This is a catch game for those who have never played it. The leader begins by saying, "I'm going to sail for China next week, I would like to have you go, what will you take?" This question is asked every player and there are many different answers, but all cannot go, as they have not answered correctly.

The point is, if you wish to go sailing, you must take something which commences with the same letter as the initial of your last name. The leader then says, "You can go."

For example, suppose the player who is asked the question says she will take bananas. If her last name begins with B she can go, but if not, the leader says, "Lou cannot go this trip."

The game continues until every one has guessed the trick and they can all go.

A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS.

Provide each player with pencil and paper and a penny. The hostess explains that the answers to the following questions are things which are found on every penny.

The questions may either be written on the paper beforehand or the guests can write them as the hostess asks them. A prize may be awarded to the player whose paper contains the greatest number of correct answers.

  1. An emblem of victory, (laurel wreath).
  2. An emblem of royalty, (crown).
  3. A South American fruit, (date).
  4. A spring flower, (tulips, two lips).
  5. A portion of a hill, (brow).
  6. A portion of a river, (mouth).
  7. A messenger, (one cent, sent).
  8. A piece of armor, (shield).
  9. Mode of ancient punishment, (stripes).
  10. Means of inflicting it, (lashes).
  11. Something to be found in school, (pupil).
  12. Three weapons, (3 arrows).
  13. An animal, (hare, hair).
  14. A part of a stove, (lid).
  15. Plenty of assurance, (cheek).
  16. The first American settler, (Indian).
  17. Part of a duck, (feathers).
  18. A place of worship, (temple).
  19. Two sides of a vote, (eyes and nose, ayes and noes).
  20. The cry of victory, (won, one).