Scouting, Volume 4, Number 22, April 1, 1917 Page: 82
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82 SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT
Buglers, Scout Commissioners and Scout Executives; (B) Uni-
form Accessories; Leggings, Haversack, Pack-Sack, Ruck-Sack
and Sweater; (C) General Supplies; Guard Rope, Combination
Cot and Stretcher, Vacuum Food Jar, Morse and Semaphore Code
Instructors, Field Sketching Case; (D) Tents and General
Camp Supplies : When in the summer of 1915, tents and other camp
paraphernalia were first made available, it was upon a more or less
experimental basis. A considerable number of orders were received
and it became evident that Headquarters could effect very consider-
able savings to purchasers of such merchandise. This past year the
line was considerably extended with a very gratifying response in
orders, not only from individuals but from Local Councils and
other large buyers.
In last year's report an' appeal was addressed to Local Councils,
especially those of the first class, for a closer relationship and co-
operation with the Supply Department so that mutual benefit might
ensue. The response has been most gratifying and with the steady
increase in the number of first class Councils further beneficial re-
sults are to be expected. In addition to helpful criticism and sug-
gestions, many such councils maintain at their office for the con-
venience of local scouts and their leaders a limited stock of the most
commonly wanted supplies, under an arrangement with Headquar-
ters which offsets the expense of handling, and in most instances
results in a profit from sales. By making equipment available in this
way through the Council offices, there is opportunity for closer super-
vision of the local issue of badges, uniforms and other official sup-
plies.
In another direction also the co-operation of local Councils has
been evident. It was suggested a year ago, as desirable that the
attempt be made to standardize so far as possible the type of uni-
form and other personal equipment to be worn by scouts and leaders
in each community. Correspondence and orders have shown that
a considerable effort has been made along this line for the improved
appearance of uniformed groups of our members in public as-
semblages.
In spite of the fact that our uniform and equipment of any
character is entirely optional with each member of the organization,
the question is frequently raised as to what should constitute the
outfit of a well equipped scout or leader. Whether we take the
position that the aim is solely the recommendation of equipment
helpful to the enjoyment of the scout program as a whole or to pro-
vide for the individual those things which will render him a com-
plete self-sustaining unit for possible community service, we shall
find that there are certain definite things which are desirable. Con-
siderable latitude is possible in the make-up of a uniform according
to local wishes and climatic conditions. A choice having been made
as to hat, coat, shirt, breeches, and leg wear, there should be added
the sweater, mackinaw, and one of the ponchos or capes for storm
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