its clubs. In Canada the game is played in its best form, and to the Canadians
it is what base-ball is to the Americans. A match game of lacrosse is the
occasion of a gala day among them and always draws crowds of admirers from
the surrounding towns. There is no doubt but lacrosse is one of the most
exciting games ever played, and always arouses the highest enthusiasm. If
properly handled it would be a success in the United States, though the fact
that it is not a game for amateurs has probably prevented its more rapid

introduction.
Gwo \Ways of Obeying.

ESSIE, dear, I want you to come in the house and amuse Baby
Paul a little while,” mamma called from the window.

“Oh, dear!” Bessie pouted, impatiently, throwing down
her hoop angrily; “I never havea nice time that I don’t have to
stop and mind baby. I think it’s too bad!” .

Baby did not find this little nurse very patient and pleas-
ant that afternoon. ;

He put his chubby fingers in his mouth and cooed and
laughed in his sweetest fashion, but Bessie would not play with
him; and presently he began to cry so hard that mamma had
to lay aside her work and soothe him.

Just about the same time Bessie’s cousin was called away
from her play to amuse her little sister. Though she was just

as fond of play as Bessie was, she laid aside her toys cheerfully and frolicked
with baby till she was in the best of good humors. When mamma was ready
to take baby she kissed her little daughter and said: ‘You have been my dear
little helper this morning, Mamie.”

Which way of obeying was the right way?

 

—MINNIE E. KENNEY.

 

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