Chapter 21

HOW TO MAKE A BOAT.HOW TO MAKE A BOAT.

HOW TO MAKE A BOAT.

Scouting Race.—Instructor stations three individuals or groups, each group differently clothed as far as possible, and carrying different articles (such as stick, bundle, paper, etc.) at distances from 300 to 1,200 yards from starting point. If there are other people about, these groups might be told to kneel on one knee, or take some such attitude to distinguish them from passers-by. He makes out a circular course of three points for the competitors to run, say about 1/4 mile, with a few jumps if possible.

The competitors start and run to No. 1 point. Here the umpire tells them the compass-direction of the group they have to report on. Each competitor on seeing this group writes a report showing—

1. How many in the group.

2. How clothed or how distinguishable.

3. Position as regards any landmark near them.

4. Distance from his own position.

He then runs to the next point and repeats the same on another group, and so on; and finally he runs with his report to the winning post.

Marks.—Full marks, 5 for each correct and complete description of a group—that is an aggregate of 15 marks for the course. One mark deducted for every ten seconds later than the first boy handing in his report at the winning post. Marks or half marks deducted for mistakes or omissions in reports.

On Trek.—Make a trek through Central Africa—each scout carrying his kit and food packed in a bundle on his head; walk in single file with scout 200 yards out in front and find the way; he makes scout signs as to the road to follow; make bridge over stream or raft over lake: corduroy or faggots in boggy ground: leave signs and notes for any parties who may follow by day or night.

To teach your scouts, individually, ideas of time anddistance, send each out in a different direction on some such order as this. "Go two miles to North-north-east. Write a report to show exactly where you are (with sketch map if possible, to explain it.) Bring in your report as quickly as possible."

Then test by ordnance maps or otherwise to see how far he was out of the distance and direction ordered.

Send out Scouts in pairs, to compete each pair against the other. Each pair to be started by a different route to gain the same spot, finding the way by map, and to reach the goal without being seen by the others on the way.

This develops map reading, eye for country, concealment, look-out, etc.

For judging time. Send out scouts in different directions, each with a slip of paper, to say how long he is to be away, say seven minutes for one, ten for another, and so on.

Note down his exact time of starting, and take it again on his return. Scouts must be put on their honour not to consult watches or clocks.

N.B.—Many of these games and practices can be carried out in town just as well as in the country.

Books to Read.—In addition to those mentioned in Chap. V., "Heroes of Pioneering," E. Sanderson, (Seely & Co.) "Boys' Book of Exploration" by Tudor Jenks.

Practices.—Making tooth-brushes, p.216. Measurement,217. Deep breathing, p.227. Drill, p.235.

Staff exercises (to music if possible).

"Follow my Leader."—With a large number of boys this can be made a very effective display, and is easy to do—at a jog-trot, and occasional "knees up," with musical accompaniment. It can also be done at night, each boy carrying a Chinese lantern on top of his staff. If in a building, all lights would, of course, be turned down. A usual fault is that the exercise is kept on too long, till it wearies both audience and performers. Among the most effective figures are the following:

Follow My Leader: The Spiral.Follow My Leader: The Spiral.

Follow My Leader: The Spiral.

Follow My Leader: Turn at the corners, and double zig-zag.Follow My Leader: Turn at the corners, and double zig-zag.

Follow My Leader: Turn at the corners, and double zig-zag.

Follow My Leader: Windmill.Follow My Leader: Windmill.

Follow My Leader: Windmill.

"How to Keep Fit" is a little book, costing 3d., by Surgeon-Captain Waite (Gale & Polden), which tells a man how to look after his health, and so avoid getting ill. It is much better to study and act upon advice of this kind than to read the advertisements of patent medicines and then to fill yourselves up with these drugs. They are often harmless, but sometimes very bad for you; very seldom are they any good.

Books to Readin addition to those already suggested:—

"Healthful, Physical Exercises," Swedish system. W. L. Rooper, 2s. 9d. (Newmann, 84, Newman Street.)

"The Fine Art of Ju Jitsu," by Mrs. Roger Watts, with excellent photos. (Heinemann).

Practices.—The knot in the necktie to remind the scout to do a good turn. The money-box to develop thrift and charity.

