A most enjoyable afternoon or evening may be furnished ones friends by giving a [military euchre party], as suggested for Washington's Birthday.

GUESSING CONTEST.

Supply pencils and papers to the guests having the following mixed words written upon them:—

  1. Olinnlc
  2. Averlys
  3. Sidetenpr
  4. Lair-sliptter
  5. Stohen-Bea
  6. Yawrel
  7. Roft-Termus
  8. Pecanlurib
  9. Caniream
  10. Yenktuck

Inform the guests that these words pertain to the history of Lincoln. An appropriate prize may be given to the one having the correct answers, or having the most correct answers in a limited time. The correct words are:—

  1. Lincoln
  2. Slavery
  3. President
  4. Rail-splitter
  5. Honest Abe
  6. Lawyer
  7. Fort Sumter
  8. Republican
  9. American
  10. Kentucky

SPLITTING RAILS.

Guests are to be supplied with pencils and papers containing the following letters:—

  1. Loadailrrfliar
  2. Aliredalrig
  3. Ginlatirlairgruad
  4. Wilrayalingir
  5. Letairrlailerry