Ping-Pong; (Registered Trademark U.S. No. 36,854).

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER III IMPLEMENTS The Room.--If possible, the room in which the game is played should be as free from furniture as can be conveniently managed; tables and chairs in odd corners should be covered by cloths or rugs, otherwise the time and energy spent in searching for the balls will take a considerable amount of enjoyment from the game. The exercise in playing Ping-Pong being considerable, the room should be well ventilated. If possible, without causing too much draught, have both windows and doors open. Lighting.--A good light is an absolute necessity if Ping-Pong is to be played with any comfort and skill. The light should be directly over the centre of the table, and as high up as possible. As it is most irritating to play under a flickering light, either electric light or incandescent gas burners should be used. Take care that any shade used does not cause a shadow on balls outside the table, otherwise players who drive from the back will lose sight of the ball after it passes the edge of the table. If the ordinary gas-jet is at the side of the room, and not over the centre of the table, the following is a very good method of NO. I.--METHOD OF LIGHTING TABLB. fixing it up: On the wall at each side of the room place hooks so that a wire can be stretched between them crossing directly over the middle of the table. An incandescent burner can be hung on this, and the gas connected with it whenever necessary by means of india-rubber tubes from the side burners. When Ping-Pong is not being played, and the room is wanted for other purposes, the wire can be taken down and all signs of the game removed. Thus an ordinary diningroom or drawing-room can be turned into a splendid room for Ping-Pong without destroying its use in any other...