Published by: THE BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION OF CAN~DAs/... · t lb. hamburger Patty Cook 15minutes on one side and then 1 medium potato Slicedthin turn over and cook 10minutes on other

)Published by: THE BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION OF CAN~DA

Volume 37, No. 8 May, 1960

VOL. XXXVII, NO. 8 'MAY, 1960

Chief Scout for CanadaHIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL

GEORGES P. VANIER, 0.5.0., M.C., C.D.

Deputy Chief ScoutJACKSON DODOS, C.B.E.

Chief Executive CommissionerFR-ED J. FINLAY

EditorG. N. BEERS

SecretaryJOANNE CLARK

306 ME'rCALFE STREET _ 18!'2

THE PLAY Vo/Ay TO HIGHWAY

SAFETY _ .......•.............................. 183

GA!'<G SHOW '60 184

COOK YOUR SUPPER IN FOIL .•.... 185

REU FACES .................................•... 186

COME A SINGINa! •.. VL _.187

WE'RE LOOKING AT OURSELVES 188

GAMES FOR WOI,F CUBS 188

C.H.Q. BUILDING FUND ............•..... 189

SCOUTING ON THE SCREEN _ _.189

CORN WELL SCOUT _.. _ 190

CAMPSITE RATING SCALE ..........•.... 191

AMENDMENTS TO p.a. & R ......•...... 192

YOUR CAMERA ON VACATION _.193

C.H.Q.--TuAINING DEPT ......••....... 194

WOOD BADGE PAR'r II COURSES 196

WHAT'S YOUR LINE? 197

SCOUTIXG DIGEST _ _.198

"Y OUTH '60" _..~WO

Bor S·COUT WEEK CONTEST 201

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR .•................ 202

CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS

306 METCALFE STREET

Scoutmaster Jack Young,2nd Shale Falls Troop,St. Matthew's Church,Shale Falls, Ont.Dear Jack: .

I was glad to hear from your lastletter that you had an addition to yourTroop in the person of a Scout who hasjust returned from Germany where hewas a member of the Troop on a Cana-dian Army base at Werl, Germany. Ican well imagine how interested yourfellows were to hear about this lad'sScouting experiences in Europe.

Your letter set me thinking about theimportance of Scouting to the boys inour Canadian Army and Air Forcebases in Europe. As you can readilyappreciate, for many of these sons ofservice personnel, Scouting provides an-important link with their homeland.Since we now have Scout Troops onevery Canadian Army and Air Forcebase where there are a large numberof service personnel, it is possible forevery Cub and Scout to continue hisCubbingand Scouting as his parentsmove from base to base, regardless ofwhether the move is within Canada orfrom Canada to Europe and vice versa.We are proud of the fact that Scoutingis providing these boys with a continu-ingactivity which can make them feelat home no matter where they may be.

You will be interested to know thatwe have just received news of an ex-change of Army Units between Ger-many and Canada. This means that aCanadian Scout Group now in Europewill change places with a CanadianScout Group now in Canada.

I think this matter of belonging tosomething which provides a strong link

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to his homeland is most important forthe boys of service personnel and itoccurs to me that we might strengthenthis link by having Packs and Troopsin Canada send greetings to the Groupsin Europe, particularly on the occasionof Citizenship Day, which we are cele-brating on May 20th.

Why not pass this thought along toyour Court of Honour? In the hope thatthey will think well of the idea, I willgive you the names of the places wherewe have Scout Groups in Europe. RedPatch Groups (Army) -in Germany atSoest, Werl and Hemel'. Maple LeafGroups (Air Force) -in France at Metz,Marville and Grostenquin; in Germanyat Zweibrucken and Baden-Soellingen;in Sardinia at Decimomannu; in Eng-

. land at Langar. If your Court of Hon-our will pick out the name of theGroup with which they wish to corre-spond, just drop me a line and I shallbe happy to send you the address. Iam sure these/Groups in Europe wouldappreciate very much hearing fromtheir brother Scouts in Canada for Citi-zenship Day. It will let them know thatthey are not forgotten and that theyare indeed an important part of theCanadian Scouting picture.

I hope all the family are well. I amsure that you are all very happy thatSpring is just around the corner.

Yours sincerely,

Chief Executive Commissioner.

Published Monthly by TheCanadian General Council ofThe Boy Scouts Association

Subscription rato-$1.00 per yearAuthorized as second class matter at thePost Office Department, Ottawa. Allcorrespondence should be addressed toCanadian Headquarters, 306 Metcalfe St.,

Ottawa 4, Ontario.

It will soon be lime for surnmcr camp and we hope t.hat you will now betaking advantage of the fine weather for training hikes. If you're looking foran objective for those spring hikes, just check the requirements for our GradeBadges and you will find that it is always more fun to try them outdoors. Theseboys, from Montreal, found that sending a message by Semaphore across a lakewas much more fun than trying it indoors. .

THE SCOUT LEADER [Page 183May, 1960]

THE PLAY WAY TO HIGHWAY SAFETYBy H. W. CLARKE" Quebec Akela Leader

3.. Intersection. Always cross street at the corner.4. Front of car. Always walk on highway facing

traffic so that you can see what is coming.5. Railroad crossing guard rail up. Cross only when

guard rail is raised and after you have lookedup and down the track.

From Montreal, Qyebec, comes this "play way"of teaching the Highway. Code to Wolf Cubs (orBoy Scouts) . It is suggested that each Six could beassigned the job of producing one of the chartsshown, by mounting pictures cut from magazinesand newspapers. The arrow may be made fromwood or cardboard.

This is a relay game run by Six (or Patrol) .Boys of each team run up in turn to their chart

and spin the indicator. If it stops at a "safety" sign,boy runs back, touches next boy and so on. If theindicator stops at a "danger" -sign, boy must swingthe indicator again and keep doing so, until it doesstop at a "safety" sign.

-The Danger signs on the chart are:l. Red light. Do not cross on red light. Wait for

green.2., Bicycle without lamp. You should not be on the

highway with a bicycle unless you have a lampon it.

3. Houses. showing middle of block. Do not crossstreet 'between intersections. Go to the corner.

4. Back view of car'. If you can see the back of acar travelling away from you, you are on thewrong side of the road.

5. Railroad crossing guard rail down. Never crosswhen the guard rail is down.

Explanation: The Safety signs on the chart are:

l. Green light. Always wait for Green light' beforecrossing street.

2. Bicycle with lamp. Always have a lamp on yourbike in case you are' out after dark.

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Page 184] THE SCOUT LEADER [May, 1960

GANGSHOW

'60

"Saucy Sue" scene with Butchdressed as a cute little gal.

Greater Toronto Region Scouts andLeaders, 150 of them, stepped on stageat the Royal Alexandra Theatre onMarch 9th and kicked off Gang Show'60.

The show ran for ten days includingtwo matinees and cost some $30,000 toproduce. From the opening numberwhich featured the entire cast in Scoutwear from t.he waist up, white T Shirtand the red Gang Show scarf to thesmash finale, the fast-paced show enter-tained good audiences and did a terrificjob for Scouting in the Greater TorontoRegion.

Rehearsals started last October andwhen the Scouts weren't attending re-hearsals they were making and paintingall the scenery in it.

Many people got in on the act behindstage also. One hundred ladies of theLadies' Auxiliaries made some 3,000costumes. In addition to these, therewere make-up people, stage hands,

"Strolling" with five "of the castsinging their number.

The Highland Swing Set with the cast. Decorations were made by the cast too.

prompters and all the other people thatare required to make a show go.

The Gang Show is an institution inEngland and was started by RalphReader, a former Broadway producerand Scout Commissioner, who wrote andproduced the first show -in 1931. Fromthis time onwards, other than duringthe war, the Gang Show has been a hitevery year.

The Toronto Gang Show got off to atremendous start and didn't let up onemoment until it closed three hours later.It was fast moving, well paced andcolourful. One of the opening highlightswas "The Bells are Ringing for Maime",The entire cast, dressed in Western cos-tumes, filled the stage and 6' 10" JackZettler brought the house down as thebride when he got hooked up to 5' 4"Bob Coke.