Archery and quarter-staff play.

Carpentering and other ways of making money, pp.263-5,268.

Games.—"Knight-Errantry," see p.250.

"Risking Life," p.258.

Further displays, etc., will be published in the "Scout."

Practices.—Dragging insensible man, p.289; "scrum," p.288; rescuing drowning men, pp.290-291; fire drill; first aid for all injuries, see St. John's Handbooks; artificial breathing, p.298; carrying a patient, pp.306-7; fire alarm, p.308.

How to make eye tweezers for removing a piece of grit from eye. Fold a piece of paper in two. With a sharp knife cut it to a point at an angle of 30deg., andslightly moisten the point. Then bring it straight down over the eyeball of the patient, so that it can nip the obstruction, which it generally removes at the first attempt.

Games.—Dragging Race, see page308.

Book to read in addition to those mentioned on p.308. "R.E.P." Elliman's Handbook. Apart from its advertising, it contains a very completevade mecumof First Aid and Sick Room Hints and Massage. (Apply to Messrs. Elliman, Slough.)

Displays.—A few ideas for life-saving displays can be taken from programmes of the Boys' Life Brigade, as suggestions. These displays are very popular both with performers and with the audience.

A good map of the Empire is very desirable, as stated on page309. A globe is of even more value than a map. Paper globes which can fold up or open out like an umbrella can be got, which are inexpensive and most instructive.

Practice: Marksmanship, pp.322-325.

Flag-flying, p.331.

Observe Saints' Days: See p.327.

The visits to museums and armouries (as suggested on p.327and elsewhere) are on the lines of what is regularly done in Germany as part of the training of the boys while at school. Classes are taken by the masters to armouries and museums to be taught their National History.

Games.—"Shoot out," p.325; "French and English," p.326; "Badajoz," p.326; "The Empire" card game.

"Navigation," 7s. 6d., Newmann, 84, Newman Street; "Separate Cruises," 3s. 6d.; "Contraband," 6s. 6d., Newmann, 84, Newman Street.

Displays.—Pageants of incidents in local history.

"Play the Game."—See p.380.

"Storming the Kashmir Gate, Delhi."—See p.382.

Songs.—"The Maple Leaf For Ever" (Canada). The song of Australia.

Books to Readin addition to those already suggested:—

"Heroic Deeds Simply Told"; "Heroes and Heroines of Everyday Life as well as those of War," by Ernest Protheroe. 1s. 11d. (Newmann).

"History of England," by H. O. Arnold-Forster. 3s. 9d. (Cassell).

"Adventures of Beowulf," by C. L. Thomson, 9d. (Marshall).

School Atlas, by H. O. Arnold-Forster. 1s. 11d. (37, Bedford Street.)

"Through the British Empire in a Few Minutes." A short address by Sir Howard Vincent. (A. K. Johnstone, 7, Paternoster Square.)

A Bicycle Accident.—Boys returning from camp. A rash cyclist. Misfortune. Injuries attended to and patients carried away to hospital on improvised stretchers.

A Gas Explosion.—Mrs. Coddles and family take a walk. They witness a terrible railway accident. Mrs. Coddles on her way home meets a friend. Maria is sent on to light the gas-stove and prepare father's tea. Father gets back from work and finds the house full of gas. Ambulance squad to the rescue. "Fireman's lift" and artificial respiration. ConstableAoooarrives on the scene. How not to look for a gas escape. Sad end of a gallant but thoughtless policeman.

Fire Display.—Evening at No. 5 Suburbi Villas. Fire alarm. Inmates aroused. Escape by the chute. Arrival of fire section with jumping sheet. Life-lines and pompier ladders. Rescue of remaining occupants.

Synopsis.—The workmen are engaged in their daily occupation when an explosion occurs, causing a fire inside the building and an exterior wall to collapse, which injures a man who happens to be passing at the time. The uninjured workmen attend to their unfortunate comrades, while others rush off for help and return with the ambulance and fire apparatus. Some of the men are rescued from the burning building by jumping from the tower.

Poem by Henry Newbolt.

Scene I.: Tableau of boys playing cricket.

Recitation.

