The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-04-19

nomination, by civic and philanthropic
organizations, by the press and by the public
generally. 1t 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 a means of
attaining his proper ideals.
Boy Scout begins by joining troop The
troop may be organized in connection with
church, neighbOrhood center, a boys club, Y.
NJ e. A. or independently. Three things are
necesSary-it must have troop committee of
three or more representative men to guide it's
polceS, a ScOutmaSter who will direct and SUI
perVlSe its activities. and from eight to thirty
two boys. In exceptional cases there may be less
than eight o" more than thirty-two. The average
number is twenty-five.
Eight Scouts make patrol one of them being
the patrol leader and the patrol is q unit within
the troop.
one thing is kept constantly before every Scout
he is training to become man. Not a soldier,
but man. Because Scouts wear uniforms
winch 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 it 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 a sigh of relief, for there will be
patching to do for long time.
IL is not necessary for a Scout to uni
form at all. He be just good a Scout
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.
boy in becoming a Scout takes the following
oath:
On my honor will do my best
l. TO do my duty to God and my country, and
to obey the Scout law:
: To help other people at all times;
D. 10 keep myself physically strong, mentally
awake and morally straight.
Inc idea of scouting, it's inspiration is en-
Oouled in the Scout law and oath. The Scout law
l. Scout is trustworthy. A Scouts honor is
~ De trusted. If he to violate his honor
W telling lie, or by cheating, or by not doing
exactly a given task when trusted on his honor
ne may be directed to hand over his Scout badge
= \ Scout is loyal. He is loyal to all to whom
!oValty is due; his scoutleader, his home, and
parents and country. 8. A Scout is helpful. He
uuSt De prepared at any time to save life, help
INJURED persons, and share the home duties. he
must no at least one good turn to somebody every
U"S g. Scout is friendly He is friend to
~ ana a brother to every other Scout. D. A
'out Is courteous He is polite to ALL especially
~ women, children, old people, and the weak ana
'peSS. He must not take pay for being helpful
VI courteous. g. A Scout is kind. He is a friend
ANNALS He will not kill nor hurt any living
feature needlessly, but will strive to save ana
,o'ecf all harmless life. Z. A Scout is obedient
~ ''tFS his parents, ScOutmaster, patron leader,
c All other duly constituted authorities g.
IN ,out Is cheerful. He smiles whenever. he can.
IT. obedience to orders is prompt and CHEEKY.
S never Shirks grumbles at hardshps. 9. A
W. U' is thrifty He does not wantOnly destroy
~ 'fy He works faithfully, wastes nothing,
S Sna makes the best use of his opportunities He
~ VS MS money so that he may pay his own way,
w. generous to those in need, and helpful to
Nv my objects. He may work for pay, but must
4 receive receive tips for courtesfes good turns. TO-
h 'Vout Is brave. He has the courage to face
rnss In spite of fear, and to stand up for the
~ ~ against the coaxings of friends or the jeers
hin "reats of enemies and defeat does not down
hod H. A Scout is clean. He keeps clean IN
N' and thought, stands for clean speech clean