The u national g-ame */? has rather lost caste the past two years, and its popularity is by no means as great as it used to be. Everything must have its day, and base ball is no exception to the rule; but there are several influences which have helped to bring about this state of affairs. Chief among these is the impression which has prevailed in many localities the past two seasons that matches were u sold to a greater or less extent. But the game will always be popular, and villages and schools will always have their base ball clubs.