There's a breathless hush in the close to-nightTen to make and the match to win—A bumping pitch and a blinding light,An hour to play and the last man in.And it's not for the sake of a ribboned coatOr the selfish hope of a season's fame,But his captain's hand on his shoulder smote.

There's a breathless hush in the close to-night

Ten to make and the match to win—

A bumping pitch and a blinding light,

An hour to play and the last man in.

And it's not for the sake of a ribboned coat

Or the selfish hope of a season's fame,

But his captain's hand on his shoulder smote.

[Action: The captain steps up to the batsman, puts his hand on his shoulder, and says to him urgently—]

"Play up! Play up! And play the game!"

Scene II.: Tableau. Soldiers in a hard-fought fight retreating—a young officer among them.

Recitation.

The sand of the desert is sodden red—Red with the wreck of the square that broke;The gatling's jammed and the colonel dead,And the regiment blind with dust and smoke.The river of death has brimmed its banks,And England's far and Honour a name,But the voice of a schoolboy rallies the ranks.

The sand of the desert is sodden red—

Red with the wreck of the square that broke;

The gatling's jammed and the colonel dead,

And the regiment blind with dust and smoke.

The river of death has brimmed its banks,

And England's far and Honour a name,

But the voice of a schoolboy rallies the ranks.

[Action: The young officer stands forward pointing his sword to the enemy, and the retreating soldiers turn ready to charge with him as he cries—]

"Play up! Play up! And play the game!"

Scene III.: A procession of all kinds of men, old ones at the head, middle-aged in centre, young ones behind—soldiers, sailors, lawyers, workmen, footballers, etc., etc.—Scotch, Irish, English, Colonial—all linked hand in hand.

Recitation.

This is the word that year by year,While in her place the school is set,Every one of her sons must hear,And none that hears it dare forget.This they all with joyful mindBear through life like a torch in flame,And falling fling to the host behind.

This is the word that year by year,

While in her place the school is set,

Every one of her sons must hear,

And none that hears it dare forget.

This they all with joyful mind

Bear through life like a torch in flame,

And falling fling to the host behind.

[Action: The leader flings out a Union Jack, and calls to the rest—]

"Play up! Play up! And play the game!"

[One in the centre then calls back to the juniors: "Play up! Play up! And play the game!" The smallest of the juniors steps forward and cries to the audience—]

"Play up! Play up! And Play the Game!"

THE STORMING OF DELHI.

[Scene, ruined drawbridge at Kashmir Gate. Group of officers and soldiers about to blow in the gate. Description to be read during the picture.]

Lord Roberts, in "Forty-one Years in India," describes how the Kashmir Gate of Delhi was captured by the British troops during the Mutiny. Lieutenants Home and Salkeld, with eight sappers and a bugler of the 52nd Regiment, went forward to blow the gate open for the column to get into Delhi.

The enemy were apparently so astounded at the audacity of this proceeding that for a minute or two they offered but slight resistance.

They soon, however, discovered how small the party was and the object for which it had come, and forthwith opened a deadly fire upon the gallant little band from the top of the gateway, from the city wall, and through the open wicket.

The bridge over the ditch in front of the gateway had been destroyed, and it was with some difficulty that the single beam which remained could be crossed. Home with the men carrying the powder bags got over first. As the bags were being attached to the gate, Sergeant Carmichael was killed, and Havildar (native Sergeant) Madhoo wounded. The rest then slipped into the ditch to allow the firing party which had come up under Salkeld to carry out its share of the duty.

While endeavouring to fire the charge Salkeld was shot through the leg and arm, and handed the slow match to Corporal Burgess. Burgess succeeded in his task, but fell mortally wounded as he did so.

As soon as the explosion took place, Bugler Hawthorne sounded the regimental call of the 52nd as a signal to the attacking column to advance. In this way the troops got in through the Kashmir Gate, and Delhi was taken.

Lieutenant Home was unfortunately killed within a few weeks by an accidental explosion of a mine he was firing, otherwise he would have received the V.C.

"THE MAPLE LEAF FOR EVER."

