Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-21

the game of croquet being introduced
here in 1865 when 100 sets were sold.
Norwich has won distinction as it has
since been the croquet center of the
world and become distinguished for
the adoption of the monosyllabic word
rogue" as the game is now called.
The association has been loyal to
Norwich. and Norwich has asked it
here yearly. If it becomes an asso-
citation with a moving place for the
tourney you will be like the travel
ing preacher speaking to a travelling
audience. He expressed the hope that
the association would continue to come
here and while other cities have at
fractions he doubted if they would
have a permanent home as there is
here. Once started moving and you
will continue it, losing the ties of
association and the spirit of harmony.
and the weather is usually good and
summer insects not as well developed
as farther south.
He presented souvenir magazines of
the Board of Trade to the members
and stated that badges of the anniver-
sary would be presented tomorrow. Be
fore leaving he presented $25 to the
association in behalf of the Board OF
Trade. He was given much applause
speakers and for the gifts.
Plea for Philadelphia.
Attorney Edmunds of Philadelphia
moved to take up the matter of the
place for holding the next convention
and it was so decided. He asked fol
the bylaws which referred to the an
nual tourney and learned that no par
ticular place was designated except the
clubhouse and that a two-thirds vote
is required to make a change
Mr.. Edmunds moved that the next
tournament be held in the city of Phil
adelphia and Mr.. FELTON, seconded the
motion.
Mr.. Edmunds said no city could out
rival Norwich for its ability to enter
tain, but the single purpose for which
the change is desired is because of the
poor condition of the grounds. Mr.
Dickey is a treasury of advantage tt
the association for good humor an6
ability, but the courts need use previ-
Gus to the tournament coming here
besides being rolled extensively. Phil
adelphia courts are far superior tC
Washington, as they are put in con-
dition by entire season play. WheT
there is bad rubber or defects they are
remedied. The National Rogue sasso-
citation has name established but only
three of the nine courts are in proper
shape and bank shots are almost i'm
possible.
He said he was in favor of Norwich
If Norwich gives us the courts. The
burdens os the association should MOI
rest solely on the association. If Nor
witch cannot raise a good club it ought
not to have the tournament. He de-
clared amazement that a game of thi:
kind cannot attract sufficient number
of men to have a club. He favored
Norwich if Norwich would do its duty
Norwich has been given a number Of
chances and years of trial, but does
not seem equal to the task. With five
men like Mr.. Dickey Norwich could
have the tourney through eternity
| Norwich is a typical place for the
gamesa Let Norwich have sufficien
players to put the grounds in shape
| and if necessary a fund of $3.50. The
soil is magnificent and grounds can bs
, made perfect. I still believe Norwich
| should be given chance.
Norwich viii Do More.
President John Mitchell of the Nor.
witch Rogue and Tennis club, addressed
the meeting stating that another yea
| it is intended to put the courts il
| proper condition. The membership il
| the club is almost doubled this yea
and ne assured the members that {
more determined effort will be mad,
for the betternent Of the courts mex
season.
Not Fault of Norwich Club.
James L. Case of the local clul
stated that he thought Mr.. Edmund
had not been here in ten years ant
referred to the fact that a few years
ago Just such conditions caused tall
of going elsewhere. The Norwich clul
tried to find out what the association
wanted and decided to do it and sine,
| then they have been assured that the!
have been doing all that was wanted
In front Of the clubhouse al players ad