The Game of Quoits.
A correspondent objects toonr designating quoits as an "English" game and claims that it is of Grecian origin. On referring to Cass'elPs book of sports and pastimes the author says : — The game of quoits, which, be it observed, differs greatly from the celebrated Grecian exercise known by the same name, is one of those which require a considerable amount of muscular force besides skill and steadiness of nerve. The discobolio of the Greek contests consisted of a trial who could send the quoit, or rather disc, to the greatest distance, and it was a test of strength in the back, shoulders and forearm. In our English game, although strength is an advantage, it need not be possessed in a marked degree ; and there are some, although perhaps not many, good quoit players who have no great development of muscular power in the arm and shoulder." We quite agree with our correspondent (1) that the game is common in Scotland, and that the Scots excel therein is admitted, but they can claim do special- right tocall it a "National" game. (2) A good bowler shonld play good a game of quoits. (3) The cost of a set is small and quotations have been sent for. (4) The distance between two hobs is usually nineteen feet, and the game is generally reckoned at twenty one points.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 253, 30 April 1896, Page 2
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228The Game of Quoits. Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 253, 30 April 1896, Page 2
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