a morning star? What is an evening
star?
11. Explain zenith and nadir.
12. What is the Aurora Borealis? Have you seen it?
REFERENCES:
"Field Book of Stars," W. T. Olcott, Putnam.
"The Book of Stars," R. F. Collins, D. Appleton.
"Around the Year With the Stars," Garrett P. Serviss, Harper.
"Monthly Evening Sky Map," Barrett, 360 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
"The Star People," Gaylord Johnson, Macmillan 1921. Especially for
Younger Scouts.
"The Call of the Stars," John, R. Kilfax.
[Illustration: SWIMMER
SYMBOL--LIFE BUOY]
The following is identical with the life-saving test for Juniors of the
American Red Cross. If the test is given by one of the various examiners
of the First Aid Service of the American Red Cross the Scout may wear in
addition to the regular Scout Badge the Junior Life Saving Badge. It is
recommended that Girl Scout troops work toward the establishment of
Junior Life Saving Crews, directions for the formation of which may be
secured from any American Red Cross Division.
I. Pass the swimmer's test for American Red Cross as follows: a. Swim
100 yards, using two or more strokes. b. Dive properly from a take-off.
c. Swim on back 50 feet. d. Retrieve objects at reasonable depth from
surface (at least 8 feet).
II. Life Savers must pass the following test, winning at least 75
points. The value in points for each section of the test is given in
parenthesis after it:
1. Carry a person of own weight 10 yards, by: a.
Head carry. (10 points). b. Cross Chest Carry. (10
points). c. Hair or two point carry, or repeat
cross chest carry. (9 points). d. Tired Swimmer's
carry. (5 points).
2. Break three grips, turning after break, bring
subject to surface, and start ashore: a. Wrist
hold. (8 points). b. Front neck hold (10 points).
c. Back neck hold. (10 points).
3. Make surface dive and recover object from
bottom. (10 points).
4. Demonstrate the Schaefer method of inducing
artificial respiration. (18 points).
5. Disrobe in water from middy blouse, skirt or
bloomers, and camp shoes, and then swim one
hundred yards, not touching shore from time
entering water. (10 points).
[Illustration: TELEGRAPHER
SYMBOL--TELEGRAPH POLE]
Either: a. Telegraphy,
1. Send 22
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