable and experienced teachers as Dr. Chas. G. Plummer Dr. J. H. Paul, Dr. Geo. Wharton James, a guest from California, Dr. John H. Taylor, John D. Giles, Field Executive Datus E. Hammond, Arthur Well ing, and others, will add to a large chapter for good in the lives of the boys result in the organization of more Scout troops, add to the glory of the Scout movement of the state by making its citizens more loyal and en thusiastic to its beauties and usefulness. H. C. Mortensen, Caravan His torian. Y. M. M. I. A. OUTINGS 105' Dr. John H. Taylor, Field Secretary for the Y. M. M. I. A. and spe- cial Scout C ommissioner for the nation- al organiza- tion of Boy Scouts of Anveri ca, to the right, and Tom S.Green, Sco utm s tera\ of Troop 35, E m igration ward, Salt Lake City, Utah, left. Brother Green has been very successful in his Scout work, and has now been a Scoutmaster for three years, having practically held all of his boys together. He has four Eagle Scouts, which is the highest rank in Scouting that a Scout can attain. One of his boys, Reed Vetterli, was selected from among the Scouts of Salt Lake City to represent them at the Jamboree held in London, to which 350 Scouts from this country were chosen. Green is not only enthusiastic in this splendid work, but he has the true Scout spirit, and is just as much interested in seeing that his boys are up to the standard in all Church activities in the ward and stake, as in their Scout work. On Seely Mountain Troop 1, M. I. A. Boy Scouts of Mount Pleasant, under Captain A. M. Nielsen and A. Ray Riley, spent five days recently in the mountains east of Mount Pleasant. Daniel Rasmussen of the stake presidency and Bishop H. C. Jacobs of the ward bishopric, and others, accompanied the Scouts. Several fathers visited their sons during the outing. Hyrum Christensen hauled the company's supplies without cost to the troop. On Hawk Flat, at the base of the Seely Mountain, the campsite was selected, and later named "Camp Heber J. Grant," it being established Monday, August 2, about 4 o'clock. A regular program of exercises was carried out every day, among them swimming, camp fire stories, and Scout exercises. On Tuesday morning, the company hiked to the top of East Seely Mountain, rehearsing at its summit the Scout promise and law. On the following day, Wednesday, a hike was made to the Larsen's mine, where, on the mine dump, the morning lesson was rehearsed. On Thursday everybody went fishing. Every afternoon swimming in the Cleveland reservoir was indulged in. During the trip twenty-five Scouts passed the Tenderfoot test, and a few passed their second-class examination. The return trip was made by Gooseberry Top: Camp Heber J. Grant. Center: The portal of the Larsen coal mine, Emery county. Bottom: The top of Scely Mountain; elevation nearly 10,000 feet. Adults in the rear, left to right;: H. C. Jacobs, North ward; A. R. Riley, assistant scoutmaster; Daniel Rassmussen, of the stake presidency. Y. M. M. I. A. OUTINGS 1059 and Cottonwood, and the company arrived home Friday at 5 p. m„ The scoutmasters are now planning a trip to Bryce canyon for 1921. The Timpanog s Climb t The final feature, of the camping program of the Salt Lake Council, Boy Scouts of America, for the summer season was a four-day trip to Mount Timpanogas (Aug. 18-21), the camp being established at Community Flat in American Fork canyon, where the trail up the mountain begins. An army cook was enga*ged, and the best and abundant "eats" were served the boys at every meal. During the periods of rest, nature-lessons were given, and contests were carried on between the different groups of the camp, each of which carried the name of a wild mountain flower found in the vicinity of the camp. Several baseball contests were also engaged in by all members of the camp. On Friday evening all the party attended a dance given by the Bee-hive Girls at Mutual Dell, which everyone enjoyed, especially the splendid candy made and served by the girls. There were three very interesting incidents of the trip. The first, the climb up Mount Timpanogas, was extremely exciting and unusual. The party started at six o'clock in the morning, and as they left camp were joined by the girls from Mutual Dell, who later left the party to take another trail up the mountain. As the Scouts climbed the steady grade of the trail, Prof. J. H. Paul, of the University of Utah, explained how to distinguish the different evergreen trees and flowers, and every member of the party of 52 can now