The Fusee Rocket.

For this you only want a simple match box. Take out a match, and holding it on to the box as shown in figure, i.e., hold the box a little slanting, between the thumb and forefinger, and place the match head downwards on the side of the emery paper, where the match ignites when rubbed against.

With medium force press on the match and with the other hand give it a fillip in the direction indicated by the arrow.

The little missile will fly into the air all ablaze, and fall down at a distance of four, five, or even six yards.

With a little practice you will succeed each time. It looks like a small rocket, especially when done in complete darkness.

Be careful to make the experiment only where there is no danger of setting anything on fire.