The Coral Gables Times

Most boys, says Mrs. Hutchison, are as naturally good-natured and well-behaved as these shown with her here, but boredom can convert any active Den into a group of restless, uninterested Cubs. The Den could "go places and see things"—visit the local print shop or the zoo. There are numerous places with appeal for boys from eight to eleven years. Many are close to home, and most businesses are more than willing to cooperate with small groups "on tour." Paste on their fingers may be old hat, but a printing press is absolutely fascinating! Eight or nine such weekly jaunts, one lunch-time "cook out," or a nature walk investigating the flora, fauna, and snails ... a nearby creek would easily fill the number of summer Den meetings with pleasures and knowledge. Schedule only the monthly Pack meetings for the year-round. Invite an adult who can capture Cub imagination with information about life aboard ships; forestry; newspaper reporting; a sharpshooter to emphasize gun safety; a veterinarian. The high-school coach will be full of tips for budding athletes; a tree surgeon could amaze them with the ailments of trees. Allow fifteen or twenty minutes with another five if there are lots of questions. Add to this the Cub Scout Oath, two announcements, a salute to the Flag, and light refreshment. There'll be no need for the clever little games and pleas for "Quiet" while the adults attempt to enforce the format of a young businessmen's meeting in defiance of scuffling feet and scraping chairs. I'm sure that Scouting councils will be more than happy to help pull together a program that is better adjusted to the needs and interests of the boys. After all, that's what they're there for, isn't it? The kids would still have their eye-catching uniforms to wear; they'd still be part of the gang. The gang would now be honestly accomplishing something. Benefits to the Cubs would be real, not just fancied. They might even look forward to becoming Boy Scouts! As it stands, we've been trying to fit Scouting to Cubs. The trousers are not only too long, they are too big around to take in a few seams successfully. Let's use the shears and cut a whole new pattern—Cub size! EDITOR'S NOTE: There are 310,298 Den Mothers in the United States. This article is the result of one woman's personal experience. The editors of SUBURBIA TODAY neither endorse nor condemn her views. Each Den is unique and each adventure in Cubbing is different. How do you feel about Cub Scouting in your area? We'd like to hear if you agree with Mrs. Hutchison or if you disagree, and we will pay $10 for any letter published. Please address C. S., c/o SUBURBIA TODAY, 60 East 56th Street, New York 22, New York.

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Which came first, Gordon's or the Martini?

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Has the face of our house changed! We used to have this old basement door. Till we heard about all-steel Bilco. And replaced our old door.

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