Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-01-30
RICHMO ND. V a, specia

RICHM y d, Y a, Special
Efforts will soon be made TO secure
a scout council and a scout commits
sioner OF the Richmond branch OF the
Boy Scouts OF America
Since The organization OF the local
BODY OF Boy Scouts. little more thah
"A year ago. IL has grown so raplolS IN
nom, hershfu and influence that II mas
already become one OF the accredited
institutions OF the city and IS recoB-
nizcQ as q powerful factor IN me oog
problems here. ns
teen troops embracing more than -Vu
members 10 its credit. which Us con-
sidered as a remarkable showing lh
view of the fact that IL IS little more
than year old
AT the last meeting OF the scout
masters the matter was the mann
ionic OF discussion. AT the meeting
The affairs OF the scouts were SHOWN
I 20 DE in a flourishing condiuon ana *
l Is said that the reports Whlch Wlll "e
rendered AT the annual mems "lI
review the Boy Scouts OF kichmonu,
which viii take place shortly, VIII
! show marked progress along all lines
curing the past year
/ The object OF the organization rs
frhrec-fold one. ln that 10 81 an imme-
diate benefit 10 the community, as well
as 20 the boys themselves. ana an IN
/ eetiruabIe benefit TO the future gener-
alton by early intoxicating IN youths
/ The principles OF courage, loyal1y
i patriotism. fellowship, self-control.
\ courtesy. kindness, usefulness. cheer
fitness. thrift purity and honor.
which win cause them, as men, 10 'oe
leaders in progress, peace ana an
things right and good
Train Youths Tor Citizenship.
+ The organization IN no way inter
3 rercs with the work of any other. but
It's avowed purpose ia Jhis relation Is
Ito supplement rather than 10 sup
plant the activities or other orsAnl]a-
lions 10y widening. deepening and vital
b izing every point OF contact which th'
other organizations seek with the boy
[ life"
: II is unique an0 correct solution
r OF the great problem OF every large
: lcity-that OF anording the youngster'
5 OF the rising generation useful. inter
! | esting and beneficial work after thei
| own hearts for the occupation OF thei
q spare moments and for the develop
I ment OF the thoughts OF their mind
2 the principles OF their character an
: the impulses of their heart in the wa
n that they should grow.
II In n word the boys are educate
a along proper lines In manner tina
appeals 10 them and allows for tn
n fun play OF the impulsive. ambition
y and Imaginative nature OF the chile
=. BY ooing this a lasting benefit Is con
N fcrred on the community at large, q
i % obviatcs the otherwise necessar
h depredations on the property and com
N fort OF citizens which are caused b
~ the great energy OF the youthful min
N running rampant without proper guio
= ance.
- II seizes the boy at that age G
II which he Is most impressi enable an
4 seeks 20 give him the correct impre.
IL BiOns. Boy Scouts usually start In
r twelve years OF age, IN the schol
~ period OF life.
= Boy Scouts do more than mere
become members OF an organization
more Is required Of them. In ord'
ITO enter the primary class or 10
G Scouts a boy must be twelve years
~ age and must pass a test or the 70
n lowing requirements:
- Know the scout law. sign. salu
- and Significance of the badge knO
Al, the composition and history OF n
ne natiOnal flag and the custOma
2 forms Of respect due 90 II. tie To-
PC out Of the following knots. Squa
ny OF reef. sheet~bend. bowline, fishe
u mans. sheepshank. halter, clio
~ hitch. timber hitch, or two la
60 bitches"
r. After he has successfully pass
this test ne takes the scout oath al
VA Is enrolled as q ''TenderfOOt," and
ir. entitled 10 wear the TenderfOOt SEQ
or badge. which is in the shape Of
ny Heur-dc-leis. ornamented with
nc eagle. There are three classes alt
gether OF Boy Scouts-the primal
which IS known as the TenderfoS
the second class and the first class
fact which IS happily adapted
he exercise his ambition. In order
IA rise from one class 20 another be
on must pass harder tests each tin
~ which require q degree OF educati
Ich along useful lines which surpas.
that OF the large majority Of adul
led Foundation for Manhood.
,y- Before being admitted 20 memb
no ship at aii the boy must take the
~ lowing scout oath:
,cb ION my honor I Will do my best
i. To do my duty 10 God and