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Rh organ of digestion, we ventured to take a siesta on the ground until the ball was found. We were mentally analyzing the cause and cure of stomachache, when something flew over our head, and a wild cheer followed. Like a shot we, were up, but to find that one of the “Ottawas” had just jumped into goal over our head, with the ball on his crosse; having found the lost rubber and stolen down behind the crowd, who were within ten feet of the flags, and got between our Point and goal. The feat was very properly declared a “fluke,” and no game, as the ball was lost, and every one expected it would be faced for. We would certainly not have sat down had the ball not been declared lost, unless our side had it all their own way at the opposite goal; but this reminiscence may serve to teach a principle to goal-keepers, and that is, to take nothing for granted, but always be on the qui vive until game is lost or won.

The variety of guards used at goal may be enumerated as follows: 1st, the Cut; 2nd, the Block; 3rd, the Flat Check.

1st. The Cut.—Is the guard by which you strike at coming balls of all kinds; and is used in emergencies,