Another colourful item was the"Salute to the Mounties". "Strolling"was a very polished number with a

,

"The Roman Way" Set. That's Nerowith the horn-rimmed glasses.

May, 1960]

Two of the cast in a humorous song.

THE SCOUT LEADER

group on the stage dressed in eveningclothes and sky scraper sets in the back-ground. "Highland Swing" was a spark-ling, fast moving item, practically theentire cast wearing tartans and singing,in some cases in unorthodox style, oldScotch favourites. "The Volunteers" wasextremely humorous skit, depicting therecruits' induction into the Army andtheir reaction when faced with thetough Sergeant. This had the audienceliterally rolling in the aisles. Act Onefinished .with a scene simply called"Out". Again the entire cast, dressed incolourful alpine costumes, sang "TheSong of the Open Road". Special light-ing effects added to this scene.

Act Two opened with "Picnic". Apleasant picnic was broken up by two"way out" beatniks, complete withbongos and beards. They saw the lightby the time the scene ended. "Saucy

[page 18.5

Sue'lfollowed this and was in the Navaltheme and rollicking tunes were sunghere with the' entire cast in sailor cos-tumes. Rome was never like this asportrayed in "The Roman W,ay" com-plete with Roman soldiers, Cleopatraand Nero. One of the highlights of theshow was "Angus MacDonald". Whatstarted out to be a serious song degen-erated into one of the most humorousskits with the greatest conglomerationof Highland types that you'd ever wishto see. Finally all the gang' on stagereviewed the highlights of the show andwound it all up by singing "It's a won-derful life".

So ended Gang Show '60. To all thoseconcerned with this show,congratula-tions. It was an excellent effort andeveryone connected with it should bevery proud. They all agreed "There's NoBusiness Like Show Business",

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FOOD AND QUANTITY PREPARATION COOKING TIME

Meal!t lb. hamburger Patty Cook 15 minutes on one side and then1 medium potato Slicedthin turn over and cook 10 minutes on other1 medium onion Sliced thin side. Total-25 minutes.1 carrot Shoestring slice1 pat butter

tz:Meal 2

1 chicken leg, thigh, or wing Wash only Cook 15 minutes on one side and then1 medium potato Sliced thin turn over and cook 10 minutes on other1 medium onion Sliced thin side. Total-25 minutes.

10 string beans Strips or sliced

Desserts10-12apricots Nest in 12-inch square of foil. Put in Cook 15-20 minutes. Do not let them. one cup water and 2 teaspoons sugar . boil dry.

Crimp foil at top. ,

Apple Bake Core apple and fill centre with nuts, Cook 15 minutes in hot coals.sugar, raisins, and dash of cinnamon.

I Twist foil at top to seaL

Jelly Biscuit '" Mix biscuit aPtproximate tennis-ball Cook 8-10 minutes.size. Dent top and till with teaspoonof jelly or preserves. Use envelopewrap.

Banana Bake Cut ends of unpeeled banana. Slice Cook 6 minutes on each side.down centre and sprinkle with! cup ofbrown sugar. Use envelope wrap.

WHAT TO DO WITH USED FOIL.Never leave used foil on top of the ground or in a "shallow grave". Instead, do one of the following:-

• Take it back home and dispose of it.• Put it in a refuse can in the area.• Flatten it out in a single sheet and place it on a flaming fire. Part will disintegrate.

Wad up what is left and bury it under at least 8 to 10 inches of earth.

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REDFACES

Believing an Assistant Scoutmaster had been beatenand robbed, members of the Acton, Ontario fire depart-ment and local Boy Scouts, with staves and flashlightscombed district swamps and wooded areas in pursuit ofhis assailants.

After the peremptory bleat of the fire alarm calledsearchers back to the hall, only then did they learn ofthe well-planned and top-drawer confidential scheme con-ceived as a test of Scout reaction to an emergency situ-ation.

Just three Scouts shared the secret-A.S.M. LaurieDuby, who too realistically portrayed the role of abeaten and bloody victim; and Ken Gardiner and GeorgeWare, who acted as his dastardly assailants.

Planned in 'all seriousness, and modelled after 'a similartest scheme witnessed by Scout Gardiner while in Eng-land, the operation snowballed so rapidly that the threeconspirators were powerless to halt the sequence of eventswhich -triggered a swift response from local firemen.

It all began when A.S.M. Duby went upstairs to in-vestigate a strange noise during the meeting. When hefailed to return, members of the Troop became alarmedand went in search. They found him lying in a pool ofblood. The battered victim gasped that he had beenslugged and robbed of the Troop's registration fees bytwo vicious-looking assailants of medium height. WhenAkela Ron Smith arrived, he was tipped off and wentthrough the motions of applying First Aid.

The Troop immediately set off in three groups, oneto notify the police, one to begin a search, and the otherto enlist the help of Acton firemen gathered at the firehall for their regular meeting.

The firemen, 'armed with a description of the thugs,set 'Out in pursuit. Three of the firemen raced to theScout hall to see how badly Duby had been injured. Duby,who now realized the operation was getting out of hand,confessed. A pair of chortling thugs slid down off theroof of the Scout hall 'and rejoined the Troop.

The police had been notified in the event the Scoutsshould call upon them. Only one hitch in the plans! Noone even guessed the firemen would be contacted.

A.S.M. Duby revealed that the "blood" was merelya mess of red ink.

However, the Acton Scouts (and the firemen) provedtheir courage and resourcefulness, and the well-meaningcreators of "Operation Red Ink" discovered (like OrsonWelles) that sometimes an act can be too effective!

May, 1960] THE SCOUT LEADER

• •COME A SINGING~This is the sixth song in onr series of CanadianFolk-Songs. These folk-songs have been repro-duced, by permission, from the book, Come ASinging! by Marius Barbeau, Arthur Lismer andArthur Bourinot. Copies of Come A Singing!-National Museum of Canada Bulletin No. 107-may be obtained for 50 cents from The Queen'sPrinter, Ottawa.

Text from Douglas Ieecnmsn,partly traditional in .5outh~rn D.C.

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here , My .... 5CZlf and fort ...y Ind .I .. ans were.

I~~~J~1~.~}~F~g~JII~§.~E ~. f fthere right on _ the pier. He asked mewhy

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their head. "Oh!Ind ..... i...ans wore feathers on

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that's to keep their trousers up! And this is what I said,

(Chorus)

"I'ioas I who built the Rockies upAnd placed them where the'y are,

Sold whiskey to the Indians,Behind my little bar,

'Twas I that made Niagara Falls,And' first discovered beer.

Oh! that was long before ColumbusLanded over here.

2. Columbus asked me where to goTo catch the China train,

I saw the poor old boy had gotThe itching foot again.

Says I, "Too bad! There is no trainThat leaves for there today.

You'll find a Chinese laundrymanNot half a block away."

(Chorus)

3. He saw that some of my Red MenHad skins that were quite fair,

And thought some other white man mustHave wandered over there.

Says I, "You have to bear in mindThat I've been here some time.

They certainly can not be yours,But they, no doubt, are mine!"

(Chorus)

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WE'RE LOOKING AT OURSELVESIs the Scout programme and its uniform in keeping

with our present day society?In order that Scouting may continue to provide a

service for Canadian youth, the Executive Committee ofthe Canadian General Council instructed the NationalTraining Committee to instigate a full study of the Cana-dian Scout programme and its uniform.

The National Training Committee has appointed aSub-Committee under the chairmanship of Mr. J. BarryCale of Montreal to carry out this study.

"The committee will be known as the Sub-Committee-Programme and Uniform. Its terms of reference quotedfrom the minutes of the Executive Committee of theCanadian General Council read-"Resolved that an ex-tensive study of the Canadian Scout programme and uni-form be undertaken in an e~deavour to ascertain whetheror not they are suitable for the average Canadian boy ofthis age; and if not, what changes in programme anduniform should be made to adapt them to current needs."

