1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Croquet

Seeing the Khansama, the Sahib enquired of him in an angry voice the cause of his delay and took the tin from his hand. The corner of the tin cut open the skin of his forehead and he bled profusely. There’s one thing this house-boat needs," wrote Homer in the complaint-book that adorned the centre-table in the reading-room, "and that is a Poets’ Corner. If Matt Coyle had turned the matter over in his mind for a whole month, he could not have hit upon any thing that was so well calculated to render these three boys miserable, as was the piece of villainy which he had that day carried out at the suggestion of Tom Bigden. There are four bowling alleys, as well as reading, card, What is a billiards club and billiard rooms. The large premises, situated in Queen's Road Central, are well furnished, and contain a fine library, as well as provision for billiards and other forms of recreation. The membership varies considerably, as is only natural with a population of so migratory a character as that possessed by Hongkong, but it averages about 120. The club premises were at first in Ice House Street, but larger rooms were speedily required, and at Christmas, 1906, the headquarters were removed to Des Voeux Road.

In February, 1906, the Club moved to its present quarters in Ice House Street, and the name was changed to the more appropriate one of the Nippon Club. It’s more than just a place to play; it’s a vibrant community hub where the dynamic spirit of billiards comes alive. Local billiards clubs/groups: Most towns have dedicated billiards clubs that gather at pool halls for regular matches, practice, and socializing. Most pool games are based on this variation. Here there is a well-stocked library and a billiard room containing two excellent tables, upon which both Mr. W. H. Stevenson and Mr. Inman have given exhibition games. Thirty years ago the professional wicket-keeper was a class, even two classes, above the amateur. This Club, the membership of which is confined to the Portuguese, was founded some forty years ago, and is consequently one of the oldest social institutions in the Colony. Founded in November, 1859, (he first premises were situated near the present officers' quarters in Queen's Road East. K, Matsda and Todon in 1903, under the name of Yamato Kai (Association of Japanese), and in August of the following year premises were obtained in Queen's Road. All the leading Japanese passing through the Colony pay a visit to the Club, and the visitors have included Prince Fushimi, Prince Kuni, Count Otani, and Admiral Tamari.

What the Hongkong Club is to Europeans the Chinese Club is to the Chinese-the leading social institution of the community. This Club was founded in 1905, and is purely a social institution. The Japanese, of whom there are quite a large number in the Colony, also have a social institution of their own. This structure, which was erected specially for the Club, upon their giving an undertaking to lease it for not less than ten years, was formally opened on February 2, 1872, in the presence of His Excellency the Governor, and a large number of local residents and dignitaries. Spacious and most comfortably appointed, the building contains large dining, reading, and billiard rooms, an extensive and well-stocked library, and several fine bowling alleys. The billiard room contains four tables, and the library, the "Bibliotheca Lusitana," stocked with some ten thousand volumes, chiefly Portuguese literature, is one of the most extensive in the Far East. In putting, a man is generally so impressed by the fact that a reserve of strength is needful, that a contrary effect is produced, and he is nearly always short-nervousness in putting in nine cases out of ten makes a man hit too softly. The baseball vernacular is not there; reporting of the diamond sport is, putting it mildly, in its infancy.

In the early 20th century, snooker was predominantly played in the United Kingdom, where it was considered a "gentleman's sport" until the early 1960s before growing in popularity as a national pastime and eventually spreading overseas. A growing community that has a wealth of knowledge to share. The venue is adorned with captivating lights, an alluring green pool table, and a vibrant atmosphere. Don’t enter into this business because you have thousands of dollars in your account.Instead, set up a billiard and pool hall simply because you have required experience and expertise. In September, 1907, the Phœnix Club, Limited, was formed, and the capital increased to $2,500 divided amongst all the members, so that each should have a direct interest in the management. There are a number of visiting members, and the courtesies of the Club are always extended to naval officers. The roll now numbers nearly two hundred members, and includes a number of captains of vessels-indeed the Club has become a recognised meeting-place for masters of the mercantile marine of practically all European nations. Of these five, three were played in New York city, which is only a little over two hours' ride from New Haven. To be two yards beyond is far better than to be two yards short, for in the first place you give the ball a chance of holing, and in the second place it relieves the eye somewhat to turn round and putt along a different line.