h, and waved as though pushing forward, at full
extent of arm, or whistle a succession of slow blasts means "Extend,"
"Go farther out," "Scatter."

Hand or flag held high, and waved rapidly from side to side, at full
extent of arm, or a succession of short, quick blasts on the whistle,
means "Close in," "Rally," "Come here," "Danger," "Cattle on track."

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Hand or flag pointing in any direction means "Go in that direction."

Clenched hand or flag jumped rapidly up and down several times means,
"Hurry," "Run."

The movement, pushing or beckoning, indicates whether "Hurry here" or
"Hurry there."

Hand (or flag) held straight up over head, palm forward, means "Stop,"
"Halt."

When a leader is shouting an order or message to a scout who is some
way off, the scout, if he hears what is being said, should hold up his
hand level with his head all the time. If he cannot hear, he should
stand still, making no sign. The leader will then repeat louder, or
beckon to the scout to come in nearer.

The following signals are made by a scout with his staff when he is
sent out to reconnoitre within sight of his patrol, and they have the
following meaning:

Staff held up horizontally, that is, level, with both hands above the
head, means, "I have found."

The same, out with staff moved up and down slowly, means, "I have
found, but a long way off."

The same, staff moved up and down rapidly, means, "I have found, and
close by."

The staff held straight up over the head means, "Nothing in sight."

Indian Signs and Blazes

Shaking a blanket: I want to talk to you.

Hold up a tree-branch: I want to make peace.

Hold up a weapon, means war: I am ready to fight.

Hold up a pole horizontally, with hands on it: I have found something.

[Illustration: Indian Signs and Blazes.
This is good water.
Good water not far in this direction.
A long way to good water, go in direction of arrow.
We camped here because one of us was sick.]

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[Illustration: Indian Signs and Blazes.
War or trouble about.
Peace.
Road to be followed.
Letter hidden three paces from here in the direction of arrow.
This path not to be followed.
"I have gone home."]

WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY

_The Boy Scout Wireless Club
Y. M. C. A., Newark, N.J._

The following directions are given for an up-to-date wireless
apparatus for stationary use in the home or at the meeting place of
each patrol.

We will consider the rece