STILES FOR WIRE-FENCES.
Fig. 271.—Stile For Barb Wire Fence.
The extensive use of wire-fences calls for a farm convenience, heretofore but little known in this country—the stile. The manner of constructing one suitable for barb-wire fence is shown so plainly in the engraving, [figure 271], that no description is necessary. The cross-piece, upon which one passes from one flight of steps to the other, may be of any desired width.
Fig. 272.—Fence Stile.
Fig. 273.—Another Stile.
Stiles of convenient forms for wire fences are shown in [figures 272] and [273]. The one seen in [figure 272] takes less space on each side of the fence, but it is not so simple as that shown in [figure 273].
Fig. 274.—Wire Fence Passage.
[Figure 274] shows a passageway in a wire fence, which requires no climbing, and while it presents an effectual barrier to large animals, is readily passed by any but very corpulent persons. It originated and was patented in England, but we believe there is no restriction on its construction and use in this country.