The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-16

In these latter strokes that women have most to learn In golf. Apart from its preliminary discomforts, golf Is one of the most dearly loved sports women of today indulge in.
 Lawn tennis Is a sport that will al. ways have its devotees. Every 9iri learns to play 1t just as every boy learns baseball. Those who do not care for the game as they become women discard 1t for a more congenial exer. else, with the consequence that those left in the fold make of tennis an ideal game, for the participants are all en-
 thusiasts. who, through practices be- come proficient. It ie a game, too, where men and women play together on equal terms. Taking 1t for granted that you know the rudiments of the game. for It is almost impossible to
 teach tennis on paper, the followire; hints will be helpful to those who wish to hold their own; First and foremost. practice and perseverance, are essential. in practice remember that you are playing to learn, not playing to win, Use the strokes which you ought to play, even if the chances are that you lose point by doing so. Use judg- ment To place" we'll Is safer and more effectual policy than to play hard: you require less energy and you set your opponent out of position more often. Be quick.
 In learning to play. be modern in your devotion to the game. Unless you are, you will make no progress. Begin by playing not more than one hour or two twice a week. The other days vary your exercise with some other form of out-of-door exercise, such as bicycling. or if wet. gymnastics. Never lose an opportunity of watching good game; 1t Is surprising how much one learns in this way and what an amount of good it does!G strongly advise every girl to join q tennis club. If there Is no club, or- ganize one. With a little perseverance, persistence and determination you'll find 1t can be done. In selecting the location for the court.- in the first place be sure 1t is large enough. The length must be 7s feet and the width S6 feet for Q four-handed game. and 27 feet for a two-handed game; then see that there Is ample margin all around. With regard to the appurtenances of the game, get the best of everything; good poles will last a lifetime and a net should last through several seasons If 1t is taken down every evening and when not in use run down slack. The balls must surely be of the best or they VIII oOOh WGdk Outs <1a bU tiAS A1NNASNt that is a matter of personal choice. Every playot attaches her own value to the weight handle. etc.. and once accustomed to @ particular style Is very reluctant to change.
 Fencing and gymnastics of all kind are very beneficial for all those who have time and inclination to indulge in them. Hockey is also recommended for teaching women to turn quickly and run well. Judicious exercise always re- suits in physical development, and physical development not only endows the individual with strength, but im- proves the character and disposition as we'll. Bicycling has cured half of the nervous and imaginary ailments due to inactivity of the mind and body, and the other out-of-door sports will cure the other half if they be given the chance.
 No outdoor sport article is complete without some mention of dress. A wo- man with common sense never wears long or heavy skirts or any other arti- cle of dress that will in any way im- pede her movements while playing golf. tennis or any other sport that requires getting about quickly. No corset should be worn, or if the need of a corset is felt. then they should be of the girdle or empire variety. not more than eight or ten inches in length. In the mat ter of shoes. very low heels or spring heels and very broad Soles are Tfeces- sary.