Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-04-13

organizations, by the press and by the public
gsnerally. 1t is broad enough to take in every
TSy who is interested in his own development,
asd no matter what his social status, creed and
eaucstiOn may be- he will find in It means OF
&ftaining his proper ideals.
A Boy Scout begins by joining a troop The
HUOp may be organized in connection with
church, neighbOrhood center, boys club, Y.
~, G, A.. independently. Three things
@ecesSary-it must have a troop committee Of
HMree or more representative to guide its
policies, scOutmaster who will direct and SUI
rervise its activities, and from eight to thirty
two boys. In exceptional cases there may be less
than eight than thirty-two. The average
@umber is twenty-five.
Eight Scouts make patrol, one of them being
ahe patrol leader, and the patrol is unit within
the troop.
One thing is kept constantly before every Scout
he is training to become Not soldier
but a man. Because Scouts wear uniforms
which somewhat resemble those worn by soldiers,
some people imagine that they are being pre-
pared for cannon food" All wrong The uni
form was adopted because 1t was the strongest,
most convenient, most serviceable suit which
could be bought for the money. From five to ten
dollars it COSTS at the local store, and when it
goes on, mother may settle back in her arm
chair with sigh of relief. for there will be
patching to do for long time.
1t is not necessary for Scout to wear uni
d
without one, but it adds to his pleasure to have
IT, and it adds to the impression which he creates.
The Scout Law and Oath.
A boy in becoming Scout takes the following
oath:
On my honor will do my best
/. To do my duty to God and my country and
to obey the Scout law
q To help other people at all times;
g. To keep myself physically strong mentally
awake, and morally straight
The idea Of scouting It's inspiration, is
bodied in the Scout law and oath. The Scout law:
l. A Scout is trustworthy. A Scouts honor is
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 Scout badge.
z. A Scout is loyal. He is loyal to all to whom
loyalty is due; his scoutleader, his home, and
parents and country. 3. A Scout is helpful. 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 A. A Scout is friendly. He is a friend to
all and brother to every other Scout. 5.
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 g. A Scout is kind He is friend
10 animals. He will not kill nor hurt any living
creature needlessly, but will strive to save and
protect all harmless life. Z. A Scout is obedient.
He Obeys his parents, scoutInaSter, patrol leader
and all other duly constituted authorities 8.
Scout is cheerful. He smiles whenever he can.
His obedience TO orders is prompt and CHEEKY.
Ne never shirks nor grumbles at hardships. 8. A
ScOut is thrifty. He does not wantonly destroy
property He works faithfully, wastes nothing,
and makes the best use of his opportunities. He
saves his money so that he may pay his own way,
he generous to those in need, and helpful to
worthy objects He mag work 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 coaxings of friends or the jeers
nr threats Of enemies, and defeat does not down
him. IL A Scout is clean He keeps clean IN
body and thought, stands for clean speech, clean