Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-11
ABOUT THE SCOUT MOVEMENT
Commissioner BeckhoIt Makes a De-
tailed Explanation

( tAsiCA Ia t'saAl@iiOn
For the benefit of those who we're
not permitted TO attend the lecture de-
| liyered by Mr.. F. A. Crosby, will
reiterate few facts concerning Boy
Scouts of America.
''It is corporation formed by a
group of men who are anxious that the
boys of America should come under the
influence Of this movement ard be built
up in all that goes to make character
and good citizenship. The affairs of
the organization are managed by a ma
tional council, composed oe some of the
most prominent men iT. cur country,
who gladly and freely gisc heir time
and money that this purpose may be
accomplished Such men as Presi-
dent Taft, Col. Theodore Roosevelt,
David Starr Jordan, Earnest I. Seton,
Luther Burbank, Colin H. Livingston,
and scores of other prominent men, are
members OF the national council.
A Scout council has been chosen in
| Viroqua to carry on the local affairs,
and various officers have been chose to
keep e touch with the ma tional council
| The aim OF the movement is to supple
ment existing educational agencies Ind
to promote the ability in the boys 20 be
self-reliant and helpful to otiic-.,. Per-
haps there is no better way to make
obvious the aim, than to give the re-
quirements of boy TO become scout.
THE scouT's OATH
On my honor / will do my best.
/. To do my duty to God and my
country and to obey the scout law;
2. To help other people at all times;
3. To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake and morally straight.
THE SCOUT LAW
He must learn the Scouts laws which
are as follows:
l.. A Scout IS Trustworthy Scout s
honor ia to be trusted. If he were to
violate his honor by telling lie, or by
cheating or by not doing exactly given
task when trusted on his honor, he may
be directed to hand over his badge.
2. A Scout is Logat-He is loyal to
whom loyalty is DUE his Scout leader,
his home. and parents and country.
8 A Scout is HelRfu9 He must be
prepared at any time to save life, help
injured persons, and share the home
duties. He must do at least one good
turn to somebody every day.
4 Scout is Freddy He is friend
to all and brother to every other
Scout.
5. A Scout Is Courteous He is polite
to all, especially to women, children, old
people and the weak and helpless. He
must not take pay for being helpful or
courteous.
i 8. A Scost is Kind-He is a friend
to animals. He will not kill nor hurt
any living creature needlessly. but will
strive to save ana protect all harmless
life.
4. A Scout is Obedieat--He coeys
his parents, Master, Patrol Leader and
all duly constituted officers.
8. A Scott is Cheerful He smiles
whenever he can. His obedience tC
order is prompt and CHEEKY. He never
shirks nor grumbles at hardships.
8. A Scout Is Thrifty He does not
wantonly destroy property. He work:
faithfully, wastes nothing and makes
the best use of his opportunities. He
saves his money so that he may pay hi:
own way, be generous to those in need
and helpful to worthy objects. He may
work for pay but must receive no tip:
for courteous or good turns.
10 A Scout is Brare = He has the
courage to face danger in spite of fear
and has to stand up for the right against
the coaxiug of friends or jeers or
threats of enemies, and defeat does
not down him.
II. A Scout is Clean He keeps clear
in body and thought, stands for clear
sport, clean habits and travels in {
clean crowd.
Il. A Scout is Rererent - He is rever
ent toward God. He is faithful in MI
religious duties and respects the con
/ victions of others in matters of custom
! and religion.
WHAT A SCOUT MUST KNOW
He must know how to tie four out Of
the following knots: Square, sheet
bend, bowline, fisherman sheep shank
halter, Glove hitch, timber hitch or tive
half bitches.
He must know the composition anC
the history of the American flag.
Some have the erroneous opinion tha
the boys are to be drilled and late
handed over to the government as ma
tional guards. The two have no con
nection whatever.
As little as possible of the military
spirit will be manifested in the Scou
work
Gymnastic and calisthenic drills will
be used for developing the Scout anC
obtaining order ard discipline.
eli boys between II and Is years Of
age are eligible to become Scouts.
There are no dues &c pay and no uni
form nor equipment unless the ScoG
so desires, entirely optional.