In days of yore, from Britain's shore,Wolfe, the dauntless hero, cameAnd planted firm Britannia's flagOn Canada's fair domain;Here may it wave, our boast and pride,And join in love together,The Lily, Thistle, Shamrock, Rose entwineThe Maple Leaf for ever.The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear,The Maple Leaf for ever,God save our King, and Heaven blessThe Maple Leaf for ever.At Queenstown Heights and Lundy's Lane,Our brave fathers side by side,For freedom, homes, and loved ones dear,Firmly stood and nobly died;And those dear rights which they maintainedWe swear to yield them never.Our watchword evermore shall be,The Maple Leaf forever.Refrain.Our fair Dominion now extendsFrom Cape Race to Nootka Sound,May peace for ever be our lot,And plenteous store abound;And may those ties of love be ours,Which discord cannot sever,And flourish green o'er Freedom's home,The Maple Leaf for ever.Refrain.On Merry England's far-famed landMay kind Heaven sweetly smile;God bless Old Scotland evermore,And Ireland's Emerald Isle;Then swell the song both loud and longTill rocks and forest quiver.God save our King, and Heaven blessThe Maple Leaf for ever.The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear,The Maple Leaf for ever,God save our King, and Heaven blessThe Maple Leaf for ever.

In days of yore, from Britain's shore,

Wolfe, the dauntless hero, came

And planted firm Britannia's flag

On Canada's fair domain;

Here may it wave, our boast and pride,

And join in love together,

The Lily, Thistle, Shamrock, Rose entwine

The Maple Leaf for ever.

The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear,The Maple Leaf for ever,God save our King, and Heaven blessThe Maple Leaf for ever.

The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear,

The Maple Leaf for ever,

God save our King, and Heaven bless

The Maple Leaf for ever.

At Queenstown Heights and Lundy's Lane,Our brave fathers side by side,For freedom, homes, and loved ones dear,Firmly stood and nobly died;And those dear rights which they maintainedWe swear to yield them never.Our watchword evermore shall be,The Maple Leaf forever.

At Queenstown Heights and Lundy's Lane,

Our brave fathers side by side,

For freedom, homes, and loved ones dear,

Firmly stood and nobly died;

And those dear rights which they maintained

We swear to yield them never.

Our watchword evermore shall be,

The Maple Leaf forever.

Refrain.

Our fair Dominion now extendsFrom Cape Race to Nootka Sound,May peace for ever be our lot,And plenteous store abound;And may those ties of love be ours,Which discord cannot sever,And flourish green o'er Freedom's home,The Maple Leaf for ever.

Our fair Dominion now extends

From Cape Race to Nootka Sound,

May peace for ever be our lot,

And plenteous store abound;

And may those ties of love be ours,

Which discord cannot sever,

And flourish green o'er Freedom's home,

The Maple Leaf for ever.

Refrain.

On Merry England's far-famed landMay kind Heaven sweetly smile;God bless Old Scotland evermore,And Ireland's Emerald Isle;Then swell the song both loud and longTill rocks and forest quiver.God save our King, and Heaven blessThe Maple Leaf for ever.

On Merry England's far-famed land

May kind Heaven sweetly smile;

God bless Old Scotland evermore,

And Ireland's Emerald Isle;

Then swell the song both loud and long

Till rocks and forest quiver.

God save our King, and Heaven bless

The Maple Leaf for ever.

The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear,The Maple Leaf for ever,God save our King, and Heaven blessThe Maple Leaf for ever.

The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear,

The Maple Leaf for ever,

God save our King, and Heaven bless

The Maple Leaf for ever.

There is a land where summer skiesAre gleaming with a thousand dyes,Blending in witching harmonies;And grassy knoll and forest heightAre flushing in the rosy light,And all above is azure bright,AUSTRALIA.There is a land where honey flows,Where laughing corn luxuriant grows,Land of the myrtle and the rose.On hill and plain the clust'ring vineIs gushing out with purple wine,And cups are quaffed to thee and thine,AUSTRALIA.There is a land where treasures shine,Deep in the dark unfathomed mine,For worshippers at mammon's shrine;Where gold lies hid and rubies gleam,And fabled wealth no more doth seemThe idle fancy of a dream,AUSTRALIA.There is a land where homesteads peep,From sunny plains and woodlands steep,And love and joy bright vigils keep;Where the glad voice of childish gleeIs mingling with the melodyOf Nature's hidden minstrelsy,AUSTRALIA.There is a land where floating free,From mountain top to girdling sea,A proud flag waves exultingly;And freedom's sons the banner bear,No shackled slave can breathe the air—Fairest of Britain's daughters, fair,AUSTRALIA.

