It Is The Patrol System That Makes

The Scoutmaster Teaches Boys To Play The Game By Doing So Himself.

Varied Are The Ideas Of What Constitutes "success," E.g. Money, Position, Power, Achievement, Honours, And The Like. But These Are Not Open To Every Man-nor Do They Bring What Is Real Success, Namely, Happiness.

Success In Training The Boy Depends Largely On The Scoutmaster's Own Personal Example.

No One Can Pass Through Life, Any More Than He Can Pass Through A Bit Of Country, Without Leaving Tracks Behind, And Those Tracks May Often Be Helpful To Those Coming After Him In Finding Their Way.

The Scoutmaster Guides The Boy In The Spirit Of An Older Brother... He Has Simply To Be A Boy-man, That Is: (1) He Must Have The Boy Spirit In Him: And Must Be Able To Place Himself In The Right Plane With His Boys As A First Step. (2) He Must Realise The Needs, Outlooks And Desires Of The Different Ages Of Boy Life. (3) He Must Deal With The Individual Boy Rather Than With The Mass. (4) He Then Needs To Promote A Corporate Spirit Among His Individuals To Gain The Best Results.