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2. Give the following abbreviations correctly: 
AFFIRMATIVE, ACKNOWLEDGE, ATTENTION, ERROR, 
NEGATIVE, PREPARATORY, ANNULLING, SIGN OF NUM- 
ERALS. 
3. Send message not previously read, of twenty words, containing 
three numerals and sent at the rate of 50 letters per minute* 
Only one error to be allowed. Technique to be considered and 
judged. 
4. Receive unknown message of twenty words, containing three 
numerals at the same rate. Two errors to be allowed. Scouts 
may have someone take message down in writing as they read it, 
and five minutes in which to rewrite it afterwards. 
WIGWAG 
1. Give alphabet correctly in two and a half minutes or less. 
2. Give numerals up to ten correctly. 
3. Send message not previously read, of twenty words, containing 
three numerals, at the rate of ten letters per minute. Only one 
error allowed; technique and regularity to be considered and 
judged. 
4. Receive unknown message of twenty words, containing three num- 
erals, to be given at the rate of 10 letters per minute... Two errors 
to be allowed. Conditions for receiving, the same as in Sema- 
phore. 
BUZZER 
GENERAL SERVICE CODE 
1. Send message of twenty words, not previously read, at the rate 
of ten letters per minute. Two errors allowed. 
2. Receive unknown message of twenty words to be given at the 
same rate. Two errors allowed. Scouts to be allowed five minutes 
in which to rewrite message, afterwards. 
REFERENCES : 
“How to Signal by Many Methods,” J. Gibson, Gale. 
“Cadet Manual, ” E. Z. Steever, Lippincott. 
“Boys* Camp Manual,” C. K. Taylor, Century. 
“Outdoor Signalling,” Elbert Wells, Outing Pub. Co. 
STAR GAZER 
SYMBOL— STAR GROUP 
1. Explain briefly the Solar System. 
2. Make a diagram showing the relative positions and movements of 
the earth, sun and moon. What governs the tide? What causes 
an eclipse? What is a comet, a shooting star, a sun spot? 
3. Name the nlanets in their order from the sun. Which planet is 
nearest the earth and give its distance? 
4. How fast does light travel? 
5. What is the difference between planets and fixed stars and name 
three of the latter. 
6. What is a constellation? Name and be able to point out six, 
Name two constellations which are visible throughout the year. 
"<*• Draw a chart of the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia and the North 
Star at intervals of three hours through the night using a fixed 