Two meetings of an exploratory nature have alreadybeen held by the Sub-Committee in order to develop anover-all plan of approach to the study. These meetingshave clearly indicated the magnitude of the task and it isobvious that considerable tirne will be required for athorough investigation to be made of the many facetsinvolved.

In due course, the Movement will be consulted andasked to supply information to assist the Sub-Committee.In turn, from time to time, releases will be made by theNational Training Committee to keep our membershipaware of the progress of the Sub-Committee.

GAMES FOR WOLF CUBSDUMB MAN'S SING-SONG(Pantomime and Singing)

The Cubs write the name of their favourite campfiresongs on slips of paper. The slips are collected andshaken up in a box or hat. Two of the Cubs become"dumb men", draw a slip from the box 'and act out thesong. When the other Cubs recognize the song, theybegin to sing it. If it is correct, they sing one or moreverses as Akela decides, but if they are wrong, they are

-hushed, When a song has been correctly identified, twomore "dumb men" are chosen, until all have had a turn.

.DEER HUNTING (Active)

Divide Pack in half, with one Cub to act as Bagheera.Half of Pack stands at each end of hall acting as deer,each with a rope loosely attached to the-back of his belt.Bagheera in centre can kill deer by getting the ropes.When killed, the deer become Bagheera's aides. Deer runup and down the hall at will, but cannot be touchedwhen over the chalk line at each end of the hall.

TOUCH AND SMELL (Sense Training)A rope is stretched across the hall; tied firmly to it

are six small bags, three containing objects to be smelledand three, objects to be felt. The bags should hang at

face level. Cubs are blindfolded and feel their way alongthe rope, trying to identify the objects by smell and feel.At the end of the rope stands Baloo, to whom theywhisper their answers. Be sure the "smells" are strongand the "feels" are fairly obvious.

NOBODY'S AIRSHIP (Active)

Two teams stand on either side of a rope which issuspended about five feet above the floor. One teampossesses a small balloon which it tries to hit over therope so that it will touch the floor o! the opposing team'sside. The Cubs must not raise their hands above theshoulder. The opposing team tries to hit the balloonback over the rope before it touches the floor. If theballoon does hit the floor, a point is scored for the teamaccomplishing it.

PARCEL RELAY (Tnstructional )

Form relay teams. Opposite each team, place on thefloor a piece of brown paper, some string, and an object(jacket, coat or carton) to be the "parcel". First playersrun up and make up the parcel to the satisfaction ofAkela, run back and give the parcel to the second player.The second member unwraps the parcel, rolls up thestring, folds the paper neatly for the third to remake theparcel, and so on. First team to finish wins.

May, 1960] THE SCOUT LEADER [Page 189

Henry Hunt shows the new totem pole to Mr. JacksonDodds, Deputy Chief Scout (far left) and Mr. Rhys M.

Sale, President of C.G.C.

c.H.'Q. BUILDING FUNDWe acknowledge with grateful thanks, the following

contributions received from within the Association. '\ 'Forward ~ ----- $7,933.56B. A. Fauvel, Ottawa, Ont.___________________________________10.00,Hans Nielsen, Vancouver, B.C. (2nd contribu-

bution) _

1st Windsor (N.S.) Cub Pack (per Miss LolaSangster) _

Director and Commissioners, Boy Scouts Inter-national Bureau . _

6th Agincourt (Ont.) Ladies' Auxiliary (perMrs. Joan E. "Manger) __. _

The Boy Scouts Association, Oakville (Ont.) Dist.Collection at Scouts and Guides Own, Trenton,

Onto , .: . ,__

-, York Summit (Ont.) District Ladies' Auxiliary,(per Mrs. Barbara Macnaughton) _

----

5.00

2.00

50.00

3.00,50.00

24.06

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$8,088.04

If you or your Group wishes to make a contributionto the Canadian Headquarters Building Fund Campaign,you may-do so simply by addressing your contribution tothe Canadian Headquarters Building Fund Campaign,306 Metcalfe St., Ottawa 4, Onto All contributions to theCanadian Headquarters Building Fund are deductiblefor income tax purposes and official receipts will be for-warded immediately upon receipt of your contribution.

SCOUTING ON THE SCREENBy SCOUTER DON

With the increasing popularity of home movies, itbecomes more and more a practical possibility to recordyour camp or your year's activities in the form of colourmovies. Movies not only give a very life-like and enter-taining record, but are helpful for recruiting purposes.The two essentials are a camera and film. Projectors may Ibe rented as needed.

Brimming over with activity, Scouting is an idealsubject for movie treatment, with ample scope for indoor.'and outdoor shots, different camera angles, and all thelittle stunts that home movie 'makers like to experimentwith. These are 'all explained in the various manuals andhandbooks that cover the subject. Then there me thealways unpredictable reactions of the boys, well worthpreserving at times.

Before tackling a major project, it is well, to experi-ment with all the various types' of shots' and to become.thoroughly familiar with the equipment. With practice,the amateur photographer can learn to get the most effec-tive results without interrupting proceedings. The camerashould be ubiquitous without being obnoxious. Eightmillimetre size is big enough to entertain a Pack,' Troop,or small gathering but will not accommodate a largethrong.

H is a good idea to shoot Cubs or Scouts from anaverage boy's eye-level, It is not necessary to film thescenes in the order you want to show them. Commercialfirms will splice them for you or you can buy your ownequipment and do it your_self. One of the pitfalls of

movie-making, as of other picture-taking, is the tendencyof the subjects towards stiffness-and/ or posing, Explainto the boys that they should concentrate on what theyare doing and ignore the camera,

Scenes should be planned beforehand. A scenario orshooting script of some sort should be followed, even ifit is very rudimentary. Include a running gag, e.g., aboy appears from time to time throughout the film, alwayswith food in his hand. The old dodge of having the wholeTroop emerge from a pup tent is quite easy to put on film.

There are a number of methods of titling your filmsbut with Scouts, something simple and woodsy is perhapsthe best scheme. Give them the project of designing andmaking the title. It might be laid out in white stones ona green bank, or perhaps made out of twigs and branches,or even bodies.

Projection presents few problems except that themachine must be on' a sturdy table, able to absorb thevibrations. If 'a be~ded screen is used, spectators shouldsit within a forty. degree angle from the centre of thepicture. With a matte screen, the angle is sixty degrees.

And when you do decide. to put your Troop or Packon movie film, don't be too modest about it. Show itaround. Let others see what's been done. Perhaps they'lldecide they can do better.

Check with your local photographic supply store todetermine costs before presenting a budget to your GroupCommittee.

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THE se 0 U T L,E A D E RMay, 1960] [Page 191

CAMPSITE RATING' SCALEScore 2 4 6 8 10

Type Poor Fair Good - Excellent Perfect

Location City Edge Suburbs Farms Abandoned Farms Back Woodland

,

Note: Note: Note: Note: Note:

Water Supply Long carry Short, steep carry Medium carry, Short carry, Uncontaminated,Safe well Safe well clear cold spring

Short carry


Drainage May flood Drains slowly Drains 2 ways Drains 3 ways - Drains all ways

-Note: Note: Note: Note: Note:

----~~-Soil Clay or Gumbo Rocky or loose gravel Gravelly Packing sand Firm loam

Gravel under Gravel under

Note: Note: Note: " Note: Note:

Ground Weeds Grain stubble Hay crops Leaf mould Well grassedCoverage


Tree Growth Shrubs Sapling 20-30 year 30-60 year Forest pr imeaval2nd growth 2nd growth


Fuel Down soft wood Down soft wood Standing dead Standing dead hard Opportunity to cutsoft wood and fat pine branches hardwood.

