The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-21
'FEAGIN DISCUSSES
 BOY SCOUT PLANS
Thinks It Fine Thing for Boys
 of the City
A MEETING FOR TONIGHT
of Promoting the Boy Scout Movement In City of
 Birmingham


 thusiasm over the prospect for a boy scout movement in Birmingham, a. meet ing has been called for tonight at 8 o'clock at the council chamber, with the idea of sounding some of the leading business men and educators of Birming- ham in regard to the advisability of the undertaking. Among those who will be present to discuss the plan are G. B. Glenn of the Birmingham schools, T. c. Young of the Powell school John L. Parker, H. J. Porter, Victor H. Hanson, Maurice Willows of the Boys club and Mayor Culpepper Exum.
 Origin of Scout Movement
 According to the information given by Judge Feagin the idea of the boy scout movement was first conceived by Col Robert Baden-Powell during the seize of Mafeking, Africa, in 1899, when first was learned the efficiency of boys who acted as scouts in regular military service. Thence Colonel Baden-Powell evolved the plan of utilizing the time of all the ideal boys obout town" by organizing them into a band. whose duty
  gencies, wherever the good of the public and the welfare of individuals is con- cerned.
 The movement, which was first at- tempted in England, has proved a great success, and has become popular in many of the large cities of the United States. The scheme, which has all the time been growing, has gradually been elaborated ft,ra .1n- 4~~s.. which the boy is given an opportunity for developing himself mentally. morally and physically. Highest of all is embodied the idea honor, of chivalry and of self observation, and with levelling pro- cess 1t does away with classes, as the scout is to be brother to every other scout, no matter in what social position he may stand.
 The Scouts Oath
 Before he can become a member of the organization, the scout Is obliged to take the following oath:
 ''On my honor 1 promise that I will do my best
 ITO do my duty to God and my coun- try.
 ITO help other people at all times
 ITO obey the scout law
 The duty of the scout Is outlined as follows:
 l. A scouts honor Is to be trusted If scout says, "On my honor, it Is SOL which means that 1t is so, just as if he had taken a most solemn oath. Like wise, if a scout officer says to scout: "I trust you on your honor to do this,' the scout is bound to carry out the or- der to the best of his ability, and to let nothing interfere with his doing it.
 Otherwise, If a scout break his honor 1x1v toll lxr fatl fner n ouT- T-rsr out an order exactly, when trusted on his honor to do so. he would cease to be a scout, and must hand over his badge and never be allowed to wear 1t again. 2 A scout is loyal to his parents, to his superiors, and to his country, and also to his employers. He must stick to them through thick and thin, against anyone who is their enemy, or who even talks badly of them.
 Must Assist Others
 B. A scouts duty Is to be useful and to help others, and he Is to do his duty before anything else, even though he gives up his own pleasure or com fort or safety to do 1t. When in diffi- do he must ask himself, (Which is my y?"-that is. (Which Is best for oth- CT people ?"-and do that one. He must be prepared at any time to save life or to help injured persons, and he must do good turn to somebody every day. 4. A scout Is friend to all, and a brother to every other scout, no mat ter to what class the other scout be- longs.
 Thus, If scout meets another scout, even though a stranger to him, he must speak to him and help him in any way that he can to carry out the duty he Is then doing, or by giving him food, or, as far as possible, anything g that he may be in want of. A scout must never be a snob. A scout accepts the other man as he finds him. ana makes the best of him.
 The Ideal of Chivalry
 5. A scout is protector of girls and ladies at all times. and he holds this as sacred duty.
 6. A scout Is courteous. That is, he is polite to all, but especially to wom- en and children, old people, invalids. cripples, etc. He must not accept any rewards for being courteous or help full.
 ?. A scout obeys orders of his patrol leader or scout master without ques- ton. Even if he gets an order he does not like he must do as soldiers and sailors do: he must carry it out all the same, because 1t Is his duty; and after he has done 1t he can come and state any reason against it. but he must carry out the order at once.
 8. A scout smiles under all circum- stances Scouts never grouch at hard ships, nor whine at each other, nor swear when disconnected.
 g. scout Is thrifty. That is, he saves A penny whenever he can, and puts 1t into the bank so that he may have money to keep himself when he Is out of work, and thus not make him self a burden to others; or that he may have money to give away to others when they may need 1t.
 10. The scouts motto Is, Always pre- pared"
 years old, seeks to inculcate upon the mind of the scout the highest sense of honor and of service. It is a reflec- ton of old-time chivalry wherein the hoy goes about looking for someo to help. It also leads the boy back into the broader development of out door life, to enjoy 8 respite from the cramped environments of the citys streets.
 The scout Is distinguished by a handsome scout uniform and by a metal arrow badge. with which he Is decor ated.
 Judge Feagin Is very anxious for the plan to go through, for he says that if will be not only great mental and moral uplfft for the boys of this sec tion, but it will be in addition step toward further economic advancement bv instilling into the life of the Idle youth the habit of thrift and hon. esty.