Balloon Racing In Paris

Balloon racing is the latest form of petty in Paris. A number of toy balloons are set off at the same time, each bearing a postal card having on it the umpire's addressandarequest to the finder to note the time and place of the balloon's arrival. Beta are paid and the stakes awarded on the resulta of the replies received within a -week. The balloon that g-oes furthest in the shortest time gets the prize.