The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-14

old-fashioned game to its former place
In the category of sports commenced
several seasons ago at some of the
Chautauqua resorts and appears to be
spreading.
Polo, although a pretty energetic d.
version for the heated term, will continue
to be very much In vogue at some Of the
nofthern resorts. such as Newport and
Encouragement Pier. modification has
been made in some instances b. the sinh
Sutution Of BICYCLES for ponies and in so
Tar as excitement is concerned the sub
stltutlon is said to be all that could be
ueSlTed. Ihat there is even disposition
on the part OF summer bonifaces- to make
concessions to eXiled fans" is attested
by the fact that in the Catskins this
summer there has been organized a pro-
fesSional baseball league the teams of
which Will play match games at the va
rlous resorts throughout the region.
the absolute innovations Of the first
summer or the new century the members
of the gentler sex have introduced two
by their devotion to archery and share.
shootng. Inc advent Of the archery
craze in the United States has been an
tcIpated by amusement purYeyors for
some time. and now 1t appears to be
upon us with fun force. Obviously there
IS much to commend the sport to femin-
Inc enthusiasts. For one thing a woman
not only looks very pretty when handling
q DOW and deXterously giving fight 10
winged arrows but beauty experts" have
destined that the exercise Is most hene-
hcial, particularly in it's contribution 10
grace Of carriage. Finally the sport is
by no means devoid of excitement.
SharpShooting by women is an impor-
tation. American women have been ac-
companying their husbands and brothors
on hunting excursions, sometimes with
very creditable results, as for instance
when Mary Manneiing, the actress, sue
ceeded in bringing down" a good sized
grizzly in the Rockies last summer.
While on the subject of exclusively
feminine pastlmes, it may be noted that
this summer will see vastly more four
in-hand driving by women than any pre-
ylous season. 1t was thought for a time
that automobile driving would take It's
place, but the popularity of the motor
vehicles appears to have enhanced rather.
than diminished that Of guiding a coach
along the country roads Among the new
pupils OF the present year the best driy-
er3 are the twin daughters OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Ogden Mills and Angelica Gerry, of
Manhattan.
Feminine coach and automobile drivers
viii have an opportunity to demonstrate
their prowess at the big parade at New
port and at the floral festival and carni-
val to be held at Saratoga, Sept. q 3, 4
Several innovations have been introduce
ed during the first month Of the presen.
season IN the way Of diversions on the
water. One Of these Is the making Of
long trips in yawls, naptha launches and
other small and comparatively FRAT craft
IL is open to suspicion that this rH.l be
a rather more hazardous form of amuse-
ment than many persons will care to in
dulge in -
The increase in the number of house
boats on American waters this summer
has been very marked and affords an in
dication that the leisure class are ~
last awakening to the advantages OF a
form of habitation which has been pre-
emlnently popular in England for years
Many resort along the Atlantic coast
may boast this summer some special
novelty as. for instance the new switch
pack railway installed at Atlantic CITY
and which at one point whirls the car
with It's passengers in complete circle
giving them momentary view that -
toDsy-turyy In earnest
That the summer resort business is TAX
ing en- deeper commercial aspect than
ever is attested by the fact that in
number of cases this summer offers OF
free accommodations were made to ac-
tresses. prominent authors and other
celebrities by hotel proprietors, who con
sidered that the presence of the promi-
nent person invited would be an excel
lent advertisement for his hosiery other
hotel men. mindful OF The woes Of tho
summer girl, are offering ridiculously INV
rates to young men of good address who
Will soJourn at their hotels for intervals
OF a month or more.