Publi.hed by: THE BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA Volume 3$. No. 8 April. 1958 Scoutmaster Jack Young, of paramount importance, and all the- Dear Jack: mechanical devices in the aeroplane would be of little avail-with the pos- APRIL, 1958 Last evening I read a most interest- sible exception of the radio, if it still ing article by an educationist, in which Chief for Canada worked. the writer pointed out the dangers of HIS EXCELLENCY What better place is there to do this THE RIGHT HONOURABLE automation. VINCENT MASSEY, C.H: type of training than in camp where Deputy Chief Scout Naturally, he did not suggest that many basic skills can be taught with JACKSON DODDS, C.B.E. Chief Executive Commissioner the machines and instruments, which a minimum of reliance upon mechanical FRED J. f'INLAY man is using more and more, were dan- gadgets? We must redouble Our efforts Editor gerous in themselves but he did suggest G. N. BEERS to keep the spirit of adventure alive in Secretary that man's increasing reliance on our boys by giving them realadventur- JUDY HARWOOD machines andrinsbruments-c-with a con- ous camping, and by teaching them to T HIS MONTH sequent lesse~ihi\eliance on his own meet situations through a reliance on powers and abilities-was dangerous. In theirown resources and their own in- PAGE other words, tfiat;:man's lack of training genuity. 306 METCALFE STREET ...... •...•... 174 to meet situations brought about by the Furthermore, and I think this is LETTERS TO THE EDITOR_....•. _.._ 175 failure of machines and instruments, on EDITORIAL _ _ _176 every bit as important, we must teach which he had learned to place implicit DIGEST _...... •...• 178 them the need .for strong spiritual ST. GEORGE'S DAY MESSAGE ...... •. 179 reliance, could have very dangerous values and high moral standards, which -NEW LISTING FOR SCOUT FiLMS_ ... 179 consequences. He ,said further that it no machine-no matter how complex- B.-P. CENTENARY FuND_ .....•...... 180 was not so much a case -of man, con- is capable of supplying them. CUBMASTERS' HAT BADGE Is fronted by 'and at the mercy of Thank you very much for the addi- CHANGED ....•...... •...... •...... 181 machines, but of man becoming a robot. tional contribution "from your gang. to TV PROMOTES SCOUTING _.. 181 The problem, as he saw it, was of man the B.-P. Centenary Fund. Your Court WE GIVE THE KIDS 'Too MUCH ... 18!l enslaving himself. of Honour's acceptance of the sugges- THE SCOUT OUTDOOR TRAIL_ .••.• 18!l-83 It seem~ to me that this age of auto- tion to turn over one week's dues to the SCOUTERS' BOOKSHELF _•.•...... 184 FUN IN THE PACK. 184 mation and gadgets presents a challenge Fund is sincerely appreciated. Please ROUND-UP OF TORONTO REGION 185 to Scouting, because of this ever-pre- tell them sq at the next meeting. BRINGING DUTY TO GOD INTO THE sent danger of man becoming a slave to Warmest regards to the family, LIFE OF THE PACK ...... •.... 186 the machine. Yours sincerely, PHOTOGRAPHY FROM BOATS _.. 187 You ..mentioned in your last letter WHAT'S THAT ONE?_ ...... •.•.... _.. 188 that there was questioning in certain WHY THE PIRANHA CAN NEVER quarters of the necessity-or even the INFEST CANADIAN WATERS_ 189 desirability-e-o] .boys learning to fend TRAINING COURSES .. 190 for themselves in the bush, because it EVERY SCOUT AND SCOUTER SHOULD KNOW How TO' 'BUILD was said the age of the pioneer was over VARIOUS FIRES : 191 and there was no occasion now, in this Chief Executive Commissioner. THE PATROL SYSTEM Al'<"DHow IT age of automation, for anyone to bother OPERATES _ 19!l to learn to do these things. This, surely, GAMES ...... •..... _...... •...... 193 is an example of one of the dangers ApPENDIX-"Scouting for pointed out by the writer of the article. Our cover picture Boys" 194-95 For instance, it is quite true that a great deal of otherwise unexplored ter- Published Monthly by the Canadian Generol Council, ritory is being made accessible .by The Boy Scouts Association means of the aeroplane, but what hap- .Spr'ing and Music-Don't we Subscription rate-$1.00 per year pens if the aeroplane is forced down? all look forward to those out- Authorized as second class matter at the Boy Scout training in first aid and in Post Office Department, Ottawa. All the art of survival could very well spell door park concerts. This Cub correspondence should be addressed to the difference between life and death. Canadian Headquarters, 306 Metcalf. St., is enjoying the music of an Ottawa 4, Ontario. Certainly these things would become R.C.A.F. band. l April, 1958] THE [page 175 I Unfortunately we h'ave Leaders of these "Senior Cub Troops" boasting "Johnny won't IJe twelve until next month and he is already Second Class". Who are they kidding? Johnny isn't Second. Class but his Scouter is. Scouters who run this kind of Troop will never have anything different to run. Don't misunderstand me, I am not against older boys shouldering some of the responsibilities of adult leadership, but let's give them something in return. If Scouters aim 'their programmes at the older boy level they will not only retain Dear Sir: much and they hope that their small dona- these boys but they will attract others who We .have sent you some of the latest tion will help in some way to make Cub- are either new to Scouting or have previ- editions of our Troop newspaper, the Owl bing and. Scouting even greater. ously left t!he Troop. Hoot, whi h we have published regularly There is also a snap shot of a guest we The younger boys will enjoy Scouting for over . year now, (the Troop is only had at one of our Pack meetings. The just as much and will strive all -the harder two years old), and this month we are chimp's name is 'Jimmy' and is .owned by to meet this higher standard. printingrt e tenth edition. So far we have Mr. Culimore of Victoria; he had been out This is not meant to be a 'criticism of • contacted other Troops publishing news- of the jungle only four months when the Scouting in British Columbia or in the papers bu we would like to trade with picture was taken. The Cubs certainly en- Comox Valley. I have been active in the more Troo s in Canada, the United States joyed 'Jimmy'. Movement as a Cub, Scout, Rover and and Overseas. Yours sincerely, Scouter in three provinces over a period of I am a f!ithful reader of The Scout Leader G. W. Somner, CM, some years. The above is a conclusion and The IJnior Leader and find them excel- 21st Victoria 1st Parkdale Pack', B.C.· drawn from personal observations during lent for idF.as and information on Scouting .that time. I would appreciate hearing the in the re~t of Canada. On reading The views of other Scouters. Scout, thet English Scouting magazine, I Yours sincerely, was very I[lUch impressed with the column Ronald W. Hawkins, entitled the "Council of Thirteen" which District Scoutmaster, is a trainirlg course for Patrol Leaders and Comox Valley District, B.C. 'also with the fact that the Patrol Leaders wrote 'in their criticisms a~d suggestio~s. Why not [have a column m The [unior NEW FROM JOHNSON'S WAX RESEARCH Leader based on this line? Editor Jim MacKinnon, 17th Sydney Troop, 31 Leonard St., Dear Sir: , Sydney, N.S. May I say a few words about the older The exchange of Troop or Group * boys in our Troops. It seems that we are newspapers can be great fun and we always wondering why they leave Scouting urge interested readers to contact Mr. and what we can do to retain them. MacKinnon direct. The reason we lose them is obvious--ethey lose interest in the programme. Not THE Dear Sin programme as it should be but the pro- Recently I reread the story of lamie's gramme that their Scouters are providing. Dream as itold in Gilcraft's Wolf Cubs. At Their decision to leave is a carefully con- that time it occurred to me that a story, sidered move and they cannot be criticized written to Cubmasters and based on the for it. The same cannot be said for their theme of their trip through the Jungle, Leaders; if they spent a little more time might be of some help to those who haven't "carefully considering" they would be less quite achieved the' proper balance between open to criticism. discipline and happiness, .or between work But all the older boys do not leave Scout- and play, etc. ing. One frequently sees Troops with a I am' enclosing the story I wrote on this small number of older boys and less fre- theme. Whether it has any value to Leaders quently Troops with a good proportion of LOrlger protection in difficulties I am not able to judge, but older boys. The former situation is the rea- if you can use it or parts of it, fine! son for this letter. agairist biting insects I continue to enjoy and use The Scout These Scouts seem to be the forgotten Johnson'~ OFF! is the clear, non- Leader. people in Scouting. They are little more greasy, li~uid insect repellent in handy Sincerely, than the Leader's personal fag. No part of aerosol f~rm-to chase away all kinds Cubmaster Enid T. Alien, the programme is directed towards them. of bugs before they bite. Guaranteed to 1st Barons, Alta., Pack. They are "ex-officio" Leaders at an age protect tram mosquitoes for more * Jamie's Dream will appear in the when they should be getting real adventure than 5 hdurs-protects against black next issue of The Scout Leader. out of Scouting. Hies, tickk, etc. OFF! has a pleasant In these Troops, the Scouter devotes all odour, is resistant to water or pers- Dear Sir: his time to his many younger boys who piration, won't rub off under normal Enclosed find a $5.00 money order to be "need so much instruction-they have so' put towards the B.-P. Centenary Fund much to learn". I agree that they have a use! Try OFF! from our Pack which is the 21st Victoria lot to lear~ but after all chaps, ,they do Also in shaker type bottle Ist Parkdale. Our Pack enjoysCubbing so have seven years to learn it. Page 176] THE SCOUT LEADER [April, 1958 • • • EDITORIAL •

The Boy Scout Movement gramme idea and not being able to our Stores Department, is a faith- started ds a direct result of the find an adequate reference, turned ful reproduction of the Founder's writings ~f its founder, Lord Baden- once again to final edition, edited to bring it up P{)well. IWhen 'this outstanding and found what we were looking for to date with our present rules soldier discovered that a training and more. Like many readers, we (1956) . In addition there is a sec- manual he had written for the had looked at page 61 of the Scout tion entitled, "The Story of 'B.-P.'" British army was being adapted by Brotherhood Edition many times by Wi1liam Hillcourt of the Boy .English )'choolteachers and boys, and presumed that I had seen all Scouts of America, and the Chief's he decided to reconstruct some of there was to be seen. However, I Last Message. In the foreword the his ideas and re-write them so that missed one piece of B.-P.'s humour Founder writes, "So, go ahead,. they would be more directly ap- which appears on the bottom of the read the hook, practise all that it pealing to boys. Thus Scouting for page in a line drawing of a tomb- teaches you, and I hope you will Boys was written. Originally it ap- stone. This is how it reads, "Here have half as good a time as I have peared in fortnightly parts in a lies in silent clay Miss Afabella had as a Scout". boy's paper and eventually it was Young, who on the ~lst of May To this statement I would only collected,' edited and published in began to hold her tongue". The add that if you have not already book form. The book was such a training value of this statement is had the delightful experience of tremendous success that it was al- nil but it made me remember that reading this book, written by one most immediately translated into the most important thing about of the most outstanding men of the several languages and at the pre- Scouting is that it must be a happy present century, please accept this sent time has been printed in al- affair for boys. And so it goes from invitation to do so and encourage most every known language. page to page in this wonderful book the boys about you to discover the As a direct result of the publica- for boys and boy-men. adventure of Scouting for Boys. tion of this book,one ()fthe greatest One would naturally expect that youth movements the world has everyone associated with the ever known came into being. Movement would want to read A Little Fellow Follows Me It has been said that it is the Scouting for Boys .. Certainly it A careful man I want to be. world's third best-seller but even should be in the personal library A little fellow follows me; or every Scouter, Quite apart from if this statement.is challenged it is I do not dare to go astray, the actual programme idea material still a clear indication of the popu- For fear he'll go the self-same it contains, it is really quite amaz- larity of the book. It has been used way. ing how this book stimulates the as the basis for hundreds of thous- * * ands of other books and articles thinking process of those who are * leading boys. I cannot once escape his·eyes, within the Movement and in other What'er he sees me do, he tries; The drawings, alone, are fascinat- organizations and youth associa- Like me he says he's going to be, ing both from a humourous point tions throughout the world. The The little chap who follows me. methods outlined in the original of view and from the emphasis they \ publication were hailed as a revo- give to some of the points being ** * lution in education and each re- made in the text. B.~P. was noted He thinks that I am good and fine, vision by the founder consolidated for his sense of observation and Believes in every word of mine; this position. these drawings show very clearly The base in me he must not see, this facet of his character. . The little chap who follows me. These are only a few of the many, I Like many other great books, \ many things that can be said of **I * Scouting for Boys. It is a truly out- Scouting for Boys is as alive today I must remember as I go, standing book. It seems that every as it was when it first revealed to Through summer's sun and time you. open it you find some- boys the, exciting game of Scout- winter's snow; thing new or refreshing. Just re- ing. The World Brotherhood Edi: I am building for the years to be cently we were looking for a pro- tion, which is the one soldthrough , That little chap who fo1lowsme. B.P. said:

