New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-04
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE.
How the Game is Played.

Cdl1eu fiOBCoSSlVo EuCnEe Is all the
rage in several of our neighboring
towns, and as the "craze" is liza
bic to strike New Ulm any time,
we below publish full description of
the gamelas played in Eastern cities,
where it originated. OF course the
details, as to colors Of waters, use of
cards instead of paper, ETC., may be
changed to suit the convenience of
host or hostess.
''Any one who plays euchre can
play progressive euchre." Alta pro-
gressive euchre party there must be
an even number of couples, and never
less than six, as the game is four
handed and requires at least three
tables, although if the company is lar.
ger there may be five or seven tables,
but when there are more than ten
couples the company is divided, three
tables to room. The host or hostess
or an odd couple usually keep tally of
the progress of the game with small
bits Of adhesive paper or waters, say
bronze, blue and red or any other
three colors. The hostess usually has
cards prepared, each containing the
name of lady guest, and the gentle.
men draw these for partners. The
couples formed, next draw for posi-.
tions at the tables, two couples at the
fist table, two at the second, two at
the third, and so on. At the head or
first table the couples play for full five
points and the winners remain in their
seats, each rewarded with a bronze
wafer which is applied to a sheet of
letter paper containing the name of the
guest,and with which each is provided
The couple at the lead of the second
table then advances to the first table
and their places are taken in turn by
leading players from the third or foot
table. Each thus progressing to and
towards the head table receives a blue
wafer at each change. The couples
that remain at the table at first re-
celve no mark, excepting at the foot
table, where defeat is indicated by Z
red wafer, which denotes poor play,
ing, consequently no one is anxious tt
remain at the foot table. The losing
couple at the head table always goe:
TO the foot table and change partners
with the lady and gentleman who
have been left there. This is tn.
pleasant feature Of progressive euchre
in that the changing of the partner.
insures general acquaintance Of the
guests, and affords variety not usua
at card parties. The winning coupl,
at the head table announces the com
pletion of each game by ringing
small table bell, when the changes Of
positions and partners as above des
cribed take place. When the compa
I ny are wearied of playing or refresh
: ments are announced, the sheets of pa
per containing the waters are compar
ed and the prizes are awarded to thos
! having the highest number of eacl
color. Where a tie is found TO exist
! contest game between the two play
: ers, (ladies or gentlemeD) decides VIII
) is winner. The prizes may be an
7. little souvenir that the fancy of tn
hostess suggests. The best prizes t
60 to winners Of the largest humble
Of bronze waters; the second to til
couples winning the greatest humble
Of blue waters, and the third to til
/ unlucky couple with the majority Q
!. red ones. Whether three or five t;
bles, the three colors named are suff
,, eient. one for each Of the partners 9
: three winning couples.
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