The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10

est .blished through generations of riding to
hounds in the open air, for 1t is sport that is
INDUCED in to a great extent by women and it
is worthy of note that they have proved to be
the most fearless we'll as most graceful of
riders.
In the wilder portions of the west where the
turbulent broncho and the fiery mustang hold
supreme sway. riding is of the prevalent
modes of enjoyment. although in very different
manner from that of riding to hounds, for the
estern horsewoman differs much from the
cultivated horsewoman of the south and east as
the broncho differs from the thoroughbred; and
yet the daughters of the west fearless riders.
many of whom are expert ropers and spend their
spare moments in the healthful. albeit rude.
atmosphere of the camp.
Archery claims many devotees who are very
c thusiastc their favorite pastme, but as
yet the game of William Tell has not gained ma
tional pre-eminence. 1t seems to be growing in
popularity, however.
More than a century before our beloved lzaac
Walton had published his immortal work. THE
Complete Angler" another book written
the subject dear to the heart of the angler
this by venerable dame, Julianna Berners. 1t
called "Treatyse of Fysshynge Myth an
Angle" and even in that remote time 1496)
there must have been the same existing charm
of outdoor life and proof that woman might
profit by this recreation either beside still waters
running stream, demonstrated in the old
DANES words: ut nede be the dysporte of
fyshynge wyth angle that causeth long life,
full of the sweet, seductive charm than an outing
beside running brook?
Take warm day in early spring when all
nature is awakening from her long winter sleep.
Go away off far from the maddening crowd" to
some sequestered nook where the trees be-
ginning to their green dress of the season.
and where the lark sings. Take with you the
light rod and little coaxer, and try your luck with
the finny tribe. 1t is not all luck. however and
it is interesting as well as instructive to note
ppJn wI,a tbo fact Nf
success in angling can be attained.
From a practical viewpoint, angling has much
to recommend it as an enjoyable means OF
recreation, the sport need not be made an
expensive one. although with angling as with
all other sports. it may be made as expensive as
one would WISH according to the richness of the
outfit to be employed and enjoyed Many an old
fisherman. and any little boy will tell you that
he can catch more fish using a pole cut from
neighboring tree with homemade tackle than
with the most elaborate set OF bamboo rods and
lys ever manufactured.
Trap shooting is a great sport and claims
humber of women devotees in this country rs
well as abroad; 1t is said that Queen Margharfta
of Italy is an adept with both shotgun and rife,
tran shooting being her favorite diversion
Gradually but persistently the outdoor woman
and lover of this means of recreation is asserting
herself, and at present time plans are under
way to perfect an organization composed OF the
women trap shooters of the United States AT
the head of this movement is one of the most
enthusiastic and able representatives of trap
shooting among the fair sex. More than ever
women beginning to realize how much out
door life means to them. and they will soon find
that no but the doctor has kick coming II
they spend their vacation in the wilderness on
the plains
My advice is Throw your powder rags and
medicine bags to the first stray goat you meet
and come with me into the open.' thereby plac
ing your upon the great roster out
door woman