PRICE LIST OF BOWLING SUPPLIES. NARRAGANSETT MACHINE CO., PROVIDENCE, R. I., SEPTEMBER, 1895.
| Size. in. Diameter | Weight. lb., solid | Weight. lb., bored | Tel. Code. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 ⅝ | · | (MAGNET) |
| 4 ½ | 2 ¼ | · | (MAGPIE) |
| 5 | 3 ⅛ | · | (MALADY) |
| 5 ½ | 4 ⅛ | · | (MALICE) |
| 6 | 5 ⅜ | · | (MALLET) |
| 6 ½ | 6 ⅞ | · | (MAMMON) |
| 7 | 8 ½ | · | (MANAGE) |
| 7 ½ | 10 ½ | 10 ¼ | (MANGLE) |
| 8 | 12 ¾ | 12 ½ | (MANNER) |
| 8 ½ | 15 ⅜ | 15 | (MANTLE) |
| 8.59† | 16 ⅛ | 15 ¾ | (MANUAL) |
| † Regulation size, 27 in. circumference | |||
These Balls are made of the best lignum-vitæ, or ball wood as it is termed by the trade. 7 ½ in. and all larger sizes have finger holes, unless otherwise ordered. Holes are bored 3 ½ in. apart unless ordered otherwise.
- Re-turning Balls, 4 to 6 in. . . . $ .75
- Re-turning Balls, 8 to 10 in. . . . 1.00
Sizes measured before re-turning.
TEN PINS.
Turned from selected Rock Maple, turned to regulation sizes and lathe polished.
| Small | 12 ½ in. cir. | 14 ½ high, per set, | (MARKET) | $4.00 |
| Regulation | 15 in. cir. | 15 high, per set, | (MARROW) | 5.00 |
| Large | 17 ½ in. cir. | 18 ½ high, per set, | (MARTYR) | 6.00 |
| Poney Pins | 9 in. cir. | 9 high, per set, | (MATURE) | 2.00 |
| Candle Pins | 2 ½ in dia. | 15 high, per set, | (MERCER) | 2.40 |
FURNITURE.
The following list is well adapted for one pair of Public or Club Alleys. For a Single Alley take half of the list of Balls and Pins. It is desirable to purchase large balls at first as they turn to smaller sizes.
| 4 Regulation Balls | $20.00 |
| 2 Balls, 8 ½ in. diam. | 9.00 |
| 2 Balls, 8 in. diam. | 8.00 |
| 2 Balls, 7 in. diam. | 6.00 |
| 2 Balls, 6 in. diam. | 4.00 |
| 4 Balls, 4 ½ in. diam. | 5.00 |
| $52.00 | |
| 2 Sets of Match Pins | 10.00 |
| 1 Foot Chalk Box | 1.25 |
| 1 Winn’s Ball Retarder | 10.00 |
SUNDRIES.
| Foot Chalk in Box, made to be cut down as the chalk wears, | $1.25 |
| Score Books bound in cloth, size 9 × 11 ½ in., with American League Rules. | |
| No. 1, 60 Games, | 1.25 |
| No. 2, 120 Games, | 1.75 |
| No. 3, 176 Games, | 2.50 |
| Standard Dressing, for use after washing, to preserve the surface and retain the color of the wood. In gallon cans. Per gallon | .75 |
| Savogran, for cleaning alleys, 1 lb. package, | .25 |
| Savogran, for cleaning alleys, 5 lb. package, | 1.00 |
WINN’S BALL RETARDER FOR BOWLING ALLEYS.
Some means for retarding or reducing the speed of returned balls is an absolute necessity, otherwise they crash into each other making a disagreeable noise, injure the balls and knock the smaller ones off the runs. When taking a ball off the runs bowlers have often had their fingers badly crushed by a swiftly returned ball.
It is desirable to return balls as swiftly as possible to save time and get a favorite ball back without delay.
The retarder shown above was invented by a bowler and is perfection itself in operation. The resistance is greater for large and swift balls, and very little on slow or small balls. The resistance is affected by the air chamber under the short end of the lever which has an outlet for the compressed air controlled by a set screw so it can be adjusted. The long end of the lever has a wooden shoe with leather on the under side. A large ball raises this shoe high, compressing the air, a quick ball raises it quickly and is resisted by the compressed air which can only escape slowly. A small quick ball raises the shoe a short distance quickly and is held back by the shoe while a small slow ball passes under with scarcely any resistance.
The retarder will save its cost in the wear of the balls in a single year and give comfort and safety to the bowlers. It can be secured to any runway about 10 feet from the post in a few minutes, screws being sent with each retarder.
No. 429, Winn’s Ball Retarder (MEDIUM) $10.00
BOWLING LOCKERS.
These lockers are adapted for public alleys and form a safe receptacle for the coats, hats, etc. of the bowlers. They are built in sections, to be easily set up, and other lockers may be added to a cabinet at any time.
| Whitewood Locker 7 feet high (6 ft. inside), 18 in. square, with lock, knocked down on cars in Providence | net each. $6.00 |
| Ball Lockers; 12 in a cabinet, each locker holding two Regulation Balls; locks on doors all different; net price for cabinet with oak front and ends | 30.00 |
SUPPLIES.
We are prepared to furnish balls, pins, or any other supplies, all of the best obtainable quality. Our alley balls are turned from the best lignum vitæ and we make our pins of first quality Rock Maple, to the form prescribed by the Bowling League.
LISTS AND PRICES ON APPLICATION.
BALL LOCKERS.
For members of clubs to keep private balls for their own use.
These Lockers are used in many clubs to keep the private ball of the members separate from those in general use. They are generally made of oak with twelve lockers in a cabinet, but may be made of any other material or number of lockers.
PRICES ON APPLICATION.
WORKS OF THE NARRAGANSETT MACHINE CO.,
AT WOODLAWN, TWO MILES FROM PROVIDENCE, R. I.