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184 ''They should shut windows and doors. Send Scouts into different parts of the building to see if the fire is spreading, and to search for people in need of rescue.''

''These Scouts should have wet handkerchiefs over their mouths and noses. "Insensible" people (or sack dummies) should be hidden under tables, etc.''

''Scouts rescue them by shouldering or dragging them out and getting them down to the ground. Use jumping sheet, chute, etc.''

Other parties lay and connect the hose, or make lines for passing fire buckets.

''Another party revive the rescued by restoring animation. Another party form "fence" to help the police and fire brigade by keeping the crowd back.''

Games

"Dragging Race."—A line of patients of one patrol are laid out at fifty yards distance from start. Another patrol, each carrying a rope, run out, tie ropes to the patients, and drag them in. Time taken of last in. Patrols change places. The one which completes in shortest time wins. Knots must be correctly tied.

(S.T.)

Physical Exercises and Health Rules

The simple physical exercises given in the earlier chapters will give you all the movements needed to keep you well and to help your growth if you only practise them. That is the secret. Set apart certain minutes in the day,