_Parchment Scroll._--The foot edge of the parchment may be folded over twice,[107] a strong, silk ribbon (see _footnote_, p. 350) is laced along through slits in the folded part (_a_, fig. 198), so that the two ends come out again at the centre--where they may be knotted together--and are ready to tie round the scroll when it is rolled up (_b_). A rather narrow, "_upright_" parchment is most convenient (_c_). An "_oblong_" parchment may be very effectively arranged in long lines of writing (_d_). If a special casket or case is not provided, a neat [p357] japanned tin case may be obtained for a few shillings.
_A small Bound MS._ is certainly the most easily handled form in which an address may be prepared--its convenience to the penman, the signatories, the reader, and the addressee, is strongly in its favour. A lengthy address, or a very large number of names, may be contained in a comparatively small book.
_Method of Planning out Addresses, &c._--If in the [p358] _book form_, the address is treated much as an ordinary book (see Chap. VI., and _Binding_, p. 346). The _framed_ or _scroll_ address is planned similarly to a single sheet (p. 90). The following notes of a working method were made during the planning out of an address:--
(1) Decide approximately the general _form_, shape, and decorative treatment of address.
(2) Count words in TEXT (leaving out HEADING and SIGNATURES) = 130
(Decide whether first or last paragraph is to be in a different form or colour.)
Decide approximate side margins (2-1/2 inches each) = 5 "
Allow 1/2 inch lines, and approximately _eight_ words to the line. __________
(3) 130 words TEXT, approx. 16 lines = 8 in. deep.
Allow extra (on account paragraphs) 1 line = 1/2 " "
(Roughly sketch out HEADING on lines each 1/2 inch by 7 inches.) Allow for HEADING 6 lines = 3 " "
Allow for two SIGNATURES, &c. 3 lines = 1-1/2 " " _________________________ _Total depth of Writing, &c._ 26 lines = 13 inches.
(NOTE.--_This was a "scroll," and the foot margin was folded up to within an inch of the SIGNATURES. A plain sheet would have required about 4 inches foot margin._) ___________ Length of Parchment 18 inches.
(4) Cut a paper pattern, 12 inches by 18 inches. Rule (in pencil) _Side margins_ (2-1/2 inches and 2-1/2 inches), and _Top margin_ (2 inches), and 26 (1/2 inch) lines. On this write out the address in ordinary handwriting, using ordinary black and red (or coloured) inks: make approximately eight words to the line, and _write as fast as possible_; this helps to keep the spacing uniform.