The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-09-23

middle OF this area cross poles ran in
every direction to the side posts, where
they were securely fastened; then
smaller poles were interviewer to form
g sort OF rustic lattice roof Around
the sides heavy fence wire was strung
and fastened with strong staples. At
intervals there were poles nailed to
the posts, and over these and up over
the rustic roof clambered the most
luxuriant grape vines that one could
imagine. s5 .g..,. ,s.,@ ...'
One day in autumn a visitor to this
place found hundreds Of enormous clus-
tiers OF grapes hanging down through
nezlatuce and dropping over the wire
covered sides Of this improvised kitchen
extension. The foliage was so thick
that only in the heaviest rains did the
water ever strike the floor, which was
made of plank and cobble stones, laid
in cement. 49,. = rt% . 49,. :
In this snug retreat the men Of the
farm gathered to smoke which effect
ually kept away the insects from the
vines; here was the well, the surplus
water from which furnished abundance
OF moisture; and as, during warm
weather, the laundry work was all
done either under this leafy shade or on.
the porch, it was the most convenient
thing imaginable to pour the soapsrlds
over the roots Of the vines. Thus this
delightful arbor fOurished from the
habits of the family, and repaid a
thOusandfold the original investment
and the little care that was given it
each spring in the way of spading the
ground and adding liberal coatings of
fertilizer and mulchings And hum
dreds Of pounds of grapes were gath
cred from this vine every year.
Any family may have with very lit
tie time, labor and expense this same
luxury, if only little thought is given
to providing it. The posts should be
strong, four or five will be plenty, the
sides may be inclosed with strong wire
fence netting, and a few wires will
make good roof.-New York Ledger.
A New Outdoor Game.
Coma is q new game, specially de-
signed for use on small lawns, or places
where space is too restricted to allow
of lawn TENNIS, or other pastimes which
require a larger area. 1t can also be
played as; am indoor game, the legs Of
the table being sa1oGf with soft material
to- prevent INJURY to- any polished sur
face it may have to stand upon. Any
number Of players can participate,
either forming sides or playing indie
pendently. The table is made of pol
ished wood, about 2 feet 6 inches in
diameter, and ordinary lawn tennis
balls are used.
The following are the principal, rules
of the game:
1. Choose the order of play If more
than two, fix whether the players are
to be partners or not, and decide the
number Of balls (not exceeding six
each is to, throw go
9: The first player bowls his ball
Or BALLS up. the incline at the tower
in the center Of the table, when it will
strike off at a tangent, and, if success
full, lodge in one of the holes. The act
of doing so will release the correspond
ing flag, which Will fly up, the player
adding the number it bears to his
score. 50
g. Balls which go off the table or
return down the incline are dead.
~ 4. When the player has played all
his balls the next in rotation follows in
like manner. -~ II, :, 80" e..
: 5. The game is usually two points,
but this can be varied to suit the taste
or convenience Of the players.-London
Queen.