When on the road sing songs of freedom. “John Brown’s body lies mouldering in the grave.” “In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,” etc.
Have a snowball game. Choose sides and decide who can pitch the farthest.
Balance a snowball on the end of a cane, and note which boy can longest keep it from falling.
Try a snowshoe race by picked players.
Make an immense snowball. When it can be made no larger, let three persons stand on the top. The tallest should stand in the centre and wave the flag. One of the party should take a snap shot at that moment, for future amusement.
Arrange a skating party the day before, and test each one’s skill on the ice—who can skate the most rapidly,—who can exhibit the most figures, etc.
Give an up-to-date military tournament on skates. Example, America and Spain.
If there is neither snow, nor ice, have a bicycle match. Trim the bicycle with red, white and blue. Each rider should wear the same colors. The match may be simply a question of speed. In that case be careful to indicate the distance. Competent judges should witness the start and close of the race.
All difficult questions must be decided by an umpire.