1924] "CAMP ROOSEVELT-BOY TOWN" 969 organizations maintain completely equipped purpose is being accomplished, and some- quarters and send their representatives to what awed by the bigness and greatness of it the camp each summer to help in carrying all, resolved that he would do his part in this out the very effective program. A group splendid work by acquainting as many peo- of prominent public-spirited men provide ple as he could with Camp Roosevelt, SO that yearly the funds needed to carry on the a greater number than ever before might camping idea-that of "building better partake of the benefits of its periods of boys." training. "That is what we aim to do-build better "Where can the friends whom I tell about boys, better morally, mentally, and physi- the camp secure all of the details?" he asked, cally than before they came to us; and that upon leaving. And his guide assured him is what we are accomplishing," said the that any inquiry addressed to the Board of guide, as he ended the tour of inspection. Education, 460 South State Street, Chicago, And the writer-guest, assured that this would receive an immediate reply. VERSES AND PICTURES By RACHEL LYMAN FIELD Oh, a road might lead to anywhere, To Mexico or Maine; But then it might just fool you, and- Lead you back home again! RLF MAINE A SUMMER MORNING I SAW dawn creep across the sky, And all the gulls go flying by. I saw the sea put on its dress Of blue midsummer loveliness, And heard the trees begin to stir Green arms of pine and juniper. I heard the wind call out and say: "Get up, my dear; it is to-day!" ROADS A ROAD might lead to anywhere- To harbor towns and quays, Or to a witch's pointed house, Hidden by bristly trees. It might lead past the tailor's door, Where he sews with needle and thread; Or by Miss Pim's, the milliner's, With her hats for every head. might be a road to a great dark cave With treasure and gold piled high; Or a road with a mountain tied to its end, Blue-humped against the sky.