Fat pine stumps

Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: -Topography Steep Flat 12% slope 5-8% slope Gentle slopes

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Swimming Deep stream Safe depth stream Lake safe depth, Lake, safe depth, Lake clear, gradedclear and clean clear, slope. Sand beach ..

uncontaminated Uneon taminated

Note: Note: Note: Note: Note:-Pests .Mosquitoes, Insects Poisonous plants Controllable flies Few of anything None


Public Curious Picknickers Tolerant neighbours. Friendly natives None

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In each square where the word "Note" appears, jot down the name of any campsite which you feel would come under this category .. Then save this chart for future reference.

Our ScoreA score of 80 is good.

Page 19~1 TEE SCOUT LEADER [May, 1960

AMENDM.ENTS TO P. O. & R.Rule 60 Duties and Powers (of a District Council),

(iii) Delete 'Present text and substitute the following:"To establish, at its discretion, committees for the fol-

lowing purpose: Organization and Expansion, VolunteerTraining, Health and Safety, Badge Examination, Camp-ing,and Finance. Committees so organized shall havesuch powers and duties, and shall report to such 'authorityas the Council may determine."

Rule 211 First Class-PIONEERING(xi) Delete the words "manharness knot" and substi-

tute "overhand loop".Between Rules 246 and 247-Insert the requirements for

Draftsman's Badge (The Scout Leader, April 1960).

Rule 263 Knotter(ii) Add the word "mousing" after "whipping".(iii) (b) Delete the words "Man Harness" and substi-

tute "Overhand' Loop". Delete the word "Middleman's"and substitute "Butterfly Knot".

Rule 278 Pioneer(ii) For "Man Harness knot" substitute "Overhand

Loop". For "Middleman's knot" substitute "ButterflyKnot".

(iii) Add a period after the word "Eight". Delete theword "and", continue on with followingtext: "Be ableto lash a block to a spar and apply a mousingto the hookof the block." .

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Rule 341 Services of Exceptional CharacterNational

(ii) SILVERACORN.Delete the words "on the rightbreast" and substitute "as an "Order" round the neck."

Rule 342 Good Services to ScoutingAdd the words "and members of Ladies'. Auxiliaries"

after "honorary ranks" in the second sentence., (i) Add the following text after "Green Ribbon":"worn as an"Order" round the neck."

(ii) Delete all text shown. (There is now no Bar tothe Medal of Merit.)

(iii) Change to (ii) and delete the words "or Bar".(iv) Change to [iii) and delete the word "Bar".

Rule 345 Religion and Life AwardDelete the last two words "if any" of. the first para-

graph and substitute ."when worn by Scouts."(Ed. The word "Scouts" in the substitution should not.be in italics as it refers to Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts only.)

Add, as a second paragraph, the followingtext: "Thedesign of the Award is the same for Wolf Cubs, BoyScouts and Rover Scouts, with the exception that thebackground differs, being yellow for Wolf Cubs, greenfor Boy Scouts and red for Rover Scouts."

Rule 367 Chief Scout, Foreign Headquarters, etc.Change title of rule by insertion of "Prime Minister"

after "Chief Scout".

Rule 370Renumber as 869 and delete "Rule 869 Blank"

Rule 371Renumber as 870

Rule 372Renumber as 371

New Rule 372Insert title "Honours and Awards"Insert followingtext:"Members of the Executive Staff while employed are

eligible for the Service and Gallantry Awards only."On retirement, at the discretion of the Deputy Chief

Scout, they may be granted the Medal of Merit, SilverAcorn or Silver Wolf."

Rule 386 Occasion and MethodsAdd new text under (g):

"(h) Scouts do not salute uncovered."

Appendix B WOLF CUB UNIFORM

Insert square badge over BOY SCOUTS-CANADAstrip onright breast. An 'arrow should point to this square indi-

, eating it as RELIGION& LIFE·AWARD.

Appendix E ROVER SCOUT UNIFORM .

Same text as for Appendix B.

1t


YOUR CAMERAON VACATION

By GUY GILBERT for Canadian Kodak

A famous steamship line advertises to vacationistsand travellers that "half the fun is getting there" andit's a good slogan.

We might add, however, that considerable enjoymentof your holiday is remembering all the highlights of yourvacation trip.

And the easiest way to keep this year's summertimealive and fresh foi years to come, of course, is withphotographs.

Travel pictures are among the most interesting andworthwhile pictures you can make, regardless of how youtravel, and they're no more difficult to take than pic-tures right around home. Unfortunately, travel picturesare often dull and uninteresting, because the photo-grapher is unfamiliar with his camera.

To keep your neighbour and his family's interest atappreciable levels when you show the pictures backhome, paste these few simple tips in the top of yourcamera bag. They may prevent you from saying thingsas, "Oh! I guess I'm just a lousy photographer," or"Gee! Somebody must have pushed me."

Before you go, use all your photographic equipmentand look at the results. This is especially important ifyou are planning to use a new and unfamiliar cameraor exposure meter. It's best to make a series of exposuretests and compare the results with recommended -ex-posure data. If in doubt, consult a good photographicshop.

Take enough film. Take a field case and a neck strapfor your camera and use it. This may save your drop-ping the camera somewhere.

When travelling, try to keep your film as coo) andas dry as possible. In 'an automobile, the best place tocarry the camera and the film is on the floor, just be-

r hind the front seat on the side opposite the exhaustpipe. The worst place is in a closed glove compartment.

Protect all glass surfaces of your camera, such aslenses and filters; clean them often with lens cleaningtissues. Beware of leaving a camera anywhere - evenin a locked car ---:-because many have been stolen.

So much for care and maintenance. Now, for somesimple camera tips that will make your travel picturesbetter.

Some basic rules of thumb for aerial photo fans in-clude an admonition never to shoot slower than 1/100thof a second - faster if possible.. (For movies, use normalspeeds.) Do not rest your camera or your arms againstany part of the caibin. Sit forward in your seat, and tryto place your body to shield the window from lightreflected from the opposi te side of the cabin. Try toselect a window on the side away from the sun. When

,

photographing the ground from the air on bright days,a haze filter is helpful with either colour or black-and-white films. Follow exposure meter readings or guides foryour own cameras and films.

On shipboard, particularly if you've chosen the bowof the ship as a vantage point, check to make sure yourcamera lens is free from spray before making each ex-posure.

Pictures for important uses (lectures or publication)make it advisable while you are away to have an oc-casional test roll processed. If you intend to be awayfrom "civilization" take extra equipment. Some ownersof larger cameras take along an extra, small (35 mm.size) camera as a spare.

Scenic pictures will have added personal interest ifsome of your party appear in the foreground. Theyshould be incidental in the picture, however, preferablylooking at the object of interest, and not at the camera.Remember that a scenic picture should he just that andif people are in the picture they should contribute, notdistract from the scene. They would probably add in-terest to a photogr-aph of a carriage, gondola, market,sidewalk cafe or other such shops or conveyances, Theywould not be likely to add much to a picture, say, ofNiagara Falls, unless it were of a group standing belowthe falls in their rain slickers. .

Page 194;] THE SCOUT LEADER [May, 1960

YOUR CANADIAN HEADQUARTERSRELATIONSHIPS DEPARTMENT

Because the Relationships Department is one of thenewer departments at Canadian Headquarters, manypeople in the Movement know little of its purpose andoperations. Frequently it is confused with the PublicRelations Department (see The Scout Leader, March1960).

This confusion is understandable, because Relation-ships is, in a sense, internal public relations. It has todo with liaison between the Association and all those or-ganizations and institutions having an interest in theScout programme. Perhaps it could better be stated thisway:-

"The Relationships Department is responsible for thepromotion, supervision and co-ordination of the follow-ing functions:-

"The establishment and maintenance of co-operativerelations with other agencies engaged in work with boys,and also with those religious, educational, civic, fraternal,business, rural labour and inter-racial institutions andorganizations which wish to make the Scout programmeavailable to boys 'and young men.

"The Department seeks to establish and maintainmutual understanding between The Boy Scouts Asso-ciationand all co-operating agencies by interpreting theaims and objectives of each to the other."

