Nothing tends to make ill feeling more than having to do another’s work; and, where there are many in a party, each one is apt to leave something for others to do.  The captain must be on the watch for these things, and try to prevent them.  It is well for him, and for all, to know that he who has been a “good fellow” and genial companion at home may prove quite otherwise during a tour of camping.  Besides this, it is hardly possible for a dozen young men to be gone a fortnight on a trip of this kind without some quarrelling; and, as this mars the sport so much, all should be careful not to give or take offence.  If you are starting out on your first tour, keep this fact constantly in mind.

Perhaps I can illustrate this division of labor.

We will suppose a party of twelve with one horse and an open wagon, four tents, a stove, and other baggage.  First, number the party, and assign to each the duties for the first day.

1.  Captain.  Care of horse and wagon; loading and unloading wagon. 2.  Jack.  Loading and unloading wagon. 3.  Joe.  Captain’s assistant and errand-boy; currying horse. 4.  Mr. Smith.  Cooking and purchasing. 5.  Sam.  Wood, water, fire, setting of table. 6.  Tom. " " " " " 7.  Mr. Jones. 8.  Henry. 9.  Bob. 10.  Senior. 11.  William. 12.  Jake.

The party is thus arranged in four squads of three men each, the oldest at the heads.  One half of the party is actively engaged for to-day, while the other half has little to do of a general nature, except that all must take turns in leading the horse, and marching behind the wagon.  It is essential that this be done, and it is best that only the stronger members lead the horse.

To-morrow No. 7 takes No. 1’s place, No. 8 takes No. 2’s, and so on; and the first six have their semi-holiday.

In a few days each man will have shown a special willingness for some duty, which by common consent and the captain’s approval he is permitted to take.  The party then is re-organized as follows:—­

1.  Captain.  General oversight; provider of food and provender.
2.  Jack.  Washing and the care of dishes.
3.  Joe. (Worthless.)
4.  Mr. Smith.  Getting breakfast daily, and doing all of the
cooking on Sunday.
5.  Sam. (Gone home, sick of camping.)
6.  Tom.  Wood, water, fire, setting and clearing table.
7.  Mr. Jones.  Getting supper all alone.
8.  Henry.  Jack’s partner.  Care of food.
9.  Bob.  Currying horse, oiling axles, care of harness and wagon.
10.  Senior.  Packing wagon.  Marching behind.
11.  William. " " " "
12.  Jake.  Running errands.

The daily detail for leading the horse will have to be made, as before, from the stronger members of the party; and if any special duty arises it must still be done by volunteering, or by the captain’s suggestion.

In this arrangement there is nothing to prevent one member from aiding another; in fact, where all are employed, a better feeling prevails, and, the work being done more quickly, there is more time for rest and enjoyment.