There is a land where summer skiesAre gleaming with a thousand dyes,Blending in witching harmonies;And grassy knoll and forest heightAre flushing in the rosy light,And all above is azure bright,

There is a land where summer skies

Are gleaming with a thousand dyes,

Blending in witching harmonies;

And grassy knoll and forest height

Are flushing in the rosy light,

And all above is azure bright,

AUSTRALIA.

There is a land where honey flows,Where laughing corn luxuriant grows,Land of the myrtle and the rose.On hill and plain the clust'ring vineIs gushing out with purple wine,And cups are quaffed to thee and thine,

There is a land where honey flows,

Where laughing corn luxuriant grows,

Land of the myrtle and the rose.

On hill and plain the clust'ring vine

Is gushing out with purple wine,

And cups are quaffed to thee and thine,

AUSTRALIA.

There is a land where treasures shine,Deep in the dark unfathomed mine,For worshippers at mammon's shrine;Where gold lies hid and rubies gleam,And fabled wealth no more doth seemThe idle fancy of a dream,

There is a land where treasures shine,

Deep in the dark unfathomed mine,

For worshippers at mammon's shrine;

Where gold lies hid and rubies gleam,

And fabled wealth no more doth seem

The idle fancy of a dream,

AUSTRALIA.

There is a land where homesteads peep,From sunny plains and woodlands steep,And love and joy bright vigils keep;Where the glad voice of childish gleeIs mingling with the melodyOf Nature's hidden minstrelsy,

There is a land where homesteads peep,

From sunny plains and woodlands steep,

And love and joy bright vigils keep;

Where the glad voice of childish glee

Is mingling with the melody

Of Nature's hidden minstrelsy,

AUSTRALIA.

There is a land where floating free,From mountain top to girdling sea,A proud flag waves exultingly;And freedom's sons the banner bear,No shackled slave can breathe the air—Fairest of Britain's daughters, fair,

There is a land where floating free,

From mountain top to girdling sea,

A proud flag waves exultingly;

And freedom's sons the banner bear,

No shackled slave can breathe the air—

Fairest of Britain's daughters, fair,

AUSTRALIA.

[Note.—When sung, repeat at end of third line in each verse as follows: "harmonies," "and the rose," "mammon's shrine," "vigils keep," "exultingly."]

GOD BLESS THE PRINCE OF WALES.

Among our ancient mountains,And from our lovely vales,Oh! let the prayer re-echo,God Bless the Prince of Wales!With heart and voice awakenThose minstrel strains of yore,Till Britain's name and gloryResound from shore to shore.[Chorus] Among our ancient mountains,And from our lovely vales,Oh! let the prayer re-echo,God Bless the Prince of WalesShould hostile bands or dangerE'er threaten our fair Isle,May God's strong arm protect us,May Heav'n still on us smile.Above the Throne of EnglandMay fortune's star long shine!And round its sacred bulwarksThe olive branches twine.Among our ancient mountains, etc.

Among our ancient mountains,

And from our lovely vales,

Oh! let the prayer re-echo,

God Bless the Prince of Wales!

With heart and voice awaken

Those minstrel strains of yore,

Till Britain's name and glory

Resound from shore to shore.

[Chorus] Among our ancient mountains,And from our lovely vales,Oh! let the prayer re-echo,God Bless the Prince of Wales

[Chorus] Among our ancient mountains,

And from our lovely vales,

Oh! let the prayer re-echo,

God Bless the Prince of Wales

Should hostile bands or dangerE'er threaten our fair Isle,May God's strong arm protect us,May Heav'n still on us smile.Above the Throne of EnglandMay fortune's star long shine!And round its sacred bulwarksThe olive branches twine.

Should hostile bands or danger

E'er threaten our fair Isle,

May God's strong arm protect us,

May Heav'n still on us smile.

Above the Throne of England

May fortune's star long shine!

And round its sacred bulwarks

The olive branches twine.

Among our ancient mountains, etc.