tell the different evergreen trees found in our Rocky Mountains. At the flat, about half way up the mountain, they were greeted by a cold, misty cloud that hung like a blanket over the peaks and the spirits of the Scouts, and disclosed only a few feel of the trail, which, in any event, was not too distinct. The hike then became somewhat cold and dreary, and about noon the leader of the party discovered that they were lost. After eating a cold lunch in a very precarious position on the side of the mountain, they decided to turn back. They had hardly commenced the return when, as if by some magic power, the cloud lifted, and the Scouts had their breath taken away by the sudden and majestic view that Mount Timpanogas affords. From then on the party was a merry one, and the return hike to camp, via a slide down the glacier, was greatly enjoyed by everyone. The army supper that awaited the hungry Scouts soon disappeared. The second interesting incident was the hunt for three lost Scouts who had turned back on the trail during the morning and had failed to reach camp. After supper three of the party started up the mountain in search of the missing Scouts. Two of the three climbed the mountain during the night with the aid of flash lights, a feat accomplished by probably no other man in the state, especially after making the gruelling hike during the day before. The party returned to camp after a vain search at 6:30 in the morning, after 26 hours of continual hiking over the trail. Two parties were then dispatched on the search, but their efforts were also in vain as the lost party returned to camp about 11:30, after having spent a peaceful night at a sheepherder's camp. One of the searching parties returned to camp during the afternoon with no report, and the second returned the next morning to report that they, too, had been lost with no food or protection other than a fire and two chickens they were able to kill with rocks. From this incident, all the Scouts in the camp learned the necessity of keeping close observation of the trail and trail landmarks, so as to avoid such experiences. The final episode of the trip was a climb to Hanson's cave in American 1060 IMPROVEMENT ERA Fork canyon, a largo natural cave about 200 yards long wi ,|, many ] ar rooms Here the boys were given the opportunity to study the 'forma- tion ol stalactitesand stalagmites and other interesting wonder* of nature I heir thirst was quenched by a small lake in the rear of the cave, which alter the long, dusty climb up a 45-degree incline, was very welcome I he party returned home in a truck without accident, and the return trip was enjoyed by everyone, during which Scouting and other songs were sung with gusto hardly credible to tired Scouts. Happy "good-nights" were called as the Scouts disbanded, and the boys hurried home with keen anticipation of a good night's rest in the soft bed that everybody fails to appreciate until they have slept a few nights on the hard ground. Hiking and Flying Over the Uintah The Wasatch stake had its first fathers and sons' outing on August 22 at Soap Stone for which they left Heber at 5 o'clock in the morning of that day They hiked to the head of the lakes on the Provo, making their camp ni that vicinity. On the third the party of forty-eight people were led by Elijah Hicken on a tour of the lakes, and they found it a wonderful sight to see so many beautiful lakes hidden away in the pines, many of them covered by large water lilies. On the fourth the party hiked up the Bald Mountain, where, as they posed for a picture, they were thrilled by the noise of an airplane. Bert Costos, in a metal plane, came into view and passed directly over the mountain where they were standing at 11:05. The plane landed in Salt Lake City at 11:57, and was the first mail plane across the continent. Mr. Cottam and Mr. Harrison of Provo lectured on the plant and bird life and added greatly to the interest of the hike. Mr. Cottam took some of the most beautiful pictures that were ever taken of this wonderful country. The company reached home on Thursday, very tired and sore but happy they made the trip. Charles DeGraff was camp director, Cardwell Klegg and Elijah Hicken guides, Walter rison photographer and nature guide. Cottam and J W Har- Condensed from the Wasatch Wave, A Cassia, Idaho, Caravan in the Minidoka Forest The Oakley Scout Caravan, under the leadership of stake superintendent of Y M. M. I. Edward H Hale A., assisted by Charles S. Clark and 1C H raCe ?