The Washington herald., 1909-07-04

~ HERE Is no aristocracy IN the vari-
ous sports for women IN the sum-
Il ner, though some are OF the opIn-
- ion that women must be bound TO
the wheel OF drudgery during the hot
months. The girl or woman with the
red cheeks will show the effect OF out
of-doors athletics, such as golfng. tennis
and croquet.
The girl who Is employed IN an Office
viii have little time for outdoor exer-
cises, but her evenings can be used Cntil
dark with the tennis racquet or the GRO
Quet mallet. For those who live along
the seashOre Of the lakes swimming is
one Of the great attractions as well as one
Of the best athletic exercises "A girl or
woman can indulge in. Swimming IS
very healthful, the exercise aiding in the
development OF all the muscles and
strengthening the lungs Many physicians
recommend swimming as one Of the most
healthful sports The sun bath. in ad-
dition. is also beneficial. especially to
those not over strong.
CroQuet. although not as strenuous as
many other sports, IS very healthful- The
walking, STOPPING over and bending back
and forth in the efforts OF the game
develop the muscles and aid the vari-
Gus organs. One Of the best ways for
young girls and women TO enjoy them
selves and ar the same time obtain the
much needed exercise-especially those
who do not have the privilege Of a
country Clubs TO form a party, take
their lunch with them, and their GRO
quet and tennis outfits, and go into the
country The lunch can be placed in
q corner OF p PAIL fence, the tennis
court arranged on the grass, two trees
being used for the net posts. The GRO
quet arches can be placed almost in any
location. the rOughness CT the ground
making the game more enjoyable. This
gives no end Of fun and frolic, besides
the beneficial effects Of the exercise.
Long walks can be taken, and the appe-
tites fer the afternoon lunch viii be
raYenous.
For the woman who lives along the
water rowing is q splendid exercise. The
sailing OF a boat often necessitates strenu-
GUS exercise in the hauling Of the ropes
and rudder and for the women who ike
a spice Of danger in their exercise, Il IS
one Il the most pleasing The sailing
craft are often upset aud the occupants
Of the boat given q swim until aid
comes TO them.
For the girl or woman who lives IN the
city and has little chance for exercise
a good backyard or a vacant lot adioin-
ing can be made 70 furnish much en-
1oyment. This can be turned into a
croquet court, the set costing very little
money. The short-handled mallets are
best TO use, as one must stOop over and
shoot" at the same time aiding IN the
exercise. Croquet IS an old-fashloned
game. but nevertheless a good one. Then
the women, in their whitest frOcks, dain-
test Of slippers and flying hair can
spend the most enjoyable OF venings.
The one thing to remember IS to play
the games when you do play them. Re
member to throw your whole heart into
the swinging on a tennis ball. the making
OF q fine shot in crOquet and the putting
OF a ball at golf. When one plays with
her mind on the game The reward viii be
Increased vitality, a better knowledge Of
ones powers and the admiration and re-
spect Of the opponents. The matching
OF ones skill against that Of an expert
often makes one lose interest tu the game,
but il should not do so. Play all the
harder aud try 10 win, although the out
come may mean very little except the
admiration.
For the woman who lives in the city
and has 10 90 quite a distance 10 and
from her work. walking is one Of the
most beneficial exercises. The street cars
should be avoided. and within a short
time perfect health may result from the
exercise.