Cassell's Book of In-door Amusements, Card Games, and Fireside Fun

part in the game of "Jack's Alive," for quickness and promptitude of

action are indispensable to its success. A piece of paper, or, better still, a long piece of firewood, is put into the fire until it is in a blazing condition when taken out. The first player, blowing out the flame, passes it to his neighbour, saying, "Jack's alive." It is then passed on to the next,...