newspaper crunched into a wad.

Folded pieces of newspaper make an excellent holder for lifting pots and
kettles. Several thicknesses placed on the end of the kitchen table on
which to set pots and cans, will keep the table clean. Hot water pipes
or a boiler can be covered with several thicknesses of newspapers held
in place by twine, thereby conserving heat. Cover the ice cream freezer
with newspapers after the dasher is removed and while the cream is
getting stiff. They help to keep in the cold. Newspapers laid on a cot
under the blankets help very materially to keep one warm on a cold
night. After sweeping a floor put the dust and dirt from a dust pan in a
newspaper, roll it carefully and burn in the incinerator. The wind
cannot then blow the dirt about.

Flowers

When picking flowers do not pull the plants up by the root. Do not pick
a blossom with too many buds on the stem. Do not pick what you are not
going to use either as a decoration or to press for nature study work.
Do not pick short stems, and do not crowd too many flowers into one
vase. Be sure that the vase is clean and the water fresh. All dead
flowers and leaves should be burned and not thrown out to disfigure the
looks of the camp grounds.

[Illustration: THE TRUE INWARDNESS OF ROWING]

If you do not know poison ivy when you see it get someone to point it
out to you and then keep away from it. It is more apt to poison when the
leaves are wet.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

_Clothes_: Scout uniform and Scout hat
Bloomers: dark wool or khaki
Middy blouses, at least 3; plain, strong, white
Coat
Rubber coat or poncho
Sweater
Shoes (stout, low heels, round toes; two pairs if
possible)
Rubbers
Underwear: Plain and strong. The one-piece
athletic garment made for women and girls
is preferable to separate chemise or drawers.
Woven shirt or union suit of cotton or light
wool is desirable. No petticoats.

Stockings: at least four pairs, heavy ribbed
cotton or wool preferred. No silk.

Nightgown or pajamas, three, heavy cotton or
canton flannel.

Bath wrapper and slippers

Bathing suit and cap

_Bedding_: Plain woolen blankets, light-weight, for use next body
Pillow