God save our gracious King,Long live our noble King,God save the King!Send him victorious,Happy and glorious,Long to reign over us,God save the King!Thy choicest gifts in store,On him be pleas'd to pour,Long may he reign.May he defend our laws,And ever give us cause,To sing with heart and voice,God save the King!

God save our gracious King,Long live our noble King,God save the King!Send him victorious,Happy and glorious,Long to reign over us,God save the King!

God save our gracious King,

Long live our noble King,

God save the King!

Send him victorious,

Happy and glorious,

Long to reign over us,

God save the King!

Thy choicest gifts in store,On him be pleas'd to pour,Long may he reign.May he defend our laws,And ever give us cause,To sing with heart and voice,God save the King!

Thy choicest gifts in store,

On him be pleas'd to pour,

Long may he reign.

May he defend our laws,

And ever give us cause,

To sing with heart and voice,

God save the King!

SAMPLE PROGRAMME OF ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Throwing the life line Open.Patrol drill (demonstration) Curlews.Fire-lighting competition Wolvesv.Bulls.Physical drill or ju jitsu (demonstration) Ravens.Dragging insensible men race Lionsv.Curlews.Basket ball (final ties) Patrols.Deer-stalking Wolves.Spotty face Bulls.Shoot out Ravensv.Lions.Bang the bear Curlews.Cockfighting Wolvesv.Ravens.French and English tug of war Birdsv.Beasts.Whale hunt All patrols.

Throwing the life line Open.

Patrol drill (demonstration) Curlews.

Fire-lighting competition Wolvesv.Bulls.

Physical drill or ju jitsu (demonstration) Ravens.

Dragging insensible men race Lionsv.Curlews.

Basket ball (final ties) Patrols.

Deer-stalking Wolves.

Spotty face Bulls.

Shoot out Ravensv.Lions.

Bang the bear Curlews.

Cockfighting Wolvesv.Ravens.

French and English tug of war Birdsv.Beasts.

Whale hunt All patrols.

In place of Challenge Cups it is well to have Challenge Banners. Each scout in the patrol that wins a banner should receive a small copy of the flag to keep as a memento.

NON-SCOUTING GAMES.

Nobody's Airship.—Two patrols sit on two forms facing each other, knees about a foot from those of opposite side. A small air-balloon is thrown in, both sides pat it with their hands to keep it up in the air and try to send it far over the heads of their opponents. If it falls to the ground behind one party that party loses a point. The game is best of five points.

"Artists."—Players sit round a table, each with paper and pencil.

The right-hand one draws a picture, in separate firm strokes, of an ordinary figure or head—putting in his strokes in unusual sequence so that for a long time it is difficult to see what he is drawing. Each player looks over to see what the man on his right is drawing and copies it stroke by stroke. When the right-hand artist has finished his picture, compare all the rest with it.

"Target Ball."—Indoor cricket with a lawn tennis ball, small wooden bat, and a disc or small target for wicket.

"Circle Ball."—A large circle of players throw lawn tennis ball at one in the centre.

The object of the player in the centre is to remain "in" as long as possible without being hit; if he catches the ball in his hands it does not count as a hit.

Whoever hits him with the ball takes his place.

The player who remains "in" longest wins.

Counting the Words.—Let someone read out half a page from a book, pronouncing the words with moderate rapidity. As he reads, let the members of the companytry to count his words. The persons who comes the nearest to the truth in his estimate is judged the victor. It is astonishing how widely these estimates vary.

Animated Portraits.—Over a door drape a curtain, in the centre of which is hung a frame through which can be thrust the heads of various persons chosen from those present. These heads are to be attired in such a fashion as to represent various well-known characters, such as Christopher Columbus, Queen Victoria, etc. The audience are to be informed that they are at liberty to make frank criticisms on these animated pictures for the purpose of causing a smile. In case the audience is successful in identifying within a certain time, the person who represents the picture must pay a fine.

To Fit.—Cut a square opening in a pasteboard, which is placed prominently in front of the room. Distribute to the members corks of different sizes. Provide with sharp knives those that are not already provided. Explain that the task before them is to cut the corks so that they will fit the square opening, without measuring the opening, judging entirely by the eye. The one whose cork fits the best wins.

