Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-24
Progressive Euchre.


from kee nome OOuf1l1t.
This game, which has sprung into such
great popularity, Is, as its name implies,
the old and wellknown game Of euchre ia
a new and attractive dress. From the
moment the play begins until its close
there is no lack of enjoyment, and, pro-
Yided the players understand the simple
game OF euchre, total absence Of dull
ness is secured. 1t ID important that in
vitati0ns should state explicitly the hour
at which the game will begin and close.
The acceptance or declination Of an in
Vited guest should be positive, aud the
attendance punctual. This is essential so
that the actual number of partners ex-
pected may he absolutely known, and that
no delay may ensue. The guests having
assembled the hostess proceeds TO distri-
butte favOrs provided by her. They are
generally made Of decorated ribbon, al
though they may assume any character
indicative of the taste and fancy Of the
hostess, as they are retained as souvenirs
OF the evening. The partners and their
location at the respective table are deter
mined by lot. 1t is desirable to have not
less than five tables, which should be
numbt rcd consecutively. The persons
whom good fortune places at table No. /
are entitled 20 a gold star, which is at
tached 10 their respective faVOrs. Persons
at the last table receive a green star, and
the game begins at the ringing OF the bell.
Persons at The intermediate tables receive
no stars. At the close OF the game OF
five points at the first table the bell is
once sounded The signal terminates the
game at all other tables regardless of the
progress that may have been made. and
the winning partners az each advance one
table nearer the irst-thOse of the
second table taking the place OF the de-
fented persons az she frst etc. Al the
first table the successful partners retain
their seats, and are entitled 70 another
gold star, while the defeated partners ~
that table retreat to the last where th,,
gentleman from No. I becomes the part.
ner OF the lady whom be finds there; the
defeated lady from No. I alec finds
partner awaiting her. The defeated part
ners from the tirSt table are presented
with green star upon arrival 10 The last
table, and the loss " any game nt that
table entities the loser TO e green star.
AZ the beginning " the aRme the ladies
cut Tor deal. the lowest card dealing. hut
during its progress no cutting lis permit
ted. in order that play may be facilitated.
Should tie exist Ia the count az any
table when the bell rings the ladies az that
table cut thee ards % determine who shall
advance, the highest card determining.
Counters are not used. but the game is
kept on tablets, aud, except SO the first
table, the counting proceeds until arrested
by the bell, the highest number OF points
at this stage of the game determining the
advance Of the partners. The hour Tor
closing the game having arrived the gold
and green stars are counted, aud 10 each
gentleman aud lady having the greatest
and least number of either Kind il pre-
scented prlze, In value aud Kind indica-
tive Of success or failure. The person
whose ohce lite to present the stare should
keep tablet showing the names Of the
PLAYERS and the number of stars Of both
kinds awarded 10 each. Erroneous count-
ing whl thus be avoided, and the result
shown ~ the chose Of the game.