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184 Woodcraft Birch Bark Roll Under the notch in the fire-block set a thin chip. Turn the leather thong of the bow once around the drill: the thong should now be quite tight. Put one point of the drill into the pit of the block, and on the upper end put the socket, which is held in the left hand, with the top of the drill in the hole of the stone. Hold the left wrist against the left shin, and the left foot on the fire-block. Now draw the right hand back and forth steadily on level and the full length of the bow. This causes the drill to twirl in the pit. Soon it bores in, grinding out powder, which presently begins to smoke. When there is a great volume of smoke from a growing pile of black powder, you know that you have the spark. Cautiously lift the block, leaving the smoking powder on the chip. Fan this with your hand till the live coal appears. Now, put a wad of the tinder gently on the spark; raise the chip to a convenient height, and blow till it bursts into flame. N. B. The notch must reach the middle of the fire-pit. You must hold the drill steadily upright, and cannot do so without bracing the left wrist against the left shin, and having the block on a firm foundation. You must begin lightly and slowly, pressing heavily and sawing fast after there 1s smoke. The Spark. When you get your spark, hold your left hand on the board as you take your foot off, and tap with the right hand (to loosen any spark that might hang onto the notch) before lifting the board. When you put your tinder on the spark, hold it down in the back and on the sides so that you will not blow the spark away. If the fire does not come, it is because you have not fol- lowed these instructions. The Medicine Bag TY 12 II N12 By ELtswortH JAEGER The medicine bag’ is made of leather or felt. The design is in beadwork, quillwork, or applique, and is placed on the bag before lacing together. The lacing may be of a contrasting color, which adds some- thing to the decorative effect. This bag may be utilized to hold the pipe for the Peace