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SCOUTING FOR GIRLS
II. Handicraft and Skill.
- Be able to prepare, cook and serve one simple meal, of three courses.
- Must bring a shirt waist or skirt made by herself or the equivalent in needlework and be able to put in patches.
III. Service.
- Be able to dress and bathe a child two years old or younger. Know the proper food to give a child before it is a year old, and up to the age of two years. Know how to clothe the child in winter and summer.
- Must know how to behave in case of accidents; and what methods of rescue and restoration to use in two cases such as drowning, ice accident, gas poisoning and electric shock.
IV. Health.
- Must know the simple laws of sanitation, health and ventilation; and be able to walk a mile in 20 minutes.
- Must swim 25 yds. in her clothes, and undress in the water.
or
- Where swimming is impossible because of weak heart or lack of swimming facilities; must win the other proficiency badges not already held.
