GENUINE ENTHUSIASM
(A Thaw Picture.)

What matter an inch or two of surface-water, if the ice be still sound underneath!


"LE FOOTE-BALLE"

Offices of the Athletic Convention, Paris.

Monsieur,—Having already expressed my views as to the capabilities possessed by "Le Cricquette" for becoming a national game worthy the attention of the young sporting gentlemen of our modern France, I now turn me to the consideration of your "Foote-Balle."