The solution of this problem will be found in the above sketch. Of course, the problem may be solved by drawing the lines the reverse way. TO RECONSTRUCT THE CLOWN. [Illustration] The reader will see, by inspection of the accompanying drawings, that the only way to solve this problem is by making a cut along the dotted line "A" before making that along the dotted line "B." This is the only possible method of obtaining four pieces with two cuts of the scissors. This being done, the method of rejoining the pieces so as to form the clown, as shown in the smaller diagram, will easily be followed, the pieces being numbered in order to show more readily where they fall. A STRANGE SIGNATURE. [Illustration] It will be seen that the signature is that of the celebrated French General, Marshal Ney. TO MAKE A HEN OUT OF AN APPLE. [Illustration] The white lines on the diagram given above of the apple will show in what manner the piece is to be cut out of it, which, being placed in its proper position, forms the neck and head of the hen. The stem being cut off and divided into two parts, as shown by the dotted lines, will give the legs, which, when attached to the body, complete the figure. TO TURN THIS MAN INTO ANOTHER. [Illustration] This problem is one of the most difficult of our collection. The dotted lines in the first of the accompanying three illustrations show how the original sketch has to be divided, while the other two show the manner in which the pieces require to be put together in order to form the new figure. [Illustration] A CURIOUS MENAGERIE. Unlike the preceding one, this problem is quite easy, and no doubt many hundreds of our readers will have found the correct solution. In order to obtain this it is only necessary to take the last triangle and paste upon its three sides the three other triangles, so as to complete the cat, the dog, and the cock, at the same time producing one large triangle composed of four small ones. The three summits of these triangles are then brought together, thus forming a pyramid. The menagerie, with the swan, the eagle, and the rabbit complete, will then be found to have been reconstructed. A STRANGE GEOMETRICAL FIGURE. [Illustration] The following design gives the solution of this curious problem. The dotted lines show in which way the figure is to be cut, and the numbers indicate the new position of the pieces. THE FACETIOUS SCHOOLBOY. [Illustration] Our readers will see by a glance at the accompanying drawing what features of the original landscape it was necessary to preserve in order to solve the problem, and which were produced by the schoolboy's pencil and must accordingly be removed. The drawing represents a light-house built on the edge of a cliff. ROUND THE CAPSTAN. [Illustration] This drawing gives the solution of the problem, showing to what bodies the respective heads and legs should be attached. THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC. [Illustration]