JAHRUM, a town of Persia in the province of Fars, about 90 miles S.E. of Shiraz. The neighbourhood is celebrated for its dates, which are exported in great quantities ; it also produces much tobacco and fruit. The water supply depends on wells. It has a population of about 15,000.
the national Spanish ball game, a combination of three games, tennis, handball and lacrosse, originated in the Basque country of Spain in the 17th century. The terrific speed
of the game calls for great strength, endurance, skill and dex terity. Eight balls about as large as baseballs are used in a game. The balls are thrown and caught with a cesta (basket) fastened to a glove worn by each player.