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• Tracking • Woodcraft '!;" • Physical Fitness • Emergencies • Campaigning Scout Craft Order through your local Scout • Distributor or The. Stor~ Depart- ment, 306 Metcalfe Stre t, Ottawa • Camping 4, Ontario. Page 178]1 THE SCOUT LEADER [April, 1958 I

Attention .Rcdio Hams! Cubs and Scouts of the part they can Country-its Soil and Minerals, its DATE~May 10 to 11. TIME-any play in Conservation and to focus their Forests, Waters and Wildlife. time from midnight on Friday, May 9 attention on it through yarns, appropri- until midnight on Sunday, May 11 ate films, hikes, projects, etc. Good Turn (local times) . WAVE-BAND-any Conservation is still our theme for We recently received an account of amateur wave-band and with any '58 and our Conservation pledge is still a particularly thoughtful 'Good Turn' equipment consistent with licensing re- as appropriate today as it ever was. which the Scouts of the 8rd St. Cath- gulations. arines, Onto Troop have been carrying All amateurs (SC(JUts) participating Conservation Pledge out for the past three years, that of are reminded that' they 'must strictly I give my Pledge as a Canadian to stencilling name outlines on the' store observe their licence regulations. Save and faithfully to Defend from windows of the city, thus enabling the The idea came to the organizer fol- waste the Natural Resources of My blind to find their way more easily. lowing the success of the amateur short- wave radio station set-up at the Jubilee , last year, when 'contact'rwas made with over eighty countries. It is hoped that Scout radio amateurs throughout the world will make contact and thus further the bonds of inter- national friendship and brotherhood which unite the Scout Movement. Apart from individual participation it is hoped that radio stations will be set up in Scout Headquarters and camp- sites with the co-operation of local amateur radio societies and clubs. The B0Y, Scout "Jamboree-on-the- Air" is not a contest and there will be no prizes for the operator making the most contacts. A special station is planned to be in operation from the International Scout- ers Training Centre at , Nr. London, England.

National Wild Life Week April 6-13 Jack Miner, the great Canadian conservationist, was born on April 10, 1865. ' _ Cubs and Scouts of the Montreal, Quebec, Region rallied to the support By a unanimous vote the members of the Montreal Children's Hospital by contributinrl part of their savings and funds towards the cost of a new X-ray camera. of the House of Commons and Senate , This project was started in 1954 and spread to centres outside Montreal. passed a bill ten years ago creating In December 1954 the Hospital received $290.71; r,n April 1955, $1l1.54 was National Wild Life Week to be held added and in May 1956 another $125.09 was donated. , during the week that the anniversary The present cheque is for $252.33 and represents contributions up to of Jack Miner's birth occurs. December 31st, 1957, and brings the grand total of contributions to $779.67. This year that week is April 6-18. The approximate COSt of a new camera is $750.00. It is not only a tribute to one of Cub Gregory Miller, 8, of Montreal East and' a long-term patient at the Canada's outdoor personalities but an hospital presented the cheque to Mr. John H. Molson, president of the Hospital. opportunity to remind the public of Miss Ida Thompson of Montreal East is the CJbmaster and has served the and awaken interest in Conservation patients fo~ the past four years holding Pack meetings at 7.00 p.rn, every Tuesday. of all our wild life. Work in the Hospital was started about ten years ago by Scouter Philip This National Wild Life W~k will Zukerman and was carried on by members of the Montreal District Ladies' been opportune time to remind your Auxiliary when he left to go to the U.S.A.

I I 1 April, 195$] THE SCOUT LEADER '[page 179 ST. GEORGE'S DAY, By MAJ.-'GEN. D. C. SPRY Director of the Boy Scouts International Bureau

This St. George's Day will find me in yet achieved a reasonable, orderly and the Far !fast and it seems appropriate friendly community of peoples. If real to remind Scouts and Scouters every- progress is to be made we shall need a where of the import-ance of encouraging corresponding number of technicians, the growth of the Movement in this doctors and teachers for the future. part of tie world. Above all.we need to ensure that the rising generation become citizens of real There ~re a million Scouts in the Far character, eager to play an active and East Ass ciations and many more boys useful part in society and with a wish to j in. The National Associations breadth of vision that will place them will make this possible by their own above petty prejudice and intolerance. enthusiastic efforts but I feel sure en- couragement, friendly talks and ex-' We now have a great world-wide change ofl ideas from other parts of the Movement of more than 8 million mem- world wil help them to do all that is bers. As we move forward from our necessarYrto provide the opportunity', 50th anniversary year we must seek to for more, oys to enjoy the benefits of conduct our programme so that the in Asia - and other continents - who Scouting .. .boys of 1958 will provide the qualities want to be Scouts. Let each one of us, In the countries of Asia, and in many of good citizenship and leadership in wherever we are, do all we can to make other parts of the world, there is still the next decades. these hopes come true. an enormous number of problems to be There are still legions of dragons to be This sort of challenge St. George solved, social, economic and educational. laid low. Therefore on this St. George's would have willingly undertaken. What Internationally, no-one can feel we have Day let us-think of the millions of boys are YOU doing about it?

NEW LISTING. FOR SCOUT From Canadian Film Inst. Pennsylvania, in July 1957, with 50,000 with handicapped boys. It shows the in attendance including 364 Canadian great w6rk being done in Handicapped Boy Scout film rentals are handled Scouts and Scouters. Rental charge Scout 1roups and emphasizes the fact for the Canadian General Council of $2.00. / that good work can be done by regular The Boy Scouts Association by the Canadian Film Institute, a non-profit "Baden-Powell, Chief Scout of Scout Groups accepting handicapped film agency located at 142 Sparks the World," is the first film record boys into their membership. This black Street, Ottawa, from whom all general of the life of the Founder of the Boy 'and white sound film has a running Scout films can be ordered direct. Scout Movement which started with time of 30 minutes. Rental charge $3.00. an experimental camp of 20 boys on Several new 16 mm films have been "ComeiAlong to Philmont," is a Brownsea Island' in 1907 and which recently added to the Scout section of ' fast moving, 11 minute sound on colour today has a world membership of the Canadian Film Institute library film designed to give boys and leaders including the following: 7,500,000 in 67 countries. This black and white, sound film, which has a a glimpse ,of the Scouting adventures "JrubHee Jamboree," a .sO-minute running time of 40 minutes, features in store for them at the '127,000 acres sound on colour film record of the several of B.-P.'s own original sketches of the Boy Scouts of America Philmont Jubilee Jamboree-Indaba-Moot held at as well as clips from newsreels taken Scout Ranch in New Mexico. A stand- Sutton Coldfield, England, in August throughout his colourful career. Rental ing invitation has been extended to re- 1957. This film.gives boys' views of the charge $4.00. gistered Canadian Scouts and Scouters event held to mark' the 50th anniver- to visit Philmont after obtaining the sary of Scouting and the centenary of "Pan Pacific Jamboree," is a short, black and white, sound film necessary I permission through their the birth of Lord Baden-Powell of Gil- Provincial Scout Headquarters and, the well, Founder of the Boy Scout Move- record of the Jamboree held at Clifford Boy Scouts of America. Rental charge ment. Some 35,000 Scouts, Rovers, and Park, Melbourne, Australia, Dec. 1955- $l.50. Scouters, including 1,497 Canadians, Jan. 1956. Canada flew a contingent of attended. Rental charge $4.00. eight Scouts and Scouters to this inter- None of the above films are obtain- esting event "down under". Rental able from Canadian Scout Head- "Banners Over Valley Forge," charge $1.0(:}. quarlers. They should be ordered direct a 15-minute sound, colour film of the Fourth National Jamboree of the Boy "These Our Brothers," is a won- from The Canadian Film Institute, 142 Scouts of America held 'at Valley Forge, derful new British film on Scouting Sparks Street, Ottawa. Page 180] THE SCOUT LEADER [April, 1958

~ $50,000 Have You Contributed to the-- B.-P. CENTENARY FUND Our Canadian Objectiv.e for This Fund Is $50,000.