First we should point out that the Association oper-ates no "VoU Cub Packs, Boy Scout Troops or RoverScout Crews. It does have a programme for boys, whichit is prepared to service and which can be used by otherorganizations wishing to use a serviced character buildingprogramme, .for their own boys. ,

At the end of 1959, 60% of all Canadian Scout Groupswere sponsored by: churches. The principal churchesusing the Scout.programme, with the number of sponsoredScout Groups in 'brackets, are these:-Anglican (687);Baptist (169); Hebrew (36); Latter DaySaints (Mor-mon) (59); Lutheran (64); Pentecostal' (21); Presby-terian (223); Roman Catholic (859); .Salvation Army(102); United Church (789); joint churches and otherdenominations (52). Total church sponsorship, is 3,06l.

The other major sponsoring organizations ire schoolsand school organizations (298); Service Clubs, CanadianLegion, Fraternal Societies, Women's Institutes, and othercivic groups (673); Armed Services in Canada and over-seas (~7); 'Handicapped groups for the blind, deaf,crippled and mentally retarded (34); Community groupssponsored by interested citizens (8~1)., ,

Most of the religious denominations appoint a Com-mittee or, an individual to maintain liai's6h'with theAssocation, In the 'case of the Roman Catholic Church,we deal ~ith each Bishop in his own Diocese.

Once each year the Protestant Church committeesmeet with Association representatives at a national con-ference when matters of mutual interest and concern arediscussed, As 'each Jewish congregation is autonomous,we deal with Jewish Groups through the Canadian JewishCongress, which has a committee of rabbis representingthe three branches of Judaism-Orthodox, Conservativeand Reform,

To 'assist in developing an understanding of the re-sponsibilities, and the rights 'and privileges of church

sponsors, we have produced a film strip "Serving the Boysof Your Church Through Scouting", which is beingwidely used. Regular discussions are held on religiouspolicy and the Religion and Life Award requirements areunder constant review.

To assist other sponsors in understanding what Scout-ing can do in the field of character development, and tomake known to them their responsibilities, rights andprivileges, a new film strip has just been produced called"Serving Boys Through Scouting".

By addresses at conventions and service clubs, aneffort is made to promote greater activity in the field ofsponsorship among these groups. Articles are written forthe national magazines of many organizations such asCanadian Legion, Home and School and Parent "TeacherFederation, Lions Clubs and churches.

If sponsors need to be informed of the responsibilitiesof sponsorship, by the same token, Scouters also need tobe informed of their responsibilities to the sponsor. Tothis end we produce a number of pamphlets dealing withresponsibilities of Scouters and of Group Committees.By integrating our efforts with those of the Training andPublications departments, many thousands of Scoutersannually receive instruction in the field of sponsorship.Members of the staff at Canadian Headquarters alsospeak at numerous Scouter conferences, ministerial asso-ciations and other groups,

Two recent additions to our relationships aids, whichwe recommend 'are the booklet "Scout Sermons", whichprovides resource material for ministers for use at ChurchParades, and another booklet, about to be published,titled "Meeting the Religious Needs of Scouts in Camp".Your own headquarters will have these in stock. '

As we pointed out earlier, an important phase of ourwork is the establishment of co-operative relations withother agencies engaged in work with boys, such as theY.M.C.A., Cadet Corps, Boys' Clubs, etc. It is anaccepted principle with all these organizations that noone of us can serve all boys, and that as our aims andpurposes are similar, we should work together for thegood of Canadian youth.

We also maintain liaison with such organizations asthe Canadian Citizenship Council, the Canadian Confer-ence on Education and just recently, we have participatedin 'a conference on the Canadian Eskimo. The Boy Scoutprogramme is the only one available to both Eskimo andIndian boys in the north, and we are vitally interested inthe welfare of our "native Canadians".

We also maintain contact with civil defence andnational conservation authorities, fire prevention and firstaid agencies, ethnic groups and many others.

The department handles details of visits betweenScout Groups in this country and other countries, andcorrespondence between Scouts all over the world.

It is the constant endeavour of the RelationshipsDepartment to interpret the aims and objectives ofScouting to other institutions, and particularly to makeknown the principles of sponsorship under which theAssociation operates, not only to organizations whichsponsor Scouting but to those within the Movement also.


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series written for young people and portraying ourcountry's history from the time of Cartier to thepresent. Great Stories of Canada brings into clearfocus the men and women who, through their vision,dedication and bravery, contributed to Canadiandevelopment.

These action-packed, adventurous, true-to-lifetales make Canada's colourful history come to life.The details of the exploits of early explorers, tradersand scouts are faithfully told yet are recounted in athrilling, easy-to-read style.

This series of books makes fascinating, worth-while reading for both young people and adults.They supply excellent source material for yarns forboth Pack and Troop.

Published by The Macmillan Co. of Canada,"Great Stories of Canada" retail at $2.50 each andwill be a valuable addition to' your personal orSection library.

The following are those books now available:-The Scarlet Force, by T. Morris Longstreth. (R.C.M.P.)

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Raiders of the Mohawk, by OrIo Miller. (Butler'sRangers)

OF CANADAThe [or'Westers, by Marjorie Wilkins Campbell. (Fur

Traders) .

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The Map Maker, by Kerry Wood. (David Thornpson)Arctic Assignment, by Sgt. F. S. Farrar; R.C.M.P.

Captain of the Discovery, by Roderick Haig-Brown.(Capt. Vancouver)

The Bold Heart, by josephine Phelan. (Father Lacombe)Redcoat Sailor, by R. S. Lambert. (Sir Howard Douglas)

Red River Adventure, by J. W. Chalmers. ·(SelkirkSettlers) .

The True North, by T. C. Fairley and Charles E. Israel.(Capt. Bernier)

The Great Chief, by Kerry Wood. (Maskepercon)The Salt-Water Men, by Joseph Schull.The Rover, by Thomas H. Raddall. _Revolt in the West, by Edward McCourt. (Riel Rebel-

lion) -

Knights of the Air, by John Norman Harris. (Aces ofthe First World War) .

Frontenac and the Iroquois, by Fred Swayze.Man from St. Malo, by Robert D. Ferguson. (Carrier)

THE SCOUT LEADERPage 196] [May, 1960

Wood Badge Training CoursesAll Part II Courses are open.to Scouters in any part ~f Canada provided that

the applications are submitted through District or Provincial authorities. Watchfor further information in your Provincial or District bulletins.

WOOD BADGE PART 11 COURSES-1960TROOP SCOUTERS

PROVINCE PLACE DATENEWFOUNDLANDIndian Head R. & G. Club Aug. 13-20

near StephenvilleCentral NOVla Scotianear SussexSt. Quentin

COURSELEADERA. T. Colbourne

NOVA SCOTIANEWBRUNSWICK

July 23-31July 9-17Aug. 6-14

(French)July 16-233 week-endscommencing Sept. 34 week-endscommencing May 7July 9-17

K. E. MargesonDr. EH BoyanerR. A. Michaud

Camp TamaracoutaEastern Twps.

Camp of Crooked CreekToronto

Blue SpringsScout Reserve


North BayBlue SpringsScout Reserve

Trout Lake CampGimli, Man.St. Vital

QUEBEC Wm. Bryce

John W. H. MinerGeorge E. JonesONTARIO

Fred WhiskinJuly 23-31

July 23-31Aug. 13-21

Aug. 6-13Aug. 20-27 -4 week-endscommencing Sept. 9July 23-31

Wm. L. DeHarte

MAN. & N.W.ONT. Dr. W. O. S.

