"joust" or obstruction at the bottom, which causes the toboggan and
its occupants to leap into the air in a way that delights the experts
and brings alarm to those who are taking their first ride. But the
healthy boy does not limit his winter sports to skates and sleds.
Without either of these appliances no end of fun can be had in the
snow itself.

It would be a waste of time to describe snowballing, which may be made
to afford pleasure, but which as too often done brings discomfort to
the ones unexpectedly attacked.

A SNOW BATTLE

Now, a snow battle, if properly managed, is a different matter, and
calls for that endurance and tact that distinguishes the true soldier.

The two selected captains toss up in the usual manner for first choice
of men. Then alternately, as in a spelling bee, each chooses a soldier
until all are taken. The taw lines are then drawn, about thirty feet
apart, and two flag staffs with colored handkerchiefs for flags are
erected in each camp. To bear the enemy's flag to your own camp, that
is, over the taw line, wins the victory for your side. Tackling is
allowed, as in football, and is limited by the same rules. No boy
bearing the mark of a snowball on chest or back is allowed to take
further part in the game, as he is considered to be a dead soldier,
but the dead soldiers may coach their comrades as often as they
please. No tripping, no striking, no ice balls, and no "soakers" (wet
snowballs) are allowed.

Snow tag is another good game. Count out for "It." While "It" takes