Brought forward $7,534.15 1st Highland Creek "C" Pack, 2nd Etobicoke "A" Pack _ 3.60 Central Region Cubs _ 3.25 1st Highland Creek 1st Kemano Scout Troop and "B" Pack _ 3.40 Group Committee, 1st Highland Creek Troop _ 4.80 Demano, B.C. _ 45.55 1st Downsview Rover Crew__ 1.00 $40,000 Ist Hopedale Troop, Ist Downsview Pack _ 3.00 •.. !. Sea Scouts, 1st Weston Cub Pack. _ 2.60 Hopedale, Labrador _ 5.00 1st Richmond Hill New Westminster District Scout Mothers' Auxiliary __ 5.15 Preliminary Course _ 5.00 Ist Mimico Troop, _ 4.80 91st Vancouver Cub Pack _ 6.00 2nd Scarboro West Pack _ 4.10 1st Port Alice Pack _ 20.00 2nd WiIlowdale Troop ------3.20 1st Port AIice Troop _ 20.00 3rd Alderwood "A" Troop _ 2.40 1st Port Alice Group _ 4000 3rd Weston Troop _ 3.20 1st Comox Troop - _ 3.00 3rd Downsview Group Corn. 2.05 2nd Comox Troop , _ 7.50 3rd Downsview "A" Pack _ 1.50 . Bloomfield Group _ 2.15 3rd Downsview "B" Pack _ 1.50 1st Moncton Group _ 2.00 3rd Downsview "8" Troop __ 1.00 $30,000 West Bathurst "B" Troop ._ 3.00 4th Downsview Group _ 3.00 ."1. West Bathurst "A" Troop _ 2.86 4th Toronto "B" Pack _ 4.00 Hampton Group _ 3.00 5th Toronto Rover Crew _ 3.50 Fredericton District _ 19.17 5th Humber West "A" Pack 1.80 Judean Group (Saint John) 5.00 5th Toronto Troop _ 3.20 Scouters' Conference _ 23.58 5th Downsview Group _ 4.80 Germain St. Baptist Group _ 1.00 6th Downsview Group _ 3.30 1st LewisviIle .. _ 1.00 6th Toronto Ladies' Aux. _ 5.00 3rd Woodstock Pack. _ 1.00 10th Etobicoke Central Lancaster Baptist Group _ 3.00 "B" Pack _ 4.80 Queenstown Group _ 300 42nd Toronto Troop _ 1.60 45th Toronto Pack _ _ ••.• $2.0,000 "I'roupe Scout No. 8 _ 10.00 4.05 6th Timmins Wolf Cub Pack 10.15 66th Toronto Pack _ 7.20 6th Timmins Cubs Scouts 69th Toronto Troop _ 3.30 Ladies' Auxiliary _ 50.00 95th Toronto Troop _ 3.20 130th Toronto Troop _ 1.60 Timmins Boy Scouts Assn., _ 25.00 134th Toronto Cub Pack _ 10th Hamilton Troop 13.25 145th Toronto Cub Pack _ (Ryerson Church) 2.50 147th Toronto "A" Pack _ 5.00 Hamilton, Onto _ 10.00 153rd Toronto "A" Pack _ 5.10 No. 2 A Picton Cub Pack, 153rd Toronto "B" Pack _ Picton, Onto _ 2.60 2.00 153rd Toro"to "C" Pack _ 1.60 17th Niagara Falls Cub Pack, 153rd Toronto Troop _ 5.60 Niagara Falls, Ont, _ 5.35 153rd Toro+to Group Corn. 6.60 • $10,000 1st Pickering Cub Pack, 20Ist Toron~o Cub Pack _ 2.70 Pickering, Onto _ .25 229th TorOl~toRover Crew _ 1.00 2nd Minnow Lake Cubs, Onto 5.00 235th Toro,to Troop _ 3.20 Delhi Local Scout Assn., 237th Toronto Pack _ 3.00 Delhi, Onto _ 25.00 Mr. A. E. Plfddon------1.00 38th Calgary Wolf Cub Pack 10.00 Rev. R. W. Langlands _ 18.40 2nd New Westminster Wolf Black Creek Area Staff _ .70 Cub Pack _ 2.00 York Central Area _ 25.55 Mr. E. G. Hialliday _ Grenfell, Sask., Scouts and 2.00 Cubs _ 3.80 3rd Swift Current, Sask., PO~c!~::s l-~~:~~~:------10.00 Cub Pack _ 5.50 The Hafleybury Scout Group, Hrileybury, Ont. __ 15.65 Preliminary Troop Course, 34th Vancouver Se, Gr., St. Nipawin, Sask per O. K. Zander _ 3.66 10.15 Whitewood Group _ ~:::~::et~.~:------10.00 "B" Troop, ~th Charlotte- Fillmore, Sask., Group _ 5.00 town Gro';tp ------5.00 9th Wolf Cub Pack, Foremost (Alberta) Scout Windsor, Onto _ 10.00 Troop, Cub Pack & Group 25th Seeonee Cub Pack, CODIllliUee _ 25.00 Windsor, Onto _ 2.00 R. A. Walpole, 1st Highland Creek 1957 Gilwell Course _ 10.00 Group Committee _ 8.20 B.C. Trainees _ 17.58 April, 1958] THE SCOUT LEADER [page 181 I Ist Peach,and Troop _ 10.00 Ist Kersley Paek _ 1.00 Maple Ridge Piu, TV PROMOTES SCOUTINCi Meado~s District _ 10.00 There have been several instances of co~ners for instruction.The Emcee Burnaby Ifeaders _ 6.15 late where TV has given time to the walked around and visited each Patrol Specialization Course, direct promotion of Scouting, the latest Ist Bra'orne Cub Pack _ 6.50 with the Scoutmaster, (Assistant Pro- being in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. A vincial CommissionerW. H. Richards), IstL~::i"!{gB~~~-~~-~~:------2.00 half-hour programme devoted to the asking questions of the Scouts about North Oklmagan District illustration of Scouting methods was what they were doing. The activities Wol~ C~bs (Cub's Own televised prior to the financial cam- consisted of First Aid (stretcher making Service) Vernon, B.C. _ 15.00 paign of the Cape Breton District's and hoisting an injured person onto it), 8th Ric""ond Group, Association. net knitting and splicing, lashings, Richmond, B.C. _ 65.00 The two-part programme opened block and tackle tripod making and with a Cub Pack giving a grand howl, Total as of Feb. 7th $8,372.60 knotting. A commentary was given on the Cub promise and then demonstrat- the jungle dance, openings, etc. ing a compass game and the Hunger Dance of Kaa. Three Patrols from dif- The criticism of the production was ·· ..·.. ··..·1··..···.. ··..·..·.. ·.. ·.. ··.... ···.. ferent groups took part in the second most favourable. The good publicity half and after the was for our Movement from this type of C~BMASTERS' given, they went to individual Patrol event is immeasurable. MAT BADGE .k CHANGED The Executive Committee of the Canadian General Council at its meeting held in Windsor, On- tario, in January, decided to change, the Cubmasters' Hat Badge to a plume similar to that worn by other Scouters with the exception that it will carry a Wolf's Head in the centre. The plumes will be coloured in the same way as those worn by Scoutmasters as follows: A.C.M.-Red C.M.-Green D.C.M.-White For male Cubmasters plumes will be worn in the same position as are Scoutmasters' plumes. For ladies, the plume will be worn in the same relative position on the beret or sports type hat. The reason for the change is that the present badge being an enamelled product produces as much as 50 per cent Iosses in manufacture due to shipping and discolouration. This keeps the price high and recent increases in production costs would call for a retail price of $~.~5. The new type can be sold as cheaply as the Scoutmasters' plume which sells at the moment for $1.25. The old type of C.M.'s Hat Badge may continue to be worn but no more will be sold after present stocks are exhausted. P.O. & R. will be amended to conform. These are two shots from the recent TV programme in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, ...... which illustrated Scouting methods and techniques • Page 182J THE SCOUT LEADER [April, 1958 WE- GIVE THE KIDS TOO MUCH (By C¥RUS EATON, in Anterican Magazine, 1950) I Writing of an experiment conducted by his own children he says: The conclusions I have reached is that instinctively and basically our young people don't want success without sweat, or security in place of oppor- tunity. The ki4s will do very well indeed if, instead o] lavish toys and gifts, we give them a chance to work. I believe that the blame for this "'world-owes-me-a-li"Ving" philosophy can be traced back to the parents- especially the well-to-do and comfort- ably fixed. We give our kids too much. Camping is essential to Scouting and to the development Too many of us, especially those of us who had to struggle when we were of the Boy's character. youngsters, have thought that we were being kind to our own children in spar- ing them the struggles we went through. ur greatest opportunity; our greatest successes and progress are in At Deep Cove Farms (his summer O outdoor Troop meetings,Patrol and Troop hikes, overnights and place) there is considerable opportunity for boating. Available are canoes, dories camps. and a motorboat. -Nevertheless, last summer my grandchildren spent three days snagging logs that drifted into as ~ Troop Scouter, along with your Court of ~onour, hold the key shore, tying them together, putting up a sail, and taking everybody who'd go, Uwhich opens the door to the Scout Outdoor Trail. along for a ride. To them, making a crude craft, it la Ruck Finn, was much more fun than sailing in a ready made mining in the majority of Scout requirements can be, and should be boat. To me this just goes to prove that boys and girls as a rule appreciate ,accomplished outdoors. something they have made through their own efforts more than something that is handed to them. There seems to be nothing that can surpass the satis- Develop a tradition for being an outdoor Troop. faction that comes from creating some- thing. Of one thing I am sure: No matter what type of society we have in the utdoo.r activities-i-the fun, adventure and natural love of hiking, future, people are going to have to O camping, nature .lore and woodcraft is one of the main attractions work. If a youngster is trained or has opportunity to work in the present of the Scout programme. society, he is going to be willing to fight to preserve that society. It is only when youngsters are unable to meet existing ur year's programme should ensure that such Scouts get at least competition that they start looking for Isms. O 10 days under canvas with the Troop or with his Patrol: I can give you this assurance. There is no lack of ambition, resourcefulness, initiative and enterprise among our equirements for outdoor tests are as designed to lead the Scout in boys and girls. If we grown-ups will only restrain our impulsive tendencies R logical stages and with increasing challenge from Tenderfoot through to give the children too much and do to First Class and beyond. too much for them, and if we will help them reject the idea that the world owes them a living, and offer them responsibility, we need not worry about cout outdoor training is progressive. what they are or what they will be. s THE SCOUT LEADER [page 183 Page 184] THE SCOUT LEADER [April,1958

Fun In the Pack "I would like to make a comment on the training of Akelas, if I may, as I feel that many Cuhmasters take Cub- bing too seriously and consequently they do not have much fun with their Packs. At Preliminary Training Courses, it should be stressed that we must adhere to a certain standard, but there are ways of doing this so that the standards do not become too staid. I have seen well run Packs where the Akela is doing a good job according to The Lan~ and People of dealt with but this is the main theme. the hooks, but he has forgotten that he Denmar The author was one of the great navi- is dealing with boys eight and up. He By Regina d Spink gators of our time and made a great could get the same results by making Published y The Macmillan Company, contribution to ·air navigation early in his instruction in the form of games Toronto its history.' In this book he draws to and fun; he seems to feel that, to get Price: $1.1Cl our attention the importance of obser- the instruction across, he must conduct vatin, and the use of all our senses in his Pack similar to a school room for The lan~ and People of finding direction. He pays tribute to instruction. I think that the Pack which those from whom he has drawn ideas has instruction in the form of games Malaya and Singapore and stories, remembers it better and and training and then goes on to ex- By Joanne Moorel therefore enjoys Cubbing far more. We Published myThe Macmillan Company, pand on many of their techniques. Of all strive for this, but I do feel that it Toronto I the Founder of Scouting he says, "One is not 'emphasized nearly enough to the Price: $1.50 man, Lord Baden-Powell,the first Chief new Akela." The two books listed above are the Scout, built a whole movement on -An excerpt from a Part I Wood . latest additions to the Land and People watching and listening". This is an ex- Badge Course. , series being· published by The Mac- tremely useful book for Scoutmasters miIIan Company. Like the other books who want to teach real nature lore and in this series, they are brisk, easy-to- combine it with estimations, pathfind- read little books which will give a .ing, map and compass work, Starman young reader a sharp picture of a country and its people without filling badge and a host of other Scouting ill all the details. Several boys and girls activities. We would recommend it of Scout and Guide age have been asked highly as a Scouters' reference book. CREATIVE ARTISTS to read these books by your reviewer and their reaction has been that they COMMERCIAL want to g(')on and find out more about PHOTOGRAPHERS the countries and their people. The 1958 Information Please ~. illustrations in the books are adequate Almanac PHOTO·ENGRAVERS CONsideringthe size of the books.and J;3yDan Golenpaul ELECTROTYPERS the publishing price. At a time when Published by Brett-MacMillan Ltd., we should be encouraging our young- S TE REO TV'P ER S sters to look wide and learn to think Toronto Price-paper-backed, $1.40 internationally, these books are most .~ WAX LINE welc6me. We would recommend them hard-bound, $2.50 ENGRAVERS as gifts or as worthwhile additions to This is one of the most useful and Group libraries. They have been used fascinating books we have had the OFFSET PLATES with success as part of the reading re- pleasure of reviewing for some time. It quirement for Wolf Cubs and for the RUBBER, would be impossible to list or sum- Scout Reader Proficiency Badge. ~ .. PARA·PLASTIC marize all the- information contained PLATES Nature Is Your Guide in the book because it is a summary itself of a vast amount of knowledge. By Harol€l Catty NEWSPAPER There are chapters designed to give FEATURES Published by Collins, 10 Dyas Road, Don Mills, Onto harried parents a quick refresher course ADVERTISING OR algebra so that they will he in a Price: $3.50 ~ " better position to answer questions SERVICES This is one of the most fascinating collections of outdoor techniques we raised by their children's homework, rapid grip and have had the pleasure of reviewing for figures on world population with many some time. The book deals mainly with variations and hosts of other useful methods of finding direction without information. We would suggest that this the use of man-made instruments. is a valuable book for all Scoutersand Naturail~ other associated skills are would highly recommend it. I S~ed J'H£SU"FU"'" 'WITH "OFFICIAL" EQU'IPMENT 1. OFFICIAL SWEAT SHIRTS Swell on hikes, at camp on cool evenings. Heavy-weight sweat shirts made of cotton yarn, fleece-lined for comfort.

