The interest in lacrosse - the national game of Canada - is steadily increasing. In the city and vicinity there are a number of excellent clubs; and Princeton, Harvard, Columbia and N. Y. U. have very fair teams. As yet the game is comparatively unknown to Americans, but those who desire an afternoon's quiet enjoyment, will find it well worth the trouble to witness a match. The Caughnaroago Indians have lately commenced a tour through the United States, which will probably make the game much more familiar than it now is. A swift-runner of medium build will, with a little practice, make a good player, and to those who have no taste for other athletics, the game can be highly recommended. Many exciting contests are expected this season between the various college teams. Harvard and N. Y. U. had the finest set of men last year. Columbia was so disgusted with hers that she disowned it; while Yale has taken it up this year as a regular sport. [College Mercury.
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