stick, which passes diagonally through the inside of the cylinder from
end to end. When this kite catches the wind it lifts quickly and
gracefully. As it is easily made, I should like some of my young
readers to try it.

I have not seen a barrel kite in a tandem, but I can't see why it
should not work. Between kites on a tandem line, flags of same size,
and of any designs that may be thought of, may be strung with good
effect.




CHAPTER IV

SOME OTHER SPRING AMUSEMENTS, NOT FORGETTING STILTS


It is said that hoops are loosing their popularity, but be that as it
may, I am very sure they will never go out of fashion with the young
folk who delight in a good outdoor run, while at the same time they
find work for the eyes and the hand.

Neat iron hoops, with a crooked iron hook to propel, I find much in
use, but--and it may be because I am a bit old-fashioned--I much
prefer the well-made, wooden hoop with a wooden stick. Why, I've had
no end of fun with a wooden barrel hoop, but I could never make the
iron barrel hoop respond to my urging.

Some makers have attached bells and other jinglers to hoops, but no