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kitecraft and kite tournaments

MANUAL TRAINING OFFICE

April 12, 1912.

Sixth Annual Kite Tournament at Exposition Park, April 20, 1912.

TIME:—No kites are to be put up before one o'clock, and judging is to begin at 2 p. m.

CARS:—Georgia St., University, Grand Ave. to Figueroa Junction, Vermont Heights or Inglewood on Main to Figueroa Junction.

PLACES:—Bulletin boards will be used as usual—see information, if you can't get located.

RAIN:—If the afternoon is stormy, the tournament will be postponed two weeks.

GIRLS:—All events are open to the girls.

ADMISSION:—No admission fee, and friends invited.

ARTISTIC EVENT:—All kites will be judged for artistic effect no matter where located—must fly.

BALLOONS:—Boys must bring their own balloon equipment.

STICKS FOR FRAMES:—Any wood, except the hardwoods, may be used for frames, but spruce is best.

INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH SCHOOL BOYS:—All intermediate boys are eligible and all high school boys who have been in a grade school since last tournament, may enter from such school. Look up some of your kite makers.

KITES:—All should be encouraged to make and fly a kite, even if not for a prize. Make it a kite flying day for your school.

EXTRA PARTS:—Boys should bring along an extra stick and some paper in case of accident to kite.

NEW INVENTIONS:—Special new features will be recognized if they have real merit.

PRIZES:—Ribbon badges and diplomas will be awarded as in former years.

ORGANIZE:—Distribute your efforts over many events.

REGISTRATION:—Send in registration to Mr. Miller at Grand Ave. School on Friday. Give names of boys. No one will be kept out for lack of registration.