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46 Woodcraft Birch Bark Roll Solemnity The idea is to have one member challenge another to a test of ability to keep one’s “face straight.” They begin back to back. At the word “Go!” they turn, and each looks into the other’s eyes to see which will smile or laugh first. Speech and gesture may be introduced if desired. If a deadlock, they are told to slowly touch nose to nose. Laughing Contest This is exactly the opposite of the preceding. At the word “Go!” contestants laugh until time is called. In this case, the Council is the best judge of the winner. Feeling Put ten nickels, ten coppers, and ten dimes in a hat, or in one hand if you like. Then, while blindfolded, separate them into three piles, all of each kind in a separate pile, giving two minutes to it. Give one point for each one cor- rectly placed in that time, and take off one point for each one incorrectly placed. Of course, the highest score wins. Another game along the same line is as follows: Get a quart of corn or beans. Then, while blindfolded, and using but one hand, lay out the corn or beans in “threes” ; that is, three at a time laid on the table. Continue for two minutes. Count all that are exactly three in a pile; only these count. If the piles have more or less than three in them, they do not count. Spotting the Spot Show a series of photos or sketches of objects in the neighborhood, such as would be known to all the members if they kept their eyes open—for instance, cross-roads, curi- ous windows, gargoyle or weathercock, tree, reflection in the water (guess the building causing it), and so on, and see who can recognize the greatest number. Guessing Birds Each member of the group is given five white beans. The guide then makes such a statement as :—“I am thinking