sive instruction or equipment; all too often the game is
too strenuous for the older man or woman—or sufficient
interest is lacking due to the fact that the contestants
become too easily discouraged because of their lack of
ATHLETIC ABILITY or because the pastime involves too

much time and money.

For these reasons we sincerely believe that Bowling-
on-the-Green, or LAWN BOWLING [as it is commonly
referred to), is the Utopia among sports and pastimes,
because it calls for little practice and just ordinary ability
in order for the player to become sufficiently skilled to
become greatly interested in the game. It calls for no
expensive equipment or long drawn out instruction; it re-
quires no particular physical prowess nor is it the kind of
game in which "only youth shall be victorious.’ LAWN
BOWLING adequately combines a sufficient amount of
exercise with a pleasant form of recreation, attractive
surroundings with congenial companions and it calls for
just the right amount of skill and determination to prompt
the contestant to do his best and "be on his mettle." It
is the kind of game that even the beginner can enjoy
and yet one in which the player feels a glow of pride and
satisfaction as he gradually improves and learns of the:
intricacies, variety and fascination of the sport.

In recent years LAWN BOWLING has increased in
popularity by leaps and bounds and today it is being
recognized as among the prominent sports and fascinating
recreations wherever good fellowship, competition and
the desire for exercise and relaxation are prevalent.

We are of the firm conviction that gradually but
surely LAWN BOWLING will take its place in the hearts
of men and women everywhere as the ideal sport; one in
which everybody can participate; one in which everybody
can be a contestant rather than simply a "'fan' or "'on-
looker.’ And psychologically speaking, it is the spirit
and zest of competition that holds people's interest in a
game or sport—but so long as people are merely "'fans,"'
competition can hardly ever reach its maximum value.

Being of the opinion that LAWN BOWLING will be
of great benefit to the youth and to the older men and
women in your town or city, we unreservedly recommend
it to you and ask that you please give this game due
consideration and thought as a really valuable and neces-
sary sport to promote the well-being, health, and general
upliftment of the group in which you may be interested.