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2i2 Woodcraft Birch Bark Roll long—to accommodate the Chiefs who are running the Coun- cil, and the distinguished visitors. Right opposite, as nearly as convenient, should be an opening for entrance; all around the circle elsewhere should be seats 10 or 12 inches high, with a comfortable back to each. The plan of the Council Ring is as in the diagram, but omits the back to each seat; the other details of the seats are sufficiently shown. To make the seats, cut about 14 sections of a 10-inch log, each about 18 inches long. Lay these flat on the ground, about 5 feet apart, radiating from the center, each at a place where it can carry the end of a 5-foot plank; have them firmly and evenly bedded. On these, nail pieces of plank, using heavy nails. Make the Council Rock in the same way, but a few inches higher, with a back piece against the tree. The Ring is now ready for use, and will accommodate about 60, but it is well always to add a back to the seats, for one cannot give full attention if uncomfortable. The simplest way to carry this out is by driving a 4-inch stake down alongside the block that projects back of the seat. Let this stick up about 18 inches above the seat and lean backward a little; nail it to the side of the under block. At a height about 14 inches above the seat, spike on either a board, a slat or a pole to make a comfortable back rest. The sketches show the plan, etc. Of course, it is all the bet- ter if the poles be flattened with a hatchet where they are to be nailed together. If more seats are needed, a second row can be made out- side the first with a space between of 18 inches. The outer ring should be at least 6 inches higher than the inner. The Fire is placed about 2 feet off the center, nearer the