THE GAME WITH ST.

EUSTACE.
There is a tradition at Hillton, almost as firmly inwrought as that which credits Professor Durkee with wearing a wig, to the effect that Thanksgiving Day is always rainy.

To-day proved an exception to the rule.

The sun shone quite warmly and scarce a cloud was to be seen.

At two o'clock the grand stand was filled, and late arrivals had perforce to find accommodations on the grass along the side-lines.