Sunday, June 23rd The first Sunday in Camp. We arose at 

 about six o clock, and after breakfast moj-t of us turned in again until 

 noon. 7:00 p. m. After supper we all partook in a short song 

 service, conducted by Rev. Mr. Brown. Instructor Gilson was pres- 

 ent and one of the first to ask our new friend to come again. 



Monday, June 24th We arose at 4:30 a. m., and some of the 

 more ambitious fellows had beaten us to the cook shack, mistaking 

 the real time for breakfast. After a short rest, we were called to class 

 by Instructor Gilson playing "Dixie" on the "iron piano." He gave 

 us a few pointers on packing a horse, and when the packs had been 

 prepared we plodded our weary ways to Thumb lake. A camp site 

 was selected overlooking the lake and we pitched our pup tents. Din- 

 ner was soon under way, Mr. Gilson introducing his bannock. After 

 this meal was indulged in, the bunch separated Kittridge, Siebert and 



Jt temporary Camp 



Roop trying their luck with the hook and line, Haines, McCarthy and 

 Hall seeking the isle covered with virgin timber, Haines bailing the 

 lake thru the boat three times during the journey. Lavers being chief 

 cook for supper, we were served in style. At supper, Gilson mentioned 

 eating the inner bark of the hemlock for food. Joker Burt took this 

 up and remarked that anyone eating it would probably "balsam." He 

 was at once attended to and we now have hopes of his recovery. 

 The evening was spent about the Camp fire, singing and telling stories, 

 after which we retired to prepare for battle with our long-horned friend, 

 the mosquho. 



Tuesday, June 25th Camp was broken at 10 a. m. We returned 

 to headquarters in time for dinner. The afternoon was spent in re- 

 view of rope splicing and tying. The evening was spent around the 

 camp fire, wondering if Mr. Wendt would show up in the morning. 



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