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WHAT TO DO WHEN LOST When lost in the woods as every woodsman is likely to find himself sometimes sit down and think it over Many times one is nearer camp and companions than realized and if a straight direc ¬ tion is taken a lumber road or a stream will be found that will give the bearings Above all do not become frightened If the emergency kit and luncli are not forgotten a day and night in tlu woods alone is not a hardship Avoid wasting energy by rushing about and do not forget to blaze the trail as you go along Bend the points of bushes down in the direction you are going Do not shoot your last cartridges and do not sliout until you ar hoarse Sit down and build a fire of green wood damp leaves or moss to make a dense smoke Build a second fire a short distance from the first This is the recognized signal of one who is lost The afternoon may be windy but the wind is certain to die away at sundown and the smoke rising from the fires will be visible from a con ¬ siderable distance When lost imitate the Indian who merely camps on the spot and awaits the next day for picking up the lost trail
