long, which leaves nineteen inches between points named. Bind the
other four stretchers to the ends of the sticks. Now string the frame
so that all the sticks, except the diagonals, shall be at right
angles, or "perfectly square," as boys say. This done, paint all the
joints with glue.

The frame when finished should measure 11 x 11 x 30. This is the
measure for each of the two boxes or cells, which should have eight
inches between. Cover the frame with a strong, light cloth that will
not stretch, and sew it on so as to form two boxes covered at the
top, bottom and ends. The two broadsides of each one are left open to
receive the wind. On the bottom boom, at or near the edge of the cloth
cover, fasten a small brass ring for a belly-band. If the foregoing be
well done, you will have a kite on the principle of a flying machine,
and you will be up with the times.

_Kite String_ must be considered. In a light wind and with an ordinary
kite, good, strong twine answers all purposes, but with large kites
and a stiff breeze, the best string is a twisted linen line. Learn how
to tie knots that won't come undone, and take care not to cut or
blister your hands in letting out or hauling in.

TAILLESS KITES

are fast superceding the old-time kind, and they are quite as easy to
make and are much easier to manage. Here are directions for making it:
They can be made in different sizes and flied tandem, from twenty to
hundreds of feet apart. The longitudinal stick should be of strong
spruce, sixty inches in length and about three-eighths or one-half
inch in width and thickness. It can be of any size, if these