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of words used in connection with rope, cordage and splic- 

 ing work, with the object of making pupils familiar with 

 the terms. 



5. Knot drawing contest. 



5. Rope Club Projects 



It is possible to organize a group of boys into a rope 

 club with a view to the mastery of rope tying, splicing, 



Rope tying contest: 36 knots tied, named and untied in 6 

 minutes. 



cordage work, etc. The requirements should be to study 

 in connection with geography the various fibers used, such 

 as hemp, cotton and cocoanut. The method of production of 

 the plants, a study of uses of rope, and their practical appli- 

 cation to farm and home mechanics should be taken up. The 

 basis of award of a club project of this sort may be as 

 follows : 



1. Knowledge of origin, development and methods of manu- 

 facture in the rope industry 20 



