e many in a party, each one is apt to leave something
for others to do. The captain must be on the watch for these things, and
try to prevent them. It is well for him, and for all, to know that he
who has been a "good fellow" and genial companion at home may prove
quite otherwise during a tour of camping. Besides this, it is hardly
possible for a dozen young men to be gone a fortnight on a trip of this
kind without some quarrelling; and, as this mars the sport so much, all
should be careful not to give or take offence. If you are starting out
on your first tour, keep this fact constantly in mind.

Perhaps I can illustrate this division of labor.

We will suppose a party of twelve with one horse and an open wagon, four
tents, a stove, and other baggage. First, number the party, and assign
to each the duties for the first day.

1. Captain. Care of horse and wagon; loading and unloading wagon.
2. Jack. Loading and unloading wagon.
3. Joe. Captain's assistant and errand-boy; currying horse.
4. Mr. Smith. Cooking and purchasing.
5. Sam. Wood, water, fire, setting of table.
6. Tom. " " " " "
7. Mr. Jones.
8. Henry.
9. Bob.
10. Senior.
11. William.
12. Jake.

The party is thus arranged in four squads of three men each, the oldest
at the heads. One half of the party is actively engaged for to-day,
while the other half has little to do of a general nature, except that
all must take turns in leading the horse, and marching behind the wagon.
It is essential that this be done, and it is best that only the stronger
members lead the horse.

To-morrow No. 7 takes No. 1's place, No. 8 takes No. 2's, and so on; and
the first six have their semi-holiday.

In a few days each man will have shown a special willingness for
some duty, which by common consent and the captain's approval he is
permitted to take. The party then is re-organized as follows:--

1. Captain. General oversight; provider of food and provender.
2. Jack. Washing and the care of dishes.
3. Joe. (Worthless.)
4. Mr. Smith. Getting breakfast daily, and doing all of the
cooking on Sunday.
5. Sam. (Gone home, sick of camping.)
6. Tom. Wood, water, fire, setting and clearing table.
7. Mr. Jones. Getting supper all alone.
8. Henr