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*5. Have camped out in at least 10 different States or 

 countries. 



6. Have entered the Arctic or Antarctic circles. 



7. Have crossed the Equator. 



8. Can take exact latitude and longitude with instru- 

 ments. 



*9. Can take latitude within 2 degrees of error, with 

 home-made instruments. 



10. Have made a compass survey of 100 miles of coun- 

 try. 



11. Have traveled at least 100,000 miles by rail or 

 steamship or other means. 



*i2. Have traveled 500 miles on foot, by bicycle, by 

 canoe, or in saddle, camping out. 



13. Know 200 signs of the Sign Language. (100 for 

 L. L.) 



14. Can make himself comfortable in the woods with 

 only wildwood material. 



15. Can swim 100 yards. 



16. Have slept out 30 nights. 



VILLAGE SCOUT OR BIG VILLAGE SCOUT 



(Odena-winini) 



The Degree of Village Scout may be conferred on those who 

 take 14 of these tests: 



*i. Know how to turn in an alarm for fire. 

 2. Know how to enter burning buildings. 

 *3. Know how to prevent the spread of fire. 



4. Understand the use of hose; unrolling, joining up, 

 connecting two hydrants, use of nozzles, etc. 



5. Understand the use of escapes, ladders, and chutes. 



6. Know how to improvise ropes and nets. 

 *7. Know what to do in case of panic. 



