New Britain herald., 1925-03-30
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too green-eyed and melancholy over the pleasant hustle Of those for tunate folk who are going abroad this summer let's turn for consola- ton to nearby and inexpensive brands of vacationing. It really would be such bore getting clothes ready for whole summer in tho public eye and besides one might be seasick. a
 GIpsying by Auto
 How much pleasanter to gaily overhaul the family equipage, pro- ferably shabby but accomplishing for an irresponsible rambling trip through the mountains or along the coast. "The Motor Camping Book" by Elon Jessup is quite in- dispensable in planning this sort of excursion. It includes very valuable advice on equipment, stoves, tents, beds and all the other things that make the difference between an or deal and delight. Brimmer's Auto Camping" gives much the same material and also includes a chapter on first aid. "Roughing It Smoothly" by Jessup guides one in the days when the car is left be- hind and one goes deeper into the wilds. Woods etiquette, camp fires sleeping out, sailing, canoeing. and hiking are all discussed by a sea- soned camper.
 Mountain Trails
 Sooner or later the true outdoor person will turn with irresistible longing toward the mountains, either the friendly green foothills or the snowy distant ones where one may combine the pleasures of sliding and sunburn on an August day.
 "The Call of the Mountains" by Le Roy Jeffers tells of rambl8 among the mountains and canyons of the United States and Canada and is illumined with the most glorious pictures of snow capped rangea and glaciers and glistening mirroring lakes. "On the Trail in Yellowstone" by Wallace Smith is humorous sketch of camping ex- periences there. And Book of Ma tional Parks" by R. s. Yard de- scribes Americas outdoor play ground" in thoroughly tempting fashion. Tales of Western Mountaineer" by Rusk contains some quite thrilling adventures in conquering the great peaks of the Rockies.
 Vacation on the Trail" by Eu- gene Davenport is very useful in planning climbing expedition. It will help in deciding how much food to take and what clothing one must wear and even how to pick and handle a burro successfully. Though some of her experiences may deter those too welded to com- fort, Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart's "Out Trail' is inimitable in its hu- morous account of camp tribula- tions and delights.
 Camp Diversions
 Possibly your idea Is to settle down comfortably on the shore of a lake with mountain or two and at least one blueberry patch within range. and enjoy a more settled ex- istence. You may even demand a convenient and not too nubbly ten- his court. William Ti1den's Com mon Sense of Tennis" is very in- teresting to real players and not too discouraging to perennial beginners. Lawn Tennis for Ladies" by Beamish goes more into the detail of getting a proper swing. master ing different strokes. and in general ones game.
 Swimming is of course some thing one must have at least some time during the summer. Diving and Swimming Book" by Corsan gives a, very workable method of i teaching swimming and incidentally | of learning oneself If no instructor | is available. Games and Recrea- tional Methods" by Smith suggests i, dramatics, games and athletics for camp life as we'll as the more .prac- tical matters of firemaking and 1 
 Approaching New England
 Possibly in ones longing for the snowy delights of the Canadian Rockies or horseback riding on a ranch, New England vacationing seems a very tame thing. Hender- sons 'Loiterer in New England" should rouse one to appreciate beautiful old houses and doorways and fireplaces as well as more ad- vertlsed historic spots. Shackletons Book of Boston" may lead one to see that fascinating old city with ,ew eyes instead of place for lectic shopping or nasty sightseeing under compulsion of western visi- ors. The characterization of Bos- .onians Is particularly good though one may disagree.