The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-08-18

cause it seems as if everyone is in.
lterested In the welfare of the other
The system" referred to is the plan
nstigated by Manager Gose and Con.
stable Finkhouse. Lights are out at
1880 and the family" is assured of
both good nights sleep and good
protection.
The routine of a days work at the
lgrounds is interesting and 1t has been
lrehearsed like clockwork for at least
ten days. Manager Gose turns on the
sunrise alarm by changing the bell,
or giving an account of the next days
program to some sleepy eyed bust
mess man, whose face is submerged in
a tin basin filled with tar soap sud
and Northfork river water The wash.
stand is conveniently close to the tent
door and is built of home made con.
struction.
The regular fishing march is re.
hearsed early after the wash" and
sometimes before. Women, children
and even the business men make haste
in all sorts of uniforms to the edge
of the river where often a two.pound
catfish had been captured for break
fast. The breakfast is made on the
grounds. There are four cook" tents
and the family" have not yet quar-
relied who was to have possession
first.
Fish for Breakfast.
Fish are often divided with less
lucky members of the family and the
smell of the frying fish, and probably
bacon from another direction, has put
a keen touch to the appetite, even
though it be of the poorest congtruc-
ton. Miss Lucille lazen and Elder
kirkpatrick, both members of the
younger generation Of the chautauqua
family are the champion fishers both
having captured two Founders.
The men folks" unwillingly leave
camp for the more strenuous work of
life after the breakfast and the usual
smoke The womenfolk get busy and
tidy up the tents and seek shady
spots where they hold a Sewing
Iparty" or discuss the performances in
the big tent during the evening be-
Il fore.
II The arrival of the grocery and meat
a wagons anu even tut lllllh anu lNt
man announce that noon is close and
J the hungry men will soon be back.
II Lunchtime arrives with amazing rap
idity and the men can be seen trudg-
ing by the old mill stream path which
| leads to the camp. There are en-
II circling bundles and packages of eat
ables, and soon the scenes of peace
and prosperity are all over the camp.
Very few of the men leave after
that MONDAY meal and the hammocks
and cots are captured for a short
"siesta." This slumber is rudely
awakened by the arrival in the middle
lof the plaza of either Constable Fink
ihouse or Manager Gose, who clangs
laway with the bell which announces
| that some celebrated speaker or some
talented body of musicians will en-
ldeavor to please them.
They Take a Swim.
After being entertained, the fam
lily" return home" and after short
conferences the bathing suits are don
ned and a cool refreshing swim is en-
ioyed in the river. Guests have ar
rived at the camp by this time anG
the bathers return only to be hurried
into clothing more adapted for the
occasion. Tea is served and some
sew while others entertain the visit
ors.
At 7:30 the signal bell is agar
changing the announcement that the
big tent is being filled up with neigh
bors" and more entertainments are en-
ljoyed. There is little time for the
family" after this and the open all
congregation slip off their shoes ant
take refuge in the hammocks and easy
chairs in front of their tents. Elec
trio lights burn brightly. Soon the
word is passed that the lights out
bell will ring. Chairs and pillows are
hustled into the exterior. Beds are
made ready and the flaps of the tents
are closed. One by one the lights gC
out and after the echo of the good
night has drifted over the NOrthforl
river into the green fields beyond, the
guardian of the chautauqua, making
his rounds, wonders at the queeI
shadows which are reflected agains
the walls of the tents. The last ligh
has been turned off and the moor
shines brightly over the home of thu
peaceful family
Attractive Tent Arrangement.
So beautifully has the tent arrange
ment been planned that Manage
GOse and Secretary c. c. Cow hay,
been highly complimented by thos
familiar with the art of camp building
The camp is square, with no back o
any tent obstrucing the front of an,
other. All tents face each other form
ing a spacious plaza which is used a
the playground for the children
Swings, see-saws and other plaything
have been built. Col. S. S. Cotton an,
a Ex-senator F. J. Hale are daily visit
!. ors at the camp and have become ia
miliar figures there Today they ar
10 considered members of the family.
III What the Campers Say.
III L. Sessions is enthusiastic over tn
81 weeks outing. Mr.. Sessions can b
lie seen each evening walking into cam