Scouting, Volume 3, Number 22, April 1, 1916 Page: 34
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34
SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
S LIFE
From personal interviews with men in the field
and comments that come to our office from time to
time, there is no doubt as to the value of Boys' Life
as an aid to the scoutmaster in having Scouting fully
understood and efficiently promoted. The articles,
pictures and stories are of decided benefit. It would
be extremely helpful for the best interests of all
concerned if every boy enrolled as a scout as well
as every scout official could regularly receive this
publication. Perhaps it may be found practicable
in the near future to work out a plan so that this
may be accomplished.
Meanwhile every effort is being made to have the publication give
the maximum amount of service within the limits of the funds available.
Improvements will be made as suggestions come to us and as our re-
sources permit.
Book Department.
The report of the Book Department as presented by the Chief Scout
Librarian has not unduly emphasized the importance of every advantage
being taken of opportunity for service not only to boys but to the lead-
ers of boys in improving the character of their reading matter.
The fact that publishers are already recognizing the value of a dis-
interested criticism of manuscripts in order that books for boys may
contain nothing of a negative value is some indication of the responsi-
bility before us in this department. Not only do we wish to encourage
the reading of books worth while, but we want to reduce to a minimum
the danger of Sunday Schools and libraries and others putting upon
their shelves books which are known to be a positive detriment or a sheer
waste of time to the average boy and, then, we want to go further and
stimulate the writing of stories of strength and virility, free from neg-
ative suggestions or values.
Scouting.
The semi-monthly bulletin Scouting has now reached a circulation of
SCOUTING
Published semi-monthly by National Headquarters, Boy Scouts of America
For Scout Officials and Others Interested In Work for Boys
Vol. III.
NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 15, 1916
No. 20
SCOUTMASTERS' SERVICES
RECOGNIZED
RESOLVED: That the Natir-
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ENCOURAGING PROGRESS REPORTED
AT THE SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
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