"Bird Wish."
At a given signal each boy and girl must close both eyes tight and make a wish, not opening the eyes until the leader calls out "Look," when all may scan the blue heavens and the surrounding country in search of birds. The first to discover one cries out "Bird," which insures the fulfilment of the wish. The other players are obliged to try again. There being but three chances in this game, only three of the company can be sure of successful wishes.
If more diversions are needed during the drive, try the following
Word Tangle.
Ask each boy and girl to repeat in turn these lines:
"She says she sells sea-shells;
Shall she sell sea-shells?"
The words must not be recited too slowly, as that would spoil the sport. Let the verse be said a trifle faster than ordinary speech. The tongues of most of the players will probably become twisted, causing the words to sound unintelligible to the rest of the company, and a hearty laugh will follow the effort. Only one trial is accorded each player. When the line has gone the rounds, repeat in the same manner:
"Fred fetched freshly fried flying fish."
These little trials of skill in speech not only give you much fun, but at the same time they cure hesitancy of speech and brighten the mind; but do not let that frighten you and deter you from profiting by the sport. Never be afraid of advantageous learning; let it come in what guise it may, it will surely add to your pleasure as well as your worth.
When the picnic grounds are reached and all have had time to look about, everyone will be ready for exercise. So prepare for a grand rush after one of the group chosen as