Bays' medium 128-30) Boys' large 132-34) Price. . .. $1.95

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2. POPLIN JACKET

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3. OFFICIAL T-SHIRTS CUB, SCOUT,) SEA SCOUT Quality white cotton shirt with printed crest Boys' medium 128-30) Boys' large 132-34) DON'TFORGET: Price. .. . $1.25 • Scout Hat Press $2.25 Men's small 134-36) Men's medium 138-40) • Poncho Raincoat $7.25 Men's large 142-44) Price ,., $1.50

4. CAMP BLANKET

All wool in Scout Green colour KHAKi DRILL SHORTS approved -for campweor. Elastic Size 56" x 75" $8,95 side gussets. Suppl ied in even S. GROUNDSHEET sizes, 22 to 32. Price $2.50 each Made from black, waterproof rubber with corner

grommets. Size 34" x 78". Wt. 23,4 lbs. $2.95

6. FIELDCAP 7. SWIM TRUNKS Made of lightweight material in Scout Trim, colourful, quick drying I Zipper Green colour pocket: support. Green with yellow Sports type pattern piping. $1.50 Boys' sizes 10-12-14 and 16 years...... $2.75

Men's sizes 30-32-34-36 and 38 waist. . $3.25 1. CAMP COOKING POTS The answer to any cooking .problem. The heavy gouge aluminium Pots are 1-2-4 qt. capacity and the Iids make excellent fry pans. Detachable boil handles. The kit nests together for compact camping •..•_ _ __ ...•...... •...... _ ...... $7..95

2. PATROL COOKING KIT All you need for patrol cooking is con- tained in this heavy gauge aluminium kit 2 qt. 3 qt , 5 qt. pots and 10" fry pan with bai! handle. Nest together and secured with strap $9.95

3. CAMP STOVE AND C:;RILL Made of rugged steel with a moveable firepan, this stove can adjust for simmer, broil, or frying. Use charcoal or other hard fuel. Length 18" x 11%" Ht. 13Yl "...... •...... _...... •.....__...... Cooking Grid - mode of heavy steel rods with oprioht fire inserting into ground. Folds flat for easy carrying (not shown)...... $3.25 4. EATING SET

Stainless steel one-piece construction.

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With carrying case _... ••_ $1.95 5. DINNERWARE SET Contained in 0 handy roll-up case, one fork. meat slicer, spatula, fruit knife, basting spoon, Plate, bowl, mug and saucer of ladle, potato peeler, can opener and bread sturdy material knife . $5.95 ·1·.·. - ...... Price Plate. .95 8. WATER BUCKET Bowl. _ .75 Cup...... 55 Wedge shope, waterproof. 5qucer.. .75

Holds 10 pts. ...,...... $.1.95...... 6. CAMP COOKING & EATING SET I 7. INDI~IDUAL COOK KIT Mode of heavy gouge aluminium, this set includes 3 pots, 2 fry pons with detachable handles, cocoa pot, 4 plates, 4 cups _...... •. Extra cups (each)...... •...... •.....•.._ ...... _..._...... • Extra plates (each) "Tofl" CAMP GEAR DEPENDABLE SHELTER ... SNOOZIN COMFORT. .. Just check these terrific camp tested" pieces of equipment designed for you • OFFICIAL SCOUT PACKS AND BAGS 1. DUNNAGEBAG

All are made of top quclitv, water repellent duck; 36" long by 12" dia. $3.95 adjustable web strops. Rated .rops in the field Easy to pack, easy to tote, easy on cost,' ., 2. SCOUT HIKE BAG 3. PACK SACK AND PACKBOARD 4. SCOUT 3 inside pockets . .._..$2.75 makes back-packing a cinch.Lots of room far RUCSAC extra equipment. Lashing cord supplied. 2 outside pockets, 2. CUB HIKE BAG Pack Sack . $9.95 main sack 20" ·Similar to. Scout Bag Design $1.95 Pack Board _ _ _.._ $9.95 x 19" $4.5D 5. NORWEGIAN RUCSAC attached to a tubular frame in a way to keep the sack away from the body. Comfortable, easily carried ...._. _ _.. ..__ $24,95

6. OFFICIAL TENTS Scout Tent "'::1 Tan colour treated to be water and Designed' for comfort and long wear, these tents' mildew proof .' x 5' 'with 2' walls complete with poles and pegs _ _..__ _...... $1..8.95 ore made from B oz. waterproof duck, and ore made to rigid specificotions. Wooden Tent Pegs (not illustrated) - (per doz.) Dining Fly - 14' x 17' complete with poles . 9" _.._._ _ _ _ $1.00 IS" $1.50 and pegs _ _...... $44...... 00 12"_ _...... $1.25 18" ._...... $..1....75. Wall Tent - durable khaki shade, ample headroom 7. SAFARI COT 8' x 9' with 3' wall complete with recognized the world over as the strongest and most poles & pegs _ _ _.._..__.._ _ _._...... $44.00 comfortable folding camp bed. Specially strengthened 9' x 12' with 3' wall complete with canvass, steel frame with alloy fittings, make this a poles & pegs __.__ _ _ _.._ ___ $54.~ durable item. Length 6' width 30", height 8Yz", Weight 10 Ibs. .. __ _...... $14...... 9.5.... Pup Tent - a popular 2 boy tent. Jointed poles. Wt. 6 Ibs. 8. NYLON SLEEPING BAG Length 8', Width 4'4" Ht. 3'4" 90% fine curled chicken feathers and 10% goose complete with poles and feathers insulation, nylon covering inside and out in pegs _ _._ _. $7.95 an olive green shade. A· high quality sleeping bag. Wedge shaped the size is 78" x 30" tcoerinc to 14" Overnighter - (as shown) can be at the foot. Has a 24" zipper opening. pitched in many ways. Made of Wt. 41,.2 Ibs. __._.. ______$29.95 Iight weight green, water repellent fabric. Length 71,.2', 9. CAMPERS SLEEPING BAG width 8', Ht. 6' Poles and Wool bat insulation, cotton drill cover. Lining in long pegs not provided ~1'.'5 wearing, soft brushed cotton. Pillow attoched and full zipper opening. Size 12" x 34". Complete with corrying boO ._.__ _ _...... $10.95 CAMP TOOLS

These tools ore mode of high grade materials throughout. They'll give you y;ars of dependable service. OFFICIAL SCOUT COMPASSES Felling Axe - 3j,2 Ibs _ . $4.95 $1.95

Sheath . $1.00 Folding Sow $2.50 You nome it.Over hill & dale, mapping, measuring, direction finding. These precision built "official" Scout Hand Axe (not shown) . $2.95 Pocket Sow .75 compasses fit right in. They're accurate, easy to read. Sharpening Stone _...... $1.00 Silva..Type - Voyager __ . Rambler _ . Scout (as shown) . Leedowl Compass (as shown) _ _. Pocket Compass ___ ..

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1. TOILET IT 5. POT L1FTER All you need tor good grooming in this compact kit. Comb, brush, A very useful and procticcl tool .85 toothbrush anp soap container, mirror, focecloth . $3.50 6. HUNTER LANTERN f Ideal for camp use, swivel head - (with battery) $4.95 l 2. WATER BOTTLE Stoinless aluminium, holds 1 qr...... •....•..•....••....•...... $3.50..... 7. FLASHLIGHT 3. MATCH BOX L shaped, 3..way switch 400 ft. beam $2.95 Bross, nickle ..plated, waterproof .95 ~::~:cc:~..s~···~::~==~:~::::~:::::::::::::=::::::~~::::::::::::~~:::::::=:::::=:::::~::.:: $2.45 4. SPINNING ROPE 8. MONEY POUCH Lots of fun and exercise with this 20 ft. rope $1.95 Brown leather, snap iastimer, loops for attaching to belt .95 1.9') ,.1') Shi(\e ~\, ,.sO Shoe · . . ~i' . ,.1') seVllng per 1""'...... 9 ~Iags . SignalIIn el 1"'" - , . slic\<.s ? ~\ag ,.00 c",,,,j>.,,,1!> •...... ,.00 ~~ .' ..•r••·· VJolt eu'o ...... •.....•... _ ...... •...... •. 1 scoul •...... - ..•...•\'oel ...... , BOY

