The chaser, who carries a paper club, is called the “Policeman.” The
runner is called the “Newsboy.” Have the players stand in parallel
ranks with hands joined, thereby making aisles through which the
Policeman can chase the Newsboy. When the director gives the order
“right face,” or “left face,” the players drop hands and face in that
direction, clasping hands with their new neighbors. In this way new
aisles are made which alter the direction in which the Policeman is
running and which give the Newsboy a better opportunity of escape. The
director, who tries to keep the Policeman from catching the Newsboy,
must give his orders with alertness and wisdom, so as to prevent the
capture. Neither Policeman nor Newsboy can break ranks or tag across
lines. It sometimes adds excitement if two Policemen are used.