The record-union., 1894-08-21
FUN IN CAMP
Some of the Humors of Life in a Tent
in the Woods.
CAMP DEFIANCE, August 18th.


CAMP DEFIANCE, August 18th.
EDS. RECORD UNION: Among the
numerous things which constitute the
pleasures of camping l may mention the
emotion Of man who takes up biscuit
on which is engraved, buffalo Brewing
Company" lie has only to imagine it is
liquid instead of solid, and he feels
just as well as if it were liquid. Such is
the extent of imagination-that is, pro-
viding he likes beer.
One thing | am very thankful for. It is
that l was not born red-haired, for what
with the snap and crackle of my hair
when 1 am compelled TO brush it,
should expect TO be on fire at least once a
day, and it would take the entire camp to
put me out. Then the joy OF wearing a
sun-bonnet, shoes three-sizes larger than
you wear at home; and. if you happen to
forget your looking-glass, the surprise
that awaits you when you do look in
one!
Yesterday a lady and gentleman of our
party made the tour around the lake
They took dinner at the Tallac, and
tipped the colored gentleman (for the
credit Of the whole party so literally
that, according to the lady, his black eyes
turned blue. | made a great mistake
come so we'll acquainted with us, and
like their quarters SO well, that l am
afraid they have come to stay-at any
rate until we retire. when they take their
leave.
The chief event of one day is exercis-
ing our lungs at the stages and the chance
passers-by, which you will allow is very
healthful, and what we came for. Yes
terday, without consulting me, one of
M " faat i,Afr 70 tt,o
as 1 have only one pair of shoes, [ was
laid up for repairs. Last year something
worse happened, and udge of the city
Of Sacramento will tell you the rest.
1t seems to me that the men that have
come camping think the women are here
for nothing else but to get them some-
thing to eat. One thing helps us along
it is that they will eat almost anything,
and if we were 10 stay long enough to run
out of provisions | think they would
shock us by eating their gum boots.
Then we could never fancy them again,
for fear they would eat us.
One has no idea how Sweetly a squaw
can sing until he or she has listened to
her song as she hurries down TO meet the
Truckee. In the daytime one scarcely
notices it. but ut night. when you are
waiting for the person whose business it
is to put you TO sleep, you hear and en-
celebrated bed, and [ lie and watch the
walls of our canvas house to see how
much OF the truth Mark Twain neglected
to tell. If Mr.. Young was as cozy as we
are he was not to be pItied-but doubt it,
Our bachelor has changed his habits
and gone back to childhood days, when
he used to DO tucked in carefully at night
So he has to so to bed at little folks
hours, before his elders do, that we may
| see to his safety. [ suppose good-sized
| bear. would swallow the whole concern,
but in the mountains one has to take
chances.
II this letter seems to be flighty, please
attribute it to the altitude. which is apt to
make one light headed. In fact. should
not want to stay here too long; l could
not answer for the consequences.
One thing had almost forgotten, and
it is very important. There are no rattle
snakes here. and it does away with the
necessity of CARRYING demijohn. II any
one does see snakes, it is due TO the alti-
tude. and is not due TO either rattlers or
demijohn. i. n. r.
CoRoNADoW ATER, McMorry sole agent.
Groceries and provisions, 53l NJ st. g