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SIGNALLING CARDS

Morse and Semaphore codes are

easiIy learned from these handy HOW-TO-DO-IT BOOK CAMPING AND WOODCRAFT by Horace Deals with Camping, Cooking, First Aid, Kephart.-An encyclopedia of life in the pocket size cords Per set .35 Knotting, Scoutcraft, Tracking, Signalling, open. Two volumes in one with many excellent Signs, Symbols, etc. Illustrated. illustrations. Price .25 Price .. , $4.75 LUMINOUS STAR KNOTTING BY Gilcraft SCOUTER'S CAMPING GUIDE:-A booklet CHART An outstanding book on knots compiled that will assist Scouters with their camping by an expert on the subject. plans fOr -an'9 type of camp. This is a new Price .75 revised book with many additions. packet size charts show major Price , .. , " ...... • .35 constellations in summer and SURVEYING AND MAPPING SIMPLIFIED CAMPING SUGGESTIONS by Kenneth C. by K. C. Sparrow winter skies. .45 Sparrow:-A useful addition to any Troop's Maps and Mapping forms an important Camping literature. Dart of Scout training. This book will be Price , " ...... 75 found of much value. Price .75 FUN AROUND THE CAMPFIRE by O. S. SIGNAL Ripley:-Every Scouter is required to know FUN WITH ROPES AND SPARS by John how to run a campfire and this excellent little REMINDER CARD Thurman:-This is an excellent new book booklet, published by The Boy Scouts of designed to assist Scouters in pioneering America, is extremely useful for campfire o handy folder showing projects. programme planning, Morse and Semaphore Codes. Price , , . $2.50 Price...... 75 special sioncls etc. .05 PIONEERING by Gilcraft:-This book MAKE AND DO THE WOODCRAFT WAY shows how to construct rafts, ropeways, by J. G. Cone:-A fascinating volume with bridges, flagstaffs, towers, shelters and many chapters on all kinds of camp and woodcroft other pioneering struclures. wisdom. Price...... 75 Price , $1.50 KIT OUTDOOR PICTURE COOK BOOK by STANDING CAMPS by D. Francis Morllan SCOUT ANi CUB WRITING Bob Jones:- This is the only book of its kind, -There ore many useful ideas on camping in An excellent "How to do it" manual of out- this book. handy folder type door cooking. Indispensible for Scouters wher Price ..... '.' ...... $1.00 With wntlng pod, planning camps. Price , $2.75 S,COUT CAMPS by John Thurman and bioi rcr, and en.. Rex Hazelwood:-A very useful book for SCOUT FIELD BOOK:-An exciting book of velopos wrth Cub 540 pages with over 1000 illustrations. It the Scouter to read before taking a group of boys to camp. or Scout describes in detail how to live comfortably Price , $1.00 out of doors. leading :75 Price , , $1.50 CAMP FIRE LEADER'S BOOK by Rex Haulwood:-A book for all those who aspire to become Camp Fire leaders or better Camp Fire leaders. , Price $1.00 FLINT & STEEL SET CRAFTSTRIP lots of fun with 'this item $1.25 available in a wide range' of colours - lOO yard spool, single LANYARD KIT colour ,...... 2.50 (not shown) consists of 5 yard hanks, 8 yds. of plastic lacing single colour .15 in 3 colours with metal swivel and instruction UTILITY KNIFE Kit No. I (red, white and blue I"""... 25 a handy knife with many Kit No. 2 (green, red uses $1.25 and yellow) .25 CLASP KNIFE WOODCRAFT (not shown) has blades for KNIFE special uses .",,,"""...,,,,,,,,,, $3.50

I piece chrome- FIRE MAKING SET vanadium stec l 4" blade complete lots of fun with this set. with sheath .."" $3.95 Instruction enclosed $2.25 HANDICRAFT KNIFE has many wide uses """ " """"",, " $1.75

easy to assemble, this kit includes all SCOUT CARD GAME

materials and instruction necessary to an enjoyable game for all ages "_

make your own headdress $4.95

HANDICRAFT CHEST

SANDALS a handy assortment of tools in a compact

give your feet a rest with container. 6 blades, 6 carvers, 6 routers, these comfortable sandals. 3 punches and a saw blade. Special

Come in small, medium, large blade holder with clamp chuck ...." $4.95 and extra large. $250

MOCCASI N KIT

make your own moccasins. No special equipment needed instructions supplied. Hard sole sizes I to 12... $3.50 MONEY-MOC PURSE KIT Soft sole :~ """::" :.:".".."" $2.50 a little lacing and you've got a handy, interesting change purse " " "...... 85 GUARD ROPE

15 ft. long equipped with snap

fastener and ring ..,," . $1.25 LINK BELT KIT make your own belt in a few minutes. CAMP MIRROR No tools required "...... 95......

highly polished nickel plated steel mirror

in special case .50 Your Stores Department have recently completed arrangements with Thos. Black and Sans (Greenock) Ltd., to stack these specially selected pieces of equipment suited to Canadian Scouting's needs.

THESE TOP QUALITY ITEMS WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MANY YEARS OF ENYOYABLE WEIGHT- FREE CAMPING.

TENTS: For light-weight tentage, combining maximum space with minimum bulk, these . two tents are the answer.

THE GUINEA MINOR white Egyptian cotton, sectional alloy upright poles and pegs. Size 8' x 4' x 3'6" high. Weight 4Yz Ibs. __ _ _._.•.•..•.•..._•.•._._.••.. •..•..._ •__ •__ _._... $ 31.25 With mosquito bar ...... __...... • •.....__ ._ •...... •....., $39.00

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ICELA~DIC SPECIAL Suitable ~or year-round use. Fine duck-down filling. Packed size ;~~~';;~~;~~;:s~~~:~!."'--~:,.-=--:"":·:' far SUb-:to camping Can be used alone in warm weather. Packed size 15" ; 7" x 7". Weight 2 lb. 2 oz. :...... $28.25...... SAMSON STEEL PEGS RUCS~CS . non-breakable, Ideal these Norwegian Rucsacs - the genuine Bergan ore accepted os the for any terrain best in design and manufacture. Sock and pockets of finest waterproofed 9" - $2.55 a dozen. canvas. Straps and bindings of top quality leather. Light tubular steel I BERGAN SPECIAL 5Sr 12" -$46010 dozen. frame makes for carrying comfort and ease. the broader tap of this model lifts the load high an the shoulders and permits bulky articles to be carried with \lreater comfort. BERGAN STANDARD 86 (as shown) 2 roomy outside packets With large main the original and most popular Bergan model. 3 outside sack. pockets, roomy centre sack. Men's Wt. 4 lb. 14 oz...... •...... •...... $22.00 Men's 17" Wt. 4 Ibs. _ _. •__ $21.50 Scouts' Wt. 4 lb. 2 oz.• $21.50 Scouts' 15". Wt. 3 lb. 10 oz. .•.. ._ $20.75 April, 1958 THE SCOUT LEADER [page 185 _ OF TORONTO REGION

~h' nalia of a live TV show; behind them vided a three dimensional booth graced Greater~~~~~:M~ Tbronto Region's first annual stretched the catering trucks with tables with models of the activities of the Found-up-fa meal for thousands and a and chairs 'for some 3,0@0 persons to- 'ladies behind Scouting'. Down at the whale of , time for everyone. gether with the immense amount of far end ofthe room was the 'Scouting The Greater Toronto Region threw equipment necessary to handle the on the Air: radio programme staff hard its biggest/annual meeting on Saturday, >feeding. Behind those queued two at work and yet taking time to audition February ~~nd, marking the end of the station wagons with bur Region's Radio the many 'people who wanted to know first oper~~ional year for the Region. programme staff who were to operate what it was like when one spoke into The' plampng, the actual set-up, the a radio programme direct from" the a microphone. event-all were on a scale never before meeting together with the P.A. crew. This year an interesting experiment found at a Canadian regional meeting. All of these people worked throughout was tried=-instead of having a head Michael D. Roberts, District Field the night and when the booth erectors table, the distinguished guests, reeves Commissioner for the Region outlines arrived at 6 a.m. on Saturday morning .and members of the Metro Council, the planning that went into the event. the tremendous Queen Elizabeth build- etc., satwt the various tables with ing became a sea of writhing activity. people from their own locality. (This "Meeti~1 s before hand had always By 3 p.m. the work was finished and was most appealing in an election been held by the old Toronto Metro- year!) politan gion at the Royal York the doors thrown open and in no time at all large crowds were being attracted After the meal (it was served with Hotel. H~ ever' with the tremendous by the displays. One area was in the incredible speed) came the introduc- growth' of Scouting in Toronto it was process of building a log cabin, another tion by Mr. Fred Finley, Chief Execu- obvious t, at the meeting couldn't be had erected a 40-foot rope bridge and tive Commissioner for Canada, of 'the catered to I y a hotel, therefore: arrange- were passing out special certificates to biggest little man in Canadian Scout- ments we e made to secure the Queen those who dared to cross it. One area ing' Mr. Eli Boyaner, Provincial Com- Elizabeth building at the Canadian who at the end of last year split into missioner for New Brunswick. After National ,xhibition. four districts, had adopted a graveyard Mr. Boyaner's inspiring message came How eo Id so many plans be made? theme for their old group and conse- the moment people were waiting for, The answ r was one overall committee quently one saw a grave portraying Holiday R~nch went live and much to with seve al other groups working on the death of old York Central. One everyone's delight it had quite a slant specific I~ojects. Our problems in- district hit on a startling theme of towards Scbuting. One Scout from the cluded: how to provide food for up to everything in black and white-great Region helped sing the Safety Song and 3,000 people and at the same time velvet curtains surrounded the booth a choir of 150 Scouts from across To- make sure that it was served. at a with a 'Scout hat and other equipment ronto appeared with Cliff McKay in reasonable time; what type of enter- painted white, veritably an eye appeal- the finale of the show. - tainment should be provided and how ing booth with a pretty girl handing Then ca~e the business of the Annual could we portray the growth of Scout- out Area souvenirs. Meeting af,ter which the floor was ing in the Region? The Regional Ladies' Auxiliary pro- opened to dancing till midnight." Gradually the plans finalized. Much to everyone's delight the CBC National TV show, Holiday Ranch, agreed, as a special tribute to Canadian Scouting, to. do a remote transmission from the actual Round-Up. As far as the busi- ness-end of the meeting was concerned, it was decided that the only reports to be given would be those of the Nominating Committee and the Trea- surer with other aspects of the Region's function graphically portrayed by booths. Each of .the fifteen areas of the Greater Toronto Region . provided booths displaying the work and growth _ of Scouting throughout their areas and the Operating Regional Committees also interpreted their functions and operations by booth displays. 'Operation Round-Up' began the evening before. On the stroke of mid- night there assembled what seemed to -be an army manoeuvre-fleets of trucks were queued up outside the building Toronto Regio~al Scouts assist Cliff McKay on the CBC National TV show, awaiting the order 'begin'. First came Holiday Ranch, in ~ special tribute to Canadian Scouting. The "Scouting" part CBC remote trucks ready to set up an of the show was shot 'live' from the Region's annual Illeeting held in the Queen ,~laborate stage and all the parapher- Elizabeth building at the Canadian National Exhibition. Page 186] THE S C 0 U T LEA D ER [April, 1958 BRINtlNCi DUTY TO CiOD INTO THE LIFE OF THE PACK

(This talk was given at the 5th New Brunswick Scouters' Conference by Miss Jean M. Carney, Assistant District Commissioner for Cub Training in tbe Fredericton Dlstrlet)

