"Jacob's Ladder" is one of the simplest and most effective of the many things that can be cut out of paper for the amusement of the little folks. All that you require to make one is a little carefulness, a sheet of paper, and a good pair of scissors.

Directions:  Take a piece of writing-paper, about three inches wide and nine inches long; fold one end three or four times, as small, tight, and flat as possible (Fig. 1).  Then roll up the piece loosely (Fig. 2).  Make two cuts straight across and almost through the roll, allowing the scissors to be stopped by the folded part (Fig. 3).  Bend down the end pieces (Fig. 4).  Cut through the middle piece lengthwise (Fig. 5).  Take hold of the folded part, and pull it up, when you will have a telescopic Jacobs ladder (Fig. 6).  An imposing effect may be made by using a large piece of wrapping paper or newspaper.