Middletown transcript., 1872-08-24
How to Play Croquet.

AVW " iny 0IV4uots
We havc seen recently various dircc-
tions published in regard to playing cro-
quet skillfully. and as the same Is bccom-
ing very popular. We have devoted some
attention to the subject. and our conclu-
sons cun be explicitly relied on. No
sight can be more delightful than neaslY
clipped. pretty shaded lawn, on a suns.
ners evening. occupied BY gay party Of
young men and maidens engaged in this
fascinating amusement. The picture Of
bright costumes and fair faces framed be-.
tween the green sward, and the green TO-
liage haunts the memory Of passer-by.
Tho happy laughter aud low replies ling
cr in his ears as he goes on.
Very many persons are particular in
regard to the kind Of mallels they use,
some prcfcrring lockwood and others hard
maple. 1t is unbecoming in a man to
have narrow prcjudices on the subject.
No matter whether he is equipped vi.h
trip hammer or close FOUNDER. his time
will pass away as dream in the morning
provided he daily has nice party to
play with.
II a handsome young lady makes
bad shot, she should insist on trying ii
over
Ii gentleman upon the opposite sido
achieves neat stroke, make him try il
oyer-if you are pretty girl The strict
adherence 10 these too rules is apt TO add
unwonted zest and excitement TO tho
game.
# pretty girl has been sent up coun,
try by some barbarous opponent, it de-
notes very high style Of play to follow
her Immediately.
You can use the same ball rs many
times as you like before running hoop
if you are good looking aud impudcut.
Otherwise you should not try to bang any
body about, as you are good for nothing
but standing the hard knocks yourself
Many experts lHy down regulations for
the proper course Of play after one be-
comes rover but really skillful artist
will seldom troutle himself 10 arrive ..
that distinction lie will devote himself
exclusively % the finer points Of the game
player must have no exclusive re-
gard taf partners, tict near ans body
who i Agreeable, and assist anyone whose
Smiles are worth winning
Lovers shoald play croquet alone. and
not 10 large parties, as they 90 TO such
extreme Ieugths TO sacrifice themselves for
Eash ather's ta q,
y graa Dis is II opinion exists as
T. the omaun, u light required for cro-
4Q=t y tblaa tas best rule Is the les.
II Putnam II 'ankefs IIll-seeing tho
Mh..t. Ct laGs enzmy's eyes \ shade
er tRP dafka ss beyond Iii. might no,
be aatss
fhs aame It rrolpst is very beautiful.
being playel IN ths sren air The SAC.
that there Is - much s9ayue of heavy
mallets necessary gives ii title TO be
elassetl among thG athletic As we'll as tho
graceful azf ises l. may. therefore. be
recommended far muscular development
The lower Iimls pre- benefited, rs well as
the arms from lie fact ths: 20 much
walking afaat Tia lawn i called far in tho
eoafs 4 IT, rlay keenntss If vision,
anl certainty II t5aeh are also cultivated
in tas ltlch'ial sport Invention is
shlrnsnei III the suggestions Of new COM
sihl'Iaa,, anl lfaianee /, needed in cal-
sala'ias ~ ID ID md practice is needed
ii clrrylng ihaH nut w have seen one
aaafla tjay 5o,h others conversation all
through fae eaa4e liz gpal management.
II e#iaf anl shining characteristic. how
5ftr i IT. peculiar excellence in n social
point II siew Il was made Us a veil for
Irritation IT. mazps are fayoritc amhu.-
cales tor tnpii. It affords opportunities
tdf The bid fXeass. f1r tAa cautious. cover
fif I'll ha.lfu L i the grea, and ORR
tinal matrimonial fromptar. Il is relax
atipn FIR 'hr wi.e, AMI better than talk
til tho silly Parent. should encourage
il ~ yell.regalatcl family Should DO
without facilities !or It Fathers Of mar
riagfahla daughters should not neglect
this rrfaray Al love sitl, swaines should
fy to i f1r relief Il Is warranted n rcr-
thin cure in twenty dusea