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The Scoutmaster's Share



The principles of Scouting are all in the right direction. The success in their appli- cation depends on the Scoutmaster and how he applies them. My present object is to endeavour to help the Scoutmaster in this particular: First, by showing the object of the Scout training; secondly, by suggesting methods by which it may be carried out.

Many a Scoutmaster would probably desire I should give him all particulars in detail. But this would in reality be an impossibility, because what suits one particular Troop or one kind of boy, in one kind of place, will not suit another within a mile of it, much less those scattered over the world and existing under totally different conditions. Yet one can give a certain amount of general suggestion, and Scoutmasters in applying this can judge for themselves far best which details are most likely to bring about success in their own particular Troops.

But before going into details, once more let me repeat: Do not be appalled by any imaginary magnitude of the task. It will disappear when once you see the aim. You have then only to keep that always before you and adapt the details to suit the end.

As in Peveril of the Peak: "It matters not much whether we actually achieve our highest ideals so be it that they are high."

Occasionally, difficulties may loom up so as almost to blot out the radiant pos- sibilities. But it is comforting to remember that they are generally out of their proper proportion and subside as you approach them. Take comfort from the old negro's rhyme:

"You look 'way down 'long de railroad track
And you scratch yer crown; and your brain yer rack,
By gum, y'say, How de train don' guine
To make its way where de two rails jine?

"On flies de train - for it don't appear,
To bodder de brain ob de engineer.
And y'sure to find wid de nearer sight
Dat de rails ain't jined and de track's all right.

"Jes' so we all, in de future far
See de path get small, how we guine past dar?
But we'proach de place and it wider seem
And we fin' dere's space for a ten-mule team!"

(Saturday Morning Post)

ANALYSIS OF THE SCOUT SCHEME OF TRAINING FOR CITIZENSHIP
1. Character 2. Health and Strength
Qualities to be Aimed ForThrough Practice OfQualities to be Aimed ForThrough Practice Of
Civic Fair Play
Respect for Rights of Others
Discipline
Leadership
Responsibility
Moral Honor
Chivalry
Self-Reliance
Courage
Capacity for Enjoyment
Higher Tone of Thought
Religion
Reverence
Self-Respect
Loyalty
Patrol Work
Team Games
Court of Honor
Patrol Leaders' Council
Scout Law and Promise
Scout Work and Activities
Appreciation of Nature
Nature Lore and Study
Astronomy
Kindness to Animals
Service to Others
Health
Strenght
Responsibility for Personal Health
HygieneContinence
Camping
Physical Development
Games
Swimming
Hiking
Climbing
Natural Activities
3. Handcraft and Skill4. Service to Others
Qualities to be Aimed ForThrough Practice OfQualities to be Aimed ForThrough Practice Of
Technical Skill
Inventiveness
Intellectual
Observation
Deducation
Self-Expression
Scoutcraft
Camp Expedients
Pioneering
Rewards by Badges
Hobbies
Woodcraft
Tracking
Unselfishness
Civic Duty
Patriotism
Service for Country
Service for Humanity
Service for God
Scout Law and Promise
Good Turns
First Aid
Life Saving
Firemanship
Accident Corps
Hospital Assistance
Other Community Service



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