This to lic has been discussed at which certain boys are unable to eat or but is always an important even in the many a C~ference and many a 'Pack that there is no way of getting them to" lives of the boys concerned. Scouters' eeting, therefore I will not their own church on Sunday. You must I would like to add a word on Cubs' pretend to bring you anything new or also be careful while working with an Own. I fail to see how such a service startling. If these few minutes can help open Pack not to offend a boy by a can replace regular church attendance you to rearrange your thinking along thoughtless expression or to create --' in fact P.O. & R. definitely states these lines, so that you will return to doubts where they do not exist. Make the opposite. If we award points for your Pack] eager to strengthen the it a point to meet the clergymen of the church and Sunday School attendance spiritual li~e of your boys, then our various churches-tell them how many all year, then take the boys to camp time has not been wasted. of their boys belong to your Pack and and fail to get them to church on Having ~lways worked with closed extend to them an open invitation to Sunday, we are defeating our purpose. Packs, I find it a little difficult to visit the Pack whenever and as often By all means, conduct Cubs' Own with generalize but, just as our Movement as possible. a closed Pack as a supplement to church is adaptable to all creeds, so, I hope, It was not because of a mere forma- attendance but not as a substitute for will be these few words. lity that Baden-Powell placed DUTY church attendance. First and foremost in bringing DUTY TO GOD first in the Cub Promise. And There is so much to be done with TO GOD into the life of the Pack is DUTY TO GOD must always come our Cubs during the three years we you and I.I As John Thurman says in first in our Pack activities:-at the work with them that it almost over- his book "God and the Open Scout opening of meetings, on arising at camp, whelms you when you stop to think of Group"-'the Scouter must first sort before meals, rambles, etc. Let's not get it all. But, underlying all our activities, out his own religious life'. As the French carried away though by making these during all our dealings with the boys put it: 'on ne don ne pas ce que l'on prayers so long and involved that we must surge, that current of the CUBS' a pas'---one cannot give what one has lose the ,boys after the opening words. DUTY TO GOD. We must, by our not. Setting an example for our boys The best place to make the boys personal example, our continuous em- is not just a 'Process of walking up the aware of the presence of a Creator is phasis, sow in these young minds the middle aisle to the front seat each in the open air. On a nature ramble seed that will-in its maturity-pro- Sunday; but must be something so when the boys are looking for growing duce a man who sticks by his principles, deep-rooted and sincere with you that things, listening for the songs of birds, who is firm in his convictions and who this sincerity reaches the boys. Have observing animals or insects busily places his DUTY TO GOD first during them feel that faith is not 'a good suit eking out their existence-how simple all his life. that you wear one day a week-but it is to make them aware of how close something you wear day in, day out- God is to us and how close we are to something in which you live and which God. Allow me to quote our Chief. In lives with you. Marguerite de Beaumont's biography lHINK! If yours is a closed Pack, then half "The Wolf That Never Sleeps" we find A number of Cub and Scout the battle is won. Being of the same these words of Baden-Powell's "I can Leaders as well as Group Com- faith as your Cubs you can speak to see how it might be possible for a man mittee men and even a District to look down upon earth and be an them more freely and with more con- Scoutmaster have made the re- viction. Your Group chaplain is work- atheist, but I do not see how he can mark to me that P.O. & R. is just ing along with you and should be a look up into the heavens by night and a handbook to be used as a guide welcome visitor to you and your Cubs say there is no God". And again, this .to follow. This came .as a shock at as many meetings as he can attend. little poem that the Chief loved well: .to ye olde Editor for I was always You win find that your chaplain, more "And nature the old nurse took under thJ impression it contained than anyone else, understands and ap- The' child upon her knee the policy, organization and rules preciates what you are doing with the Saying, here is the story-book that we, as members of the Asso- young people of his flock and that he The Father has written for thee. ciation, were to follow diligently, will be your strongest point of contact even though in some cases we with the sponsoring body, group com- Come wander with me, she said, disagreed. There is nothing to say mittee and parents. Into regions yet untrod that we cannot voice our objec- And read what is still unread If Y0urs is an open Pack, then you tions or ask for a hearing, but In the manuscript of God." have a wonderful opportunity of teach- until a change has been made, ing and practising tolerance. But, let Church parades are a wonderful we were to adhere to the rules us not confuse tolerance with ignorance thing but I don't like to see them kept set. or indifference. You should, I would for a dress occasion. In Edmundston, One D.S.M. went so far as to even say you must, have at least a Scout Sunday is held once a month. advise his Scoutmasters to ignore working knowledge of the various reli- The boys and the Leaders, in uniform, the }7 year age rule and keep the gious beliefs and practices of the Cubs attend Church in a body. The turn-out boys. ~S IT JUST A HAND- of your Pack. Camp is no place to find each month is heart-warming and I am BOOK? -from The Yeoman out that there are foods on your menu sure that it is never taken for granted . I April, 1958], THE SCOUT LEADER [Page 187 PHOTiOCiRAPHY FROM BOATS (~) By REX FROST, Camera Editor of Rod and Gun, with permission. COU1

It has ~een said time and time again You will thus reduce to a minimum, are running. This specular light makes that there is danger standing upright blur in the near foreground due to that it highly desirable to cap your lens with in canoes I and small boats. People still portion of the picture being out of a hood. A lens hood is a distinct advan- do it and some of them lose their lives. focus. When the boat is in motion near tage in any form of marine photography It ispartlcularIy dangerous to attempt foreground blur caused by movement on bright days, because it prevents the. taking pictures from flimsy craft,. be- can be cut down by pointing the camera scatter light bouncing around the outer cause, concentrating on the job of at a sharp angle forward or backward, and inner lens elements, and degrading sighting your camera, your mind is rather than a broadside 90 degrees to the picture. Usually the scatter light taken off the much more important the direction in which the boat is will enable you to cut down the expo- need of balancing on your feet. travelling. . sure from one half to a full F stop Even if you don't fall in the water, Aboard small .craft, 'in motion, par- aperturesmaller than you would norm- you may, in the endeavor to retain your ticularly outboard powered, you norm- ally use under the existing light con- balance, lose your grip on the camera, ally have a problem of vibration con- ditions. letting it fall often into water which is veyed to the boat structure by the Never leave your camera lying on the too deep or too reedy to enable its motor. On breezy days there' is added seats or bottom of the boat, where it is recovery. If you take pictures from a vibration caused by wind and water exposed to a full blaze of direct, sun. Sun heat, even for a short time is small bo~t stay seated. impact. Because of this, never lean destructive to film, particularly color Admittedly this causes complications. your elbows, or any part of your hands film, and will fade the image. Cover Sitting lo{y in a canoe or small rowboat or body against any part of the boat structure, at the time you actually take the camera with a coat, folded towel or punt, ~ou do not have the advantage the shot. or other heavy protective fabric. of the hi~er point of view which might encourage you to stand up. Meaning Almost certainly if you are shooting that you~ camera is held at a level at 1/50th second or less, the vibrations which may be barely 18 inches to two will be communicated to the camera, For better camping, use feet above the water level, leaving you and will result in an unsharp picture. faced with the two problems of focus This can often be overcome, wholly or in part by choosing a shutter speed BULLDOG and, on all but the stillest days, move- I ment of water close to the hull. I1150th of a second or faster, but the use of such speeds is naturally depen- METAL T'EN'JiPEGS Overcoming Problems dent on light conditions existing at the Both of these you can partly over- time, and the use of films having an These British Tent Pegs are prov- come if you are shooting with a reflex A.S.A. speed rating of 100 or over. ing ideal far us. in the varied conditions of soil throughout the camera. You can remain seated, hold Often you may wish to take pictures world. Made of corrosion-proofed the camera inverted at full arm's length of people sitting in the boat, at a dis- British St~eI to withstand damp, over your head, and sight your subject tance six feet to 15 feet. Doing this, wear and Jextremes of temper .. from underneath. With an eye level ature, these lightweight Pegs hold make sure your subject is not sitting Grm throughout even the worst viewfinder camera, your only recourse with hands or feet stretched forward weather. In \,ix sizes, from Sport is to sight the camera while remaining towards the camera. Outstretched Shops and Campinll Equipment Deale •.•. -, seated to get a general idea of the hands, legs or feet, being closer to the '11 scene you wish to capture, then, holding camera than the subject's body, will Not. the,. ",,,cud f •••tu,••: . the camera fully overhead, point it as produce distortion, and photograph EARS, unob1trusive but large anti. closely as you can figure in the correct .trong enough for the toughest proportionately larger than the body. .train. ANGpLAR SECTION, for direction, before pushing the shutter There is every probability too that IP'eater strength and compact nest- 11/ release. parts of the limbs nearest the camera inll in the ~ckaack. CORRUGA- TION, de.i~ned to bit. Irmly ill This way you will miss some of your will be out of focus. even the .oftest ground. TIP, 1/( shots, but at least you will be alive to When in cramped quarters, there are carefully de~igned for deep u. see the results. several ways of overcoming these un- easy penetrabon. desirable effects. 1, Have your subject Shooting a medium or long distance • LIGHTWEIGHT scene with a 35 mm. camera equipped kneel and sit back on the heels. 2, Draw with standard 50 mm. lens, on a sunny knees up closely in front of the body, ' • COMPACT • DURABLE day when conditions suggest an expo- rest elbows on knees, and lean the face r: sure of 1/50th atF8, or faster, set the forward in vertical line with the knees. The distance scale at 25 feet, not' infinity. 3, Have the subject sit partly or fully I With an F8 aperture, 25 feet on the sideward, and have them look over range scale, everything will be in focus one shoulder. BULLDOG "never lets you dO'V.1'li' from 10 feet to infinity. With iI. smaller Use Lens Hood aperture than F8, using fast film, the On sunny days, water surfaces reflect Main Dimibutor. TRANS-CANADA CAMPING SUPfI,LY CO. nearest point in focus will be closer a great deal of scatter light. This is Dufferi •• Ave. et Aitkhlp wltnUPEG. MAN. than 10 feet. heightened on days when white caps Page 188] THE'SCOUT LEADER [April, 1958 Wha,t's That

In answ r to many requests from new and the third is the Gilt Cross (Figure and experienced Scouters and laymen 3) whose ribbon-is blue and red. alike, the following article on the Hon- (4) ours and 4wards of the Association has been writ:~n with the hope that it may help to clear up some of the misunder- standings·1 Regulations covering the conditions of awards arid the procedures to be followed in making application are con- tained in P.O. & R, rules 337 to 344, the three branches of the Movement, and in the .pamphlet, "Notes on the green, yellow and red. With the excep- Preparatiof of Applications for Scout Medal for Meritorious Conduct tion of the Cornwell Scout Badge, the Awards", ~ssued by Canadian Head- This medal (Figure 4) is awarded for cloth emblem for all of these medals quarters and obtainable from any Scout acts .not involving heroism or risk of consists of two interlocking loops in office. It is intended hereto supple- life. The ribbon is green and red. the colours of the medal ribbon, em- ment this mformation by showing illus- (5) (6) broidered on a piece of cloth approxi- trations of the various awards and giv- mately three quarters of an inch wide ing details of the chevrons or ribbons by two and a quarter inches long. This applicable 0 each award. chevron is worn on the uniform above (1) the Boy Scouts-Canada badge. In addition to all the medals men- tioned, there are certificates that· may be awarded in cases where the Honours Services of an Exceptional Character and Awards Advisory Committee does To enable Canada to recognize out- not feel that an award of a medal would

