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EVIDENCE OF FRIENDSHIP.
The following letter has been received
from Sir Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, Chief
Scout of the Boy Scouts of England, ac-
knowledging the presentation of thanks
medals on behalf of the Boy Scouts of
America by United States Ambassador
Page to the British Boy Scouts who as-
sisted American War refugees:
"I am asked by the Council of the Boy Scouts
Association to express to the Council of the Boy
Scouts of America our very grateful appreciation
of the kind thought which has prompted the Boy
Scouts of America to present medals to those
Scouts in London who were able to give their
assistance to the American citizens recently placed
in the position of refugees on the outbreak of war.
"I want to assure you that the work done by the
boys was entirely wholehearted, and it was_ a real
pleasure to them to be able to do something for
those in distress, especially those of their own
blood and speech.
"But this generous appreciation of what little
they were able to do, expressed as it has been by
their brother Scouts of America, will never be for-
gotten by them, and will be another link in the
chain of friendly association, which I feel is bind-
ing our respective nations closer together.
With best wishes, believe me,
(Signed) Robert Baden-Powell."
Further proof of the friendly relations
existing between the Boy Scouts of Amer-
ica and their brother Scouts in England
are the following two cablegrams:
December 23, 1914.
Lieut. Gen. Sir Robert S. S. Baden-Powell:
We send wishes to our brothers, the British Boy
Scouts, for a happy Christmas and successful year
of service.
Boy Scouts of America.
January 5, 1915.
Boy Scouts of America:
Sympathetic greetings from our American brothers
gratefully appreciated here. Best wishes for 1915
from British Scouts.
(Signed) Baden-Powell.
SCOUTING.
5
FROM THE SCOUT
FIELD
What the Men are Doing,
and
How They Do It
IS YOUR PROBLEM ANSWERED HERE ?
These Reports and Suggestions May Contain Exactly the Informa-
tion You Are Looking For.
A number of interesting suggestions and
reports have come to National Headquarters
on the registration blanks. The following
have been selected because of the wide range
of activities they indicate and because of the
helpful information they contain for all Scout
workers in the field. Possibly some Scout-
masters will find among these reports the
solution to problems which have been most
puzzling in their own work.
Tell prospective or ought-to-be Scout-
masters that they will get more than they
give in this work with boys. Scout work
is valuable in proportion to what the boys
do themselves and for themselves and for
the common good.—Edwin B. Stiles, North
Woodstock, N. H.
ones to be paid for, also express to be paid
by party using them, as all these tend to
advertise and attract to the organization.—
George Shipston, Niagara Falls, N. Y.
We are finding that by asking questions
such as, Were you at Sunday school or
church last Sunday? Have you read any
good books? What is your class standing?
What good turns have you done? etc., it
gives the Scouts something to think about.
The use of the gymnasiums, showers, etc.,
are also great helps.—Theodore Morning,
Independence, Iowa.
OFFICIAL NOTICES
Our troop is governed by the Scout-
master and a board composed of Patrol
Leaders and Assistants. The Scouts make
their own rules and administer rebukes
and punishments. I find that this impresses
the authority of Patrol Leaders, and I be-
lieve that Scouts respect orders more when
administered by boys of their own age
rather than when laid down by an older
person.—Luther W. Faulkner, Lowell,
Mass.
The only suggestion I would make is the
organization of a Boys' Club in the Boy
Scout troop, as I find them of great assist-
ance in making our weekly meetings inter-
esting. I would also recommend that a
tent be put up in towns with no greater
population than 4,000 and make that a Boy
Scout headquarters during the holiday sea-
son and summer vacations, where boys can
answer calls for help from citizens and
also have a place for them to congregate.—
David S. Linvill, Columbia City, Ind.
The Scout haversack supplied during the
past year has proven unsatisfactory because
of the single center ring to which the straps
were attached. A new model has been
adopted which not only removes that ob-
jection but provides proper means of sling-
ing the pack for both light and heavy loads.
On the improved haversack there are five
rings instead of one. The adjustable straps
are permanently attached to the two rings
in the upper corners, and for light loads
I would suggest to other Scoutmasters
that they lay considerable stress upon ath-
letics of all kinds and develop good, clean
sport. It not only gives physical training
and physical development to the boys, but
in athletic meets and games with other
troops, it serves as a tie of friendship,
and aids Scouts in various parts of a city
to become acquainted, and so aids the so-
cial life of the boys not only individually
but as a troop.—Robert M. Dunn, Newark,
n. J.
We have found that the examinations
have been more impressive because they
were taken before the Scout Court of
Honor of Troop Committee.—J. Herbert
Spencer, Akron, Mich.
Signaling test seems to be discouraging
to our boys. What is the best way to se-
cure interest in it, or going about teaching
it?—J. W. Oliver, Webb City, Mo.
I would suggest the addition of a merit
badge in Botany, with the following re-
quirements: (1) Name and present to
Scoutmaster fifty specimens of native
flowers. (2) State difference between an-
nuals and perennials and five illustrations
of each. (3) Give five illustrations of how
flower seeds become widely distributed.
(4) Describe the characteristics of six edi-
ble fungi or mushrooms.—E. Elmer Keeler,
M. D., Syracuse, N. Y.
Doing a good turn a day has been help-
ful to me. When you are helping others
it makes your own burdens lighter, I think.
T eaching a little first aid to my Scouts
enables me to do a good turn to someone
who is sick and in trouble. It pays the
Scoutmaster to be prepared, as well as the
Scouts.—Harry A. Swartz, Philadelphia,
Pa.
I have been able to get many practical
hints from the Scoutmaster's paper Scout-
ing and have been putting them into opera-
tion.—Harry G. Mason, Dorchester, Mass.
the snaffles are snapped into a single ring
in the center of the haversack, and the
arms passed through the loops. The load
is thus well balanced and hangs comfort-
ably on the back.
When a full pack is to be carried, the
center ring is not used. Instead, the straps
are crossed in front of the body over the
chest, and the snaffles fastened to the rings
in the lower corners of the haversack. This
keeps the load close in to the body between
the shoulders, and the pack does not
"flop."
The new haversacks are now ready for
distribution, the price remaining as before.
Index and bind both Scouting and Boy's
Life for 1914 separately. Start annual
State conference for Scoutmasters and
Scout officials as a clearing house for im-
provement along all lines of Scout activ-
ities. Form a federation of Scoutmasters'
Associations.—Irving Templeton, Buffalo,
n. y.
We emphasize the good turn as much
as possible and some weeks at meetings
Scouts have reported 1,000 or more. Our
object has been to fix in the lives of the
boys the spirit of Scouting, as it pertains
to developing clean, useful lives and, along
with it, give the boys all the fun possible.—
Arthur C. Gaunett, Geneva, n. Y.
National Headquarters should keep a
good supply of electrotypes on hand for
free distribution to Scoutmasters or Coun-
cils that desire to run a campaign in their
city newspapers. Also all lantern slides
should be loaned free of charge, broken
Caring for and furnishing flowers for the
sick. We turned out in uniform February
22, May 30 and July 4. Also on Flag Day
we officially raised the flag on the new
City Hall. Turned out under the direction
of the Mayor and helped to clean up the
city. We also helped to police the city
Hallowe'en.—Addison J. Stewart, Garrett,
Ind.
During the winter of 1913-14 our troop
fed the birds two bushels of grain and sev-
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