Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-12

Don't forget that the Patrol Lead
crs arc called for a meeting at the
Headquarters. No. 223 West Ninth
street. Saturday. 1890 a. m. This is
very important meeting and all lead
ers should attend.
There have been new regulations is
sued for the courtesies due the Ma
tional Flag. Have YOU seen these?
Every scout should know what to do
and how to do il when il comes 10
saluting the flag.
Here are the new requirements.
Whenever the National Anthem is
played at any place when persons be-
longing to the Scouts are present. all
Scoutmasters and Scouts not in form
alton shall stand at attention facing
The flag Except at retreat. when they
shall face the hagl IL in uniform,
covered or uncovered. or in civilian
clothes, uncovered they will salute
the flag at the first note of the An
Them, retaining the position of salute
until the last note Of the Anthem II
not in uniform and covered they
shall uncover at the first note Of the
site the left shoulder and so remain
until its close. except that in incle-
ment weather the. headdress may be
Slightly raised
The same rules apply when ito the
colors' is sounded as when the Ma
tional Anthem is played.
The same marks Of respect pres
cribed for observance during the play
ing of the National Anthem OF the
United states shall be shown toward
the NATIONAL anthem Of any other
country when played upon Official oc-
casions.
Scoutmasters and Scouts when
passing uncased colors will salute as
Follows II in uniform. they will sa-
lutte with the right hand; II in civilian
dress and covered they will uncover
holding the headdress opposite the
left shoulder with the right hand, if
uncovered they will salute with the
right-hand salute.
Since one OF the pledges i'm ths
Scout oath is to the effect that a SEQ 1
will keep himselfo physically strong
il is well to mention the necessity G..
perfect fitness. To secure endurance.
physical power physical courage and
skill. the first thing needful is TO take
stock of ones physical makeup, put
the body into the best possible con-
ltion for doing it's work and then
keep il in good order. The Boy Scout
way Of doing this is by setting up eX-
crcises and home work; credits Ia
be given for time devoted 70 exercises
There are a number OF these given in
the handbook Each week from now
on there will be an exercise which
will hiring into play all the muscles
and which is not given in tho hand
book III these clippings arc kept yot
Will have a good set of exercises.
One of our Assistant Scoutmasters
has gone in for aviation. Having taken
his first flight on Tuesday night. The
travelling was little rough. but
nevertheless he seemed to enjoy IT,
Now is the time to register for the
big summer camp. There is TO be a
full camp all the time. No Whining
ion Scout should miss this, and other
activities which will be carried out
at this time. One OF the special feat
ures will be the ceremonial camp fire
held once a week At this fire all hon
ors, won in camp, will be presented
and marks Of good camp craft given
10 the Scouts. The greatest OF these
honors is the winning OF an Indian
name. These Indian names are sort
OF recognition OF some exploit or per
sonal gift Thus Deer foot" was tn,
great runner. "Grey-wolf' was IN,
best scout, Little Beaver" was tn,
hardest worker. The ceremony o
bestowing these names is very prett,
and will be remembered as one OF tn
good things of the camp. The cam
circulars will be issued within a feV
days and one will be sent each regis
tered scout in the city.
Patrol Leaders meeting at $50, Sat
urday morning.
All Scouts who have been connect
ed with the Fife, Drum and Bugl
Corps are requested to meet at tn
Headquarters on Monday night. In
structions will be given in field musi
and arrangements made for a perma
nent organization OF this department
OF Scouting for Wilmington. Yhoe an
butcher are especially asked for.
Be sure to have your troop commit
tee on the re-registration blanks whel
you bring them TO the Scout Office
There are several troops whose re
gistration is due. Please attend 4
this. 10 is unfair TO the Scout to de
priye him of the privilege OF scouting
by Withholding the troop registration
and committee
Here we are in the middle OF Apr
and not all OF the March troop re
ports in. What is the matter Mr.. Scout
master2 Deputy Commissioner &c
your troop TO send in their report
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