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i88CAMPING AND WOODCRAFTrepugnant. Get catalogues from well-known grocersin the large cities who handle first-class goods.Never eat meat that has been standing in anopened can: it soon undergoes putrefactive changes.A bulged can (unless frozen) indicates spoiled contents.If ever you have to treat a case of ptomainepoisoning you will not soon forget it.Canned Soups.— These are wholesome enough,but the fluid kinds are very bulky for their meagrenutritive value. However, a few cans of consommeare fine for " stock " in camp soups or stews, andHere, as with cannedinvaluable in case of sickness.meat, avoid the country grocery kind.Condensed Soups.— Soup powders are a greathelp in time of trouble — but don't rely on themfor a full meal. There are some that are completein themselves and require nothing but 15 to 20minutes' cooking; others take longer, and demand(in small type on the label)the addition of ingredientsthat generally you haven't got. Try variousbrands at home, till you find what you like.Cured Fish.— Shredded codfish, and smoked hali"but, sprats, boneless herring, are portable and keepwell. They will be relished for variety sake.Canned Fish.— Not so objectionable as cannedmeat. Salmon and sardines are rich in protein.Canned codfish balls save a great deal of time inpreparation, and are sometimes welcome when youhave no potatoes for the real thing. But go light:these things are only for a change now and then,or for emergency use in bad weather.Eggs.— To vary the camp bill of fare, eggs aresimply invaluable, not only by themselves, but asingredients in cooking. Look at the cook's timetableat the end of this volume and observe howmany of the best dishes call for eggs in making themup.When means of transportation permit, fresh eggsmay be carried to advantage. A hand crate holding\:i dozen weighs about 24 pounds, filled.E^gs can be packed along in winter without dai?-