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(b) As above, in the manner of the Bayeux tapestry. Either for coup; both for grand coup.
M — Spiritual Life
1. (a) Give 10 illustrations, scriptural or otherwise, of men getting closer to God, by prayer, fasting and vigil, alone in the wilderness. . (b) Give an account of the annual camp-out insti- tuted by Moses as the Feast of Tabernacles. De- scribe its social and hygienic significance. (Not less than 1000 words.) Either for coup; both for grand coup.
2. Wholly abstain for 3 months from your besetting sin, for coup. 6 months, for grand coup. (You need not tell what it is, but be able to give word of honor to those in charge. )
3. Speak no sullen, impatient, angry or unkind word, for 1 month, for coup. 3 months for grand coup.
4. Cheerfully perform some unpleasant duty each day for 3 months, for coup. 6 months, for grand coup.
5. Deny one’s self some material thing which is much liked but not needed, for 3 months, for coup. 6 months, for grand coup.
6. The following is open only to those over 15; grand coup open only to those over 18: Watch and wait alone, preferably in some high sheltered place in the wilderness, by a fire, without reading, smoking, eating or drinking (except water), from sunset to sunrise, for coup. As above for 36 hours, comprising 2 nights and 1 day, for grand coup.
7. The following coup is open only to those over 18, and under the advice of a physician: Fast alone, and in a high place if possible, for 48 hours, for coup. 3 days and nights, for grand coup. May read and sleep; water permitted.
N — Towncraft
1. Herald. Open and lead council, light the sacred fire with rubbing sticks, make the sand painting, recite the cere- monial (Grand Council) form of the laws, know the Omaha Tribal Prayer, and 3 Woodcraft songs, for coup. In addi- tion, perform 3 Indian dances, and know well the Pathfinder, Sagamore, Naming, Installation, Fire Maiden, and Peace Pipe Ceremonies, for grand coup.
