The gold leaf., 1905-08-10
The Woman Bowler.

All successful bowling alley men, espe.
cially those who arefinancially interested
in the bowling game, know that it is very
essential that they provide for the ladies
trade. The fair bowler ought to be Ell.
couraged. Nothing has added more to
the bowling interest than the mere fact
that the alleys and surroundings have
been so improved that a man does not
hesitate to invite his wife or sweetheart
to spend the evening at bowling.
Many ladies have become great enthu-
siasts and warm patronesses of the
healthful and invigorating pastime. 1t
is considered quite the fashion to organ.
ize bowling parties, composed of both
sexes, during the seasons for indoor
| amusements, and in the absence of home
facilities to book engagements in some
neighbOring establishment, which affords
the proper retirement for the morning,
| afternoon or evening hours, and there in.
dulge in the healthful recreation of bowl
ing and there is nothing which so en-.
dears and cements friendship between the
sexes as recollections of amusements
shared in common in exercises where all
take part as they do in bowling
One OF Chicago's leading lady bowlers
states that bowling is no longer merely
considered sport, but most beneficial
exercise, and women may indulge in it as
well as men with the same benefits.
Of all the indoor sports do not know
of one that offers both the physical bene-
fits and mental stimulus that bowling
does Thank goodness, it is no longer
considered bold Or vulgar for a woman
to frequent a public bowling alley and
indulge in this enjoyable exercise. For
the woman whose day is taken up earn
ing her livelihood, bowling is indeed a
blessing, because once you learn the
game it fascinates, and you need not be
told that your health will be benefited
by it. as you will conclude, whether it is
or not, you enjoy the game and the ply
slcal benefits are a secondary considera-
ton | think it even better than a
gymnasium course, because it takes a
great deal OF stick o-itivaness to derive
any benefit from it,
While bowling is a pleasure, bowling
as a form OF exercise should not be prac-
ticed regularly. Three times a week is
not too often. 1t sends poor circulation
and Indigestion to the -four winds"
providing one does not include overeat-
ing and stimulants in the fray.
Women are now competing with the
iAS II Al WHO All III VI cAcIClSt. anu II Is no
longer anything wonderful for a woman
to defeat man, as it is not the strength.
but the skill that wins.
The above is taken from the Bowl
ers Guide, published by the Bruins
wick -Balke-Collender Company. Mr..
Strickland, proprietor OF the bowling
alley here, desires to interest the
ladies in this form of ofamusement and
exercise. TO aid every one..who may
have the leisure to devote an occas-
ional hour to this healthful exercise
and glorious pastime, he has decided
to set apart Monday and Friday
afternoons Of each week from 4 to9
O'Clock for ladies and gentlemen ac-
companied by ladies. Several differ
ent games are played, the charge
being 3 to 10 cents for each person.
Mr.: Strickland conducts quiet and
orderly place and when ladies wish
to play no one else except gentlemen
accompanying them will be allowed
the use of the alleys.