• aU 3nd R ° Sel H Hale stake Scoutmaster, ^ Oakley for \ Efcoll left ^ the Minidoka i ^ - ' National Forest, on Monday morning, July 26. The Caravan and visitors included about 100 persons, 93 having signed the roll at the Tuesday evening assembly in the mountains. From the standpoint of good order, prompt work on the part of the Scouts, and enjoyment by the adults who accompanied them, the trip was a huge success. The Basin ward, Oakley first and second and fourth wards, had troops in the company. Camp was well kept and received the approval of K. D. Carver, forest supervisor, and others of the forest service who were frequent visitors at the camp, and who gave much valuable information with regard to the forest service and the opportunity of the Boy Scouts o assist ,n preventing forest fires in the hills of the rocky mountains. Ur. J. H. Paul of the University of Utah accompanied the Caravan as nature-guide for the expedition, and gave general instructions. In hikes that followed, during the time the boys were there, thev learned of llie evergreen, shrubs, wild flowers, and poisonous and medical plants of the mountain region. Birds were also discussed by Dr. Paul and many of their names were learned by the Scouts. Thirty species were noted within a mile of the camp, among them the Mountain song sparrow, a number Y. M. M. I. A. OUTINGS 1061 Top: "Up the mountain trail." Center: "A rest en route.' Bottom: "In the pines," Cassia stake, Idaho. i062 IMPROVEMENT ERA of Arkansas game-birds, and many other varieties which many had not noticed before. The district around Oakley appears to he a bird paradise and will so become if the English sparrow is kept down to a minimum. The rocks and Ssoil were also studied and the value of a forest to the nation was repeatedly brought to the attention of the interested hikers. The parents who accompanied were as interested as the Scouts. During the evening there were quartet singing and contest singing; stories, jokes and advice, and talks by Dr. Paul on the beauties of our Rocky Mountain hoiiirs, were interesting features. The Caravan returned home Wednesday light, delighted with the trip and with the opportunity of being out with their sons and fathers. On Thursday afternoon the Beehive girls under the leadership of Mrs. Maurine Bowers, with her assistant, Mrs. Maude Clark, were organized for a trip to George H. Severe's farm home where Prof. Paul pointed out to them the bird life and plants of the neighborhood. Fifty persons look part in the outing. In Strawberry Valley The fathers and sons' outing of Spanish Fork was taken to Strawberry valley, July 27-29 with J. A. Brockbank secretary of the outing. At Sunshade grove, a clean, level, grassy spot about one-half mile south of the dike, near a beautiful spring, camp was made, where a large circle was made of the thirty automobiles filled with fathers and sons. Hikes were made to the surrounding scenery, and at the spillway over the great dam boating and fishing were indulged in. Representatives were present from all the wards in the Neho stake but three, there being 47 fathers and 103 sons. The exercises during the outing consisted of singing, speech-making, stories, jokes, games, hall games, races and other exercises in which both the sons and fathers took part under the direction of Scoutmaster Glen Smith and others chosen for the purpose. Bonfires were kept burning every evening, at which the crowd gathered and sang songs and told stories. The route home was around the east side of the lake through Daniels canyon to Heber. Prayers were offered every morning and on retiring at night. The outing was one of the most interesting incidents in the lives of the bovs and their fathers. Ogden Fathers and Sons in South Fork The fathers and sons' outing of the Ogden stake took place in the South Fork canyon on July 26-28. Two hundred thirty-two people took part in this outing, seventy fathers and the remainder young men and boys. Besides, one hundred visitors came to spend one afternoon and evening with the company. A program, practically in accordance with the suggestions of the General Board, was carried out during the three days. There was not a grouchy expression, and Supt. Ernest R. McKay said that he only heard one profane expression. Tobacco in no shape or form was used by anyone. Everyone joined in the sports, from baseball to swimming. The stake president, several high councilmen, seven bishops, and a number of their counselors, and one patriarch, were with the company. All