94 The Book of Woodcraft 



STANDARDS OF HONORS 



These exploits are intended to distinguish those who are 

 first-class in their department, and those who are so good 

 that they may be considered in the record-making class. 

 They may be called Honors and High Honors, but the 

 Plains Indians speak of their exploits as Coup (pronounced 

 coo) and Grand Coup. The Sioux, I am informed, use 

 the French word coup, but call them ^'Justee-na coo,'' and 

 ''Tonka coo,'' the "Little Deed," and the "Big Deed." 



No one can count both Coup and Grand Coup, or repeat 

 their honor in the same department, except for heroism, 

 mountain climbing, and others that are specified as "re- 

 peaters," in which each honor is added to that previously 

 worn. 



No honors are conferred unless the exploit has been 

 properly witnessed or proven, as though for the Century 

 Bar of the L. A. W. When it is a question of time under 

 one minute, only stop-watches are allowed. 



Honors are allowed according to the standard of the 

 year in which the application was made. 



An honor, once fairly w^on, can never be lost for sub- 

 sequent failure to reach the standard. 



Except when otherwise stated, the exploits are meant 

 for all ages. 



Any one counting coup, according to the class above him 

 may count it a grand coup in his own class, unless other- 

 wise provided. 



This fist is made by the High Council of Guidance. 

 The exploits are founded on world-wide standards, and 

 with the help of the best experts. The Council will 

 gladly consider any suggestion, but it must be under- 

 stood that no local group has any power to add to or 

 vary the exploits in any way whatsoever. 



