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School: Glascorn (roll number 16615)

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Glascarn, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs Hope
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 277

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  1. Homemade Toys (continued)

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    the pump and then they put a cork in each end. The handle of the pump is pushed in and the corks fly through the air.
    Boys also make marbles from candle-grease. They melt a piece of candle and mix it with turf ashes. Then they roll it into little balls and round it like a marble. The balls are left in a very cold place to dry and harden and then they can be used for a game of marbles.
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  2. How to Make a Rag Doll

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    Girls make dolls from rags. Two pieces of cloth are got and sewn into the form of a bag. One end is left open and rags are put into the bag and then the open end is sewn up. This forms the body of the doll. Then the head is made from two round
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