The record-union., 1893-07-29
ARCHERY REVIVAL.
The Beautiful Pastime Continues to
Grow in Favor.
Charming Gatherings in Eastern Cities
-Some of the Experts Here in
California.

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which was set in motion by Maurice
Thompson's "Witchery Of Archery in
1917, and which spread so rapidly that in
1879 National Association was the neces-
sary corollary, has by no means lost its
force, remarks outing for June. The tide
OF toxophilism which in that and the next
following years overspread considerable
areas of the States has diminished in eX-
tent, but by no means in power or intlu-
ence. The disciples are fewer than in
those early years, but the interest is
keener, and there are signs of movement
i'll quarters hitherto untouched or DOR
mant.
The spirit of the times is tending more
toward that aspect of outdoor recreations
upon which, after all, so much depends
socially" We are learning now to
blend our pastimes into our daily life, to
look upon them as the opportunities for
charming intercourse, rather than eXclu-
slvely fierce contests Tor supremacy. We
are trending, i'll fact, toward the platform
OF the mutual pleasure which polished
skill gives its Votaries, rather than TO that
OF the gladiatorial arena, which sees no
object other than defeating an enemy.
In this phase of national development
lies the true path to permanence and the
hope of the future. The sports of the
arena rise and fall, have their fashion and
their decline. 1t is only the sports that
become interviewer into social existence
and become part of its system,as a matter
OF course, that ultimately and permanent
ly survive.
Archery is of this class, and the fact that
1t has existed through good report and
evil, through the days of enthusiasm, and
bravely through the days of adversely, is
evidence that its roots lie deep i'll the
hearts and very nature of the sons and
daughters, not many generations re-
moved, of the peoples upon whose skill
with the bow and arrow depended not
only the daily provender, but, what is
dearer still, of liberty and country. 1t
would be strange, amongst the descend
ants OF those who fought at Agincourt
and Cressy and whose 'Idyls'' include
the stories Of robin Hood" and "Will-
lam Tell," that the musical twang Of the
bcwstring and the arrows line OF beauty
should cease to move the sympathetic
chord.
The National and this State Association
meeting will be held at Dayton, O., August
3Oth and 3lst, and September Ist, and all
archers are cordially invited to attend.
The Secretary is l. w. Anderson, Land
Of1ce, Washington, d. G. 1t is expected
that the lady champion archer of Great
SAiA " IL 10 Az LIAo IOuLlIy at Lie l1lll6
OF this meeting, and will, in all probabil-
lty, take part i'll these contests.
The social side Of archery is one of its
many claims to Il more extended patron
age. The residents of Llewellyn Park,
Orange, n. y, fully appreciating this,
have been giving daring the past month
archery teas on successive Saturdays on
the handsome grounds of Henry Folsome.
They have been most brilliant and sue
cessful. A tine band of music PLAYS
throughout the afternoon, and cozy little
tables are scattered over the lawns, at
which tea Of the true Russian type and
ices are served. The scenes are brilliant
and enjoyable.
CALIFORNIA ARCHERS.
During the present season the Oakland
Bow Club will hold Saturday afternoon
shoots at the private grounds Of Frank
NJ. Smith. Thus far the meetings have
been quite successful, and have done a
great deal to revive interest in the sport.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Smith are excellent
shots with the long bow, and among their
guests are quite number of expert arch
ers. One of the best is Miss Ferrier,
while in the gentlemen's list w. IL.
| Chickering ranks high. Mr.. Dewey of
the Pacific Bank shows proficiency, and
among the ladies whose arrows fire.
quently find the gold are Miss Alice
Grimes, Miss Moore, Miss Sperry and
Miss Henshaw.
Alameda contains many good archers
l. 2. Allen is perhaps the best. George
III. Murdoch, Hervey Darneal, f. NJ
Ward, Charles S. Neal and Theodore f.
| George all shoot we'll. Mrs. George was
formerly member of an Ohio archery
club and was one of the best lady archers
! in the East. Mrs. Darneal is also prof.
cient. The Darneals used to attend the
! tournaments here in Sacramento.
Under the new order OF things all con-
tests are at what is known as the Ameri-
can round, which consists of thirty ar
rows fired at forty, fifty and sixty yards.
! That is the range for gentlemen, while
the ladies shoot at the Columbian round,
in which the same number of arrows are
fired at thirty, forty and fifty yards.
The targets used by the coast archers
are made from the tules which grow
along the banks of the Sacramento River
and are found to be superior to the straw
targets in use some years ago.