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28 Woodcraft Birch Bark Roll dance around him in a circle until he taps on the floor with his cane, when they must stand still. The “blind man” thereupon points his cane at some player, who must take the opposite end of the cane in his hand. The “blind man” then commands him to make a noise like some animal, such as a cat, dog, cow, sheep, lion, donkey, duck, parrot. From this, the “blind man” tries to guess who the player is. If the guess is correct, they change places. If wrong, the game is repeated with the same “blind man.” The players should try to disguise their natural voices as much as possible when imitating the animals; and much sport may be had through the imitation. Players may also disguise their height to deceive the “blind man,” by bending their knees to seem shorter, or rising on their toes to seem taller. Where there are 30 or more players, two “blind men” should be placed in the center. Bear Dance Squat on one heel, with the other foot extended forward. Quickly draw the extended foot under the body and shoot the other foot out, arms extended for balance. Shift back and forth rapidly, progressing forward to a given mark. This may be done by two contestants, or a larger number, all starting at the same time; or even in the form of a relay. Ankle Grasp Walk Bend forward downward, grasp the ankles firmly with the hands, keep the knees as straight as possible, and walk for- ward. Strong Hand or Hand Wrestling The two cantestants stand right foot by right foot, right hands clasped together ; left feet braced; left hands behind. At the word “Go!” each tries to unbalance the other ; that is, make him lift or move one of his feet. A lift or a shift, or touching the ground, ends the round. Battles are for best out of 3 or 5 rounds. One Hand Hop Fight Two players stand in a large circle about 10 to 18 feet in diameter, facing each other, on one leg, each holding his