City Chains.—Place the players in two groups facing each other. Each group must choose a leader, with whom the members of his side communicate in whispers. In the centre is an umpire, who, with his watch, gives each side a quarter of a minute, or less, for their response.

The leader of one side begins by naming a city, such as New York. Within the prescribed time the leader of the opposite side must name a city beginning with the last letter of New York, as Kalamazoo; and so it proceeds, each leader using the wits of all in his group to assist his own.

When a leader fails to respond in time, the opposite leader chooses one player from his opponent's side, andin his turn starts a new chain. The game can be played also with the names of famous persons, but this is harder.

A Memory Game.—In order to play this game successfully, it is necessary that the list of words and sentences given below be in the memory of one of the players, who acts as leader. This leader, turning to his next neighbour remarks, "One old owl." He turns tohisneighbour, and gives the same formula. So it passes around the circle till it comes to the leader again, who repeats it, and adds the formula, "Two tantalising tame toads."

So again it goes around, and again, and each time the leader adds a new formula, until the whole is repeated, up to ten. It is safe to say, however, that no society will ever get that far. All who forget part of the formula are dropped from the circle. Here is the whole:

One old owl.

Two tantalising tame toads.

Three tremulous, tremendous, terrible tadpoles.

Four fat, fussy, frivolous, fantastic fellows.

Five flaming, flapping, flamingoes fishing for frogs.

Six silver-tongued, saturnine senators standing stentoriously shouting, "So-so."

Seven serene seraphs soaring swiftly sunward, singing, "Say, sisters."

Eight elderly, energetic, effusive, erudite, enterprising editors eagerly eating elderberries.

Nine nice, neat, notable, neighbourly, nautical, nodding nabobs nearing northern Normandy.

Ten tall, tattered, tearful, turbulent tramps, talking tumultuously through tin trumpets.

Post.—This game may be played in a large hall, or out of doors on the lawn. It is especially adapted to the juniors, and may be so played as to teach them agreat deal of geography. The leader either marks with chalk, or indicates with his fingers, the outlines of some mission country. Let it be India, for example. A rough triangle is fixed, and the places of the prominent mission stations are indicated by marks, sticks, stones, bushes, or trees, and at each of these places one of the players is stationed. One player might stand at Calcutta, one at Bombay, one at Madras, one at Madura, one at Delhi, etc.

The leader then takes upon himself the name of some prominent missionary of India—say Bishop Thoburn; then, declaring that Bishop Thoburn wants to go from Calcutta to Madras, he attempts to reach one of those stations while the two occupants thereof are rapidly changing places. If he succeed in doing this, the player left out has to take his place as Bishop Thoburn, and in this way the game proceeds.

Number Groups.—Give each person present a number, printed in large type on a card which is pinned conspicuously on the breast. The numbers range from 10 to 24, and so of course there will be many duplicates. There is a leader, who begins the game by calling in a loud voice some number, such as 180. Immediately the players as rapidly as possible arrange themselves in groups, seeking to form a group the sum of whose numbers will equal 180. As soon as a group has been thus formed it presents itself to the leader, and to each member of this successful group is given a slip of paper.

As soon as one group has thus formed 180 and been rewarded, the half-formed groups are dissolved, since they do not count anything, and the leader calls out a new number. After this has been tried a certain number of times, the person that has received the largest number of slips is adjudged the winner. If you want to make this game very difficult, use higher numbers, and attach them to the backs instead of the fronts, of the members.

Their Weight.—This contest will make pleasant material to fill some interval in your socials. Let the committee previously gather six articles, as dissimilar as may be in size, shape, and material, but each weighing a pound. You may take, for instance, a wooden pail, a tin pan, a piece of lead. Call out different members of the company, and request them to arrange these six articles in the order of their weight. Of course, almost every one will think the large article to be the heaviest.

