Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
definite program to be supplied.

, 6. Cook satisfactorily two OF the fol
lowing dishes as may be directed;
Eggs, bacon, hunters stew. Clean ana
cook fish, fowl or game. Also make
pancakes or hoecakes or bareback or a
twist" baked on a thick stick Elk
plain to another boy the methods fol-
lowed.
I, Read map correctly, and draw
from field notes made on the spot, an
ineligible rough sketch map, indicat
ing by their proper marks important
buildings. roads trolley lines, main
landmarks, etc. Point out compass
direction without the help Of the com
pass.
g. Use properly an axe for telling or
trimming timber or produce an article
of carpentry or cabinet making or
metal work made by himself. Explain
the method followed.
9. Judge distance, size, numbers,
height and weight within % per cent
of error.
10. Describe fully six species OF
trees or plants by their bark leaves,
flowers, or fruit: or six species of
birds by their plumage. notes, tracks.
or habits; or six species Of native
wild animals by their form, color, call,
tracks or habits. Find the north star,
and name and describe at least three
consultations of stars.
IL. Furnish satisfactory evidence
that he put into practice in his daily
life the principles of the scout vow
and law.
y. Bring a tenderfoot trained by
himself in the requirements for ten
derfoot.
No deviation from the above re-
quirements will be permitted unless
In extraordinary cases and the written
consent of the national headquarters
has been obtained by the recognized
local scout authority.
THE SCOUT LAW.
/, 4 scouts honor is to be trusted.
If a scout were to break his honor by
telling lie, or by not carrying out an
order exactly, when trusted on his
honor to do so, he may be directed to
hand over the scout badge, and never
to wear It again.
2. A scout is loyal.
He is loyal to all whom loyalty is
due; his scout leaders, his home and
parents and country.
3. a scout is useful.
He must be prepared at any time to
save life or help injured persons. He
must do a good turn to somebody
every day.
(. a scout is friendly.
He is a friend TO all and a brother
TO every other scout.
3. A scout is courteous.
He IS polite to all, especially to wo-
men. children. old people, and the
weak and helpless. He must not take
any tips for being helpful or courte-
Gus.
5. A scout Is kind.
He is a friend to animals, He
should not kill any animal unneces-
CARLY.
Z. A scout is obedient.
He obeys his patrol leader and scout
master. his parents and all other drly
constituted authorities.
s. a scout is cheerful.
He smiles or whistles while in diff
culties. His obedience to orders Is
prompt and CHEEKY. He never shirks
nor grumbles at hardships.
9. A scout is thrifty.
He works faithfully wastes nothing
and makes the best use of his oppor-
tunities. He saves his money so that
he may pay his own way, be gener-
Gus to those in need and helpful to
worthy objects. He may give his SER
vices for pay but must not receive tips
for courtesies or good turns.
10. A scout is brave
He has the courage to face danger
in spite of fear and to stand up for the
right against the coaxing of friends
or the jeers Of enemies.
Il. A scout is clean.
He keeps clean in body and thought
and stands for clean speech, clean
sport and clean habits.
12 A scout is reverent.
He is reverent toward God and re-
spects the convictions of others in
matters of custom and religion