During the last few weeks, the great fascination by the home aquarist fish could live and propagate in the writer ha had numerous calls from to possess one of these fish. This in- frigid temperature of the majority of private citizens, all requesting to know creasing desire emanates, not just be- Canadian waters. It is possible, but whether ot not it would be safe to go cause the fish is vicious but also be- highly improbable, that they might swimming Ithis summer. cause it has an amazing and beautiful survive the summer months, but they In an ~ndeavour to alleviate these colouration. The species S. nattereri, definitely could not survive or become unfoundedl fears, here are, a few basic most seen in captivity, has a body that acclimatized to the extreme low water facts regarding this dreaded fish- is of darkish grey along the back temperature of the winter months. "The Piranha". graduating to a silvery white on the Very little is known of their breeding Piranha (pronounced pee-ron-ya) is ventral (belly) side. From just behind habits. Furthermore, because of the and below the fill plate there is a the common name used for any of high cost, the average aquarist tiring blotch of brilliant red-orange colour- three species known, which are: Family of their piranha, is not likely to dispose ation that diminishes as it reaches the - Characidae; Genus ~ Serrasalmus; of them by placing them in a Canadian caudal perduncle. All fins are translu- Species - rhombeus, spilopleura and lake, pool or river. Even should he do cent, except the anal fin, which is a nattereri. so, the piranha would only survive, at vivid red-orange with an outer fringe . the most, a few hours. The species Serrasalmus rhombeus is of black. very seldom seen, except in large public For the last three years, The Cana- In captivity, the piranha loses a great or museum aquaria whereas S. spilo- dian Aquaria Society has displayed four amount of their viciousness because pleura and S. nattereri are the two of these fish at their annual show in the they are usually kept in water of a species most commonly seen and ac- Canadian National Exhibition. Thous- much lower temperature than that to quired by the home aquarist. ands of people have -been enthralled which they are normally accustomed. by them and each year, hundreds make These ~readed flesh-eaters inhabit This has the effect of numbing their a return visit to see them again. It has the .basinr of the Orinoco and the senses, therefore they are quite placid undoubtedly been established that, be- Amazon iA great abundance. Many far- in their behaviour. Although not ad- cause of their viciousness, this fish has fetched a,d controversial stories have vised as a regular modus operandi, it developed a fascination which the aver- been written about these fish, but it is possible to place the hand in the age 'Person cannot resist. At any time cannot bcl denied that, in their own acquarium which they occupy without a story or article is written about the locale, thh are the most fierce and any harm being done. piranha, it is, apparently, very widely aggressive freshwater fish known, pos- I The experienced aquarist has a read and whether the facts are correct sessing one of the most powerful set knowledge of this reaction and al- or otherwise most persons believe what of jaws iri all animal life. though the piranha will partake of they read. It requrres all the-cunning and vigi- such foods as scraped lean meat (raw), In conclusion, let it be said that the lance ofl all bird and animal life in smaller live fish and even dry foods fear that these fish could survive and these areas to survive the dreaded at this sub-normal temperature, the . by propagation infest Canadian waters menace that the Piranha constantly quantity is very small. However, to is as remote as finding live dinosaurs presents, with their incessant and indis- keep them growing and in good condi- roaming the Canadian bushlands. criminate destruction of any bird or tion, it is advisable to periodically raise Recently, many newspaper articles animal tlhat dares to enter any water the temperature of the aquarium water have claimed that Canadian waters in which they abound. to around 90° to 95°F. At this tem- may become infested with the most The piranha is a very fast swimmer, perature, which is the normal average dreaded and vicious of all fresh-water particularly when it is away from the temperature of their habitat, they will fishes-"The Piranha" (Genus-Serra- main currents of the river, preferring display an enormous appetite which salmus). Because there is substantial to congliegate, in large schools, where belies their size. evidence that this could not be, such the wat1r is more placid such as in the This normal water temperature of articles are not only erroneous and shallow waters along the banks of the around 90°F. to which they are accus- nonsensical, but they could quite easily river ana the less turbulent waters of tomed, definitely 'Points-up the fact promote fears as to the safety of Cana- tlite estuaries. that it would be impractical to assume dian waters, particularly for swimming In recent years, there has been a that there was a possibility that these purposes. Page 190] THE SCOUT LEADER [April, 1958 dol6~CK TO Wood Badge Training Courses 11I.\~LLcloI The dates for some 1958 Part II Courses have been set and published so that Scouters will have plenty of time to plan their activities. Additional courses G\ \N~ I will be listed as dates become available. All Part II Courses are open to Scouters in any part of Canada provided that the applications are submitted through District or Provincial Commissioners. Watch for further information in your Provincial or District bulletins. PACK SCOUTERS PROVINCE DATE PI,ACE COURSE LEADER British Columbia June 21-28 Cariboo Camp D. Schutz & Yukon August 16-23 Lac La Hache, R. MacDonald Camp Byng near Gibson .!~~ Alberta August 4-9 Camp Woods, Sylvan Lake Manitoba August 2-8 Gimli W. Hardiman ~11 (Prairie Course) 8 I - Ontario May 31-June 1, Camp of the D. Crombie June 7-8, 14-15, Crooked Creek 21-22 July 6-12 Blue Springs J. Musson 8: August 17-23 Blue Springs John Pace -I Quebec June 20-25 Camp Tarnaracouta H. Wall Clarke August 23-M, Camp Jackson Dodds Kingsley Delo 30-31, Sept. 1 New Brunswick July 13-18 Yoho Lake, near S. A. Hopper (Maritime Course) Fredericton Nova Scotia June 23-28 Miller's Lake James Mackie Newfoundland July 6-12 Mackinson's Camp P. J. Horan La Federation des August 23-28 Near Montreal Georges Kelly Scouts Catholiques, Quebec

TROOP SCOUTERS PROVINCE DATE PLACE COURSE LEADER British Columbia April 5-13 Park Ridge Camp, C. MacNaughton & Yukon near Oliver August 23-31 Camp Col well, W. Lawrence near Nanaimo Alberta May 10-11, Camp Clem Gardner, A. T. Jenkyns 17-18-19, near Calgary 24-25, 31- June 1 July 26-Aug. 3 Camp Woods, Sylvan Lake Manitoba August 9-17 Gimli J. Spittlehouse (Prairie Course) Ontario May 3-4, 10-11, Camp of the G. E. Jones 17-18-19,24"25 Crooked Creek July 12-20 Blue Springs F. Whisk in August 9-17 Blue Springs V. Peach Quebec Sept. 6-13 Camp Kinagalowee W. Bryce near Richmond, Que. New Brunswick July 19-27 Central New Eli Boyaner (Maritime Course) Brunswick (French) August 2-10 Near Tracadie R. Michaud La Federation des August 22- Near Montreal L. Painchaud Scouts -Catholiques, September 1 Quebec

CREW SCOUTERS PROVINCE DATE PLACE COURSE LEADER Ontario July 20-26 Blue Springs John Snow La Federation des June 19-23 Near Montreal L. Pronovost Scouts Catholiques, Quebec April, 1958] , THE S C 0 U T LEA D E R [page 191 I EV~RY SCOUT AND· SCOUTER SHOULD KNOW now TO BUILD VARIOUS FIRES I. .', / RE~LECTOR OVEN

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TH PATROL SY~TEM AND HOW IT OP RATES

A series of four ar-ticles explaining the Patrol System and how it may be practised

1. WHAT IS THE PATROL SYSTEM? menal growth of the Movement? It that he is trained to meet it with con- The principles of the Patrol System was a combination of the appeal of real fidence. were first introduced by the Founder adventure offered by the programme, So must' it be with Scouts. Their when he was working with the army in coupled with the challenge it offered to training and adventure must go hand India. The system enabled soldiers to the 'gang' to plan its own activities and in hand, be fhallenging' and progressive. operate in small groups and use their to be responsible to itself for discipline, Remember, that while it may be neces- own initiative within the overall plan without interference from adults. sary to do some initial training indoors, of campaign. It dispensed. with massed Let us analyze these points and see it is out of doors that real adventure formal drill training in favour of in- how they fit in today, for they arethe is found. teresting and competitive activities. The keys to the successful operation of the men ceased to be automatons moved Patrol System. Remember also that a The Gang about like pieces -on a chess board and Troop operating by any other system Because of our improved living con- received individual recognition. This is no more a Scout Troop than a child's ditions, the trend to live in suburbs brought an immediate improvement in pedal car is a modern automobile. rather than in congested cities, the the ability and interest of the individual gang, or natural gang as it is often with a resulting marked increase in the Real Adventure called, is a little more nebulous and efficiency and team spirit of the whole It was the adventure programme scattered than it was in 1908. Also, our company. To advance the idea within coupled with the Patrol System which system of sponsorship often tends to the army B.-P. wrote a small book "Aids appealed so much to boys. The Patrol prevent all the members of a natural to Scouting", but many members of System alone, without adventure, is, gang joining anyone Troop. Never- the teaching profession called it a revo- to carry the above analogy further, like theless, the gang urge is still present lution in Education and adapted the an automobile without any gas in its and particularly strong in boys from principles to teaching. tank For the Patrol System to work, ten to fourteen years of age. Obviously, Many years later when B.-P. was you must supply adventure. if Patrols are to operate succesfully, asked to work out a programme for Real adventure is still just around they must comprise boys who want to British boys, it was only natural that the corner and, in some ways, much work and play together. In other word-s, he should adopt the system which had easier to find than it was in 1908. How- while they may' not be the natural met with such' wide acclaim and which ever, much of the adventure offered to neighbourhood gang, they must be a experience had proved so successfuL youth today by the organized and well self-selected gang from among the boys Also this system, when adapted for meaning adult, is sterile. By the time .available. By the same token, members Scouting, had an additional factor over- a boy reaches eleven or twelve, his atti- of each Patrol should choose their own whelmingly in favour of its adoption- tude towards organized adventure has Patrol Leader. it blended perfectly with the natura] become sophisticated. He feels that any desire in boys to form into gangs in scheme has been thoroughly washed Responsibility their neighbourhoods and schools. The in antiseptic before being presented to The natural gang 'Planned and con- idea was that, given worthwhile adven- him, that there is absolutely no hazard, ducted all its own activities and took ture in a way they could appreciate, and worse still, that the whole experi- care of the members who broke its un- the often mis-spent energies of these ence is designed to do him good. written laws. So, the Patrol must know gangs would be channelled to useful Adventure means chance, hazard, a the fun of planning and executing its purpose. When "Scouting for Boys" was bold and dangerous undertaking of un- own adventures, the delight of making published, that is just what happened- certain issue, a noteworthy experience and learning by its own mistakes. Only it was these very gangs which met in in one's life. This does not infer com- when mistakes are likely to have serious the streets who spontaneously formed plete disregard for safety, but rather consequences should you intervene. It themselves into Patrols and started the acceptance ofa calculated risk. The also sets the standard by which its Scouting. adventurer does not go off oblivious members must live, and maintains its What was it then which so appealed to danger, but fully aware of what he own discipline. The Patrol which is to boys and accounted for the pheno- has to face and secure in the knowledge allowed to work out its own salvation April, 1958] THE SCOUT LEADER [Page 198 will accept the challenge, but one which is wet nursed will find itself in the posi- GAMES tion of the automaton, and merely - - move when, 'and only as far as, it is CUBS Passage down the "alley" will then be pushed. Circle and Straight blocked and chase goes on between the Thus, collectively, the Patrols are newly created columns. When "mouse" Line up Sixes in centre of room. At responsible for Troop standards and is caught (tagged) he becomes a "cat" one end of room draw a straight line behaviour. The responsibility for this and chases other player. When both in front of each Six; at other end of falls squarely on the shoulders of the players have been tagged they fall into room draw a circle for each Six. The Patrol Leader although each member formation and new players take up Cubs move up the line in accordance must play his part. When trust, is chase."Cat" and "mouse" must run with the Leader who calls: Be rabbits placed in a boy, he will respond to the between the columns and cannot break sitting ina circle; race horses in a best of his ability and try not to let you, through or go under outstretched arms. straight line; elephants marching in a or his team, down, but given little or Scoring: Player evading "cat" for straight line (Cubs are bent over, each no responsibility he will feel free to longest time becomes Troop's "Big hanging onto the hand of another Cub behave irresponsibly. Mouse". between his legs-to represent elephants hanging on tails with trunks as they No Adult Interference Compass Chairs When the first Scout Patrols were travel) ; waddle like a duck in a circle; Chairs arranged in circle-eight chairs formed, there was no such thing as a cattle in a straight line; stock cars in a Scoutmaster but the boys soon found circle; ostriches in straight line, hiding with gaps between;chaii:s represent eight compass points with gaps the the need for help and advice from some- head in sand; merry-go-round (in a one older in order to carry out many circle, one Cub standing, one crouched) ; intervening points. Line the Troop up in two rows at opposite ends of hall of the more adventurous activities. etc. Now, inevitably, almost the reverse is Points can be awarded for best for- and number. Scouter places hat on one chair-this true and eobably that isn't too im- mations or Sixes can be judged on a may be North or any designated point. portant, the change which is im- time basis. tt -Contributed by Mrs. W. T. Bevens Scouter calls a number, a compass portant a d which has had a most adverse e ect on the operation of the (Baloo) of 18th Kingston, Ont., Pack. point, and boys race to it. First to Patrol System, is that the Scoutmaster ~rriv:e and sit on chair or stand in gap has taken charge. Instead of the boys Bean and Straw Race IS wmner. It is suggested that the game be run going to ~heir leader with their plans, At the starting spot, have six dried as an inter-Patrol competition: elimi- seeking hik help, he, all too often, tells beans in a cup or one for each Six. Give nations will ensure that the Patrols them his ~lans and doesn't even seek starting Cubs a straw. Each Cub must meet all others-preferably on a basis their opinion! Thus, while Patrols exist pick up a ,bean by sucking on the straw of having loser meet loser so that the in these Troops, they do so in name and then carry it to the finish line least knowledgeable Patrol gets the most only, although the Scouters may genu- where it is dropped into a cup. No practice. inely think they are working by the touching with the hands. First Six to -D. Thomson, British Columbia. Patrol System. To B.-P. the principles finish wins. of the Patrol System were so simple Can It that he felt he could safely leave its- Compass (Object Relay) interpretation and practice to the Issue the Cubs with cards on which Equipment: Two No. 1 tin cans or Scouters.Unfortunately, in doing so, a compass direction is printed with the coffee cans for each Patrol. Various he appears not to have reckoned with exception of North, which you keep objects, such as nails, sticks, piece' of one of man's failings-the desire to be yourself. Run and take up a position string, stones, etc. the boss. It is very difficult for an adult somewhere in the room, then the Cubs to sit back and watch boys reject his look at their own cards and run to their Method: Patrols line up in extended ideas and ruin (to him) a wonderful respective points, finding their places relay formation. Players sit down, feet scheme, but that is what'you must be from you as north.See who can be in extended. Patrols count off so that each prepared to do if you are to operate position first. Now run to a different Scout has a number and there is a like the Patrol System successfully. place and repeat. After a few times number in each of the other Patrols. One can is placed at each end of the Boys want a Scouter to whom they shuffle the cards and re-issue them. Patrol teams. Three objects are placed can turn for advice, ideas and guidance; Repeat. in one can of each team. Leader calls someone who can do things for them out a number and the name of an which are beyond their own powers; SCOUTS object. Scouts having that number race someone who knows this great world Cat and Mouse to can, pick out object named, transfer and who can show them some of its Equipment: None. it to can ~t other end of Patrol line, secrets-not in a classroom but by ex- Method: Two Scouts are chosen, one and return to places. ample in reality and perhaps, above all, becomes a "cat", the other a "mouse". Scoring: First back in place with a man whose understanding is at least Troop lines up in closed column of object transferred wins point for his equal to his knowledge. Patrols in extended formation. Players side. Scouts must keep track of objects Play fair with the boys and play your in formation stretch their arms so that as they are transferred. When their role as a Scouter properly-don't be an fingers touch those of player on either number is called they must determine interfering busybody. R.emember your side. On signal, "oat" chases "mouse". correct can to find object. own youth and try to see things through While this action takes place Leader Variation: Use 4-6 objects. Call two the boys' eyes. calls out, "Right face" or "Left face". at once. Page 1941 . THE SCOUT LEADER [April, 1958 Notes for Scouters: APPENDIX- "SCOUTING FOR BOYS" Scouting started with a- book, Scouting for Boys to be exact, and it is a good idea for Scourers to look through this book now and then for programme material. We are reproducing here the leads for leaders which appears as an Appendix in the Brotherhood edition.

