A NEW GAME

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 2250, 11 October 1889, Page 2

A NEW GAME

Though lawn tennis ia still popular, and probably wilt remain so for some time longer, there ia amongst hostesses st garden parties a doairo for some othor game wnioh may oooupy thoee whodo not care for as much exertion as lawn tennis requires. The g<\me of lawn bag* telle, which baa been invented by a Derbyshire lady, will, says a correspondent of the Queen, bo found to supply tbe want mentioned. It has likewise the charm of novelty, whilst another advantage that it possesses is that it does not require aa much opace aa lawn tennis. In large gardens there is often a strip of turf whioh could be utilised for this purpose, and in smaller gardens it wi 1 be considered n great boon. The pieoe of ground should ba locg „ and narrow, resembling the shape of a bagatelle«board; a large oanvaß soreen, semi* oiroular in form, takes the place of the oushion cf a bagatelle.board. The holes are formed by cups made for the purpose, sunk into tbe ground, and there are nine balls, as at bagatelle. The game is played with long mallets, and the sooros are made in the same way as at ordinary bagatelle. At the conclusion of the game the oupa may be oovered with small lids made for the purpose, to prevent soil or rain spoiling them. Lawn bagatelle can be played in a shady part of tbe garden or under trees, a great recommendation on a hot day ; and it will be found a great addition to the outdoor amusements of the summer.