Figure 1.--This painting pictures recruiting for the Boys Brigade in Scotland. It was probably painted in the 1890s. Note the boy at the keft wearing a kilt with his uniform.

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Boys' Brigade

The Boys' Brigade continued to grow in England anmd Scotland. The concept as promoted by Founder Sir William Smith proved popular with boys. For the first time, church activities mean that they did not have to sit for long periods in stuffy churches singing hymns that had little appreciation for what was important to boys. By the 1890s the concept of "Drilla and disciplime" was throughly ingrained in the organization and activities.

Brigade Immitators

Some small new organizations formed, but did not reach the national importance of the Boys' Brigade. They were sectarian organizations. The Boys' Brigade was generally seem as associated with the Church of Scotland. Other groups included formed were the Church of England (Anglican) Church Lads' Brigade (1890) and the Boys' Life Brigade (1899). Catholic and Jewish organizations were formed in 1900.

Scotings' Foundations

Further developments layed the foundations for Scouting after the turn of the century. Aids To Scouting was published in 1899.