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of 5 ply lumber (it comes cut in just that size) put a coat of shellac
on it, rub it down and then put on the green paint and finally the
white lines. You have a fine table for about $9. This table can be
set up in the recroation room, the basement or attic and many winter
evenings of pleasure will be spent theree Then in the summer move it
out of doors in the shade and cool breezes.

Yes, and many social ping pong clubs composed of husbands and wives
have been formed. And I can imagine it is more fun than spending every
evening playing bridge.

How does badminton compare in popularity with ping pong?

Badminton has become extremely popular since the movies have shown
pictures of the outstanding players in action. It is particularly
popular on the western coast as an all year games Badminton originated
in India centuries ago when it was mown as "Poona", The English
officers learned the game there and brought it back to England as carly
as 18704 In 1887 English badminten rules were standardized and tourna-
ment play started. The game came to Canada and the United States in
the nineties, but was not particularly popular until 1935. Today it
threatens to surpass indoor tennis in popularity.

Is badminton a particularly expensive game?

No, the rackets can be purchased for as little as $1.25 and the shuttle-
cocks cost about the same as tennis balls.

Is badminton played indoors only?

No, it may be played either indoors or outdoors, and as you know, the
space needed for a court is small in comparison with a tennis court.
It is only 44' by 20t. This court can easily be put in the back yard
and any kind of ground surface can be used since the shuttlecock does
not have to bounce from it.

How docs the game of acrial darts differ from badminton?

It is similar to badminton except that paddles are used for hitting

the Wbirdic" or shuttlecock over the net instead of a racket. The net
is higher and the birdies are a little heavier. I enjoy darts really

as much as badminton. Darts has one advantage over badminton - it is
even less expensive. Manual training classes can easily make the paddles
and small sponge balls may be used instead of birdies. Beginners can
learn darts a little more easily than badminton and they are fascinated
with it.

What do you think of deck tennis?

Deck tennis, ring tennis or tennis quoits, which are all really one

and the same, is great fun. The name deck tennis was first given to

the game because it was played on the deck of the ship. As you know,

the game is similar to tennis, except that a rope or rubber ring is
thrown back and forth over a net instead of batting a bail with a racket.
Again the space for a court is small - only 40' by 20'. This is really
the best out of doors game because the ring is heavy cnough that tho
wind does not bother play. The entire family can enjoy this game, and
even make a community tournament with it. But one warning before you