said they had never had a better time in all their lives. The only fault was that the time was too short, and one bishop assured the superintendent that next year at least 300 would attend from his ward alone. Superintendent Ernest R. McKay says, "The fathers and sons' outing should be made an annual affair. The menu and ration cards, the suggested program, and helpful hints sent out by the General Board, we appreciate very much. They were a big help in putting over the program in good shape. The mutual work is growing in this stake, and we hope to do a great deal this year." Y. M. M. I. A. OUTINGS 1063 M. I. A. Rally, of Oneida Stake A Mutual Improvement rally of the Oneida stake was held at Clifton, Wednesday, August 18. A fine program was rendered, Prest. Taylor Nelson being the principal speaker. -Games were played followed by a grand barbecue for which a prime young steer was cooked for the occasion. The Franklin County Citizen says, "Judging by the acquired appetites, there 'wus nun o' that critter left' when the fracas was over." The Mink Creek quartet gave some excellent singing, which was greatly appreciated by those present. The proceedings took place on the campus at Clifton where a huge bonfire was built. After the feast and program, a grand ball was given in the pavilion. Fathers and Sons' Outing, Cache and Logan Stakes About fourteen miles from Logan City and about two miles up the right-hand fork of Logan canyon is located the camp ite recently selected as a permanent Boy Scout camp of the Cache and Logan stakes. This stretch of canyon, about two miles in length, is unrivaled in the United States as a camp for boys. It has the necessary isolation for Scout disci- pline, and is easily accessible to Logan City and environs. It has wonderful scenic beauty, as well as advantages for camp sanitation and Scout work. Pure, cold spring water running down Cowley canyon, can be used to supply water to the permanent buildings and river water may be diverted for beautifying the grounds and for supplying water for swimming pools. Magnificent assembly grounds and sites for tent pitching are everywhere available. Plants, birds, and animals of numerous varieties and species abound. Parking and assembly space is available for 2000 or more people. On this beautiful spot was held, August 13, 14 and 15, the first Fathers and Sons' outing of Cache and Logan stakes. It was an event long to be remembered by the two hundred and fifty fathers and sons who attended the camp during the three days. From the moment the whistle blew calling the first assembly and camp fire council, till the striking of the last tent on Saturday night something interesting, pleasant and helpful to fathers and sons was taking place. The .outing had the unqualified support of the stake presidencies of both stakes, as evidenced by the fact that they constituted the general committee. Presidents J. E. Cardon and G. W. Lindquist of the Cache stake, and Presidents O. H. Budge and Joseph Quinney of the Logan stake visited the camp, and the other members of the presidency would have attended if they had been at home. The arrangements and general organization of the outing was in charge of the presidency of the Mutuals in the two stakes, of which George B. Hendricks, B. L. Richards, Melvin C. Harris, Melvin C. Merrill, N. A. Petersen and Lyle Allred are the members. Boy Scout Executive, Bishop J. Karl Wood was camp director and disciplinarian. Drs. R. O. Porter and J. W. Havward were camp physicians, Dr. W. E. Carroll, sanitary officer, and Prof. Calvin Fletcher, song leader. Many bishops, high priests and high councilmen, as well as many other prominent citizens were present. Hebron Hallett, a civil war veteran, seventy-six years of age, who moved about by means of crutches, was as young in spirit as any one, and George B. Hendricks, Jr., a youth six years of age, helped to connect the life and hope of the newest generation with that of the old. If there is any way of "binding the hearts of the fathers to those of the children," a fathers and sons' outing of this kind would seem to be the way. When the camp site is surveyed and planned by competent landscape architects, active work of building it up will begin. More than S3,000 have already been collected by Supt. Le Grande Hamphreys and his board of the old Cache stake Mutuals, for this purpose. The day will unquestionably come when the camp site will be made sacred by its contribution to the manhood of the youth of Zion. Geo. B. Hendricks.