This page has been validated.
The Object of Scouting.
It will be seen that the work done by the Scouts in Bingley
Hall might come under the following headings:—
Handicrafts. The Chief Scout says about these: "I am very anxious to extend the development of handicrafts among Scouts in all parts of the country." So Scouts were seen showing their skill at
- Carpentering.
- Basket-making.
- Farming.
- Engineering.
- Plumbing.
- Printing, and a number of other useful trades.
Character Training, or the work designed to train boys in perseverance, hardihood, pluck and skill.
- The First-Class Badge.
- Pathfinding.
- Handy-man work.
- Pioneering, and the like.
Public Service. The Scout is taught to be always ready to assist his country and his fellow-men. He promises on becoming a Scout “On my honour I will do my best to help other people at all times.”
- Ambulance.
- Fireman.
- Friend to Animals.
- Interpreter.
- Signaller.
- Missioner.
19
