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“Now, boys, I want each of you to ‘do his bit’ in this camp, and to drill well so that you can give a fine exhibition of your ability when called upon to use it. I expect the Blue Birds and Bobolinks at Happy Hills next week, and it will be a great surprise to them to see what we have accomplished in so short a time.”

The boys quickly agreed to study and practice well, so Uncle Ben smiled approvingly and called upon a group of girls to step forward. There were six girls from ten to twelve years of age in one group, and four, of thirteen years, in another group.

“Here you see six nurses who will have charge of the Little Citizens who should accidentally be scratched, cut or have any other physical trouble. These nurses will have the right to go to the infirmary and use whatever they may need for a patient. But they will have to ask the grown-up in charge of the infirmary for the needed remedy.

“These nurses will also see that Little Citizens are careful of their manner of living in camp, and will report anyone who breaks the rules or is careless of the welfare of others.