Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-05-04

NOMINATION. by clNlc ana pllllanthrOplc
organizations, by the press and by the public
generally II IS broad enough to take in every
boy who is interested in his own development,
and no matter what his social status creed and
education may be, he will find in it Il means of
attaining his proper ideals.
A Boy Scout begins by joining troop The
troop may be organized in connection with a
church. neighborhood center, a boys club Y.
NJ. {. A, or Independently. Three things are
necessary-it must have Il troop committee of
three or more representative to guide its
policies scoutmaster who will direct and sIl-
pervlse its activities. and from eight to thirty
TWO boys. In exceptional cases there may be less
than eight or more than thrty-twO The average
number is twenty-five
Eight Scouts make patrol one of them being
the patrol leader, and the patrol is Il unit within
the troop
One thing is kept constantly before every Scout
he is training to become man. Not soldier
but 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 il was the strongest
most convenient, most serviceabe 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 no
patching to do for a long time.
1t is not necessary for Scout to wear q uni
form at all. He be just as good a Scout
without one but ii adds To his pleasure to have
it, and ii 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
1. 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 idea of scouting its inspiration. is EN-
bodied in the Scout law and OATH The Scout law:
l. A Scout is trustworthy. A Scouts honor is
to be trusted. If he We're to violate his honor
by telling lie or by cheating. by not doing
exactly given task when trusted his honor.
he may be directed To hand over his Scout badge.
=. A Scout is loyal. He is loyal to all To whom
loyalty is due; his scouueader, his home. and
parents and country. 3. \ Scout is helpful. He
must be prepared mt any time 10 life. help
injured persons. and share the home duties. He
must do at least one good turn Ia somebody every
day. T. A Scout is friendly. He is friend to
all and brother To every other Scout. >.
Scout is courteous. He is polite tn all especially
to women. children old people and the weak and
helpless. He must not take pay for being helpful
or courteous 6. A Scout is kind. He is a friend
Ia animals. He will not kill hurt any living
creature needleSsy, hut will strive To and
protect all harmless life. :. \ Scout is obedient.
He Obeys his parents scoutmaster, patrol leader,
and all other duly constituted authorities. s. A
Scout is cheerful He smiles whenever he can.
His obedience tn orders is prompt and CHEEKY.
He never shirks gr1lmbeS ut hardships. q. y
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 81 that he may pay his own way,
he generous To those in need, and helpful to
worthy objects. He may work for pay. but must
not receive tips for courteses or good turns. 10
A Scout is brave He has the courage to face
danger in spite of fear, and Ia stand up for the
right against the coaxngs Of friends or the jeers
threats of enemies. and defeat does not down
him. IL. \ Scout is clean. He keeps clean in
body and thought stands for clean speech. clean