MeredithD. F. LawE. KummALBERTA Camp Woods,

Sylvan LakeCamp Clem Gardner,

near CalgaryR. V. Spurr5 week-ends

commencing June 10(excl. July Ist)Aug. 6-14 W. L~ LawrenceCamp Colwell

near NanaimoBRITISHCOLUMBIA

PACK SCOUTERSAug. 20-25July 4-9July 30-Aug. 4'2 week-endsMay 29-June 42 week-endscommencing June 232 week-endscommencing Sept. 23 week-endscommencing June 3July 11-23

Camp BuchanMiller's LakeSussexNorth ShoreCamp Anderson, ChoisyBulwer

P.E.I.. NOVA SCOTIANEWBRUNSWICKQUEBEC

G. E. EagleB. A. BurdonRobert WattRalph C. Boright

Kingsley R. Delo

H. Wall ClarkeJ. D. Carmichael

\

Camp Jackson Dodds

Camp of Crooked CreekToronto



Camp Lau-rennear Deep River


Gimli, Man.St. Vital

ONTARIO

R. T. McIntoshJuly 31-Aug. 6

Aug. 7-13 David Crombie

Aug. 21-27Aug. 6-122 week-endscommencing Sept. 2

MAN. & N.W.ONT.

C. D. Griggs

C. R. WhittakerALBERTA Camp Woods,

, • Sylvan LakeNear Edmonton

July 16-233 week-endscommencing May 14June 18-25

G. S. AudleyE. C. Oakley

D. L. Schutz

BRITISH Cariboo Youth CampCOLUMBIA Lac la Hache

Camp Byngnear Gibsons

Aug. 20-27

CREW SCOUTERSBlue Springs

Scout ReserveBathurst Manor Day'Camp (Tor.)

Aug. 6-13ONTARIO

3 week-endscommencing Sept. 16 Rev. Stanley Smith

May, 1960] THE SCOUT. LEADER [page 107

WHAT'S YOUR LINE?

About this time every year, 'boys start to think of thevarious vocations 'open to them, and some of the olderboys are considering what course to select in University.Or they may be looking for a summer job which wouldbest suit them for the type of career they have selected.

Unfortunately, far too many boys do not know whattraining is required for the various vocations, or whatopportunities are available. To give them a dry talk orlecture on a subject of this kind would be of little valueand might even destroy any further attempt, on theirpart, to obtain this information. On the other hand, weshould be aware of the fa.C!.tthat our charges do havecareers to select and perhaps we can help them to clarifytheir thinking by putting it across the play way.

Try the following game some night soon, when yourun into the inevitable foul night when it will be impos-sible to have an outdoor meeting.

Place a number of titles of vocations on the Troopnotice board or on some other suitable board. Prepareyourself beforehand, or solicit the assistance of a numberof parents, so that you will know at least a little of theopportunities available in the various fields illustrated onthe board. Then simply run the game as in the oldfavourite, (with much smaller boys), pin the t-ail on thedonkey.

Each boy comes up with a donkey tailor some othercreature of your imagination, having first been blind-folded, and pins the tail on one of the illustrated vocations.He is then required to tell something of the opportunitiesavailable in this particular field and whether he wouldhave any interest in following this line of work. He mightalso be asked to identify the proficiency badge or badgesassociated with this vocation and if he knows anything

of the requirements or has qualified for the badge; indicatehow proficiency badge work can help lead or formulateone's thinking in any particular subject.

This game might first be tried with the Court ofHonour to test their reaction and at that time you mightask the Patrol Leaders to select the vocations and beprepared to speak on two or three of them during theTroop game.

If you are able to get a panel of five [-athers toanswer questions on the various fields of work illustrated,this would be a wonderful parent participation idea.

If you get any new wrinkles on how to put across thisgame, please write to us and we will pass it on to otherScouters. It is most important that you put your ownimagination into this idea to really put it over.

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Adrian Horwitz and Gerry Bambridge of the 2nd St.Michael's Wolf Cub Pack, Cobourg, Ont., explain themodel of a swing bridge to John Wielonda, at the Cuband Scout display which was staged during Boy ScoutWeek. Each night a different group conducted visitors

and put on live displays.

Dr. EH Boyaner, Provincial Commissioner, New Bruns-wick (right), presents a District Charter to Brig. E. D.Danby, Commander, 3 Canadian Infantry Brigade Group,Camp Gagetown (right); Honorary President of thenewly-formed Oromocto District Council. Looking on isMaj. A. A. Loveridge, District Commissioner (left centre)and Capt. E. V. Porrior, District Chairman (right centre).

National Defence Pboto

ROVER SCOUTS SERVE I N EMERGENCYA fire in the downtown business section of Kitchener,

Ont., had spread out of control, and a general alarm wassent out for aid. The 5th Kitchener Rover Scout Crew,which has been specializing in Civil Defence work forthe past five years, immediately made for their CivilDefence Headquarters, donned coveralls and' helmets, andhad a twelve-man relief crew on the job in a matter ofminutes.

They set up portable generators for flood lighting thestricken area, replaced firemen's oxygen tanks, roped 'Offstreets and controlled crowds.

Other Rover Scouts and Leaders in the District quick-ly responded with assistance and helped the SalvationArmy set up an emergency canteen, where coffee andsandwiches were supplied to the firefighters.

* **IRANIAN JAMBOREE

Iranian Scouts will be holding their 31'd NationalJamboree from July 18th to 26th, 1960. Scouts andScouters who plan to be overseas at this time 'and whoare interested in further details of the Iranian Jamboree,should write to the Administration Department, The BoyScouts Assoc}ation, 306 Metcalfe si, Ottawa 4, Onto

* * *UNIQUE EXCHANGE VISIT

A unique "International SC'0ut Visit" is scheduledto take place this spring, between ·a Troop in Lexington,Kentucky and a Troop in Ottawa. Through the courtesyof the Southern Bell Telephone Company of Kentucky,a Lexington Troop will be able to carry on a telephonevisit with the 15th Ottawa Troop at Parkdale UnitedChurch. The telephone company is underwriting the cost.Several Scouts and Scoutcrs of both Troops will be givenplenty of time to tell of their various activities-and whoknows-perhaps it will lead to a real international visitbetween the two Troops.

* *NOTICE

Any Canadian Group wishing to correspond with anArmy or Air Force Group in Europe, may write toCanadian Headquarters, 306 Metcalfe St., Ottawa 4,Ontario. We will be glad to send the address. (Forfurther information, see Letter to Jack in this issue.)

* * *SCOUT· RESCUES DOG FROM CREEK

Scout Dale Young, 13, a member of the 2nd Kenora,Ont. Scout Troop rescued a big Alsation dog from theicy waters ofa local creek net long ago. The dog, whichweighs more than Dale, had evidently fallen through anair hole in the ice, and Scout Young laid boards out tothe hole in order to rescue the animal.

May, 1960J THE SCOUT LEADER [Page 199

At the Annual Awards Dinner of the Ottawa Community Chests, Mr. E. W. I. Keenleyside, Campaign Chair-man for the 1961 Red Feather Campaign, was presented with cloakroom proceeds by Rover Scouts of the

15th Parkdale Crew, who also set up a Scout display.

HELP WANTED!A new Scout Troop, recently organized in Baker Lake,

in the Northwest Territories, and composed entirely ofEskimo boys, needs help. The boys have purchased manyof their own requirements, but uniforms are beyond theircapacity.

If you would like to help this Troop, perhaps youcould help supply the following items:

Scout Shirts: four, size 16; five, size 14; ten, size H!;and two, size 10.

Belts: six, size B8; nine, size B6; four, size B4; andthree, size BB.

Hats: one, size 7; one, size 6%; one, size 6%; eight,size 6%; nine, size 6¥z; and two, size 60/8:

Troops wishing to assist may send their gifts to theRelationships Department, Canadian Headquarters, TheBoy Scouts Association, 306 lVIetcalfe St., Ottawa 4, Ont.,from whence they will be forwarded to Baker Lake. Goodused shirts, belts and hats are acceptable.

* * *NOTES ON BOY SCOUT WEEK

Scout books were presented to their local library byBeaverton Cubs and Scouts.

The Sudbury Star and the Palmerston Observer wereamong the many newspapers which gave extensive cover-age to Boy Scout Week 1960. As well as pictures, thenewspapers included such items as notes on prominentcitizens of their area who have had Scout. Training, briefbiographies on local Scouters, general Scouting facts, etc.

