"Any questions?" There are apt to be several which should all be carefully answered.

Another couple of songs, this time of the quiet type, and the camp fire is closed with appropriate ceremony. These Scouts have had a strenuous day and have a right to early bed and rest.

Off to bed! And there will be plenty of sleep if these be good Scouts.

The Day In Camp

At 7:30 a.m. the get-up morning signal is sounded with a primitive horn, a gong, the Troop's bird cry, a bugle, or whatever else you can think of.

Immediately there is a bustle in the tents. The cooks have arisen quietly one-half hour earlier, the fires

Responsibilities Of Special Patrols. Service Patrol

1. The period of service of the Service Patrol is from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. the following day, the changeover taking place at breakfast each day.

2. The Service Patrol is responsible for the general tidiness of the camp, and especially of the latrines (where water container must be kept filled), washing place, Camp Fire Circle, etc.

3. The Service Patrol will lay and light the camp fire on time.

4. The Service Patrol will hoist The Flag in the morning and lower it at or before sunset.

5. The Service Patrol will immediately bring to the notice of the Scoutmaster any unusual occurrence, and assume charge in his absence.

Program Patrol

1. The period of service of the Program Patrol is from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. of the following day.

2. The Program Patrol will see to it that the Troop is ready on time, with necessary equipment, for all periods and activities.

3. The Program Patrol is responsible for getting ready necessary equipment for afternoon game or contest period and for morning Scoutcraft period, and carrying out such responsibilities as may be given it in connection with these periods.

4. The Program Patrol will select and be ready to put on a few fun games for 7:30 p.m. game period.

5. The Program Patrol is responsible for arranging the program of the evening's camp fire, and taking over the leadership of it. It will approach the other Patrols and get from them lists of songs, stunts, etc., to work into the program.

are lighted and breakfast will be prepared while the other members of the Patrols get washed and perform their special duties according to the scheduled rotation of duties within the Patrol (as given above), including straightening up around camp, cleaning tents, hanging blankets out for airing.

Suggested Rotation Of Duties Within Patrol

These duties are assigned by the Patrol Leaders. They may be shifted in the evening, or—and better—in the morning immediately after the inspection.

The cooks announce that breakfast is ready. It is eaten, and the pots and plates are cleaned.

Troop Leaders' Council Meets

The Troop Leaders' Council meets for a short session to discuss the program of the day, to hear the reports of the Patrol Leaders in regard to special jobs undertaken, health of the Patrols, and personal problems and methods of solving them.

The day is started right as The Rag of the United States is hoisted over the camp.

Flag Ceremony

If a formal Flag Ceremony is to occur in the morning, the Troop forms in a horseshoe around the flag pole, and The Flag is hoisted. It may be followed to the top by a bugle playing "To the Colors" or with the boys singing "America," "America the Beautiful," "The Star Spangled Banner," or other appropriate song.

After The Flag raising, a minute's silence may be provided for the boys' own silent prayers, whereupori announcements for the day are made. Insist upon complete and correct uniforming for a formal Flag Cere-mony.

If an informal ceremony is preferred in the morn-ing, the Service Patrol should hoist The Flag while each Scout stands at attention wherever he may be.