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noes or backgammon. This game is played on the parade 

 ground, where on special occasions it is witnessed by thou- 

 sands. The parade ground is now too small to accommodate 

 the demand and there is much feeling and disappointment 

 among the players in consequence. 



Jjacrosse. 



This brilliant game is played upon the parade ground and 

 affords considerable amusement. It is confined mostly to well 

 known clubs who play the game finely. It is also enjoyed by 

 college students who find their way to these grounds during 

 the summer vacation. 



rJirchcry. 



At safe distances from each other in the park tri-colored 

 targets may be seen standing on a clear day before a merry 

 group of archers. Ladies and gentlemen alike enjoy this 

 peculiarly fascinating game. Some of the best shots in the 

 park are ladies. During a single season the archers grow very 

 proficient in archery and often succeed in taking the target. 

 This game is particularly good for the right hand. It steadies 

 the nerve, braces the blood, and hardens the muscle. Persons 

 who are fine shots at archery learn to shoot a rifle or a pistol 

 with ease, and are the best shots with such weapons. " 



JHquestrianum. 



Winding through the tree shaded bridle paths, on a fine 

 morning, may be seen horsemen and horsewomen enjoying the 

 pleasures of equine recreation. No sight is more beautiful to 

 behold than a finely mounted woman on a horse. The trailing 

 habit, the jaunty hat, the graceful curveting of the steed, the 

 fine contrast, (especially if the horse be white or dappled,) 

 against the dark or rich coloring of the shrubbery, is a beau- 

 tiful picture. Would that people could be brought to realize 



