It was very unlike the game as at present carried on.

After evening prayers, which were over about five or ten minutes after six, the boys repaired to the foot-ball ground and ranged themselves on sides nearly equal in number.

If one side thought they were not fairly matched they would shout, "More, more," until enough went over to them from the other side to make it about equal.

Then one of the best kickers gave the ball a kick toward the other side of the field, and there was a rush and an attempt to get it past the goal.

Nobody was allowed to pick up the foot- ball, or to run with it in his hand.