Fig. 239.—A Barrel-hoop Target.
A Boy's Target is shown in [Fig. 239]. It consists of a barrel-hoop, fastened by means of staples to a wooden platform, as shown in the [illustration]. Pack the inside of the hoop with earth which has been moistened sufficiently to make it hold together, and place a piece of paper over it, pasting it to the edges of the hoop. The paper will be stretched as tight as a drumhead when dry. Five rings should then be painted upon it, as shown in the [illustration]. Fasten screw-eyes in the top of the platform, and hang the target by these wherever you wish to use it.
By preparing several sheets of paper, a fresh piece may be pasted over the hoop after one has been filled with holes. The earth will prevent the paper from splitting, and will be soft enough for the end of an arrow to stick into. Should the earth become too dry, it may be moistened each time a new paper is put in place.
Fig. 240.—A Simpler Target.
A Simpler Target, and a scheme which will answer a boy's purpose, if he does not care to go to the trouble of making the hoop target, is shown in [Fig. 240]. A circular piece of cardboard, with five rings painted upon it, is tacked to the end of a broom-handle, and this is stuck into the ground.
Points are Scored in target shooting as follows: Bull's-eye 9 points; second ring, 7 points; third ring, 5 points; fourth ring, 3 points; fifth, or outside ring, 1 point.