Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-08-05

established through generations of riding 10
hounds in the open air, for it is sport that is
INDUCED in to great extent by women and it
is worthy of note that they have proved to be
the most fearless well 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 a very different
manner from that of riding to hounds, for the
Iestern horsewoman differs much from the
cultivated horsewoman of the south and east
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 healthfu albeit rude.
atmosphere of the camp.
Archery claims many devotees who very
enthusiastic over their favorite- pastime, but as
yet the game of William Tell has not gained
tional pre-emnence. 1t seems to be growing in
popularity, however
More than century before beloved Izaac
Walton had published his immortal work, ''The
Complete Angler another book was written on
the subject dear to the heart of the angler
this by venerable dame, Julianna Berners 1t
called '@Treatyse of Fysshynge Myth
Angle and in that remote time (1496)
there must have been the same existing charm
of outdoor life and proof that might
profit by this recreation either beside still waters
or running stream, as demonstrated in the old
DANES words: 1T nede be the dysporte of
fyshynge wyth angle that causeth long life
and a merry And truly, what life be more
full of the sweet, seductive charm than outing
beside running brook?
Take a 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 and try your luck with
the fnny tribe 1t is all luck, however. and
it is interesting well instructive note
under what conditions the greatest amount of
success in angling be attained.
From a practical viewpoint, angling has much
to recommend it enjoyable means OF
recreation as the sport need not be made
expensive one, although with angling as with
all other sports. it may be made as expensive as
would wish, according to the richness of the
outfit to be employed and enjoyed. Many old
fisherman and any little boy will tell you that
he can catch fish using pole cut fro a
neighboring tree, with homemade tackle, than
with the most elaborate set of bamboo rods and
hys manufactured
Trap shooting is a great sport and claims
number of women devotees in this country as
well as abroad; it is said that Queen Margharita
of Italy is an adept with both shotgun and rife,
trap shooting being her favorite diversion
Gradually but persistent1y the outdoor woman
and lover of this 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 this movement is of the most
enthusiastic and able representatives. of trap
shooting among the fair More than ever
women are beginning to realize how much out
that no one but the doctor has kick coming if
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 into the OPEN" thereby plac-
door woman