Could someone tell me the old Scout Law? Pre 1960?

Answer 1

The British Boy Scouts Pledge and Law an historical survey.

"Unlike the Ten Commandments, to which it was frequently compared, the scout law underwent a number of revisions and rewordings following its first formulation in 1908, and it is well to begin by indicating precisely which version we are talking about. As the earliest form of law and oath seems to me the most significant one, I accordingly reproduce both exactly as they appeared in the first edition of Scouting for Boys (1908), together with the important exegesis which accompanied them:"

Scout Promises and Laws Around The World

In 1993 The Cub Scout Law was modified as a consequence of the decision to allow girls Membership of the junior sections

Answer 2

TRUSTWORTHY
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.

LOYAL
A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.

HELPFUL
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.

FRIENDLY
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.

COURTEOUS
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.

KIND
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.

OBEDIENT
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

CHEERFUL
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

THRIFTY
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

BRAVE
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.

CLEAN
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.

REVERENT
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Answer 3

I think earlier answers must be from Americans because although they bare a likeness to what I remember, they are not the same.

Having said that, I actually can't recall the Scout Law other than:

A Scouts' duty is to be useful and to help others.

A Scout is clean, in thought, word and deed.


I'll have to think about the rest. Sorry.

Regards.
Sash.

Answer 4

(i) A Scout/Guide is loyal.
(iii) A Scout/Guide is a friend to all and a brother/sister to every other Scout/Guide.
(iv) A Scout/Guide is courteous
(v) A Scout/Guide is a friend to animals and loves nature.
(vi) A Scout/Guide is disciplined and helps protect public property.
(vii) A Scout/Guide is courageous.
(viii) A Scout/Guide is thrifty.
(ix) A Scout/Guide is pure in though, word and deed.
found this on the internet i think this is promise foe 1962 but it has changed of the years.

Answer 5

you had to be tall with blonde hair and blue eyes and sware an oath to erradicate degeneracy.