The object of the patrol method is not so much saving the Scoutmaster trouble as to give responsibility to the boy.

It is important to arrange games and competition so that all Scouts of the troop take part.

It should be the thing never to mention unfairness of judging when defeated in a contest.

Scoutmasters need the capacity to enjoy the out-of-doors.

We are not a club or a Sunday school class, but a school of the woods.

When a boy finds someone who takes an interest in him, he responds and follows.

The Scoutmaster must be alert to check badge hunting as compared to badge earning.