* * */

.HOLBERG SCOUTS AND CUBS VISIT LUMBERCAMP

During Boy Scout Week, the First Holberg, B.C. BoyScout Troop and Wolf Cub Pack were treated to a con-ducted tour of the Rayonier (B.C. Ltd.) logging oper-ations. The boys enjoyed themselves immensely watch-ing the huge logs being hauled to the boom and thenloaded on massive trucks waiting to haul them to theHolberg inlet for towing to the mills.

NOTICE FROM HEADQUARTERSScout Groups contemplating touring or camping

outside their own Provincial borders are remindedto get in touch with their Provincial Headquartersas to procedure to be followed with regard to regis-tering such tours or camps.

Individuals planning to travel abroad are re-minded that International Letters of Introductionare available from Canadian Headquarters, onwritten application endorsed by the District, Re-gional, or Provincial Commissioners. (See Rule 390of P.O. & R.)

In both above cases, at least three weeks shouldbe allowed for processing.

Canadian Consul General Priestman congratulates theHon. Jorge Vargas, Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of thePhilippines just after presenting him with the insigniaof the Silver Fox. The Silver Fox Award is a Canadianhonour reserved for non-residents of Canada for Services

of Exceptional Character to Scouting.


"YOUTHThe following is the text of His Excellency the Governor General's Broadcast

for the CBC Programme "Youth '60" _ ." ;-.~ r; .•.:-:

I accepted not only with pleasure but with enthusiasmthe invitation to speak this afternoon in the programme"Youth '60". Why? Because it's a great privilege to beable to have as listeners the young men and women ofour country. _And also because, to me, you are the mostimportant 'asset of Canada.

I suppose you have been told often that you are theCanada of tomorrow=-and it's true. I know you wantyour native land to be great and respected and to playa part, with the other nations, in the government of theuniverse. Of course you do. So let us see together whatyou can do at your time of life to help to attain this goal.

You think that we, your elders, haven't been toosuccessful and that we have left you a world that appearsto be in some disorder, a world of which you are not veryproud-well we are not proud of it ourselves. Two majorwars in the course of twenty-five years isn't anything toboast about. Some say we might have avoided them-perhaps, but I am not so sure.

It is fair to s-ay to our credit that we have madeimmense progress in science. You are now taking forgranted things like aircraft, radios, television, and somany others, and many by-products of these inventionswhich didn't exist not so many years ago. Unfortunatelyalso we have cre!1ted some terrible weapons of destruction.

Yes indeed, we have achieved great material progressbut on the ethical and spiritual level the advance hasn'tbeen impressive and that is what must give us thought,you and me.

In due course you will be taking over the wheel-sonow is the time to study and train for your driving licence.How best can you prepare yourself for the responsibilitiesof the future?

I haven't been Governor General very long but I havelearned a little about this problem. Do you know how?Through youth organizations which have come to mynotice in the course of my duties here.

On the 3rd December I received at Government Housemembers of the Scout Movement, men as well as youthand boys. They came to be decorated for fortitude andbravery. It was my privilege to pin on their breastsbadges and crosses and medals. I was as proud as theywere. They had the great satisfaction of having donetheir duty in face of danger and risk of death, five ofthem for being in the first rescue group to enter No. 2Colliery in October 1958 after the Springhill disasterwhich trapped 174 miners underground. Another hadsaved a fellow Scout from drowning. One was on crutches,dragging his braced legs which have been crippled since

he suffered polio in his infancy-crutches for his bodybut not for his soul, no crutches -for the spirit whichshone in his eyes. The duty these men performed was all

, the finer because it involved sacrifice and suffering.

Did you know that in Canada there are over a quarterof a million members of the Scout Movement, and in theworld more than eight million? Did you know, those ofyou who don't belong, that in "addition to obedience tothe Scouts' Law, they promise solemnly duty to God andto' their Queen and to practise charity towards theirneighbour? Don't you think that this representsa mighty,a massive force for good?

Another organization, more than 100 members ofwhich I received the other day, is the 4-H Club which is anation-wide movement in our country for rural youngpeople. The 4-H Pledge is "I pledge-My Head to clearerthinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands tolarger service, My Health to better living,-for my club,my community, and my country". What fine sentiments,what a wonderful opportunity for those outside of thecities to help one another. There are over 75,000 of them.

A third organization whose leaders have come to seeme is The Boys Clubs of Canada with a membership ofover 70,000. Here again is a great movement whose objectis to produce better citizens.

If I speak to you about such organizations it isbecause I am firmly convinced that there is no better wayof directing into the proper channels the rising, burstingtide of youth's ambitions, aspirations and generous im-pulses. What a mighty tide to overthrow the forces ofevil and to carry us forward on the road to achievementand peace.

I believe deeply and sincerely that above all the forcesof matter, above all the planes and the lethal weaponswe have invented, spirit as opposed to matter is ourgreatest and finest possession.

I urge you from the bottom of my heart to join oneof the youth movements. I hive only mentioned threewhich have come under my personal notice within the lastfew weeks. There are other excellent youth organizations.*They will give you the great opportunity of humancontact, of knowledge, and-what is more important=-oflove for your fellow-man. Never forget that "More thingsare wrought by prayer than this world dreams of."

Remember God, the Queen, your neighbour, and youneed not worry about your future or the future of ourcountry.

*1 am not pleading for anyone in particular.


BOY SCOUT WEEK CONTEST!We are very happy that this competition met with

such an enthusiastic response from all across the country.Entries were received from Cubs, Scouts, Rovers andLeaders and because of the general high standard of theseentries, the task of the judges was not easy.

We feel that you would like to know somethingabout the most interesting entries.

1st Beaverdams Troop, Thorold, Ont.-Rigged up ahay wagon 'as a float showing a camp scene and toured theneighbouring villages. Leaflets telling of Scouting werehanded out. en route.

1st Dickson Troop, Innisfail, Alta.-Arranged withthe school principal to put a camp scene in the entranceof the school.

1st Fruitland Troop, Winona, On,t.-Linked BoyScout Week with a Good Turn. They had an 'Odd JobDay' and the money earned was turned over to help someboys who had been badly burned.

5th Sarnia Troop, Ont.-Set up a camp scene on ashopping centre parking lot.

116th Vancottver Troop, B.O.-Sent in a photo oftheir winning entry in the Regional Window DisplayCompetition. It was a landscape of river, hills and forestwitha miniature camp scene complete with tents, gadgets,table and several bridges, all of a Scouting nature.

70th Winnipeg Troop, Man.-Their recent wintercamp, called 'Operation Riot' was graphically reported,along with drawings, maps, newspaper clippings andphotographs of the event.

9th Ottawa W.O. Pack, Ont.-Linked Boy Scout Weekand White Cane Week by taking cookies and candiesalong with them on a visit to the Home for the Blind.

2nd Victoria (Fairfield) 'B' W.O. Pack, B.O.-Did aGood Turn during Boy Scout Week by going to theirlocal hospital to sing and entertain the people there. Wefeel sure that the elderly ex-Scoutmaster in the wheelchair thrilled at. hearing some of the old camp songsagain.

Brampton,Ont.-Scouts and Cubs had a uniqueopportunity to have their picture taken in full uniform.Every Cub or Scout who called on the local Scout Distri-butor, Cotton Brothers Limited, and were in full uniformhad their picture taken free. Over 250 boys took ad-vantage of this offer.

The winners of the competition were:Class 1.Mr. Hellmut W. Schade, 68th 'A' Ottawa W.C. Pack, ant.Mr. Alan Pippard, 5th Sarnia Scout Troop, ant.Mr. Norman Jones, 116th Vancouver Scout Troop, B.C.Class 2. ,Mr. Dave Jenkinson, 70th Winnipeg Scout Troop, Man.Mrs. I. J. Chadwick, 9th Ottawa W.C. Pack, ant.Mr. David Kelley, 2nd Fort Victoria (Fairfield) 'B' W.C.

