The turning and the winning pegs shall be of wood, a uniform diameter above the ground of 1½ inches. They shall stand 18 inches above the ground.
The setting of the hoops and pegs shall be in accordance with the diagram given. Permission for publishing this has kindly been given by Messrs. John Jaques & Son, 102, Hatton Garden, London.
Measurements:—Pegs in centre line of ground, 7 yards from the nearest boundary; hoops up centre line of ground, 7 yards from peg and 7 yards apart corner hoops, 7 yards from centre line and 7 yards from the nearest boundaries.
It is important in lifting the hoops for rolling and mowing, to fill up the holes with a mixture of fine dry earth and sand before replacing the hoops. By this means they are kept rigid and upright.
When the croquet season is over the hoops are put away and painted during the winter.
The best way to do this is to rub the hoops down well with fine sandpaper, and repaint them with good oil colour. Use it thin, and put on two or three coats. It is preferable to one thick coat.
The following notes may be useful to ladies who are seeking posts:—
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