The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04

are rapid. Some animal has passed that way As the twgs alone. and not the branches beihs mutilated you know the animal has not fushed by in fright, and the nipped leaves hlgher up will indicate the eisurely passage of some her bivorous animal, and If you feel inclined to fol- low this trail you will be rewarded in the end by finding a stray horse, at first surmised Not big game, far from l., but you have learned one lesson in the book of woodcraft, which IS only page of the many volumes yet in store for the earnest student. It may have been smaller tracks that have claimed your attention. tracks that are visible in the sof' earth Learn to distinguish those of rabbit from those the squirrel has made. This is easy if you will be member that in running the rabbit places both fore feet close together and spreads the hind feet apart. while the squirrel places all feet at nearly equal distance apart. In using the olfac- tor sense you stand perfectly still and tell what trees or bush is in blossom.
 Truly. spent out of doors in cuti- vaton and close observation will be of more real benefit than years over books
 These things, then, the first rudments toward that higher education, the education of the outdoor Perhaps the most important thing to be considered during the preparatory stage Is the clothing to be worn, for without comfortable attire, advanced lessons will be of little real benefit. Although the outing costume varies with the individual taste. and also with the expense to be considered still the most popular and the one universally adapted to most needs is suit consisting of a plain short skirt worn over knickerbockers, coat of the same material, which may be made plain for camping purposes alone, supplied with the proper pockets for hunting and fishing A soft flannel shirt will be found more convenient than waist and stout shoes with leggngs are lighter and less fatiguing than the high top boots, al. though they may be to advantage in colder weather or where there is rough tramp 10 be taken. A soft felt hat, cap with generous visor to protect the eyes completes the costume
 After simplicity. durability is an item to be considered. Strong. serviceable duck. canvas and khaki cloth durable and easily cleaned, but of recent years whole suits of waterproof mate riI can be had at such reasonable cost that 1t Is folly and a greater expense to make ones out ing garments at home.
 Cultivate love for nature which you can do with neither rod gun. the tse of which im pements of pleasure should come after the first rudiments are mastered. With new strength and nerve gained through life out of doors will also come new courage and confidence
 In some respects the prevailing variety of sport Is characteristic of that portion of country wherein it Is most indulged. In the southern and some of the eastern states fox hunting is one Of the most popular of reeFeatons as the phys cal features and topography of the country make 1t the natural home of the fox. red and gray: and in the sunny south for generations fox hounds have been bred with the exhilaration of bred in order to keep up with the hounds. and who may say but that the beauty of the famous women. especially of Kentucky has not been