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the Fourfold Hope instead of the Wood Fire. This consists of a flat centre 18 x 18 inches, with Zuni sand paintings representíng the four corners of the earth. Around the central fire; at each of the corners is a candle in a pottery socket, and in the centre a fire bowl to hold the fire after it is made by the rubbing sticks. The candles are named Fortitude, Beauty, Truth, and Love. The candles are long enough to burn two hours. The centre fire is allowed to die after the candles are lighted.
At each side of the Shrine is a flap that may be folded up to protect the candles from drafts or flying skirts.
The first thing to interest the newcomer is usually the honors and decorations. Let each member study the Birch Bark Roll to see which are within reach, and having performed the exploit, present a properly witnessed Honor Claim at the next Council. (See Honor Claim Blanks.)
In time each will have a Ceremonial Dress and Council Robe, but these come later.
THE LAWS
The laws for the Woodcraft Girls (and for the leaders as far as possible) are:
1. Be brave. Courage is the noblest of all gifts.
2. Be silent, while your elders are speaking and otherwise show them deference.
3. Obey. Obedience is the first duty of the Woodcraft Girl.
4. Be clean. Both yourself and the place you live in.
5. No smoking and na drug habits.
6. Protect all harmless wild-life conserve the woodsand flowers, and especially be ready to fight wild-fire in forest or in town.
7. Word of honor is sacred.
8. Play fair. Foul play is treachery.
9. Respect all worship of the Great Spirit.
10. Be kind. Do at least one act of unbargaining kindness every day.
11. Be helpful. Do your share of the work.
12. Be joyful. Seek the joy of being alive.
THE INITIATION TRIALS
'The Trial to be Selected by the Guide or the Council of Leaders
1. Silence. Keep absolute silence for six hours during the daytime in camp while freely mixing with the life of the Camp.
