Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 225, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 September 1914 — Boy Scout News. [ARTICLE]

Boy Scout News.

Tuesday night a large number of boys who constitute first class Scouts, gathered at the Christian church to receive instructions in First Aid. Under the direction of Dr. Washburn the boys were taught how to care for and bandage cuts on the limbs or body; what to do in case of broken or fractured limbs; and hew to carry one so injured. His demonstrations were very much enjoyed by the boys and it was very beneficial. The Scout master instructed the patrol what to do in case of fire, panic and shock, and a demonstration was put on showing how to rescue one from a burning building. Saturday afternoon there is to be a hike of all the first-class Scout®, when the system of flag drill will be taught., All boys oyer twelve and wishing to join as' first-class Scouts will see G. W. Titus, Scout master. All boys under twelve 'and over ten may be in the tenderfoot class, and those wishing to join this class will apply to the Scout master. The younger boys will go on a hike next week.