Show SCOUTS ON J JOB AT DISASTER I no Boy scouts r rendered conspicuous service In connection with tho the Knickerbocker Knickerbocker Knick KnIck- theater disaster In Washington Washing Washing- ton being not net only among tho the first of ot tho ori original rescuers but being continuously continuously contin contin- ly In inn service so long as DB there thero was anything to do Scoutmaster K K R R. Hall of Troop Co 65 happened to be close at hand when tho the disaster occurred and set to work at nt once using his knowledge of ot first aid to e excellent purpose Scoutmaster King of Troop 4 was waa returning from froma a n troop meeting when he learned of ot tho the tragedy and mo mobilized his his' boys as ns promptly as possible for service ice Other scoutmasters were notified and by br Sunday morning as ns many as ns 30 scouts were on the Job helping the police polices s Savo o lives running errands distributing distributing In ing food guiding persons to the temporary tem tern temporary morgue etc Particular praise I is due to Assistant Scoutmasters and of Troop 74 who with 20 0 boys bos hiked hulked from through tho the snow arriving on tho tine scene In half nu an hour bour Special mention mention men men- tion Is also made of work done by Troop 73 under Scoutmaster Bobbin Troop 51 under Scoutmaster ter Taylor Baylor Troops 1 and 43 nl also o did fine work That the work of the scouts was appreciated ap av- predated by the authorities Is evIdenced evidenced evidenced evi evI- evi- evi l by y the following letter from General Bag Bandholtz of the War Var department depart ment meat The reports Indicate that the volunteer vol service rendered by the boy scouts during the recent Knickerbocker Knickerbock Knickerbock- er theater disaster la Is worthy of the highest praise The Tine assistance given the officers am and soldiers working at the scene of the catastrophe is greatly appreciated and amI I wish to 4 extend to you tho the thorr rr grateful thanks of my entire command fot your efficient emcIe t and courageous courageous' assistance as as- Istance |