Proficiency Badges At the same time, when you can get to make the call of its animal, the These are established with a view to your own room, no matter how small, it situation borders on the ridiculous, but developil~g in each lad the taste for gives the boys a sense of proprietorship if the instructor remains perfectly hobbies fl r handicrafts, one of which and responsibility, especially if they serious the boys work at it with the Idea may ulti ately give him a career and have taken a hand themselves in making that it is "business"-and, once ac- not leave him hopeless and helpless on . the furniture, putting up pictures, etc. complished, the call becomes a fetish for going ou into the world. The room must not be made cosy like esprit-de-corps among the members of Moreover, they put into the hands of a lady's boudoir, as the boys must be the Patrol. the Scoutmaster a means of encouraging able to romp in it occasionally, or play To stand on the right footing for the dull lor backward boy-provided handball, or "Bang the bear", etc. So getting the best out of your boys you that the Scoutmaster uses our standard you want furniture that will pack away must see things with their eyes. To you of profici~ncy-that standard is not so into a corner, such as folding wooden the orchard must, as it is with them, be much th~ quality of his knowledge or chairs, small tables, and a cupboard in Sherwood Forest with Rob'in Hood and skill as t1e amount: of effort he has put which to put away books, games, etc., his Merry-Men in the background: the into acquf,ring su~h knowledge or skill. when the romp comes on. fishing-harbour must be the Spanish An understanding Scoutmaster who The ideal two rooms-one for quiet Main with its pirates and privateers; has made a study of his boys can thus games, reading, and talking; the other even the town common may be a prairie give to the boy an encouraging handi- for romping, gymnastics, etc. teeming with buffaloes and Indians, or C3JP, such as will give the slow boy a fair But better if it is possible to obtain the narrow slum a mountain gorge start alongside his better-educated a house where each Patrol has its own where live the bandits or the bears. brother. And the dull or hopeless boy room for whose furnishings and clean- Once you take this line you see how can have his first win or two made easy liness it is responsible, with an Assem- deadly dreary and how wasteful seems for him so that he is led to intensify bly Hall for Courts of Honour, Scouts' the dull routine of drill upon which his efforts. Own, etc., where each Patrol has its the unimaginative Scoutmaster falls own seating, while the Scoutmaster and back for his medium of instruction. The Importance of a Troop Room Court of Honour have their places on Think out the points you want your Half the battle 1S to get a room for the dais. boys to learn, and then make up games certain nights in the week, even if they The boys must, of course, pay dues to bring them into practice. only consist of a Patrol in the village. towards rent, lighting, furnishing, etc., Bacon said that play-acting was one It must be well lit and well venti- and the major expenses must be pro- of the best means of educating children, lated, to prevent depression and bore- vided for by means of some joint work and one can quite believe him. dom. Pictures of incidents (not land- by them, such as garden produce, toys, scapes or old portraits) help. to make It develops the natural power in them displays, or a bazaar. One penny weekly, attraction. of imitation, and of wit, and imagina- paid strictly in advance, is usually Interesting illustrated books and tion, all of which help in the develop- sufficient as membership subscription. magazines .. ment of character; and at the same time ASavings Bank should be started to This can generally be got, furniture, lessons of history and morality can be enable boys to put by money where- games, etc., being given in the first impressed on their minds far better by with to pay for, and eventually to start instance by well-wishers. their assuming the characters and acting them in the practise of thrift. The Scouts themselves must do the the incidents themselves than by any Half the use of our uniform lies in its cleaning and decorating, and making amount of preaching of the same on the being an incentive to boys to find work furniture. part of the teacher. and earn funds with which to buy it. Discipline and good order should be The craze for historical pageants is in This is a great step in t~aching them . kept inside the room and neatness in- reality an excellent idea educationally. how to earn a living later on. sisted on, Patrol Leaders' being made In places where pageants have been responsible. Patrols taking it in turn to Plays held, both old and young have learned be responsible for cleanliness and good Boys are full of romance, and they -and learned for the rest of their order of the room for a week at a time. love "make-believe" to a greater extent lives-something of the history of their If a bit of ground, even waste ground than they like to show. forefathers and their tOWN; and have or a backyard, is available as club All you have to do is to play up to learned to sink differences of class, and ground, so much the better. You want this, and to give rein to your imagina- to do something for their public with- some place where the Scouts can make tion to meet their requirements. But out expecting payment for it. huts, light fires, play basket-ball, cul- you have to treat with all seriousness Instructors will find it a genuinely tivate gardens, make tracks, etc. the many tickling incidents that ,~ill useful practice to make their Scouts act Make the boys themselves manage arise; the moment you laugh at a situa- scenes from history or of incidents with the affairs 'as far as possible. Sit back tion the boys are quick to feel that it is which they desire to impress them. yourselves and .let them make their all a farce and to lose faith in it forth- When the performances attain a cer- mistakes at first, till they learn sense with and for ever. tain degree of merit, they might be used and responsibility. For instance, in instructing a Patrol as a mearis of obtaining funds. April, 1958) , THE SCOUT LEADER [Page 195

Responsibility to Juniors Health homes. This might be very widely ex- The great thing in this scheme is to Poor physical health was shown up tended. delegate responsibility-mainly through in the rejection of a large percentage of If the rising generation could be the Patrol Leaders. men called up for service in the War. started on a career of saving and thrift Have, if possible, a good second-in- Yet the great proportion of these were a great difference would result in the command to yourself to ensure con- "C3" men only through preventable character and prosperity of the near tinuity of instruction should you be causes. They had never made them- future. Thrift extends to clothes, equip- unable on occasions to be .present your- selves physically strong by games, etc., ment and alIIpersonal belongings. ' self, and to relieve you of many minor nor had they ever learned that the details of administration. human engine needs as much care and Drill I used often to be asked by Scouters Give full responsibility and show full attention on the part of the user as -not by the boys-to introduce more confidence in your Court of Honour and does that of the locomotive. These are drill into the training of Boy Scouts; in your Patrol Leaders. Expect a great things that we can teach our lads- and ought to, not merely with a view but although after an experience of deal from them and you will get it. to making stronger soldiers, but for en- thirty-Iour years of it, I recognize the This is the key to success in Scout- abling them to do better work for them- disciplinary value of drill, I also see training. selves, and to live in greater enjoyment very clearly its evils. Briefly they are. Foster the Patrol- spirit and friendly of life. The great thing is for them to these:- rivalry between Patrols, and you will realize that health is not a matter of (1) Military drill gives a feeble, un- get immediate good results in an im- luck, but of their own responsibility imaginative officer a something with proved standard of the whole. Don't for it. which to oecupy his boys. He does not try and do everything yourself, or the consider whether it appeals to them or -boys will merely look on, and the Continence really does them good. It saves him a scheme will flag. In this Handbook I have touched world of trouble. upon many important items of a boy's , (~) Mililtary drill tends to destroy Discipline education, but there is scarcely one Insist on discipline, and strict, quick individuality, whereas we want; in the more important than that of Contin- obedience in small details; .let them run Scouts, to develop individual character; ence. riot -only hen you ,give leave for it, and when 1nce drill has been learned it The training of the boy would be very which is a good thing to do every now bores a boy who is longing to b~ tear- incomplete did it not contain some and then. ing about

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