Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-10
TOURISTS URGED TO OBSERVE
ESTABLISHED RULES IN CAMPING
Thorough Cleanup of Premises Before
Leaving Is One Important Duty En-
Joined by Vacationists' Code.

In order to make motor camping
the complete pleasure it potentially is,
it is essential that the tourist abide
by the rules which gradually have de
veloped among thousands of nomad va.
Cationists. Experienced motor camp
ers generally follow these rules as
carefully as they do the laws of the
land, realizing the important part they
play in making the outing fully sue
cessful.
With the touring season upon them
motorists who are DESTROYS of assuring
themselves of the utmost pleasure and
providing as much as is possible for
their colleagues of the highway should
learn and follow the unofficial statutes
which have grown up out of years of
experience.
A primary provision of the code Is
to clean up the camp thoroughly be.
fore dep rting so that it will be left
in as attractive condition as the
camper himself would desire to find
it when choosing A site to pitch his
tent. This may seem like hitching the
cart before the horse, but in reality it
is a most essential rule, for if every
motorist adheres to it each, in turn.
is assured of a clean camp site at
every stopping place.
Arrival at a clean camping ground
starts the enjoyment off with "A mo.
mentum which. if lacking, MIGHT re-
act to make the trip one devoid of
pleasure.
In general, 1t might be said that
life does not only consist in trying TO
win enjoyment and happiness for
ones self, but also in doing ones best
to provide these same qualities for
others, even strangers. The tourist
who arrives at clean camp site. one
that 3 not Uttered with tin cans, pa.
per and discarded garbage and refuse
providing a breeding place for flies
and other disagreeable insects, is
thankful to the camper who preceded
him and in turn will do his best to
provide a clean site for the person
who follows.
But il a camper finds the site in
filthy condition, and he decides tC
stay and clean it up, he will in all
likelihood feel like leaving the ground
as he found 1t. 1t is hardly fair to
ask him to do, not only his share, but
the last fellows. too.
Half of the pleasure in camping is
experienced after camp has been
pitched and the camper hugs fire at
night after a good, hearty supper
For that reason it is essential that
making the camp take as little time
as possible, for it is a task which
will pail after the first night or two
The camper must know his equip.
ment and how to handle it. After a
few times the novice will learn from
experience just how he can put up
his tent with the least difficulty and
soon will be able to arrange his camp
with neatness and dispatch. A great
aid to dexterity in pitching camp will
be found in properly packing and
storing equipment in the morning be-
fore departing on the next lap.
Starting a Fire First Duty.
As soon as it has been decided
where to locate the tent the best thing
| to do is to start a fire, so that nc
time will be lost in preparing the eve.
ming meal. While the tent is being
raised one member of the party may
be preparing the food. or. if all are
needed to pitch the tent. food articles
which need little supervision may be
put over the fire to cook in the
meantime
When in camp that has no spe
cial means of garbage disposal, the
best rule to follow is to burn that
which can be burned. Immediately
after the meal. The rest should BIZ
buried. Campers should make al
ironclad rule. to be faithfully fol
lowed, to dispose of all garbage after
every meal so that it will not attract
flies and litter up the camp site.
produce hot Goals, whereas soft WOOD
usually burns to ashes without the
Goals, burning more quickly.
Some difficulty may be encountered
in starting a fire. Like all other
things, there is knack connected
with building good fire in a short
time. After gettingS a base with
paper and small thin. dry twigs
build the larger twigs and branches
over it in pyramid form, like wig
wan poles. so as to create a good
draft. Let the fire get we'll started
before placing any heavy wood on
it. as otherwise it is liable to be
catching. For frying purposes it is
better to use hardwood. as this will
Safeguarding EnjOined.
A rule which it is imperative to
! follow is never to leave the campfire
unattended. even il absenting ones
self from the spot only for short
time. This is especially true if it is
windy, as sparks are likely to be
blown about, bringing serious conse-
| quences.
When leaving the camp for any
long period. or for good. extinguish
the fire with water. and. to make
doubly sure it is out, it is advisable
| to cover it with earth to prevent
smoldering.
While on camping trip. should