This is a game something like football, which can be played in a room or limited space. A small football is used, but it is never to be kicked. It is only to be thrown or patted with the hands. Kicking or stopping the ball with the foot or leg is not allowed. The ball may be held in the hands, but not hugged close to the body, nor may it be carried for more than two paces. All holding, dashing, charging, shouldering, tripping, etc., is forbidden; and there is a penalty of a free throw to the opposite side from the fifteen foot mark at the net, which forms the goal. The net is hung up about ten feet above the ground on a post, tree, or wall, so that the ball can be thrown into it. Opposite each goal a path of fifteen feet long and six feet wide, beginning immediately under the basket and leading towards the centre of the ground, is marked out. At the end of this path a circle is drawn of ten feet diameter. When there is a free throw, the thrower stands inside this circle, and no player is allowed within it or within the measured path. Corners, byes, and shies are the same as in Association football; but in ordinary rooms, with side walls, it is not necessary to have "out" at the sides. The usual number of players is four or five a side, and these can be divided into goal-keeper, back, and three forwards. If there is plenty of room the number of players could be increased. A referee is required, who throws up the ball at the start of each half of the game, and also after each goal. When he throws in,the ball must be allowed to touch the ground before it is played. With four players a side, 7-1/2 minutes each way is sufficient time; with five a side, ten minutes is the usual time. A short interval at half time. The net or basket goal should be about 18 inches diameter at the top and 2 feet deep.

"School Games." By T. Chesterton. (Educational Supply Association.)

"New Games and Sports." By H. Alexander. (George Philip & Son.)

"Industrial Games." By Mrs. Aldrich. (Gale & Polden.)

"Social—to Save." (Published in New York.)

"Finger Problems:" Games with String. (Plumbe & Richardson, Mansfield.)

SUGGESTION FOR A DISPLAY

By two patrols or more, to demonstrate Scoutcraft, bringing in Drill, Pathfinding, Camping, Pioneering, Life-saving, Hygiene, etc.

Can be performed out of doors or in a big arena.Improved by incidental music.

Can be performed out of doors or in a big arena.

Improved by incidental music.

Enter advanced scout, left, finding his way by the map, noticing landmarks, and looking for sign. He crosses the arena and disappears, right, unless it is a wide, outdoor space, when he remains at a distance, squatting, on the look-out.

Enter scouts, left, in patrol formation, followed by second patrol in close formation. Scoutmaster halts them. One scout semaphores to advanced scout, "We camp here. Keep good look-out." Patrol leaders drill their patrols at quick, smart drill for about three minutes by whistle or hand signal, etc. (Page203.)

Camp: Break off and form camp.

One patrol makes camp-loom (page163) and weaves a straw mat 4 feet wide 6 feet long, and makes a lean-to frame (page148) or tent frame, with scout staves, and with the mat form a lean-to shelter.

The other patrol makes a camp grate or kitchen (page159or165), and lights fire. It then makes tent frame of staves (page371), and makes tent with canvas squares (page371).

One patrol commences cooking, making dough in coat, etc. The scouts of the other give themselves physical exercises, such as body-twisting (page229—page237). Clean teeth with sticks (page216).

Scouts' War Dance: All fall in and carry out Scouts' War Dance (page56), combined with Follow My Leader (page375). Just towards the end the dance is interrupted by an

Alarm: Shots heard without (right). Alarm signal given by leaders (page203). Smoke-fire made, alarm signal sent up by one of the patrols, while the other throws down tent and shelter, cuts lashings, and distributes the staves to scouts. One patrol then doubles out in extended formation (right) towards the firing. Sentry staggers in, and falls. One scout attends to him. Second patrol follows the first at a double in close formation. A scout returns from right carrying a wounded one on his shoulder; bandages him. Another scout drags in a wounded one (see pages289and306). Firing ceases; both patrols

Return, cheerful in having driven off the enemy.

One patrol makes stretcher with staves and tent-canvases.

The other tidies camp ground, puts out fire, etc.

Parade and march off. Union Jack in front. Then scoutmaster, followed by one patrol; second patrol carrying one sick man on crossed hands, the other on stretcher.

The whole scene should be frequently and thoroughly rehearsed beforehand.

It must all be carried out as smartly and quickly as possible, without pauses. Everybody doing something, helping the others, never standing idle.

It is well to have a short explanatory story on the programme, so that the public understand what it is all about. Such as this:

A troop of scouts, with an advanced scout finding the way, are exploring a strange country. They halt. A little drill, and then form camp. While food is preparing they gain an appetite by physical exercise and indulgence in a war dance.

The alarm is given and signalled. The camp successfully defended. The wounded cared for, and the expedition continues on its way.

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