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SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
The purpose of a Clove-hitch, which is also called 
the Builders’ Knot, is to make fast an end of rope, gen- 
erally to a post or tree. This knot holds securely and 
does not slip laterally. It is of value when tethering 
an animal or tying a boat. It can be used for fastening 
an awning rope, tent ropes, for tying on splints or fasten- 
ing the end of a bandage when it is used to confine a 
delirious person. 
A fence or guard-line can be made where trees or 
posts are available by tying the end of the rope by means 
of a Half-hitch to the first tree, and then using a Clove- 
