six things does the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him. A proud look, a lying tongue, and

Seven Things Which God Hates hands that shed innocent blood,

a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, a false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren." (Proverbs; 16:19.)

Liars and Sneaks

Punish the liar heavily. Help the boy to see that to make a mistake and own up to it, is regarded in a much more favorable light than to sneak and lie out of it. Have him understand that the lie is the worst part of the offence. It is awful to have the reputation of being a liar, for even when a boy does tell the truth nobody believes him because of his past reputation. Never indulge suspicion. Above all discountenance sneaking; nothing is more harmful than to maintain a feeble discipline through the medium of tale-bearing.

Never keep a boy in camp who is out of tune with the camp life or its standards, and whose presence only serves to militate against the real purpose of the camp. "Grouchitis" is a catching disease.

The methods of punishment are as varied as the colors of the rainbow. In one camp, a "Meditation Log," upon which the boy sits and thinks, and thinks, and thinks, and- No doubt he is a sadA

der and wiser boy for his period of meditation. "wood pile" where boys saw from one to five or more sticks of cord wood into stove lengths, is an

economic mode of punishment, for it not only provides wood for the kitchen stove, Meditation Log but hardens the boys' muscle as well as helps him to remember

Walking

his mistakes and to avoid repetition. around the campus for a certain length of time carrying an oar over the shoulder, is another method. Curtailing a boy's privileges, such as swimming, boating, taking away his dessert, are other methods in vogue in boys' camps. When a boy swears, if he is a "scout," the other "scouts" pour a cup of cold water down the offender's sleeve or back, for each offence. Some boys have been cured of swearing by having their mouths washed out with "Welcome Soap," publicly, along the shore of the lake or stream, with camp-mates as silent spectators. Make the "punishment fit the crime," but always the kind of punishment which the boy will acknowledge is deserved and just. Never punish in anger.

A "heart-to-heart" talk with the boy during a walk in the woods, or in some quiet place of the camp, will do more good to get him Private Talks to see and realize his need of adjustment to camp life and enlist his willingness to try again and to "do his best" than any form of physical punishment.

When it becomes necessary to send a boy home, always telegraph or write his parents, telling them on what train or boat they may expect him and the reason for sending him home.

CHAPTER VII

THE DAY'S PROGRAM

A MORNING PRAYER-REQUISITES OF A CAMPER7.00, "REVEILLE"-7.15, THE DIP-7.30, BREAKFAST-8.30, CAMP DUTIES-9.30 TO 11, EDUCATIONAL RECREATION-11, "BLANKETS IN"-11.30, SWIMMING TIME-12, NOON INSPECTION-12.30, DINNER-12.45 TO 2, "SIESTA”-2 TO 4.30, SPORTS -4.30, PREPARATION FOR THE NIGHT-5, GENERAL INSPECTION-5.45, "COLORS"-6, SUPPER —6.45, MEDITATION AND STUDY-7.15, CAMPUS GAMES-8, CAMP FIRE AND ENTERTAINMENT -8.45, "TATTOO" AND HYMN-9, "TAPS" AND "GOOD NIGHT"

A Morning Prayer

The day returns and brings in the petty round of irritating concerns and duties. Help us to play the man, help us to perform them with laughter and kind faces. Let cheerfulness abound with industry. Give us to go blithely on our business all the day. Bring us to our resting beds weary and content and undishonored, and grant us in the end the gift of sleep. -Robert Louis Stevenson.

All the major habits of life are formed during the teen period of life. If camping teaches a boy anything it teaches him the habit of being systematic.

The day's program should be built Requisites upon a platform calculated not only to keep the camp running smoothly, but

to develop within the boy and man those qualities requisite for a good camper, viz., truth, sincerity, self-control, courage, energy, skill, mental pacity, justice, patriotism, stamina, efficiency, executive power, consideration, kindliness, cheerfulness, self-reliance, good temper, good manners, tact, promptness, obedience, helpfulness, and coöperation. Camping has as good an effect on a boy's character as it has upon his health. It teaches him to be self-reliant, to look after his own wants, and not to be abnormally self-centered. It is marvellous how much more tidy and considerate a boy becomes after he has had a season in camp, looking after himself and his own belongings, as well as sharing in keeping his tent neat and clean, and having his part in the day's work. From "reveille" at 7 A. M. to "taps" at 9 P. M. the day's program should be definitely planned. In order to make this chapter of practical value the different periods of the day and its activities will be described very fully and enough suggestions given to make the day purposeful, educational, recreational and attractive in either a large or small camp.

Seven o'clock is usually the hour of beginning the day, although some camps make the rising hour six-thirty o'clock. The first morning in camp boys want to get up around four o'clock, thinking it about three hours later, on account of the sun streaming into their tent. After the first morning boys who wake early should be expected to keep silent and remain in their tent until "reveille"