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

 ing work, the object being to make 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, 



A rope tying contest, Wright County, Iowa. Record by one 

 boy, thirty-eight knots tied, named and untied, in six 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 

 fo^ows : 



