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Show HOW TO TIE KNOTS. New Feature for Entertainment fot the House-Bound People. An artlclo in Pearson's ou "Knotty Problems," written by Arthur Ban-Aeld, Ban-Aeld, gives a clever Idea for a now "foaturo" at an evening entertainment. entertain-ment. ''A knot-making contest would bo something new In tho way of an ovcnlng's cntartainmot. Let each of tho guests bo furnished with a plcco of small ropo of sultnblo length, and with Illustrations and descriptions of tho knots to bo mado. Slmplo prizes could bo awarded to those who make tho most knots correctly wltltln a given time, and a 'booby' prlzo to the one, or ones for thcro would quite likely bo a number who stumlllo Into mnklng 'grannies.' "Tho only qualifications nocded for 'tho granny' Is total Ignoranco of tho art and science of knot-making, Lay the end of tho two pieces of rope together, and well Just knot them. There you have your 'granny.' Put prossuro on tho rope, aud ono of two things will happen; cither tho knot will slip until the ends aro passed and you aro as you wcro, or clso the knot Is drawn together so fcarftill) tight that It seems as If no pawci on earth will possibly untlo It. "Knot-making Is a pleasant and useful hobby, and a liberal education to those who aro naturally cliimsj with their hands. Uvcry one should learn at least tho simplest knots." |
