diff --git a/samples/simple/simple.py b/samples/simple/simple.py
index 6ebc2206..01ff2dc8 100644
--- a/samples/simple/simple.py
+++ b/samples/simple/simple.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ class MyFrame(wx.Frame):
     """
     def __init__(self, parent, title):
         wx.Frame.__init__(self, parent, -1, title,
-                          pos=(150, 150), size=(350, 200))
+                          pos=(150, 150), size=(350, 250))
 
         # Create the menubar
         menuBar = wx.MenuBar()