Pack, B.C.Class 3.Mr. Eric Benedict, 2nd Owen Sound Scout Troop, ant.Mr. Richard Hongisto, Welland, ant.Mr. Norman Wright, Iron Springs, Alta.Class 4.1st Beaverdams Scout Troop, Beaverdams, Thorold, ant.Mr. G. W. Kure, 1st Dickson Scout Troop, Innisfail, Alta.Mr. F. Birch, Ist Fruitland Scout Troop, ant.

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Dear Sir:It is with great interest that I have read

the article "A' Senior Patrol" in the March1960 issue of The Scout L~ader.

Your article is quite timely in that thisis a subject which the Scouters of our Troophave been considering only recently. Imight add that I have been associated withScouting for the past twenty years and quiteagree that there is a definite gap betweenboys of Senior Scout age and Rovers.

Yours in Scouting,A. Borts,Montreal, Quebec.

Dear Sir:I read with much interest the article, "A

Senior Patrol" in your March issue. I havea few thoughts on the subject and I thinkI'll unload them.

Firstly, I must say that I have a highdegree of regard for the Scouter whoseTroop conducted this experiment. He useswords like Bushman's Thong, Queen's Scoutand First Class too readily to be anythingbut good. Therefore, I do not criticize, butmerely comment.

The thing I am scared of is that theappearance of such a scheme in your maga-zine- as an article rather than a letter sortof .gives it an official "blessing" and I' amnot sure it has general application.

To begin; it is a remedy, obviously, forthe "older boy" problem. I am not surewe have such a problem. ISJ;l't it, rather,that our programme is net being appliedas it should be because of a lack of leaderselection and training, among other things?

In those Troops where enthusiastic Scout-ers apply the programme with liberal in-

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jections of ingenuity, initiative and adven-ture, there does not seem to be a lack ofolder boys.

Senior Patrols serve a purpose, I think.I' do believe they should have a higherminimum age limit than fourteen. Theyshould have some sort of grade limit, too:First Class, perhaps, to keep the old lag-gards out. .

I cannot see that membership in such aPatrol should be cherished, rather the onewho remains in his natural Patrol shouldbe the honoured one.

For the life of me, I cannot interpretP.O. & R. to grant permission for the wear-ing of slacks (period). If a Patrol canselect of the optional articles, they couldbe properly uniformed in ski cap, T-shirt,and slacks. They would have to wear officialknee stockings under the slacks as thereare no optional stockings.

The foregoing paragraph is not intendedto be cynical but to point out the dangerof interpreting P.O. & R. too liberally,

I think this: (and I'll listen to all whodiffer)1. The Troop programme needs an element

of high adventure for the older boy:2. It should require the full participation

of every boy if' he is to know the com-radeship of Scouting and the satisfactionof being a full brother to the youngerScouts. Otherwise, they are semi-LoneScouts.

3. We would have a few more older boysa little longer if we abandoned shorts,but:

4. We could achieve the same' result byaccepting a less demanding Promise andLaw.

5. The Committee studying uniform shouldgive us an auswer soon or clarify thepresent regulation in P.O. & R. I alsohope that their report may be adequate-ly studied by all before a change is made.

Mr. Editor, my thanks for your timeand my very best wishes to the Scouter ex-perimenting. I sincerely hope he achieves abeneficial result.

Yours very truly,F. M. WaIler, D.C.,Halifax, N.S.

Dear Sir:During Scout Week, I was reminded of

the great responsibility we, as Leaders, have.The following may help as a yardstick tomeasure ourselves and see just where we are.

Leadership and leaders are everydaywords familiar to us. The world is full ofleaders-in industry, politics, athletics, evencrime. What makes a leader?

In many fields, leaders must possess acertain amount of skill, education, and train-ing. In some lines, there are physical re-quirements. Regardless of the work, though,leaders must have a desire to lead. Some-times one ·ispushed into a position of leader-ship, but that does not necessarily makehim a good leader. To become a leader inany organization, we must desire to meetwith the conditions of .that particular group.

What is the cost of leadership? As con-tradictory as it. may sound, the cost ofleading is following. All leaders have seta goal for themselves, whether it is goodor bad. They have decided 'to follow a per-son or an ideal, after which they 'patterntheir lives and, in turn, influence others tofollow them. What leader is there who is notfollowing some person or ideal? We maysay that a leader is one who follows aheadof others.

You lead when you strive for a constantinterchange of mind and heart among thosejoined with you in fellowship of task andof spirit.

You lead when you seek to give to others,in terms of their own needs and their owngrowth, that which you have discoveredabout life from the heritage of the ages andin the crucible of your own experience.

To lead is not to control or rule arbi-trarily. When you lead you do not imposea pattern of thought or of, conduct; you helppeople to discover and choose their ownpattern.

You have a way of life to share. Youmust make plain in your day-to-day livinghow you interpret this way of life, for leader-ship consists not only in what you know, orin what you do, but in what you are.

You are worthy to be called a leader ifyou have self-control, sympathy, under-standing, insight and vision, and faith anda passion for the truth.

What do you expect of one who is aleader]

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That he is able to see another's point ofview and the reason why he thinks and feelsas he does.

That he puts th~ common cause above alldifferences, and above selfish personal am-bitions.· '.

That he has respect for himself and forothers.

That he does not mistake opinions fortruth, nor prejudice for principle.

That he sees today as far from the per-spective of the years, and with calmnessand expectancy looks forward to tomorrow.

That he has not ceased to grow and toseek for all the means of growth; that he iswilling to change and be changed. •

Every leader should periodically re-examine himself and ask, "Am I the LeaderI should be?"

Yours in Scouting,James Hancock, C.M.,12th Salvation Army Pack,Corner Brook East, Nfld.

Dear Sir:The prayer suggested by C. M. Bissett

on page 142 of the March issue of The ScoutLeader certainly is inspiring and makes awonderful campfire prayer. Our Scoutingbrothers might be interested to know thatthose are the first and fourth stanzas of aprayer found in Chester Cathedral. Theprayer is attributed to Michael Bishop ofSt. Albans.

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The second and third stanzas are as fol-lows:- -

Remember every promise madeAnd keep it to the letter.Remember those who lend you aidAnd be a grateful debtor.

Yours in Scouting,Thomas Vella-Zarb, C.M.12th St: Thomas Pack,Ontario.

Give me a healthy mind, dear Lord,To keep the true and pure in sight.Though knowing sin is not appalled,But finds a way to set it right.

Give me a mind that is not bored,Which does not whimper, whine or sigh;Nor let me worry overmuchAbout that fussy thing called 1.

I must confess I had to look up myScrapbook to get all the correct words.It is a clipping I have from John O'London,an English pre-war magazine.

While the subject is on campfire prayers,I occasionally use a prayer written by FatherFortunato Mizzi, director of the CatholicSocial Action Movement in Malta:-

Forget-and Remember ~Forget each kindness that you doAs soon as you have done it.Forget the praise that falls to youThe moment you have won it. "Forget the slander that you hearBefore you can repeat it.Forget each slight, each spite, each sneer

,"",Vherever you may meet it.

Remember every kindness doneTo you, whate'er its measure,Remem ber praise by others. wonAnd pass it on with pleasure.

Dear Sir: _I take the liberty of writing your Asso-

ciation in order to offer the stamps issuedin the Philippines to commemorate the 10thWorld Jamboree of the Boy Scouts.

My father, in view of an eye ailmentthat is making him lose his eyesight, wishesto dispose of his available sets of stamps,.as well as his world collections.

He wishes to dispose of TOO sets of theloth World Boy Scout Jamboree stamps at$4.00 (U.S. funds) for each set, which iscomposed of three Air Mail values, twoRegular Stamp values and the two valuesin pairs of the Tete-Beche. Also availableare fifty souvenir sheets at $2.00 (U .S.funds), not 'including the Tete-Beche.

May I therefore request from your goodoffices to please help me, by making thisoffer known to your Scouts and Scouters.

Very sincerely yours,Angel Fernandez,528 Infante St.,San Juan-Rizal,Philippines.

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