This is played somewhat like croquet, only twenty-five wickets are
used, instead of nine, and they are placed one after another, all
around the ground. Beyond each wicket is a small hole, large enough for
the ball to enter, and the game is to send the ball through the wicket
and into the hole at one shot. When a player fails to do this, he may
be allowed three shots to an inning.
Before commencing the game, state the time it will be played.
Decide who is to lead by shooting an arrow from a selected point.
Whoever throws the farthest is to go first, the others follow,
according to the distance made. In considering space, measure the
distance between the starting place and the arrow’s sharp end.
If you want a famous good time give a Lawn Golf Party.
When you do so trim the handles of your golf sticks with gay-colored
ribbons, and at the game’s close, give the champions paper-flower
rewards.
Exquisite flowers may nowadays be made out of paper, and the making of
such afford only pleasure. Roses of all shades are fetching, so also
are violets, and some varieties of lilies. Every one who lives in a
large city will at once know where to get materials and instruction,
and one girl can readily teach another. Those who live in the country
or small villages, surely have some kind city friend who can select and
send materials, and possibly written directions about the making.
After presenting the rewards, have supper on the lawn, and afterwards
other games are in order.