t opening
ceremonies, nor would this necessarily be advisable. It is, therefore,
well to be provided with a form like the preceding, where a small
delegation from the Troop, the Captain and a Councillor could, if
necessary, represent the essential units of the organization among a
number of other societies; and the words of the ceremony would explain
the occasion sufficiently without much concerted action, and may be
inserted at the proper place, preceded and followed by any Troop or
local customs preferred.

[Illustration:

Guests of honor

Scout Troop Candidates All local and visiting
with with Scout personnel,
Captain and Lieutenant Official Council, Commissioners, etc.

General Audience

PLAN OF ASSEMBLY FOR GIRL SCOUT CEREMONIES]

6. How to Conduct a Scout Meeting

1. One long whistle blast: Silence, listen for
orders.

2. Three short whistle blasts: "Fall In," or
"Assemble," three paces in front of Captain, Squad
formation.

5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
* * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * *
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
* Captain
Lieutenant *

3. "Right Dress," "Front."

4. Inspection. Captain inspects for posture, and
for personal appearance which should be neat and
clean in every particular, and uniform, which
should be correct as to style, length, placing of
insignia, etc. All necessary corrections should be
made in a low tone of voice to the individual
Scout.

5. "Color Bearer, Forward--Center" "March." The
Color Bearer, appointed to carry flag, upon
receiving order to "March", takes one step
backward, executes "Right Face," marches out of
rank, executes "Left Face," marches to point on
line with flag, executes "Right Face," marches to
within two steps of flag and comes to "Halt." She
salutes flag, takes staff in both hands, wheels
right, and marches to position three paces in
front of, and facing troop. The captain and
Lieutenant have moved to position at right angles
to, and at right of troop. If a color Guard is
used instead of Color Bearer, two Scouts act as
guards, their position