nights oq the road, accompanied by his Scotch collie dog “Gyp/’ Anxious to be on hand for the opening, young MeKeemail pushed aheaj in his studies and examinations. Now his tent is pitched on ttie state fair grounds tvhere the celebration will be held-When not in school, McKeeman is a nurse at the Hoof ope MeHthodist hospital at Fort Wayne.Wilbur B. McKeeman is the son of Mr and Mrs. David C. McKeeman, 2811 Barr street, and a. member of the class of 1$21 m the Fort Wayne High school. He has been prominent in Boy Scout activities here, and his long hike will give him added pres-tags in “Scoutdom.” With tent and blanket folded on his back, and mease rconking utensils suspended from his belt, he set ut on his hike to Columbus on Wednesday of last week, keeping his departure a secret •until he had made good by arriving at his destination Sunday. The scout expects to attend all the sessions of the Methodist Centenary celebration m-ths Ohio city and will probably return to Ebrt .Wayne on foot when the centenary is over. J '