Have the box almost full of autumn leaves, and when the slide is pulled slowly by the operator, they will be pushed, one or two at a time, out of the open end, and will drift down to the stage as naturally as if falling from trees, making quite a realistic scene.—Contributed by Miss S. E. Jocelyn, New Haven, Conn.
Home or Traveling Utility Bed Pocket
The pocket is made of cretonne with wire hooks attached on the upper edge. The compartments are arranged as needs may require. It can be hooked on the head, foot or side rail of the bed or used, as shown, in a sleeping car. It provides a place to keep the slippers, gown and other necessities, and can be rolled up and put in a bag.—Contributed by Harriette I. Lockwood, Philadelphia, Pa.
Various Pockets for the Change Garments for Use at Home or in Traveling
A Paper Perforator
In an emergency an ordinary hacksaw blade may be made to serve very acceptably as a paper perforator. The toothed edge is applied to the paper and the reverse edge tapped with a mallet or hammer. A considerable number of sheets may be perforated at one time, depending of course on the thickness and softness of the paper.
Turning Brass Rings
Occasionally an amateur has need of brass rings of round cross section, and if their construction is not understood, the task is a difficult one. If a piece of brass tubing, an old bushing or a cored piece is at hand, a part of the work is already done. If not, a piece of stock with large enough outside diameter should be chucked in the lathe and drilled out with the right size of drill. A tin or pasteboard template should be prepared the size of the ring section—a half circle is best, and it is easiest made by drilling a hole in the tin and cutting it in two. An inside boring tool and a turning tool are necessary. It is preferable to shape the inside first, cutting it out roughly and checking up with the template. The amount of inside cutting is shown in the drawing. A hard scraper and emery cloth may be used for smoothing and polishing.